Expect a warm welcome and a friendly introduction to the members of the family. They will give you a helpful introduction to the local area, its amenities and transport links. Do not be shy to ask for help planning your journeys. It is advised for students to buy a Pay as you go UK mobile phone and sim card. It is normal practise to exchange contact numbers with your host family, for safety, wellbeing and general communication.

On the arrival day, if there are delays, you must contact your host family urgently as your delay may affect their plans and it is better that they are aware of the situation so arrangements can be made for your delayed arrival.

N.B – You must contact your host family in regards to your arrival time, well before your arrival date. If you do not, we cannot guarantee that the host family will be home to greet you and you may have to wait until they are arrive, to let you in.

Self Catering(SC)

Guest prepares own meals and has a dedicated storage area for food in the kitchen. Times for use of kitchen to be decided with host family.

Bed & Breakfast (BB)

 Light’ access to kitchen only, Continental Breakfast ; Cereal, Toast, Jam, Tea/Coffee, Juice
‘Light’ access includes use of the kitchen to make a sandwich and possibly use of the microwave. No access to the cooker/oven to prepare meals.

Half Board (5 Nights) 

Continental Breakfast 7 days in the week. Evening Meal Monday to Friday only. ‘Light’ access to kitchen on weekends. Continental Breakfast
Cereal, Toast, Jam, Tea/Coffee, Juice

Evening Meal
Main meal to include a meat or fish dish. To be eaten with host family.
‘Light’ access includes use of the kitchen to make a sandwich and possibly use of the microwave. No access to the cooker/oven to prepare meals.