Friendly, supportive INCLUDES MEALS
ShipleyGBP 820.00/month
Why stay at our place? ------------------------------------ You improve your English faster at my safe homestay - only 17mins to Leeds city centre. BREAKFAST, DINNER (5 nights/week*) & LAUNDRY INCLUDED. Free WiFi. Free trips. Living at my local homestay, you speak real English, with me - a qualified English teacher, my partner and my daughter Bella, and 3 or 4 housemates. I taught English at university in Leeds and Bradford for over 20yrs. And I love hosting: • international students.... • language assistants.... • Masters/post-grad students.... • language students.... • university researchers.... • PhD candidates.... • internship students (interns).... • work placement students.... • exchange students.... • overseas staff.... • visiting teachers, lecturers and professors.... • theatre professionals ...working or studying near Leeds / Bradford, UK. In my Leeds / Bradford homestay, you will: -------------------------------------------------------------- + PRACTISE REAL ENGLISH, EVERY DAY - we sit together for dinner & sometimes at weekends. + RECEIVE INSTANT FEEDBACK - to feel more confident speaking English. + HAVE QUIET SPACE FOR STUDY / WORK - with USB charging for your phone & laptop & high-speed WiFi. + AND PRIVATE SPACE TO RELAX - your room is warm, comfortable and safe. + DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL PLACES - we like to explore lots of beautiful destinations near our home. -------------------------------------------------------------- Our beautiful, warm, safe home (built in 1890, renovated in 2017) is in the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saltaire (only 17 mins to Leeds). Guests who stay with us want to improve their English. And feel more confident living in the UK. They visit the UK to work or study in or near Leeds or Bradford. Our guests are international students, university professors, interns, language assistants... They stay from a few nights, to a full academic year! You will be happy in our home if you want to: - speak better English - feel more confident living in the UK - experience British culture - discover beautiful places You will like the village we live in and the surrounding area because it is very pretty, and traditional of the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. Nearby are nice cafes, bars and restaurants. It is also close to Leeds and Bradford - very easy to get to class or work (unlimited train & bus pass costs £26 / week). We love the outdoors. We go walking, running and mountain biking in the hills near home, surfing on the coast, and visit cities, mountains, lakes, coast often. We often take our guests with us. We speak English, Portuguese, Spanish, and I speak a little French, and we love trying the languages of people who stay with us. INCLUDED (no extra cost) ------------------------------------ In our homestay you will have : + Clean, comfortable, private bedroom with big double bed + BREAKFAST every day + DINNER 5 nights / week (evening meal Sunday - Thursday) + Laundry (access to washing machine) weekly + All bedding & towels provided, cleaned weekly + High-speed WiFi + Desk, chair, USB charging + Modern, clean bathroom (toilet, hand basin, shower) + Cupboard & fridge space + Access to cooking facilities (prepare your lunch, snacks) + Trips to explore local area + Support with your English learning + Support starting your life in the UK *we prepare fresh, healthy British & International meals for you, 5 nights per week (Sunday to Thursday) e.g. lasagne, chicken & rice, chilli, curry, fish pie, pizza night. Vegetarian & Halal available. BREAKFAST (everyday) & DINNER (Sunday - Thursday) ARE INCLUDED IN THE ROOM PRICE. On Friday & Saturday night, our guests often prepare their own food in our kitchen, eat out with friends, or have a takeaway. If you want a nice, friendly, easy-going base where you can feel at home, make friends, explore the area and improve your English, our house is your house. We look forward to meeting you! :) Nev Booking contract ------------------------- After you have made your reservation, if your booking is for a stay of 1 month or more, I will send you a contract summarising your arrival & departure date, and the payment amount and payment schedule (which will include a 30% pre-arrival payment) so that you can be confident we have reserved the room for you for your entire stay, and understand how and when to pay (e.g. every month / term) Please message me with any questions!! :)
Standard rules --------------------- You must be studying or working nearby to stay in our home. 18 years and over only. Payment in full is required on arrival. My refund and cancellation policy is the same as Homestay.com. Therefore if you cancel less than 7 days before your arrival day no refund is due. Respect your host family and housemates. Bedrooms are private (for you only) Smoking is allowed outside only.
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Internet Access
- Smoke Alarm
- Laundry
- Garden
- Parking
- Tennis
- Gym
- Swimming
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Sports Arena
- Fishing
- Local Bus Stop
- Hospital
- Park
- Golf
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Museum
- Health Club
- Restaurant
- Local Train Station
- Airport
Private double room (4m x 2.6m) 1 person. 2nd floor. Safe, clean, comfortable, warm and light. Beautiful, clean bathroom (shared with 1 or 2 housemates only). Clean bedding and towels. USB plugs. High-speed WiFi. Amazing views across the village.
Max people: 1
Facilities:
- Desk
- Wardrobe
- Carpet
- Mirror
Beds:
- Double
Price: GBP 850.00/month
Large private double room (3.2m x 4m) 1-2 people. 1st floor. Safe, clean, comfortable and warm. Beautiful, clean bathroom (shared with 1 or 2 housemates only). Clean bedding and towels. USB plugs. High-speed WiFi. Nice views across the village.
Max people: 2
Facilities:
- Desk
- Drawers
- Wardrobe
- Carpet
- Mirror
Beds:
- Double
Price: GBP 850.00/month
Single price: GBP 85,000.00/month
Private double room (2.8m x 2.9m) for 1 person. 1st floor. Safe, clean, comfortable, warm and light. Beautiful, clean bathroom (shared with 2 or 3 guests only). Clean bedding and towels. USB plugs. High-speed WiFi. South facing (sunny aspect)
Max people: 1
Facilities:
- Desk
- Wardrobe
- Carpet
- Mirror
Beds:
- Double
Price: GBP 820.00/month
Large private double room (3.2m x 4m) 1-2 people. 1st floor. Safe, clean, comfortable and warm. Beautiful, clean bathroom (shared with 1 or 2 housemates only). Clean bedding and towels. USB plugs. High-speed WiFi. South facing sunny aspect.
Max people: 1
Facilities:
- Desk
- Wardrobe
- Carpet
- Mirror
Beds:
- Double
Price: GBP 850.00/month
Large private double room (3.2m x 3m) 1 person. Lots of natural light & village views. Ground floor. Safe, clean, comfortable and warm. Beautiful, clean bathroom (shared with 2 or 3 housemates only). Clean bedding and towels. USB plugs. High-speed WiFi.
Max people: 1
Facilities:
- Desk
- Tv
- Wardrobe
- Nightstand
- Mirror
Beds:
- Double
Price: GBP 850.00/month
Large private double room (3.2m x 4m) 1 person. Lower floor. Safe, quiet, clean, comfortable and warm. Beautiful, clean private ensuite shower room. Clean bedding and towels. High-speed WiFi.
Max people: 1
Facilities:
- Desk
- Drawers
- Wardrobe
- Carpet
- Mirror
Beds:
- Double