3,5 (2)

London, United Kingdom

English

Krista, host family in London

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Welcome to Krista's house

There’s only me at home these days. And my cat. I have been a homestay host since the 1970s! so I have met a lot of different nationalities and ages but prefer adults now I’m older. I have 1-2 Japanese guests who return regularly. It’s peaceful and conducive to work/study at my home. Occasionally I have my large family around for parties—usually in my long garden—then, and only then, it is noisy! I am a retired primary school teacher; I have been retired for nearly 10 years now. I volunteer one afternoon a week at a local charity where I am the tea lady. I am a gardener—I like to grow vegetabl...
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What makes this stay special

Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
Full Immersion Guaranteed No other guest speaks your language (optional add-on)
Bed & breakfast Overnight stay with breakfast included
Nearest public transport Less than 5 minutes walk away! Trains in one direction, buses in the other.

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About this home

Meet the family

Krista (other)

A cat.

This home welcomes

Capacity: 2 people

18-25 years old (girl)

Adults (woman)

Couples

There is only 1 shower, although I now have another toilet. Therefore only 1 or 2 guests. There is a double bed. A single can be put up also if needed. I am happy to have a parent and their older child. My bathroom is NOT suitable for a younger child.

Full Immersion Guaranteed

The host family optionally guarantees that there will be no other people speaking the same language during the stay.

Life with your host family

I am retired, I am at home a lot. In good weather I might work in my garden. You may use my garden for relaxing! I do not go out a lot, except for short walks or cycle rides (my exercise). I often go to local shops and one afternoon a week I volunteer at a local place that runs services for the elderly. If you want to volunteer here, there are many local charity shops you can work in. My life is not exciting but it is peaceful - mostly. You will need to make your own visits and entertainment. I ...
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Londres, United Kingdom

Nearest public transport stop: Less than 5 minutes walk away! Trains in one direction, buses in the other.

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3,5

2 reviews

3,5

2 reviews

Nathalie SALON DE PROVENCE, France

Mar 13, 2024

Stay of 1 week

I came with my 15-year-old daughter. The stay went very well, we visited a lot of London, so we didn't spend much time at home. The exchanges with Krista were very pleasant. It was easy to get to central London, the transport is convenient.