Whether you stay with us for just one week or for a long period of time, accommodation is a very important aspect of your stay. You need to feel at home to be able to concentrate and progress with your learning. You are a long way from home and we understand that you need our support to organise a comfortable place for you to live.
Available all year round
10-35 minutes by bus from the school.
Personally approved by the school and regularly inspected
We cater for special diets such as vegan or Halal.
Regular or Executive Homestay
With Executive Homestay, you have your own private bathroom (not necessarily en-suite)
Half Board or Full Board
Staying in a homestay can be a valuable part of your language course. Your host welcomes you into their home and gives you a comfortable and friendly base during your stay. You live as part of the household, taking meals together and sharing the common living areas. All homestay hosts have been personally approved by the school and are regularly inspected. We are delighted that many of our students and hosts stay in contact for a long time afterwards.
Homestays are 10-35 minutes by bus from the
school. An adult bus pass usually costs around £14 per week or £52 per month.
Who will my host be?
We have many wonderful hosts of different ages and backgrounds. Some are families with children; some are couples without children or whose children have grown up and left home; others are single hosts living alone. For students under 18, all adult members of the household will be DBS-checked (police-checked) as part of our safeguarding procedures.
To help find you the most suitable homestay, we ask you certain questions on your booking form. For example, we ask you whether you want a smoking or non-smoking house, a house with or without children, and a house with or without pets.
What can I expect in my homestay?
Your host will welcome you, provide you with a comfortable room where you can study and relax, and explain the household arrangements. They will give you a change of towel and bed linen every week and will wash your clothes. However, please remember that it is a home and not a hotel, so we ask you to respect the house rules.
What if I have a problem with or a question about my homestay?
Our welfare staff at reception are always available to talk to if you have any questions or concerns about your homestay. If it becomes necessary, we will try to find you a new homestay as quickly as possible.
| LOW SEASON: 1 Jan – 22 Jun & 5 Aug – 31 Dec |
Half Board | Full Board |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Homestay | £180 | £195 |
| Executive Homestay | £226 | £241 |
|
HIGH SEASON: |
Half Board | Full Board |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Homestay | £200 | £215 |
| Executive Homestay | £246 | £261 |
• Executive Homestay provides you with a private bathroom (NB this is not necessarily en-suite).
• Half Board includes breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday, plus all meals at the weekend.
• Full Board offers the same as Half Board plus a packed lunch Monday to Friday.
• If you wish to keep your room while you are on holiday, we charge a retainer fee of £5 per day.
• Halal, vegan, coeliac or lactose-free diet: additional fee of £25 per week.
• Vegetarian or no-pork diet: this can be provided at no extra cost.
• Special dietary requirements must be requested on the booking form
We’re partnering with two local residences right in the city centre within a 10-minute walk of Lewis School:
Austen House and Crescent Place.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
Acceptance Policy: Under 18 allowed with a supervisor
TYPICAL ACCOMMODATION OPTION (subject to availability) that Lewis School can book for you:
Single en-suite room in shared flat of 4-6 occupants
Stylish decoration, double bed and hi-speed Wi-Fi for extra convenience
Shared modern lounge-diner with kitchen appliances, dining table and chairs, plus a sofa and TV
Included in fees: all bills (water, gas, electricity, broadband), bed linen, kitchen pack, toilet paper, weekly cleaning of common areas, towels, laundry of bed linen and clothes.
Price:
Deposit: £100
Booking a room in Austen House or Crescent place could not be easier: when completing your Lewis Adult School Application Form choose the option you prefer. We will organise it all for you and send you a link for payment once it has been done! Payment must be completed one week before arrival.
We’re partnering with two local residences right in the city centre within a 10-minute walk of Lewis School:
Austen House and Crescent Place.
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks
Acceptance Policy: Under 18 allowed with a supervisor
TYPICAL ACCOMMODATION OPTION (subject to availability) that Lewis School can book for you:
Single en-suite room in shared flat of 4-6 occupants
Stylish decoration, double bed and hi-speed Wi-Fi for extra convenience
Shared modern lounge-diner with kitchen appliances, dining table and chairs, plus a sofa and TV
Included in fees: all bills (water, gas, electricity, broadband), bed linen (need to buy), kettles/toaster in the kitchen, shared kitchen pack, toilet paper and access to the gym at Crescent Place.
You will need to keep your own room and the common kitchen areas clean. A hoover and cleaning products are provided in the kitchens. There is an on-site laundry facility where you can wash and dry your bed linen and clothes. Please remember to bring your own towels.
Price:
Ensuite: £210 per week
Please note that the ensuite room option may involve sharing a flat with existing students who are not studying at the Lewis School.
An independent option is also available in a studio, for an additional fee.
Studio: £240 per week
Shared Studio for Couples: £270
Booking a room in Austen House or Crescent place could not be easier: when completing your Lewis Adult School Application Form choose the option you prefer. We will organise it all for you and send you a link for payment once it has been done! Payment must be completed one week before arrival.
Outside the summer, most residences are fully booked with university students. However, you may still be able to find a vacancy with one of the many different providers in the city centre.
There are a number of different residences, all within walking distance of the school. They vary in room type, price and availability – in most cases you will need to bring or buy your own towels and bed linen.
Typical Room Options May Include:
– Single en-suite room in shared flat with 4-6 sharing a kitchen and living room.
– Studio apartment for one or two people
– Included in fees: all bills (water, gas, electricity, broadband), bed linen, kitchen pack, toilet paper, weekly cleaning of common areas.
– Not included in fees: towels, laundry of bed linen and clothes, room cleaning
See the provider’s website for details.
If you wish to explore other residential options, below is a list of the residences our students have previously stayed at. You will need to book directly with the following residences.
Click on a residence name below to be connected to its website.
Vincent Place – if you are booking for a minimum of 4 weeks, as a Lewis School student you can email this residence directly: vincent.place@studentroost.co.uk The rooms are double and 2 people can share at no extra cost.
Capital House – if you are booking for a minimum of 4 weeks, between 16/07 ~ 26/08 as a Lewis School student you can email this residence directly: capitalhouse@crm-students.com Payment in advance. Deposit of £100. No bedding, kitchen pack or cleaning service are included.
If you are considering renting private accommodation, please read our PDF guide.
You may wish to see options and availability on this website (or copy and paste into your browser: https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/southampton)
*We’ve included photos of one of these residences to give you an idea of the facilities on offer.
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