LAL London Twickenham

Homestay in London Twickenham
Average 30 minutes to the school
Staying in a host’s home is a great way to discover the local way of life. At St Mary’s, hosts provide two evening meals per week, while the rest of the week, students will eat lunch and dinner at the school.

Varied locations less than 45 minutes from school: Twickenham, Whitton, Teddington, Richmond, Hounslow, Brentford, St Margarets, Isleworth, Feltham, Hampton, Hanworth and other surrounding areas.

Type of accommodation
Homestay with shared bedroom

Age of students
14 – 17 years old.

Check-in and check-out
Check-in Sundays 16.00-23.00.

Check-out Sundays 05.00 – 11.00.

Meals
Breakfast and two evening meals per week are included.

Kitchen/cooking facilities
Kitchen facilities are not usually available for students to use.

Rooms
Twin, triple or quad rooms are available. All have a single bed, a wardrobe and drawers.

Bathrooms
Shared bathrooms. Facilities will vary, but students always have access to a shower, basin and WC.

Utilities
Electricity is 230V, 50Hz AC.

Internet and phone
Some, but not all, hosts offer internet access. Use of telephones is by arrangement.

Laundry
Hosts will wash bed linen, towels and a reasonable amount of the student’s personal items. The school launderette is also available.

Security and keys
Students are not usually issued with a key to the house on arrival, and bedrooms do not normally have locks.

Bed linen, towels and cleaning
Hosts will clean the students’ rooms. Hosts supply clean bed linen once a week and bath towels twice a week. Beach towels are not provided.

Deposit & Damage Charges
There is a deposit of £60 or €80 in cash payable on arrival. This is returned on the day of departure

Visitors
Visitors are not normally allowed but the host may allow this on occasion. Always ask.

Noise and restrictions
Students should discuss any house rules or restrictions with their host.

Availability
Available only during the Summer School dates.

Transfers included:
London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrival - scheduled landing between 08.00 and 20.00
Departure - scheduled take off between 08.00 and 20.00

University Residence in London
On-campus
Students can stay on-site at our St Mary’s University student residence. The residence features single rooms, with both shared and en-suite bathroom options available.

Type of accommodation
University residence.

Age of students
12 – 17 years old.

Check-in and check-out
Check-in after 14.00.

Check-out before 10.00.

Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Kitchen/cooking facilities
Shared kitchen available.

Rooms
Single rooms

Bathrooms
En-suite or shared shower, WC and basin.

Utilities
Electricity is 240V, 50Hz AC.

Internet and phone
Free wireless network throughout the residence and most of the campus

Security and keys
There is 24-hour security at the school entrance, with an additional security guard roaming the campus at night. Students are issued with a key to their room on arrival.

Bed linen, towels and cleaning
Clean bed linen provided once a week. Bedrooms cleaned daily Mon-Fri. Communal areas cleaned daily. Students shall bring their own towels.

Deposit & Damage Charges
No deposit required.

Visitors
Visitors are not permitted unless permission has been granted by LAL management in exceptional circumstances.

Noise and restrictions
Noise must not be heard around the bedrooms or in the garden area after 22.00.

Availability
Available only during the Summer School dates.

Transfers included:
London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrival - scheduled landing between 08.00 and 20.00
Departure - scheduled take off between 08.00 and 20.00

University Residence in London
On-campus
Students can stay on-site at our St Mary’s University student residence. The residence features single rooms, with both shared and en-suite bathroom options available.

Type of accommodation
University residence.

Age of students
12 – 17 years old.

Check-in and check-out
Check-in after 14.00.

Check-out before 10.00.

Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.

Kitchen/cooking facilities
Shared kitchen available.

Rooms
Single rooms

Bathrooms
En-suite or shared shower, WC and basin.

Utilities
Electricity is 240V, 50Hz AC.

Internet and phone
Free wireless network throughout the residence and most of the campus

Security and keys
There is 24-hour security at the school entrance, with an additional security guard roaming the campus at night. Students are issued with a key to their room on arrival.

Bed linen, towels and cleaning
Clean bed linen provided once a week. Bedrooms cleaned daily Mon-Fri. Communal areas cleaned daily. Students shall bring their own towels.

Deposit & Damage Charges
No deposit required.

Visitors
Visitors are not permitted unless permission has been granted by LAL management in exceptional circumstances.

Noise and restrictions
Noise must not be heard around the bedrooms or in the garden area after 22.00.

Availability
Available only during the Summer School dates.

Transfers included:
London Heathrow (LHR)
Arrival - scheduled landing between 08.00 and 20.00
Departure - scheduled take off between 08.00 and 20.00