Location
Nestled on the south bank of the River Thames, Southwark is one of London’s most popular and coolest areas. Moments away from Waterloo Station and walking distance from London Bridge Station, it is also one of the City’s best-connected locations. It is home to one of the most beautiful walks the city has to offer. Strolling along the Thames path you will walk past the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Tate Modern ending up at the iconic Tower Bridge.
Travelling to your school should not be an issue, not only do you have some of the best transport links in London but you are also very close to a number of schools, colleges and universities, such as King’s College London, London School of Economics and Political Science and The University of the Arts.
Features
The Waterloo residence is a modern architectural award-winning building offering both single and twin en-suite rooms. Rooms come equipped with a wardrobe, drawers, a sink with vanity unit and a mini-fridge. They are arranged around a central courtyard containing a pool and fountain which reflect light and produce a gentle white noise sound, providing calm and tranquility in one of the busiest and most popular areas of London. In addition to the water garden, there’s a TV room, bicycle racks and a quiet study area perfect for catching up on coursework or revision.
Each building within the residence has 24-hour key fob access, CCTV, reception staff and night onsite security. Gym membership is included in the price as are utility bills and Wi-Fi in every room and throughout the building.
Cosa è incluso
- Basic Contents Insurance
- Bills Included
- CCTV
- Common Room
- Cooking Facilities
- Cycle Storage
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance Team
- On-site Security
- Outdoor Area
- Secure Door Entry
- Wi-Fi
The Waterloo (Southwark) residence has a range of single and twin en-suite rooms.
More details below:
SOLD OUT
LHA Friendship House - Single En Suite
This is a single, private bedroom with an en-suite shower and toilet. The room has a comfortable single bed, a desk area, drawers, as well as a wardrobe, a sink with vanity unit and a mini-fridge. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 07 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Shared Kitchen
Private Bathroom
2-4 Flatmates
Single Bed
Prezzo da:
£279
a settimana
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SOLD OUT
LHA Friendship House - Twin En Suite
This is a twin room which is perfect for sharing. It comes with an en-suite shower and toilet. The room has two comfortable single beds, a desk area, drawers, as well as a wardrobe, a shared sink with vanity unit and a mini-fridge. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 07 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
Bills Included
Free Wi-Fi
Storage Space
Shared Kitchen
Private Bathroom
2-4 Flatmates
Two Single Beds
Prezzo da:
£189
a settimana
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If you are booking for a full academic year you can select the type of room you stay in.
However, you cannot request specific details such as what floor the room is on or who your flatmates are, as the rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you are booking for a shorter period e.g. a single semester or a summer stay, you will be allocated the room type (single studio, twin studio, single en suite etc) you have booked but the exact specification may be subject to availability. This can include the floor the room is located on, the direction the room is facing, if the room is classed as a standard, a club, a premium, an accessible, a premium accessible etc.
If you do have a special request, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.
If you are staying for 12 weeks or longer, we will be happy to request an appointment with the residence team for you to view the residence.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide viewings for stays under 12 weeks.
Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area in the UK. Please use the designated smoking areas found outside the residence.
Yes, please note that a damage deposit of £300 will be taken by the residence when you check-in. The residence will refund the deposit after your stay providing your room has not been damaged and the rules of the residence have been observed during your stay. The arrangement of the damage deposit is between you and the accommodation supplier (the residence). Please ask the residence upon check-in for the full terms and conditions on the arrangement and for details on how and when the deposit will be refunded.
Generally speaking, between 5 and 6 people share the bathroom facilities at the residence.
Unfortunately, no pets are permitted in any of our residences.
This residence offers dedicated laundry facilities where you can wash and dry your clothes.
Yes, all utility bills are included in the price of the room, including gas, electric and Wi-Fi internet.
Yes, there is wireless internet in every bedroom and throughout the building.
Both rooms have shared bathroom facilities on each floor of the residence. Single rooms are not shared, whereas Twin, Triple and Quad rooms are shared with other members of the same sex.
No, there is no curfew. You will be living independently, you will have your own key and can come and go as you please.
Yes, the reception staff usually work during office hours Monday to Friday. However, when the reception is closed, there will always be a member of the customer service or security team on hand, either to assist you in person or for you to contact by telephone.
Unfortunately, this residence is only available to students aged 18 or over.
Lambeth North Underground Station – 5-minute walk
Elephant and Castle Underground Station – 6-minute walk
Borough Station – 8-minute walk
Southwark Station – 10-minute walk
Waterloo Station – 14-minute walk
London South Bank University – 1-minute walk
London College of Communications – 8-minute walk
London School of Economics and Political Science – 21-minute bus journey
University of London – 29-minute bus journey
EF International Language Campus – 14-minute walk
Bell London – 14-minute walk
English Institution Tower Bridge – 19-minute bus journey
Delfin English School London – 21-minute bus journey
International House London – 26-minute bus journey
Imperial War Museum – 12-minute walk
The Shard – 18-minute walk
St Paul’s Cathedral – 25-minute walk
Big Ben – 28-minute walk
Westminster Abbey – 30-minute walk
Ciò che dicono
Siamo davvero molto contenti della nostra camera presso il residence. James, del team del residence, ci ha assistito in ogni aspetto della prenotazione e vorremmo ringraziarlo di cuore!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking
“Collaboriamo con London Homestays da oltre 5 anni. Grazie al loro supporto, siamo riusciti a raggiungere un elevato livello di soddisfazione del cliente. Consigliamo vivamente London Homestays a chiunque sia alla ricerca di qualità, affidabilità e un servizio clienti eccezionale.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London
“Collaboro con loro dal 2013 e posso affermare che London Homestays si è sempre impegnata a trovare famiglie ospitanti adatte ai nostri studenti. Il loro approccio al lavoro è cordiale ma al contempo professionale. I nostri studenti si sono trovati benissimo durante il soggiorno presso le loro famiglie. In generale, gli studenti affermano che le famiglie ospitanti sono attente e accoglienti.”
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English
“Noi della Burlington School collaboriamo con London Homestays dal 2014 e conosco professionalmente il team dal 2009, quando lavoravo per un’altra azienda nel settore dell’istruzione e degli alloggi. Avendo avuto l’opportunità di collaborare con London Homestays sin dall’inizio delle sue attività a Londra, tutte le richieste sono state gestite con dedizione e tempestività. I membri del team sono orientati al cliente e offrono sempre un’esperienza di alloggio eccezionale ai nostri studenti. Non esito a raccomandare London Homestays come fornitore di alloggi e partner commerciale di prim’ordine.”
Eliane Tomasi, Accommodation & Welfare Officer, Burlington School
“LSC Stanton collabora con London Homestays dal 2011 e siamo molto soddisfatti della qualità degli alloggi e del servizio che ci offrono. Abbiamo un ottimo rapporto con il team e sono sempre disponibili a gestire qualsiasi richiesta dell’ultimo minuto.”
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre
“Collaborare con London Homestays è sempre un’esperienza fantastica! Apprezziamo molto l’approccio proattivo e l’impegno profuso per garantire i migliori servizi possibili ai nostri gruppi. Abbiamo sempre trovato alloggi puliti e confortevoli, famiglie accoglienti e organizzatori locali competenti. Gli studenti dei nostri gruppi sono rimasti soddisfatti e hanno apprezzato molto il loro soggiorno a Londra. Consigliamo vivamente questa agenzia. Tutto il team è gentilissimo.”
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours
“Offriamo stage a Londra a studenti europei e cercavamo un partner affidabile per l’alloggio dei nostri candidati. Siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti dei servizi offerti da London Homestays, così come i nostri candidati, che hanno sempre ricevuto rapidamente informazioni sulle famiglie ospitanti, hanno avuto la possibilità di prenotare una stanza in tempi brevi e hanno trovato famiglie di ottima qualità. Raccomanderei senza esitazione questa agenzia. Il team è molto professionale, efficiente e cordiale :). Speriamo di poter inviare presto nuovi tirocinanti!”
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas
“La nostra scuola proveniente dalla Repubblica Ceca ha avuto esperienze fantastiche con London Homestays. Sono una delle poche agenzie di ospitalità che accettano i nostri ospiti molto piccoli (sotto i 12 anni). Le famiglie ospitanti sono state generalmente accoglienti, gentili e disponibili. Il servizio offerto dalla coordinatrice Kate O’Connor e dagli altri membri dello staff amministrativo è impeccabile.”
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International School
La mia ospite, Debra, ha trasformato il mio soggiorno nell’esperienza più incredibile della mia vita!
Florian, student from Belgium: Homestay booking in Zone 3
Il mio soggiorno con la famiglia ospitante rende la mia esperienza nel Regno Unito molto più divertente ed emozionante! La vita è in fermento!
Bao, student from China: Homestay booking in Zone 4+
È stata un’esperienza fantastica, ho trovato una nuova casa dove mi sento a mio agio come a casa mia!
Laura, student from France: Homestay booking in Zone 2
Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) ha collaborato con Home from Home in numerose occasioni, fornendo sempre un servizio estremamente professionale.
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