Accommodation options with Language Tree
What accommodation option would you like? Residential, host family or private accommodation?
In order to make the most of your language learning experience, we know you need the right accommodation option to suit you.
That’s why we offer a variety of top-quality accommodation options as part of our summer school programme:
- Residential accommodation on the Penryn Campus
- Stay with one of our approved host families
- A private apartment or cottage near the campus
- A local hotel or bed & breakfast
Each type of accommodation offers something different to suit everyone’s needs and preferences.
We are always happy to talk through the options to help you decide the best choice for you.
No matter which programme you choose with us — Junior Summer School, Family Summer School, or Adult Language Experiences — we have an excellent accommodation option for you!
Residential accommodation: staying on the Penryn Campus
We are delighted to be located on The Penryn Campus, part of Falmouth University. This modern, clean and green university campus is the perfect location for our international summer school. Everything is in one place, including premium quality accommodation suitable for all age groups.
If you choose our residential accommodation on campus, you will have:
- Full-board accommodation – breakfast, lunch and dinner – all served in the dining hall and freshly cooked on campus with a variety of options for each meal.
- A choice of individual or twin bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.
- Access to kitchens and social space in each flat of seven rooms. Plus, laundry facilities if you would like to wash your clothes while you are here.
- Separate accommodation blocks for Juniors, Families and Adults.
- Safe and secure accommodation. All students will have an electronic key which can only be used to access their flat. Language Tree staff & university security available 24 hours per day.
- Evening activities on campus for our Junior students, including sports, board games, quizzes, and a weekly disco.
- Adults aged 18+ will have access to a high-quality gym with regular exercise classes.
- An easy walk of 200m to the classes & dining hall in the mornings.
Staying on campus is great for those who want to socialise with other students in the evenings.
For our Junior students, we have a full programme of fun evening activities on campus. And for our adult students who want to go into Penryn and Falmouth for some evening entertainment, our staff are happy to help you find the best things to do.
Host family accommodation: living with local families
Another fantastic option is to stay with one of our friendly host families. We take great pride in our network of host families. They are an integral part of the Language Tree team and work hard to offer our students a wonderful time during their stay.
If you choose to stay with a host family, we take great care to match you with a host family who meets all your needs and preferences.
We know each and every one of our host families personally. We know about their hobbies and interests and all this information helps us match each of our students with the perfect family to stay with during their time in Cornwall.
When staying with a host family, students will:
- Enjoy breakfast and dinner with their family every day. (Lunch is on campus with all the other students before we head off on our excursions)
- Spend their evenings socialising with their hosts
- Get the chance to fully immerse themselves in British family life
Staying with a host family is perfect for those students who would prefer quiet evenings with the opportunity to chat and get to know a family. There will be plenty of opportunities for conversation, as well as sharing cultural differences and similarities in a hands-on way!
Each host family home is different, which is part of the fun! Some of our hosts live near to the campus, others live in nearby cities or towns like Truro and Falmouth. A few even have homes by the beach or in the countryside. No matter the location, every home is comfortable, safe, and full of character.
Our hosts love welcoming students into their homes, and we love to see the special memories hosts and students make together!
Private accommodation
We can also help you rent a private apartment or a cosy cottage near the campus.
For students joining our Family Summer School or Adult Language Experiences we know that staying in private accommodation can be the preferred option. It gives students the freedom of their own space with easy access to the campus each day.
Any student choosing private accommodation will be offered personalised help from us. We use our local knowledge, matched with your preferences, to recommend the best options for your stay. You can then choose if you prefer to book directly yourself or we can book the accommodation for you.
Hotels or B&B
Lastly, there is always the option of hotel or Bed & Breakfast accommodation.
Falmouth has a long and important maritime history. As a result, it also has a fantastic range of hotel and bed & breakfast options. From a quaint little guest house with two rooms to luxury hotels with spas and penthouse suites – Falmouth has it all. Whatever your preference, just let us know so we can ensure you have the right accommodation for your stay with us.
Ensuring our students have the best quality accommodation is immensely important to us because we know that in order for effective language learning to happen, people need to feel comfortable and relaxed.
We also know that you are also joining us for a holiday and the right accommodation choice is a vital part of your holiday experience.
If you feel comfortable and relaxed, then you’re ready to immerse yourself in the culture, meet new people, and create some unforgettable memories.
