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Linguastay

We provide educational visits with homestay accommodation for mini & short stay groups from all over Europe.

Our students stay with host families from across Cheshire, the Wirral and North Wales 💚 We provide homestay accommodation for short stay overseas students visiting the North West of the UK.

25/09/2026

📖 A little glimpse into the guestbook of one of our wonderful host families, Bob and Heather. 💙

Bob and Heather have been welcoming students into their home in Chester for over 10 years. They first started hosting when their own children moved away, wanting to give other young people the opportunity to experience life in Britain and feel at home while they are here.

This handwritten message is from a group of Spanish students who stayed with Bob and Heather this summer. 🇪🇸 Their words are a lovely reminder of the memories and connections that can come from a homestay experience.

This is what makes homestay so special. It is about more than providing a place to stay. It is about welcoming students into your home and giving them the chance to experience everyday life with a local family. 🏡❤️

23/09/2026

📣 Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!

Chester is welcoming Town Criers from around the world for the World Town Crier Championship!

We love events like this because they show our international students just how much character, history and tradition Chester has to offer.

Staying with Linguastay isn't only about learning English — it's about experiencing life in Britain, exploring our city and occasionally bumping into a group of very loudly dressed people ringing bells! 😂🔔

Another reason we're proud to call Chester home. ❤️

09/09/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming an incredible group of agents to Chester for the Linguastay & Study Travel ALPHE 2026 FAM Trip! 💛🇬🇧

We kicked off the day with a presentation introducing Linguastay, what we do and what makes our programmes so memorable. We then headed to the Deva Roman Experience before taking a short tour of Chester, showcasing some of the city’s most iconic sights, including the famous Eastgate Clock! 🏛️⏰

The day finished with a delicious dinner at The Ship Inn Handbridge in Handbridge. 🍽️✨

The FAM trip was a fantastic opportunity for our agents to see first-hand the amazing work that goes on at Linguastay, experience a taste of our sample programmes and meet some of the incredible people behind our student experiences.

A huge thank you to all of our amazing agents who joined us. It was so lovely to meet you all, share what we do and give you a taste of the Linguastay experience.

We can’t wait to welcome your students to Chester! 🇬🇧✨

20/08/2026

🏡 Families needed – host international students (paid)

We’re currently working with host families in and around Chester and are now looking for additional households in the area to welcome international students and join the Linguastay community.

Students are aged 11–17 and stay for short, fixed periods (3–5 nights).
✔️ Paid hosting
✔️ Short stays – no long-term commitment
✔️ Coach pick-up at approx. 7:00pm each evening
✔️ Coach drop-off at approx. 7:45am each morning
✔️ Designed to fit around normal working hours
✔️ Fully supported by our experienced team

You don’t need to be a “traditional” family — our hosts include couples, single parents, blended families, divorced or widowed adults, and families with or without children. What matters is a warm home, spare beds, and a welcoming attitude.

With over 20 years’ experience, Linguastay makes hosting straightforward, supported, and genuinely rewarding.

If you’d like more information, we can send you our host family information flyer or have a friendly, no-obligation chat — just comment below or send us a message 😊

07/08/2026

What a summer this has been!

Oman 🇴🇲
Japan 🇯🇵
Germany 🇩🇪
France 🇫🇷
Czechia 🇨🇿
Italy 🇮🇹
China 🇨🇳
Spain 🇪🇸
Ukraine 🇺🇦

Nine countries. Hundreds of young people. A lot of organised chaos… and an incredible amount of joy.

There are plenty of days in this job spent looking at spreadsheets, bookings, coach lists and solving problems.

And then there are days like these.
Days when you get to see what all that work was actually for.

Young people arriving from completely different parts of the world, some nervous and unsure, and then watching them laugh together, explore together, make friendships and create memories.
That has probably been my favourite part of this summer.

I’ve loved being out there amongst it too — talking to the students, joining the activities, visiting places with them and occasionally being dragged into another selfie!

I'm incredibly proud of what our team at Linguastay has created this summer and hugely grateful to everyone behind it — our staff, teachers, activity teams, local coordinators and host families.

We talk a lot about creating “a home away from home.”

This summer, I’ve had the privilege of watching that actually happen.

And it has brought us more joy than we probably expected. 💚🩷

21/07/2026

The smiles say it all. 😄

Our English Friends are at the heart of the Linguastay experience—helping students practise English, build confidence, explore Chester, and make lifelong friendships.

This is what cultural exchange is all about. 🌍💚

18/07/2026

We love showing our students the famous places, but it's often the hidden gems that leave the biggest impression.

A peaceful walk, an amazing waterfall and a chance to enjoy another side the North West!

13/07/2026

Every journey starts with a first step... ❤️
Today our newest Linguastay students stood in front of one of Chester's most iconic landmarks, ready to begin a week they'll remember for years to come!

New places. New friendships. New confidence.
Welcome to Chester—we're so glad you're here. 🇬🇧🌍

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all our amazing host dads!
Thank you for all your hard work and being honorary dads to so many students! We are so grateful for everything you do!

15/06/2026

Could you host a student this summer?

We are looking for families to join our amazing host family community and host international students this summer!

A great opportunity to see what hosting is about!

Friday 26th June - Saturday 25th July
4 weeks

Friday 3rd July - Friday 14th August
6 weeks

Students travel independently into Chester each day for full days of activities and excursions.

Students are placed in single rooms in families but can share with other nationalities.

Get in touch today to find out more!

Address

1 Castle Drive
Chester
CH11SL

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

01244 439094

Website

https://www.linguastay.uk/

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