Meet Kirsty
Creative, Adventurous, Helpful
I have been an English teacher for eight years, and worked at English summer camps- I know allot about different activities and games.
On a typical day...
I'm an early bird.
When I host guests...
I’m basically a tour guide. I like to do most things with them and show them around.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Swimming, Fitness, gym, Cooking, Chess
Hosting guests since
2023
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I would say that we are sociable, kind, adventurous and humorous people, who love animals, nature, creativity and travelling
House Facilities
- Garden
- Bikes for use
- Computer
- Laundry
- Patio
- Barbecue
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Gym at home
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
I live on my own near Bolton, UK . On the edge of the West Pennine Moors and overlooked by Rivington Pike, with lush forests, waterfalls and river. My home is right in the centre of town, in a clean, and comfortable apartment, with a sun facing balcony. My neighbours are lovely and helpful. The town has a lot of shops and cafes, many of which are locally owned. Horwich is between Manchester, Liverpool, and the Lake District. Manchester city centre is only 20 minutes away!
I would say that I am all well-educated, well-travelled, kind, adventurous and humorous person, who loves animals, nature and creativity. Most days I will do something creative, for example play an instrument, and learn martial arts. I often go for walks in the countryside or go for a bike ride. I work online as an English teacher three days a week in the mornings. Any other time I am free to spend time with my guest!
I love to do anything sporty so whatever is available I will be happy to do with the student. The student is free to use anything in my home. I have a drum kit, a guitar, films and games, lots of different ingredients for cooking. I have a relaxing, sun facing balcony. Forest walking is right outside. A bicycle is always available.
I will benefit from hosting because I love to meet new people from around the world and exchange ideas and experiences. I have been teaching EFL for eight years, in-class, online and in summer camps in the UK! I have learnt allot about the different activities there are to do whether it’s educational, fun, or both! My English lessons include a test to determine the students level, English books and classroom games to keep learning fun and interactive, for example role playing, debates, quizzes or guess who. I use classroom props, side projects and topical conversation material. I use allot of encouragement, rewards and aim to keep the lessons interesting.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Airport
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Breakfast
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Diabetic
- Lactose Intolerant
- Nut Allergies
House Rules
Please be quite after 11pm
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.