Cultural Homestay Exploring London, Oxford and National Parks

Immerse yourself in English language and culture on a 5-day guided tour of London. Explore beautiful nature spots, historical cities, and local culture while staying with native English-speaking teachers.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Arrival Day

Reading - On the first you’ll meet your new travel mates and we’ll show you around the local town. There will be a picnic by the river and then after check-in we will have a welcome dinner to discuss the days ahead.

Hiking at Seven Sister White Cliffs/Durdle Door

Seven Sisters Country Park - A guided walk along the beautiful white cliffs to take in the amazing views. Picnic on the beach and a chance to swim for the brave ones. We will also visit a small village and have a chance to buy some local products.

London City Tour

London - A chance to see the city. We will see some classic attractions and also some new hidden spots. We start our journey at the beautiful Hyde Park and from there we will explore the capitals landmarks, hidden streets, parks and cafes.

The Group Decides One of the Following Places

Windsor Castle - A tour of England’s beautiful old castle. There is a complimentary audio guide to tell you the history of kings and queens living in the castle. We will also visit the beautiful town and parks of Windsor.

Oxford - A tour of the beautiful University city. The architecture and parks in Oxford are very unique and a visit here is always magical. Also see people living in boats on the river and competing in boat races.

Avebury Stone Circle - An alternative to Stonehenge with free entrance. The stones are just as beautiful and even bigger than at Stonehenge. There is a long walk around the stones finishing in a beautiful village in the Cotswolds.

Departure Day

Reading - A chance to say goodbye to new friends. We’ll take you to the station just in time for your flight. Flexible leaving time so lunch and walks available on the final day.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Accommodation at our Private House
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Breakfast
What's Not Included
  • Flights and train to Reading.
Additional Information

Join our 5-day English Speaking holidays to see some of the most beautiful places in the South of England. You will stay with our teachers in a private house in a green area just outside London. You will be in small international group (max 6 people) which will give you a chance to practice your English for the whole course.

Each day we will have breakfast at home then go out to discover wonderful nature spots, historical cities and local culture. We always take lunch out with us so it can be enjoyed with great views and fresh air. In the evenings we’ll make a home cooked meal and then play some fun games.

As well as all the places listed on our itinerary we have many more exciting surprises, treats and small trips.

We recommend a minimum level of B1 English to get the most out of this course. Our native speakers will always be there to help you throughout the course. The course is also flexible so you’re welcome to enjoy some free time or suggest places you would love to visit.

Location
Reading
Station Road
Reading Station is very easy to reach from all of London's airports and we'll be waiting for you when you arrive. You can fly to Stansted, Luton, Gatwick or Heathrow.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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S6370ynpiotrm
Jul 17, 2024
I highly recommend this course - I highly recommend this course. I am very happy to have participated in it. This is actually not a typical course; it is a few days spent among wonderful people from all over the world in a wonderful atmosphere
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992leyrea
Jul 8, 2024
I will definitely repeat!😊 - English Al Fresco Amazing experience with very nice people. A different way to practice speaking while traveling and meeting new cultures. The service has been excellent and Katie, Bella and Rae have always tried to make us as comfortable as possible and trying to help us in everything. I will definitely repeat!😊
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Nadiadh7764tq
Jun 12, 2024
Magic experience - Beautiful experience, very good teachers, I can't wait to repeat it. Beautiful to have dinner and play all together in the evening
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E55uvjorgem
Jun 10, 2024
My trip to London - It is an incredible experience. The cost-benefit ratio is fantastic, and the interaction with the guides is phenomenal, because there are enough people to always be able to find the necessary time and be able to have any number of topics of conversation. The best of all is that they only speak English, so you have to put a lot of effort into the conversations, but also, these conversations are in incredible places like on the banks of the Thames River on the outskirts of London among grazing cows and birds everywhere, or in the charming city of Oxford or walking in a street market on Nothing Hill and in the historic center of London. The guides put a lot of effort into the quality of the food, the games during the van trips, the group conversations at meals and picnics, in addition to addressing your concerns and supporting you in unforeseen moments. The other great thing is that people from different parts travel; In my case: Venezuela, Croatia, Brazil and Italy, and we were a small group that also allowed greater interaction with the guides, which in this case were from: England, New Zealand and Australia, therefore, the mixture of the three accents has It has been a great exercise for the ear. I have just finished this experience in London, and I am leaving moved and excited by everything I experienced with my five companions and my three guides. Thank you very much for creating such an opportunity.
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A2331rpgiannif
May 30, 2024
UNFORGETTABLE - One of the greatest and interesting experiences of my life. Improving my English by visiting wonderful places with very nice people has been the perfect combination that I had been looking for much time. A special thanks to Hannah, Katie and Phoebe for making unforgettable this journey.
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317nuriaj
May 16, 2024
A great immersive experience - A great experience in a very pleasant and familiar environment. Everything was well planned and all the places we visited were very interesting. The house vas very clean and beautiful. The teachers made everything easy and comfortable. I absolutely recommend it.
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Imolar2024
May 15, 2024
Great time - One of my best trips ever! Hosts were really nice, the group was friendly and funny. We had a great time together. Definitly recommend it !
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Paulinarh5819ra
Apr 25, 2024
Great fun and opportunity to learn english - Great opportunity to learn english and meet new people as well as visit amazing places in England (and have lots of fun all the time)! The house in which we stayed was very nice, food prepared by the hosts was just amazing - lots of various food to choose from, also during the picnics! You may feel there like at home!
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Sylviagb80
Apr 23, 2024
Great experience - Great experience. Excellent way to practice English and discover new places. Accommodation is very comfortable and Katie and Hanna were kind😍
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Michela
Jun 13, 2024
London in June - The experience with English Al Fresco has been positive and I would recommend it to someone who wants to spend a long weekend while speaking English and visiting amazing places in the UK. I chose London for the month of June. I travelled on my own then I was lucky to meet a nice group of people to share the experience with. Reaching the town of Reading was really easy and, at the same time, it is very easy to reach London from Reading, if you want to spend more days there. English Al Fresco’s house is located in Shienfield, a nice village where is possible to take quiet walks before or after a day spent with the group.
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