This homestay is designed for those people who want to sample a variety of English country lifestyle pursuits. There will be the opportunity to practice your English conversation throughout your stay.
Dates available all year around
Adults: 4 Day (3 Nights) £420.00
Children (3-14yrs accompanied by an adult throughout the stay): 4 Day (3 Nights) £210.00
Children under 3: Free
Package includes the following :-
- Accomodation
- Private bedroom
- Meals
- Transport to and from the local Grantham railway station
- English tutor or tour guide
- All tuition and material fees
- Transport to and from venues
- Entrance fees to the venues
- Internet access
**From 1st November to 10th March the garden to visit will be Barnsdale and not Chatsworth House and Garden. Barnsdale garden was created during the production of BBC Gardener's World programme on national television for 17 years. This garden for all seasons is made up of 37 small individual gardens of various styles.
4 Day Schedule Example:
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Day 1
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p.m.
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Arrival, familiarisation with host family and Skillington
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Lunch and / or dinner
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Day 2
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a.m.
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English Flower Arranging 1
Collect flowers and greenery.
Learn how to condition flowers and the basic techniques of English flower arranging. Make a decoration for the centre of the dining table.
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Breakfast, lunch
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p.m.
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English Cooking Lesson
Learn how to make a favourite English main course and dessert to eat that evening.
The menu will be dependent on the season and fresh ingredients available.
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Dinner
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Day 3
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a.m.
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English Flower Arranging 2
Look at various English flower arrangement styles and choose a style to carry out by yourself with supervision from your teacher.
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Breakfast, lunch
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p.m.
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Afternoon Tea
Learn the history of Afternoon Tea and types of tea that can be used.
Make the perfect pot of tea to enjoy from your notes.
Bake delicious traditional scones and a Victoria sandwich cake before making sandwiches.
Set the table before enjoying the afternoon tea experience.
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Dinner
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Day 4
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a.m.
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Breakfast, relaxation time & departure
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Breakfast
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