Marlborough has no railway station. Is that a problem?

It depends on the placement. Buses connect the town with Swindon and other nearby towns, and schools will look at travel arrangements when they consider your home.

Are there fees for hosts in Marlborough?

No. Host families register on HostFamily.uk free of charge, with no subscription or placement fees.

What would a student enjoy about living here?

Walks in Savernake Forest and on the downs, the stones at Avebury, the market and high street, and trips further afield to Bath and Oxford.

Can I host from one of the surrounding villages?

Yes. Families in villages such as Pewsey, Aldbourne and Great Bedwyn can register, as long as the journey works for the student.

Become a Host Family in Marlborough

Why Marlborough needs host families

Marlborough's broad high street, lined with independent shops and old coaching inns, makes a strong first impression. Savernake Forest is on the doorstep, and the stone circle at Avebury is a short drive away, so there is no shortage of places to take a curious visitor.

The town is small, so students who stay here are often looking for something different from a big city: a settled family home, conversation over dinner and the chance to see everyday English life up close. Larger towns and cities are within reach for lessons and days out.

Hosting fits around your own life. You decide when your room is available and which students you accept, and schools contact you directly. It is a simple way to welcome someone new and make use of a spare bedroom.

Host family sharing a meal with an international student in Marlborough

Who you could host in Marlborough

You choose the ages, lengths of stay and dates that suit your household.

Countryside summer stays

In the summer holidays, some groups look for families in rural towns, with lessons and trips organised across the region.

One-to-one learners

Adults who want plenty of conversation practice sometimes choose a small-town homestay where English runs through the whole day.

Students planning a longer stay

Students planning a term or more may prefer the steady routine of a quieter town, with bigger centres a bus or car journey away.

Where you could host

Schools look for homes within easy reach of their classes. These are some of the areas in and around Marlborough.

Marlborough town centre

Manton

Ogbourne St George

Aldbourne

Pewsey

Great Bedwyn

Avebury

Burbage

How it works

1. Register for free

Create your host profile in a few minutes. There are no fees or subscriptions.

2. Get found by schools

Language schools that place students in and around Marlborough search for hosts by location, rooms and availability.

3. Welcome your student

A school contacts you directly to arrange a placement. You decide which students you accept.

Earn up to £7,500 a year tax-free

Under the government's Rent a Room scheme, income from hosting students in your Marlborough home is tax-free up to £7,500 a year.

Applies whether you own or rent (with your landlord's permission)
Claim it with a single tick box on your tax return

General guidance only. Read more on GOV.UK

Hosting in Marlborough: common questions

Ready to host in Marlborough?

Registration is free and takes just a few minutes. Language schools can find you as soon as your profile is live.

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