How do students get around from Windsor?

Windsor has trains towards London and Slough, and local buses link the surrounding villages to the town centre, so most homes in the area are practical.

Do I pay anything to list my home in Windsor?

No. HostFamily.uk is free for host families, and there are no subscription or placement fees.

What do students enjoy about living in Windsor?

The castle, riverside walks, boat trips on the Thames and Windsor Great Park are all popular, and London is easy to reach for a day out.

Can I host if I live in Eton or Datchet?

Yes. Villages close to Windsor are a sensible fit, especially with a station or regular bus nearby.

Become a Host Family in Windsor

Why Windsor needs host families

Few towns are as instantly recognisable as Windsor. Students can walk past the castle on the way to the shops, cross the Thames to Eton and spend afternoons in Windsor Great Park. Trains to London and Heathrow's closeness make it easy for visitors to arrive and explore.

Students hosted here may study in Windsor itself or travel to schools elsewhere in the Thames Valley and west London. Families who live within reach of a bus route or one of the town's two stations are well placed for schools looking for hosts.

Welcoming a student is a chance to see your home town through new eyes. Showing someone the Long Walk for the first time, or explaining the Changing of the Guard over dinner, reminds many families why they like living here. Your spare room earns its keep, and you choose the dates and the students that fit your family.

Host family sharing a meal with an international student in Windsor

Who you could host in Windsor

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

Summer visitors and study tours

Windsor's history makes it a favourite stop for summer groups combining lessons with excursions. Stays are often short, which suits first-time hosts.

Adults on short courses

Adult learners who want somewhere calmer than central London sometimes choose the Windsor area for courses lasting a few weeks.

Students across the Thames Valley

Students at schools and colleges in nearby towns may stay with families in Windsor and commute by train or bus.

Where you could host

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

Windsor town centre

Clewer

Dedworth

Old Windsor

Eton

Eton Wick

Datchet

Englefield Green

Wraysbury

Oakley Green

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 Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor: common questions

Ready to host in Windsor?

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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