About Happy home near Sherwood, Arnold & Nottingham City Centre
We are a warm and friendly family-oriented household. We have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. We have three rooms available for hosting and summer is especially busy with lots of trips and activities. We host students from China, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Austria, France and Germany. We enjoy the countryside, family get-togethers, quizzes and good food. Contrary to popular belief I am said to be a great cook, often creating dishes with an international flavour. I also make jam and chutney and I am an artist.
I am Michelle, I work from home looking after students from around the world. I also paint, pyrograph and draw. My husband, Matt, works full-time for a disaster recovery and cleaning company. We love Nottingham and enjoy showing people around the city and countryside. We live close to the southern tip of Sherwood Forest, Matt walks the dogs there in the evening. Our house is near Sherwood, Arnold, Bulwell & Nottingham City Centre. We have an Instagram page "hosting_in_nottingham". You are welcome to message me and ask any questions.
🛏️ Guest Rooms & Beds
Single Room (Single)
Clean, bright and well-equipped with a blackout blind, TV, desk, chair, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and towels provided.
🚽 Shared with other Guest(s) but outside the Room
🚿 Shared with other Guest(s) but outside the Room
2 places available
Facilities:
✓ TV
✓ Hair drier
✓ Wardrobe space
✓ Manual heating
✓ Towels
Double Room (Double)
Comfortable room with small double bed and small single bed
🚽 Shared with other Guest(s) but outside the Room
🚿 Shared with other Guest(s) but outside the Room
1 places available
Facilities:
✓ Hair drier
✓ Wardrobe space
✓ Towels
✓ Iron
Twin Room (Twin)
🚽 Shared with other Guest(s) but outside the Room
🚿 Shared with other Guest(s) but outside the Room
2 places available
Facilities:
✓ Hair drier
✓ Wardrobe space
✓ Towels
✓ Iron
👨👩👧👦 Family
Family Description: Living at the house: Michelle (Mum), Matt (Dad) and International students. Visiting the house: Margaret (Michelle's mum), Jade (daughter), Jack (son), Oliver (son)Luca (grandson), Lilah (Granddaughter) and other relatives and friends.
Language at Home: Yes, Country's official language
Pets
🐾 Cat
🐾 Dog
🐾 Other Pet
We have a young cat and two dogs; a friendly labradoodle and cockerpoo. We have a parrot and chickens in the garden.
🚗 Additional Services
Transfers
🚐 Town Centre/Main public transport spot Pick up ad Drop off
On arrival to Nottingham you will be collected from the Skylink drop-off by us. When it is time for you to leave Nottingham we will take you to the group drop-off point.
Tours
🏛️ Tourist Attraction
🏛️ City centre visit
🏛️ Other City visit
🏛️ Shopping
🏛️ Market place
🏛️ Castle
🏛️ Museum
🏛️ Night out
🏛️ Day out
🏛️ Eating Out / Restaurant
🏛️ Historical village
🏛️ Local Tourist Attraction
🏛️ Other
We are happy to provide cultural visits, take guests on days/evenings out, where possible we have a party to say goodbye to our long stay guests but where admission fees are applicable guests will be expected to cover their own costs. Wide variety of activities; Nottingham Castle, Newstead Abbey, Justice Museum, City of Caves, Indoor Golf, Calke Abbey, Brewhouse Yard Museum, Bowling, Horse Riding, Pyrography, Rufford Abbey, Boating, Art Galleries, Table Tennis, Dog Walking and more Sports available in the local area: Gym, Swimming Pool, Leisure Centre, Tennis, Table Tennis, Bowling, Pool (snooker), Rowing, Horse Riding, Football, Basket Ball, Trampolining
WOW Experiences
✨ Academical
✨ Event
✨ Folkloristic
✨ Really Local
✨ Car boot sale
✨ National relevance
✨ Party
✨ Religious
We can help students with their written and spoken English, we also enjoy taking students to local tourist attractions, we are happy to take more than one student, so you can bring your friends, your friends are also welcome to visit you at our home.
📝 17 Reviews
⭐ 66.1 out of 5 stars (Based on 17 student reviews)
"A lovely and welcoming family. The house was very clean and comfortable, and they were always kind, helpful and available. They also took us to visit Wollaton Hall, which was a really nice experience. They talked to us a lot and always encouraged us to speak English, which really helped us practise and improve. We felt very welcome and had a great stay."
— Asia
· Italia
"The host was rally welcoming and friendly. Michelle is a very kind and available person, great to have around and talk ti at any time. "
— Maria Jolanda
· Italia
"Poco ospitali, zero esperienze con la host, le ore di lezione pagate anticipatamente non sono state completate e non sono state eseguite col metodo previsto , colazioni non pervenute, pranzi nemmeno, miseri tramezzini alla sera alle 18. Le problematiche sono state fatte presenti senza nessun tipo di riscontro. E la referente sa benissimo anche di situazioni poco corrette da parte della famiglia ai danni delle ragazze. Mi auguro ci sia maggior selezione x il futuro "
— Marta
· Italia
"I stayed with them last year and everything was perfect so I came back! Michelle helped my friends and me find activities to do, such as ice skating, laser tagging, swimming, climbing. I loved going bowling."
— LARA
· Italia
"I had an amazing time during my study holiday in a lovely home. The welcome was absolutely fantastic — warm, friendly, and made me feel comfortable from the very beginning. The host family was incredibly kind and always ready to make me feel at home. They were cheerful, thoughtful, and truly made the experience special.
The study sessions were not only educational but also fun and engaging. I never felt bored or overwhelmed, and the atmosphere was always light and positive. Every afternoon was filled with different and interesting activities, which made each day unique and exciting."
— Maddalena
· Italia
"Jolanda and I had the time of our lives at Michelle and Matt's place.
They were really welcoming and available. Michelle cooks delicious meals, even vegan.
The first day we went to see the workplace and then we visited the Gardens of Lord Byron's house (Newstead Abbey).
Other activities during our stay: climbing, ice-skating, bowling, visiting Calke Abbey in Derbyshire.
We look forward to meeting them soon."
— LARA
· Italia
"The best choice I’ve ever made by choosing this school house "
— Taha
· Italia
"La famiglia ospitante è stata bravissima, attenta a tutto quello che sono state le necessità della ragazza. Sia sul cibo, sia nell aspetto di supporto morale e aiuto nel muoversi in paese.
Consiglio vivamente di cercare di essere abbinata a questa famiglia"
— sara
· Italia
"The host family organized a lot of beautiful activities for the kids. They were very helpful regarding information and suggestion for us. They also prepared a lot of different dishes that seem delicious.
We are extremely happy with the experience overall and we would like to thank the host family for everything they did!"
— Viola
· Italia
"Michelle is very nice, hospitable and helpful. She and her husband cook very well. The class hours were very interesting. The house is very comfortable and well connected to the centre by bus."
— Leonardo
· Italia
"La esperienza a stato ottima la famiglia molto disponibile, cibo ottimo, città incantevole, da vero mio figlio si a trovato molto bene a Nottingham "
— Sebastian
· Italia
"unique experience. Michelle and Matt truly helpful, attentive and compassionate"
— MATTEO
· Italia
"Michelle and Matt were very welcoming and available all the time. When I arrived to the meeting point they showed me how to reach my workplace and where I had to catch my bus. They talked to me a lot about many topics and they were always available. I really liked them because they are so cute and funny, so I really recommend them. (They are really good chefs)"
— Ilaria
· Italia
"Michelle e Matt sono stati molto accoglienti, ogni volta che avevo bisogno mi hanno aiutato, mi hanno fatto esplorare le meraviglie della città e anche piccoli angoli stupefacenti che non avrei mai visto senza il loro aiuto.
Mi hanno aiutato molto anche con la lingua, coinvolgendomi con dialoghi anche molto semplici, ma educativi.
Consiglio vivamente questa famiglia soprattutto a chi piace visitare città nuove e sentirsi in compagnia."
— Filippo
· Italia
"Persone molto disponibili, si preoccupano per i loro ospiti, si accertano che tutto vada bene e cercano di farti sentire accolto/a al meglio. Se hai bisogno ci sono sempre. Cercano di coinvolgerti e di farti sentire a tuo agio. Aperti al dialogo. Cercano di rendere la tua esperienza migliore possibili. Hanno molti animali. Sono per carinissimi, mi sono trovata molto bene. Ve li consiglio caldamente, avrete un ottimo ricordo. "
— Beatrice
· Italia
"Michelle and Matt were a fantastic second family for me. They helped me in some circumstances, they involved me in their family, we spent some good times together even outside the home. Furthermore, Michelle is a very good cook."
— Marco
· Italia
"è stata un'esperienza molto utile e divertente, le attività organizzate nel fine settimana sono state molto gradevoli. Inoltre è stato utile per migliore il mio inglese "
— Giovanni
· Italia
