Meet Yvonne
Sociable, Helpful, Adaptable
Half board accommodation at only an additional £5 per person per day and for guests staying over 7 days, a weekly clothes wash is included in the price. I offer optional English lessons from home.
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Cooking, Gardening, Reading
Hosting guests since
1997
Response Rate
90%
Response Time
Within a few hours
About the Homestay
We live in a clean, comfortable home in a quiet cul-de-sac in a leafy suburb just outside Birmingham, within easy access of local tourist spots including Shakespeare's Stratford-upon Avon and Birmingham city centre. My husband and I have lived in our 5 bedroom home for more than 20 years and we have hosted house guests for many years. It is a friendly home with a small, maintained garden for when the sun shines in the UK! We are close to Birmingham Airport and Birmingham International Railway Station and can provide a collection service, if required. There is also off-road parking, for two cars, on our driveway.
We have one double bedroom and one with a double and single bed for family groups. The downstairs, double bedroom is disability-friendly, with an en suite shower room. Our upstairs bedroom guests will share the family bathroom with bath and shower facilities.
It is a non-smoking home, although guests are able to smoke in the garden and have access to wi-fi. For guests staying over 7 days, a weekly clothes wash is included in the Homestay price.
We offer either bed and breakfast or half-board accommodation, with dinner eaten with us at an additional £5 per person, per day. My husband, Nick, is the main chef of the house and he cooks healthy, tasty meals using mainly fresh ingredients.
I can also offer English lessons whilst staying as our house guest. As a qualified teacher, I have experience of teaching English to dozens of students who have another language as their mother tongue and can provide testimonials, if required. Lessons are suited to students' budget, time availability and needs and cover A1 to C2 levels with specific work-sector emphasis, where requested.
The programme of lessons is compiled with specific targets in mind. Costs are competitive but can only be discussed following accommodation booking, according to Homestay requirements.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Patio
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Shirley is a 30 minutes bus ride away from Birmingham city centre and 20 minutes from Solihull town centre. Solihull is considered an affluent residential area and boasts great shopping along with a variety of pubs and restaurants. There are bus stops within five minutes walk of our home and the train station - 10 minutes walk from us - is on the Birmingham to Stratford upon Avon line, with two trains per hour during the daytime Monday - Friday. Solihull train station is a short bus ride away and is on the Birmingham to Marylebone (London) line. London is around two hours away by train.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Please note that only a light breakfast is included in the room rate. All other meals will incur an additional cost. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Light Breakfast
Available on request at an extra cost
- Half Board
- Full Board
- Packed lunch
Diet Type available on request
- Vegetarian
House Rules
Keep noise to a minimum after midnight please
Please do not invite strangers into our home; if you would like to invite a friend over just agree it with us in advance
Please remember to lock the doors if there is no-one in when you leave during the day and always when you come in at night
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
6 Reviews
July 2017
Yvonne is an exceptional host - she is very welcoming and accommodating while respecting guests' privacy. The house is very beautiful and immaculately kept. It is located in a very calm and green area, with excellent transport links. The room itself is spacious, clean and has a beautiful wet-room ensuite. Yvonne takes care of her guests like family members and goes above and beyond! I had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay. It is a very homely atmosphere. I stayed for work but it honestly felt like a retreat. Recommended to all who are considering staying! If you meet Yvonne, you will believe that there are still kind and good-hearted people in the world. Thank you for everything.
November 2016
It was good, except that there was no TV , apart from that i enjoyed my stay. Lovely couple.
November 2016
Yvonne and Nick took us in and welcomed us (total strangers) with open arms. They are the best hosts we could ever have hoped for as we arrived in a new country having immigrated from South Africa. Without their help we would never have found our feet so quickly. They are an exceptional couple. The accommodation is superb and Nick is a chef of note. Yvonne has even taken to helping our 5 year old daughter with her homework - what a star. We thank you from the bottom our hearts for everything you have done for us. You are truly awesome and words cannot begin to express how grateful we are for everything you have done for us. You have such a wonderful home and family. God bless you always. We can honestly recommend Yvonne + Nick !!!!!!!!! THANKS TO YOU BOTH FOR EVERYTHING
April 2016
Yvonne and all her family are adorable !... home like a second family
May 2015
Yvonne and Husband are extraordinary couple with love for humanity flowing from their hearts. Their loving kindness and self sacrifice transcend the monetary value of their service.They qualify to run a hotel of 5stars. Layemo
September 2014
Very good to have locals to talk to when one is so far from home. Yvonne is lovely and I enjoyed my stay. Thank you for going the extra mile, well probably 10 miles.