Why Host?
Why host with Wiltshire Host Families?
Hosting foreign students or teachers is great fun, incredibly rewarding, and a good source of additional (tax-free) income.
You will also have peace of mind that you are hosting for a well-established, award-winning, professional company with a great reputation.
Most of our host families have been with us for many years (some well over a decade!).
Earn up to £320/week tax-free from your spare bedroom
Earn extra tax-free income hosting with Wiltshire Host Families.
Benefits of Hosting
Here are just some of the reasons why people enjoy hosting
Personal Fulfilment
Make a positive impact on students’ lives and build lasting friendships while they explore a new country.
Cultural Exchange
Share your culture and learn about others, enriching your family’s experience and broadening your horizons.
Earn Extra Income
Earn additional, tax-free income through the spare bedroom(s) in your home.
Flexibility
Choose when and how often you host, with short-term stays typically lasting 3-5 nights.
Companionship
Benefit from the joy of meeting new people and enjoying the company of international students.
Gifts Our Hosts Have Received
Here are some of the wonderful gifts our hosts have received.
Host Stories
Learn more about our hosts and their reasons behind joining Wiltshire Host Families.
What Our Hosts Say
Viv Feltham
I wanted to say a huge thank you so far, as I really do enjoy hosting. It’s given me a bit of purpose at home again, as my children are adults now. Thank you for taking me on board.
Carmel Brown
An enjoyable and interesting experience. It’s surprising what we learn from our students and I’m sure they go back home with a good understanding of our culture and lives.
Melanie Tierney
An excellent way to earn extra cash (tax-free), with the flexibility of fitting it around your work/home life! Lovely students and a professionally run, fully supportive company.
Judith Laird
I have hosted with Wiltshire Host Families for 3 years and have enjoyed the experience of meeting new children and learning about their different cultures. I can highly recommend it.
Lorraine Meaburn
Wiltshire Host Families provides an excellent service for foreign school students who come to visit the area from all over the world. Full 24/7 support is given to the families who host.
Mark Hill
Great way to fill your evenings during the week. Meet students from different cultures and make a little cash in the process. Why leave your spare room empty all week? Open your door and give some excited youngsters a unique experience.
Anne-Sophie Weiss
We had a lovely time with the families this week. Thank you for your warm welcome, your organisation, and the attention the families paid to our students. They will have long-lasting memories of their trip thanks to you. I definitely recommend Wiltshire Host Families!
Amanda Jones
WHF offers superb professional support to all their Host Families. We have just completed our first Season and thanks to the helpful staff at WHF, we were able to provide a safe and happy home from home for all our young Guests. Can’t wait to host more Students in 2023!
Jennifer Smith
I enjoy how flexible it is for me, as I plan the groups around our full time jobs, school runs, doggy care and holidays! And it is a great experience for my daughter to meet foreign children from various countries (we’ve had 3 nationalities so far), and give her an idea of what it will be like for her when she’s a bit older and goes on a school trip abroad!
Liz Taylor
We have been hosting with Wiltshire Host Families Ltd for some years now. Welcoming schools from overseas, learning about different cultures, and being paid to accommodate them. Highly recommended and thoroughly rewarding experience.