Located in North West London, just a short walk from both Willesden Junction Station and North Acton Underground Station, this residence is excellently located for easy access to Central London, via both the Central and Bakerloo Lines.
The location also benefits from being close to Willesden High Street, which has a good choice of pubs, cafés, shops and restaurants. Just a short walk and you will find the popular Gladstone Park, with it’s tennis courts, outdoor yoga classes, a free outdoor gym as well as rugby/football pitches. Whether exercise is your thing or you prefer to just sit and watch the world go by, this residence will be perfect for you.
Beautifully designed, this residence features over 10,000 square feet of luxury shared spaces, offering facilities such as a gym, a spa, a cinema room, a library, an on-site restaurant, a bar, shops, event spaces and even a roof terrace equipped with a barbecue.
All rooms are fully-furnished with double beds, desks, boutique interior design, en-suite bathrooms with studios containing private kitchenettes. Entertainment and community play a big part in this residence. There are two dedicated community managers employed to provide a regular programme of entertainment, talks and events. There are shared kitchens and lounges on every floor as well as communal entertainment spaces throughout the building.
The Regent’s Canal residence offers a range of room types including Single Studios and Single En-Suites.
More details below:
This is a single en-suite room measuring around 10m². The room has a comfortable bed, a private bathroom, a wardrobe and a TV. As well as a private bathroom the room also comes with access to a shared kitchen area with breakfast bar and a communal sitting room. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 21 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
This is a single en-suite room measuring around 10m². The room has a comfortable bed, a private bathroom, a wardrobe and a TV. As well as a private bathroom the room also comes with access to a shared kitchen area with breakfast bar and a communal sitting room. There is free Wi-Fi in each bedroom and throughout the building.
Available from: 21 Aug 2021 - 04 Sep 2021
If you are booking for a full academic year you can select the type of room you stay in.
However, you cannot request specific details such as what floor the room is on or who your flatmates are, as the rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If you are booking for a shorter period e.g. a single semester or a summer stay, you will be allocated the room type (single studio, twin studio, single en suite etc) you have booked but the exact specification may be subject to availability. This can include the floor the room is located on, the direction the room is facing, if the room is classed as a standard, a club, a premium, an accessible, a premium accessible etc.
If you do have a special request, please let us know and we will do our best to help you.
If you are staying for 12 weeks or longer, we will be happy to request an appointment with the residence team for you to view the residence.
Unfortunately, we are not able to provide viewings for stays under 12 weeks.
Smoking is not permitted in any indoor area in the UK. Please use the designated smoking areas found outside the residence.
Unfortunately, no pets are permitted in any of our residences.
This residence offers dedicated laundry facilities where you can wash and dry your clothes.
Yes, all utility bills are included in the price of the room, including gas, electric and Wi-Fi internet.
Yes, there is wireless internet in every bedroom and throughout the building.
Both rooms have private en-suite bathrooms. The difference is that studios have cooking facilities within the room, while the single en suite rooms have access to a shared kitchen.
No, there is no curfew. You will be living independently, you will have your own key and can come and go as you please.
Yes, the reception staff usually work during office hours Monday to Friday. However, when the reception is closed, there will always be a member of the customer service or security team on hand, either to assist you in person or for you to contact by telephone.
Unfortunately, this residence is only available to students aged 18 or over.
On occasion, subject to management approval, an exception can be made for students who turn 18 during their stay.
After a long day in London, cleaning is the last thing you want to be doing. Thankfully, your monthly bill also includes room cleaning and linen changing every month. Cleaners will also make sure all the communal spaces and facilities are clean and in order daily.
The residence is very secure. There is a 24/7 on site management team who provide security and assistance to guests.
The onsite community managers and facilities team are available 24/7 to deal with maintenance requests, answer any questions and make sure you are having the best experience.
Please be sure to bring your towels, toiletries and any electronic equipment you may need, such as a laptop or tablet.
Willesden Junction – 7-minute walk
North Acton Station – 13-minute walk
Park Royal Underground Station – 36-minute walk
East Acton Underground Station – 21-minute walk
Acton Mainline Station – 24-minute walk
CCLS English School London – 11-minute walk
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University – 30-minute walk
The American University of London – 40-minute walk
College of North West London – 44-minute walk
Tenpin Acton – 35-minute walk
Vue Cinema – 35-minute walk
Regents Canal – 1-minute walk
Really, we are very happy with our room at the residence. James in the residences team has helped us with all aspects of our booking and we would like to say, big thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!
Dmitriy and Maria, two students from Russia: Residence booking“We have been working with London Homestays for over 5 years. With their support, we have managed to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. We strongly recommend London Homestays to anyone who’s looking for quality, reliability and exceptional customer service.”
Alex Fernandes, Accommodation & Visa Compliance Manager, Malvern House London“Having worked with them since 2013, I can state that London Homestays have always taken care to match our students with suitable host families. They have a very friendly yet professional approach to their work. Our students have enjoyed staying at their homestays. Overall, students say that their host families are attentive and welcoming.”
Carl Roberton, Principal, Stafford House School of English“We at Burlington School have worked with London Homestays since 2014, and I professionally know the team since 2009 when I worked for another company in the education and accommodation industry. Having had the opportunity to work with London Homestays since the company started operations in London, all of the enquiries have been dealt with in a dedicated and timely manner, the team members are customer-oriented and always provide an exceptional accommodation experience to our students. I have no hesitation to recommend London Homestays as excellent accommodation providers and business partners.”
Eliane Tomasi, Accommodation & Welfare Officer, Burlington School“LSC Stanton has been working with London Homestays since 2011 and we are very pleased with the quality of accommodation and service they give to us. We have a good relationship with the team and they are always on hand to deal with any last-minute requests.”
Nick Bray, Managing Director, London Study Centre“Cooperation with London Homestays is always great! We highly appreciate proactive approach and effort to ensure the best possible services for our groups. We always had a great clean accommodation, friendly family and smart local organisers. Students of our groups were satisfied and they enjoyed staying in London very much. We would like to recommend this agency. The whole team is very kind.”
Miroslava Foltýnová, Owner, CK Bus Tours“We offer internships in London to European students and looked for a reliable partner to provide accommodation to our candidates. We have been very happy with the services provided by London Homestays, as have our candidates, as they have always received quickly information on families, the possibility to book a room in a short delay and also a good quality of families. I would recommend without any doubt this agency. The team is very professional, efficient and friendly :). We hope to send new trainees soon!”
Stéphanie Frassanito, Program Manager, Work Overseas“Our school from the Czech Republic has had great experiences with London Homestays. They are one of the only hosting agencies who would accept our very young guests (under 12). The host families were generally welcoming, kind, and accommodating. The service provided by the coordinator Kate O’Connor and other admin staff is second to none.”
Kate Powers, Vice Principal for English Studies, Sunny Canadian International SchoolMy homestay host Debra transformed my stay into the most amazing experience of my whole life!
Florian, student from Belgium: Homestay booking in Zone 3My stay with my host family makes my time at UK much more fun and exciting! Life is happening!
Bao, student from China: Homestay booking in Zone 4+It was an amazing experience, I’ve found a new home where I feel as comfortable as I do in my own home!
Laura, student from France: Homestay booking in Zone 2Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting (SCIC) has worked with Home from Home many times and they have provided a very professional service.
Chan Sen, Director at Shanghai Chelsea International Consulting