English Language Homestay Hosts
Meet the Hosts Making Your Holiday Special
Feeling Comfortable Matters!
At Blue Noun, we believe your homestay is an essential part of your language holiday experience – not just a place to sleep, it needs to feel like a home away from home AND part of your UK adventure.
Feeling happy, confident, and welcome is key to making real progress in English while enjoying all that a Scottish holiday offers.
This page introduces you to our homestay hosts and what to expect.
How Homestays Fit into Your Language Holiday
You Can Relax
When you choose a homestay with us, you can trust that we’ll match you with a friendly, welcoming homestay host who will make your stay memorable.
You’ll feel at home from the moment you arrive.
Our hosts don’t just provide clean, comfortable lodgings they share kindness, local knowledge, and a genuine interest in sharing Scottish culture with our international guests.
In 2024, rural Perthshire was voted the Friendliest Region on Earth by top travel company Booking.com
Perfect for an English Language Homestay!
Carefully Chosen Hosts
Our homestay hosts are selected with care.
One of the key things we look for is a passion for meeting new people and making them feel welcome.
Their friendly, supportive approach helps you feel confident and comfortable, creating the perfect environment to practice informal English and enjoy every moment of your holiday.
This behind-the-scenes video shares the story of finding a new Homestay Host.
Scottish Highland hospitality is world-famous, come and find out why!
See for Yourself, When You Learn English in Perthshire!
Let’s Talk!
Book a video chat to meet the teaching team and ask any questions you have about our English language holidays.
We Match You
The hosts featured below are examples to give you an idea of what to expect on your holiday.
We’ll carefully match you with the right host, considering your schedule/their availability, preferences, allergies, and physical abilities: details we’ll gather during the booking process.
Most of our hosts are within a 5 to 15-minute walk. If we suggest someone further away (for example, near a golf course) we’ll always consult with you first to ensure it suits your needs.
Dawn
Dawn lives in a beautiful house on a secret street!
She hosts for us part-time between her freelance contracts.
She’s American and can share a unique outlook on Scottish lifestyles and culture.
Keith and Fiona
Meet Keith and Fiona – as well as being retired/ semi-retired professionals, they are makers of amazing pancakes and lovers of art and music.
Both volunteer at the fantastic Strathearn Arts (our neighbours).
Their home is beautiful, and it’s just a couple of minutes’ walk from our language school.
Dale and Bob
Dale and Bob live in a 3 story flat with a turret!
They are both semi-retired professionals now turning their hand to all kinds of interesting projects. They love meeting interesting people.
Not only is their home remarkable, but it’s also just across the road from our school making it a very convenient option for guests.
Mhairi
Mhairi’s home is full of charm and peace. It’s a beautiful old Victorian villa, with comfortable bedrooms and a luscious garden, – and some fabulous art.
She lives with her husband and two teenage children (and two cats).
Mhairi is a skilled vegan cook.
Her relaxed, creative household is perfect for guests seeking a welcoming and peaceful stay.
Daisy
Daisy lives in the beautiful St Fillans, a village on the edge of Loch Earn and surrounded by tall mountains and a golf course.
Although 20 miles away, Crieff is easily reached by bus.
Her home offers a self-contained guest room with a private entrance and breathtaking views.
It’s perfect for someone looking to include a nature retreat into their language learning holiday.
Gae and Kim
Gae and Kim live 10–15 minutes’ walk from our language school in a bright and cosy home.
Originally from Cambridgeshire, they moved to Crieff for its stunning landscapes and small-town charm.
They love exploring Scotland from their camper van.
Lesley and Gordon
Lesley and Gordon (although very friendly people!) want to invite you to use their private cottage during your holiday with Blue Noun English Language School.
This self-contained apartment has two bedrooms, kitchen, sitting room (with wifi and TV) and fantastically appointed bathroom.
It has its own entrance and private access to the garden.
While it is technically available year-round, they do also host a number of touring classic car enthusiasts throughout the year, so their cottage is only partially available to our learners.
As well as loving vintage cars, Gordon has a leading role with the fantastic Strathearn Arts.
Miranda, Jamie (and about 200 red deer!)
Miranda and Jamie (and up to 3 teenage children) live between Crieff and the village of Comrie in a fabulous large Victorian country house.
At least they have plenty of bedrooms to pick from – with around 5 spare rooms available!
They are the owners of the fantastic Crieff Food Co. (a delicatessen and store which specialises in local regional produce of Strathearn – and Scotland),
Their house is set on huge, beautiful grounds. The family-run a red deer farm from this land, supplying the local area with high-quality venison raised in virtually wild conditions.
It’s a great place for animal lovers. They keep dogs (a West Highland terrier and a spaniel) and horses (and are “horse mad”).
Aileen, Nick & the Fir Tree Guest House
Aileen and Nick run the Fir Tree Guest House in Crieff.
They have a remarkable 5 rooms which they rent out, including one self-contained flat, (which sleeps 4).
(This would be a great accommodation option for anyone travelling to Blue Noun with their family)
Prices differ from homestay prices, but Aileen and Nick are lovely.
Depending on their availability, they can offer Blue Noun guests really good prices.
We are looking for
2025 partnerships with Strathearn businesses & residents…
English Language Homestay Hosts Give:
Immersion into the community
Extra English language practice
Friendship
A taste of UK family life
Blue Noun English language holidays are for professional adults.
Our homestay hosts are travel-loving working or retired professionals, who will value your rest and privacy while supporting your English mission.
Further Information
Learn About our Language School or see our FAQs.
