“The ‘integration’ in Tinavor Cottage was natural and created a good atmosphere to learn.”

Students either live with Lynn and John at Tinavor Cottage, which is our home, or with a host family nearby. The accommodation is simple. Students have their own bedroom and share a bathroom. At Tinavor we cook and eat together and the food is mostly vegetarian. We have a no smoking policy.
Students are encouraged to be involved with activities at Tinavor, cooking, gardening, music making etc.

“The atmosphere with you is very fine.”

“A beautiful place to stay”

Tinavor Cottage was built circa 1750. It has a mature garden with many trees including an oak tree estimated to be 350-500 years old, a small vegetable patch and pond. It is a 5 minute ride by bicycle or a 15-minute walk across the fields and along the River Avon to South Brent.
From the house it is a short walk to the open moorland of Dartmoor.
South Brent is a small village with 2 pubs, 1 cafe, a baker, 2 food shops, a newsagent, post office, health centre, dentist, several churches and a few small shops and businesses. There is also a small art gallery.

“We had a very warm welcome with you”.

Left - One of our host families at Splatton Cottage

Our host families are friendly and live within easy walking distance

“You opened my heart and mind for English and England”.