Accomodation
a house that is joined to the houses on either side of it by shared walls
terraced house
This place is not attractive because a lot of people visit it and it is full of things for them to buy and do
touristy
famous for
renowned for
a place where you feel as comfortable as you do in your own home
a home from home
a college building where students live
a hall of residence
consisting of people and things from many different countries
cosmopolitan
not near to other places
isolated
If two people do this, they like each other very much and become friends very quickly
get on like a house on fire
a large room containing many beds, for example in a boarding school
dorm/dormitory
looking old and in bad condition because of being used for a long time or not being cared for
run-down/shabby
completely clean
spotless
not exciting or special
nothing to write home about
a type of holiday or visit in which you stay in the home of a person you do not know
homestay
energetic, bright, and full of life or excitement
vibrant
attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way
attractive to look at
picturesque
to waste time doing or asking something in a very complicated way
go (all) round the houses
someone who pays for a place to sleep and meals in someone else's house
lodger
If a place is _______ , it is full of busy activity
bustling
growing, developing, or being successful
thriving
to make someone understand something much more clearly than they did before, especially something unpleasant
bring something home (to someone)