- Lovely comfortable homePlenty to do in the area with lots of lovely walks and nice pubs with good food.
Plenty to do in the area with lots of lovely walks and nice pubs with good food.
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Became a member in: 2014
Renewal Date: 15/Feb/2022
We both love to travel and look forward to trips just about anywhere; from bustling city breaks, lazy beach stays and wonderful, relaxing breaks walking in beautiful countryside, all are welcome and enjoyed equally. We also love food, laughter and good glass of something bubbly! We are both retired and have a second home elsewhere making non-simultaneous exchanges easy to manage.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Veterans & Military ,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Science / Research
Profession
Doctor / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Retired)
Our pets
1 Chocolate Lab called Flora
Paul
United Kingdom
Plenty to do in the area with lots of lovely walks and nice pubs with good food.
Read Less...Mecki Testroet & Monty
United Kingdom
We loved the house and the area. We hope we can come again some time.
Read Less...Colin & Tony
United States
This was our first time staying in a thatched cottage and had a lovely couple of weeks here exploring the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Situated in...
Read More...This was our first time staying in a thatched cottage and had a lovely couple of weeks here exploring the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Situated in a quiet, winding country lane and just a short walk from a very fine traditional country pub! We can certainly recommend a break away here.
Read Less...Nigel & Helen
United Kingdom
nice quiet situation , handy for Bowood & rural Wiltshire attractions
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is a 10 year old 3 story property boasting 2 king sized and 1 double bedroom plus ensuite shower room, full family bathroom with shower over bath, dressing room, downstairs cloakroom, lounge and new extension housing a brand new fully fitted kitchen with Rangemaster range, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. also within the extension is a dining area and seating area with wall mounted TV. There is parking for 3 cars, a pleasant garden, a garage and a greenhouse.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our home is located in a cul-de-sac on a small development of 48 houses in the lovely village of Derry Hill. Within an easy walk is the magnificent stately home of Bowood, home to the Earl of Shelbourne and the historic location of the discovery of Oxygen by Priestly. The grounds and house are open to the public from April - November and there are several footpaths that can be accessed across the grounds from the house. Bowood estate also has a good golf course and a hotel and spa also within a few minutes walk. The beautiful Regency city of Bath with its Georgian architecture and historic Roman baths is an easy 15 minute drive away or a very short train journey from near by Chippenham station. Stonehenge and the cathedral city of Salisbury are an easy 45 minues drive. The M4 (main East/West road from London to Bristol) is approx 15 minutes away making central London about a 90 minute drive or again, a train ride from Chippenham. Wales and the South West can be reached within an hour. Wiltshire is a beautiful county, renown for the "White Horses" carved into the hill sides of the Wiltshire Downs, one of which can be seen from Derry Hill. The Landsdowne Arms pub is within the village, serving good food with a nice outdoor garden and views across the valley.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Stonehenge, Avebury, Marlborough, the Wiltshire Downs and White horses. The cites of Bath, Salisbury and Swindon with the Cotswolds within easy reach.
Our favourite restaurants
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Health or fitness clubs
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please just treat is as you would your own home, we love our home and want guests to feel at home whilst obviously treating it with respect.
We have a second home where we spend a lot of time so we are always open to last minute ideas and non-simultaneous exchanges.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2014
Renewal Date: 15/Feb/2022
We both love to travel and look forward to trips just about anywhere; from bustling city breaks, lazy beach stays and wonderful, relaxing breaks walking in beautiful countryside, all are welcome and enjoyed equally. We also love food, laughter and good glass of something bubbly! We are both retired and have a second home elsewhere making non-simultaneous exchanges easy to manage.
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Veterans & Military ,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Science / Research
Profession
Doctor / Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Retired)
Our pets
1 Chocolate Lab called Flora
Paul
United Kingdom
Plenty to do in the area with lots of lovely walks and nice pubs with good food.
Read Less...Mecki Testroet & Monty
United Kingdom
We loved the house and the area. We hope we can come again some time.
Read Less...Colin & Tony
United States
This was our first time staying in a thatched cottage and had a lovely couple of weeks here exploring the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Situated in...
Read More...This was our first time staying in a thatched cottage and had a lovely couple of weeks here exploring the beautiful Wiltshire countryside. Situated in a quiet, winding country lane and just a short walk from a very fine traditional country pub! We can certainly recommend a break away here.
Read Less...Nigel & Helen
United Kingdom
nice quiet situation , handy for Bowood & rural Wiltshire attractions
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