Our stay at Joy and Winston’s home was all we could hope for. A lovely home and garden, with only the birdsong to break the silence. We could walk to ...
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Linda Shear
Canada
Feb 24, 2024 - Mar 5, 2024
Daylesford, 4k, N - House (1 floor)
Australia - Victoria - HEPBURN SPRINGS
ID : AU11738 Retired
Became a member in: 2007
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2025
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Joy and Winston are both retired primary school teachers who are both in their early 70's.
We are fit and active and like the opportunity of using bicycles with our home swaps.
We will look after your home as if it was ours.
Winston plays lawn bowls, tennis, golf and is a keen recreational bike rider.
Joy also plays lawn bowls, is a keen walker and spends lots of time in our large garden.
About us
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors
Profession
Retired Teachers
Back deck
Rear of home
Evening
Rear of home
Front of home
Well equipped kitchen
Main bedroom
Reading area/wood fire
Dining area/wood fire
Lounge room with smart TV
Back garden and deck
Al fresco area
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | Australia | Europe |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We love our Home Link swaps and have enjoyed over 30 swaps in Australia and around the world.
Over the last 7 years we have either been to or had swappers from New Zealand, Amsterdam, Kangaroo Island, Lake Macquarie, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Bendigo, South Africa, Manchester, Vancouver Island, Edinburgh, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Bright, Adelaide, Sydney, Perth, Geelong and Spain.
We are open to any suggestions at anytime, but are going to America/Canada from June to August, 2023.
TEMPT us with an offer anytime from anywhere in Australia and the world.
We will look at all offers, reply ASAP to all inquiries and are prepared to be flexible with dates, non-simultaneous and direct exchanges.
Located in the heart of Hepburn Springs, the 'Spa Centre of Australia', this western red cedar home is set in a natural bush setting with abundant wildlife.
200 metres walk from the picturesque 18 hole Hepburn Springs Golf Course and within walking distance of restaurants and cafes.
Many bushwalking trails are nearby, as well as the areas famous mineral springs and spa baths.
Our home is only a 75 minute drive to Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria.
A great log fire (all wood supplied) and a natural gas heater will keep you warm and cosy.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
- Mountains
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Located in the heart of Hepburn Springs, the "Spa Centre of Australia", our western red cedar home is set in a natural bush setting with abundant wildlife, especially native birds and kangaroos.
Many bushwalking trails are nearby, as well as the areas famous natural mineral springs and spa baths.
Our home is only a 75 minute drive to Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The picturesque 18 hole Hepburn Springs Golf Club is only 200 metres away and welcomes green fee players.
Our favourite restaurants
- Rubens
- Lakehouse
- Taj Mahal
Cafés & bars
- Frangos
- Royal Hotel
- Daylesford Bowling Club
Leisure and cultural activities
- Hepburn Springs Bathouse
Walks or jogging paths
- Daylesford - Hepburn walk/cycle path
Health or fitness clubs
- Xdistance
Interesting day trips
- Ballarat - 48 kms.
- Trentham - 24 kms.
- Maldon - 30 kms.
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We are open to simultaneous and non-simultaneous exchanges. We will reply to all inquiries ASAP.
Possible car exchange to be negotiated.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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