Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 09/Mar/2025
I am a Teaching Assistant, Peter runs his own Property Management Company, married for 38 years. We have 2 daughters who have long left the nest. Peter was born in Bristol so knows the area really well. We both enjoy hiking, exploring different cultures and good food. We did our first home exchange 35 years ago with Intervac, an enormous catalogue and handwritten letters!
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Teaching Assistant and Business Owner
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
| Jul 24, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 | Open to all destinations |
| Jul 24, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025 | Europe | USA |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Victorian 'roses around the door' cottage, with fabulous views and character. 3 reception rooms Living Room, Dining Room and Office, the Kitchen is in the new extension which has a sitting & eating area. Additionally downstairs there is a Utility Room and Cloakroom. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms (3 double beds and 1 single) a shower room and an en-suite with a bath. We have everything that you need including bikes to explore the countryside, golf clubs, Sky, lots of books & DVDs. We are an easy (by Car or Bus) 15 minutes to the centre of Bristol and 35 minutes to Bath. London is less than 2 hours depending on which train you take it can be just 1hour & 35mins. away by a direct train (Nailsea & Backwell Train Station to London Paddington).
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are well placed to see the best of England,we are only 15 minutes to Bristol and 35 minutes to Bath. Wales and the Costwolds are an easy 1 hour away. London (by train or car) Devon, Dorset and Wiltshire are all within 2 hours.
Bristol is the only British City to be included in the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Series 'Top 10 cities for 2009' it is described as a "great city" and was chosen because of its varied character.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Tyntesfield a beautiful National Trust property is within walking distance. Bristol is 15 minutes away, by bus or car. Bath is only 35minutes away by car or quicker by train from Nailsea & Backwell Train Station.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We have agreed on a swap for Summer 2024 maybe contact us for 2025? We are quite relaxed but understand how precious your home is and would treat your home with respect and would expect the same in return. For 2025 we are open to any offers but we do prefer places where we can hike/walk, with beautiful scenery, some culture or history and some fabulous food and a little bit of sun!
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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