Bungalow in a pretty Suffolk village

United Kingdom - Suffolk - Bury St Edmunds

Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Study / Sofa Bed
Study / Sofa Bed
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Dining Room
Dining Room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Dining Room through to Conservatory
Dining Room through to Conservatory
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Lounge with wood burning stove
Lounge with wood burning stove
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Lounge french doors to garden
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Lounge
Lounge
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Hallway Lounge through to Dining Room
Hallway Lounge through to Dining Room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Main Bedroom
Main Bedroom
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Conservatory
Conservatory
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Patio and Conservatory with bifold doors
Patio and Conservatory with bifold doors
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Kitchen
Kitchen
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Bury St Edmunds,Enclosed garden
Enclosed garden
  • Sleeping capacity4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Long-term Home Exchange

Homesit Offered

Smoking Not Allowed

No Children Please

Use of Personal Car is preferred

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

The house is a very easy to manage bungalow on the edge of the village. It is very quiet but only a 2 minute walk from the shop. It has two double bedrooms, a study with a double sofa bed, a bathroom and shower room. The kitchen is fully equipped and has recently been upgraded. There is a separate dining room. A large Conservatory is at the front of the house and provides a year round alternative to the lounge and dining room. The house is warm and cozy and there is a wood burning stove in the comfortable lounge. The very pretty garden is completely enclosed and private. Car exchange is offered as a car is essential when staying here, and in addition both ladies and gents touring bikes are available.

Type

House - single floor/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Electronics Docking Station
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Computer available
  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • Family Room / Playroom

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Rural

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Our house is situated in the very pretty village of Bildeston, one of Suffolk's real gems. It's a small but wonderfully friendly village with all essential amenities - a great place to live.. It has a very well stocked shop, where one can buy most things, and which includes a post office. There are three pubs / restaurants: the renowned Bildeston Crown, whose food makes it a strong contender for a Michelin Star and which also has 12 beautifully appointed rooms; the Kings Head, which brews its own beer, serves great food, and is very much the village 'local'; and the Red Lion which has recently reopened. There is also a Medical Centre, and one of the county's top bicycle shops for the cycling enthusiast.

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Public Swimming Pool

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station
  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

The village itself is at the heart of the county with easy access to a number of historic cities and towns. Bury St Edmunds, Colchester and Ipswich are all about 30 mins away, and Norwich and Cambridge are within an hour's drive. More locally, Lavenham is a must visit and only a 15 minute drive, and Constable country is also close-by. Local shopping is available in the very attractive village of Hadleigh which has a comprehensive range of shops and is only 10 minutes to the south.

From Bildeston it is easy to get to London, which is only 45 minutes from Colchester by train, and these run very regularly to and from Liverpool Street. In the other direction the east coast and the very attractive towns of Southwold and Aldeborough are both about 45 minutes away.

Our favourite restaurants

  • The Bildeston Crown
  • No 10, Lavenham
  • The Brewer’s Arms, Rattlesden

Cafés & bars

  • Cafe Come, Brent Eleigh
  • Paddy and Scott’s, Hadleigh

Special places to shop

  • Hollow Trees Farm Shop, Semer
  • Partridges, Hadleigh
  • Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich

Leisure and cultural activities

  • Stoke by Nayland Golf and Leisure Club
  • Stowmarket Golf Club
  • Abbey gate Cinema, Bury St Edmunds

Walks or jogging paths

  • Wickham Fen
  • Agar Fenn
  • Coastal Path, Felixstowe

Health or fitness clubs

  • Hadleigh Leisure Centre
  • Stowmarket Leisure Centre

Interesting day trips

  • Southwold
  • Aldeborough
  • Flatford Mill

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Our main area of interest for exchanges is Bayside in Melbourne as our daughter lives in Sandringham. We would also like to do some shorter exchanges within the UK and Europe. As indicted, we a happy to do direct 'Home Exchanges' or 'Non-Simultaneous' swaps.

Conditions

  • No Children Please
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant care is needed inside
  • Plant care is needed outdoors

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is preferred

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Long-term Home Exchange
  • Homesit Offered
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