We loved this flat so much last year that we organised a second exchange, it was just as good as we remembered. This time we had lunch with Fiona and ...
Read More...Sally and Peter
Greece
Oct 15, 2023 - Oct 27, 2023
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 26/Oct/2025
We’ve had 6 excellent exchanges so far and look forward to many more. We enjoy traveling, especially to sunny places with warm seas. We love eating, cooking, farmers markets, walking, cycling along the river Thames, live music, theatre, films, wildlife, gardening and going up to London to museums and galleries. There is so much to see and do here and we feel very lucky. We also have a new bungalow overlooking the sea in Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, which we love, and are happy to exchange that too. We are open to offers in Europe/ UK and look forward to hearing from you.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Retirees,
Construction
Sally and Peter
Greece
John and Josiane
United Kingdom
We loved this flat so much last year that we organised a second exchange, it was just as good as we remembered. This time we had lunch with Fiona and ...
Read More...We loved this flat so much last year that we organised a second exchange, it was just as good as we remembered. This time we had lunch with Fiona and Buster when they arrived at our house before we set off and it was lovely meeting them. Their flat is absolutely spotless and had everything you could wish for, we highly recommend it and we will hopefully be going back.
Read Less...Mark & Charlotte
United Kingdom
John and Josiane
United Kingdom
This flat was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and furnished, spacious and very comfortable, in a prime location. Fiona had been in touch regul...
Read More...This flat was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and furnished, spacious and very comfortable, in a prime location. Fiona had been in touch regularly beforehand and given us all the information we needed, she even sent us a code which enabled us to get a discount on the ferry crossing. We enjoyed our stay so much we’ve already tentatively agreed another one for next year! Thank you.
Read Less...Andrea
United Kingdom
Although we exchanged some time ago now. The house and garden were wonderful. Everything was as clean and tidy as a new pin. Fiona had left ever...
Read More...Although we exchanged some time ago now. The house and garden were wonderful. Everything was as clean and tidy as a new pin. Fiona had left everything for our comfort including an excellent guide to her home and surroundings. The house was a pleasure to stay in. Fiona had made a list of her favourite restaurants, some of which we tried and were excellent. It was easy to get into London and the surrounding area had lovely walks with Hampton Court nearby.
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Spain | Greece | UK |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Characterful, comfortable flat in East Molesey, ideally positioned for Hampton Court Palace, River Thames and 35 minutes on the train to Central London - Waterloo, for West End theatres, art galleries, music and everything the historical City of London has to offer. We are approximately 30 minutes by car to London Heathrow Airport and 45 minutes to London Gatwick Airport. Our flat is for over 55 years old only, so is lovely and quiet. It has a large communal garden, conservatory and car park. The second bedroom is an office with an IKEA chair that can be made into a single bed.
Molesey High Street is 2 minutes walk with pubs, cafes, restaurants, food shops and chemist and in 15 minutes you can walk to the River Thames and Bridge Road - Hampton Court, with its antique and unique shops, butchers, green grocers, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants. Hampton Court Palace has flower shows, music festivals, food shows, Ghost Tours, ice skating at Christmas and more.
You can take a leisurely river cruise or stroll, cycle or run along the river paths to either Kingston, Richmond, Walton and Weybridge and sample a beer or wine at one of the many river pubs along the way. The towns offer excellent shopping, restaurants, pubs/wine bars, theatre and cinema. We're close to Sandown & Kempton Park for horse racing.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Molesey has a large village, community feel with alot of independant shops, pubs, restaurants and live music within walking distance and the characterful restaurants and antique shops of Bridge Road, Hampton Court.
Places of Interest near-by:
Historic Hampton Court Palace and beautiful gardens. This is also where an annual Music Festival (June) and Flower Festival (July) are held.
Bushy Park is lovely to stroll or cycle around and you can watch deer roam freely as well as many varieties of water birds in the ponds. There are also two beautifully planted gardens with little meandering streams flowing through. Perfect for a picnic!
There is a riding stables in Teddington for horse riding in Bushy Park.
The tow path all along the river Thames is great if you like walking or cycling away from car traffic. There are plenty of interesting places and pubs where you can stop along the way. You can hire rowing boats at Hampton Court
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our flat is very close to Hampton Court Palace, Bushey Park with deer. Kingston upon Thames has the Rose Theatre and Walton also has The Barn Theatre. You can visit Richmond, Teddington, Ham House, Brooklands Museum for unbeatable motor racing and air craft history including a Concorde. It is a lovely place to spend time and you can always find things to do.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
You have to be over 55 years old to stay in our flat, as per the terms of our lease. We are very happy to do Weekend house swaps in the United Kingdom and City Breaks and long term swaps
We will take special care of your home and we're confident you will do the same with ours
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 26/Oct/2025
We’ve had 6 excellent exchanges so far and look forward to many more. We enjoy traveling, especially to sunny places with warm seas. We love eating, cooking, farmers markets, walking, cycling along the river Thames, live music, theatre, films, wildlife, gardening and going up to London to museums and galleries. There is so much to see and do here and we feel very lucky. We also have a new bungalow overlooking the sea in Ryde, on the Isle of Wight, which we love, and are happy to exchange that too. We are open to offers in Europe/ UK and look forward to hearing from you.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Construction
Sally and Peter
Greece
John and Josiane
United Kingdom
We loved this flat so much last year that we organised a second exchange, it was just as good as we remembered. This time we had lunch with Fiona and ...
Read More...We loved this flat so much last year that we organised a second exchange, it was just as good as we remembered. This time we had lunch with Fiona and Buster when they arrived at our house before we set off and it was lovely meeting them. Their flat is absolutely spotless and had everything you could wish for, we highly recommend it and we will hopefully be going back.
Read Less...Mark & Charlotte
United Kingdom
John and Josiane
United Kingdom
This flat was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and furnished, spacious and very comfortable, in a prime location. Fiona had been in touch regul...
Read More...This flat was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and furnished, spacious and very comfortable, in a prime location. Fiona had been in touch regularly beforehand and given us all the information we needed, she even sent us a code which enabled us to get a discount on the ferry crossing. We enjoyed our stay so much we’ve already tentatively agreed another one for next year! Thank you.
Read Less...Andrea
United Kingdom
Although we exchanged some time ago now. The house and garden were wonderful. Everything was as clean and tidy as a new pin. Fiona had left ever...
Read More...Although we exchanged some time ago now. The house and garden were wonderful. Everything was as clean and tidy as a new pin. Fiona had left everything for our comfort including an excellent guide to her home and surroundings. The house was a pleasure to stay in. Fiona had made a list of her favourite restaurants, some of which we tried and were excellent. It was easy to get into London and the surrounding area had lovely walks with Hampton Court nearby.
Read Less...A wonderful second exchange
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