Barry & Linda
Spain
Aug 6, 2020 - Aug 21, 2020
Family home in south-west London
United Kingdom - Kingston upon Thames - New Malden
ID : UK00112745
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 12/Mar/2022
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We are
- 2
- 3
Contact exchange Member
Charlie (British/Irish) is an academic at the LSE and Ulrike (German) is a programme officer at Oxfam. We have three children: Nelda (8); Esme (6); and, Jasper (4 months).
About us
Additional languages spoken
German
Affiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Science / Research,
NGO workers
MoreLessProfession
Academic (Associate Professor)
Our pets
Three fish
Front of our house
Kitchen/diner
Hallway
Lounge
Kitchen/diner
Natural History Museum
30 mins
South Bank
40 mins
Wimbledon
15 minutes
Kew Gardens
30 minutes
Richmond Park
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Four bedroom family house, newly-renovated in 2018 with garden located in a nice, residential area, in New Malden, Greater London, 25 minutes from central London and with easy access to M25 and beyond.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Baby Equipment
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- None
Setting
- Urban
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is residential so it tends to be quiet and friendly. It is located in New Malden, which is between Wimbledon and Kingston-upon-Thames, south-west London. There are many amenities nearby, including shops, restaurants, supermarkets and parks. In particular, Richmond Park is a 10-15 minute drive; Kew Gardens about 25 minutes; museums in South Kensington about 35 minutes. There are excellent transport connections: Heathrow is 45 minutes drive (but we don't live under the flight path thankfully!); the nearest train station has trains running direct to central London (20-25 minutes to Waterloo, six per hour); and, easy access to the A3, which takes you to the M25 in 20 minutes and out of London).
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Gym / Health Club
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house, it is a short walk to many cafes, shops, restaurants and parks. Further afield, there are many things to see and do, particularly for families with young children. In south-west London, there is Richmond Park, Kew Gardens, Teddington Lock, Wimbledon Common, and the museums in South Kensington (Natural History Museum, Victoria & Albert Museum, Science Museum, all of which have free entrance). Since our train service runs regularly to central London (Waterloo in 20-25 minutes), there are many more attractions on our doorstep: South Bank, London Eye, Tate Modern, West End theatres, etc....
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
- Too many to list but...
- Notting Hill Carnival
- London has 6 (six) Premier League teams
Walks or jogging paths
- Yes all over the place, London is a very green city
Health or fitness clubs
- An abundance but you have to pay and prove you're not about to drop dead.
Interesting day trips
- God, I don't know where to start.
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important that our house and garden is clean and tidy for when we return. Please do not wear shoes in the house.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Plant care is needed inside
- 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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