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Gunda and Kjetil
Sweden
Jun 25, 2023 - Jul 10, 2023
Listed farmhouse close to historic Lincoln
United Kingdom - Lincoln - North Hykeham
ID : UK68751
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 27/Jan/2027
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We are a Belgian - English couple (75-60 years old) met in the most romantic story of home exchange in 2003. We now live in England where I live my dream running a B&B (Lut's Place www. lutsplace.com)) in the beautiful 300 year old listed farm house where my husband Bruce lived most of his life. He's a tenant farmer and runs a DIY horse livery yard, so we are surrounded by horse paddocks.
We still visit Belgium often to see my three sons and granddaughter and friends. In and out our jobs, we like meeting people by travelling, Biodanza, retreats... We both like music and always have a concert to look forward to. I like to be creative in the house with flowers, I love baking, cooking.... Bruce's passion is poetry, he likes playing in his wood workshop, football and can talk about anything.
About us
Additional languages spoken
English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Caregivers,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Farmer and B&B owner
Our personal links
Front of our 300 year listed farm house
Kitchen dining room with view to courtyard
Kitchen dining room garden view
Our TV room with garden view
Our 'fire room' second sitting place, garden view
Our B&B guest room, 3th sitting room, garden view
Our bedroom with garden view (adjustomatic bed)
Bathroom
Our luxurious ensuite double room
Ensuite shower/toilet
Ensuite bedroom with shower, toilet, ...
Spacious double bedroom with garden view
Spacious double bedroom with garden view
Single bedroom top floor
B&B coffee and tea corner upstairs
B&B coffee and tea corner on upstairs landing
Sacred (meditation) Space on top floor
Entrance hall
Courtyard view
Court yard view from kitchen dining room
View from the two front double bedrooms
Statue (our) Melanie, dancing under walnut tree
Our house surrounded by the paddocks
Our paddocks surrounding house and garden
Start walks from doorstep
River swan walk
Very impressive Lincoln cathedral, lots of events
Lincoln old town
Lincoln, atmospheric old town
Lincoln in Christmas atmosphere , upgraded part
Doddington hall and gardens, walking, shopping...
Happy us (2018)
Doddington Hall and gardens ( me and my princess)
- Sleeping capacity7
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
The farmhouse was built in the eighteenth century and still has many original features :-beams, fireplaces, winding stairs to attic, and is surrounded by a beautiful big garden. The house where the family moved in 1951 has now been upgraded to create a modern feel without loosing the character of the old grade two listed farmhouse. The view south is of the small hamlet of South Hykeham. You can pick your designer wellies from our collection, cross the road and go walking in the countryside. A 15 minute drive brings you to the centre of the historical city of Lincoln with its castle, Roman ruins and we feel one of the most beautiful and imposing cathedrals in the world. The city offers good restaurants, shopping, museum and cinema.
London is one and half hours by train from Newark (15 minutes drive). The coast is an hours drive , the Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales are about one and half to two hours away. Cambridge, Oxford, Leeds, Sheffield, York can be visited easily by car. London is 1,30 by train from Newark. airports to fly out to European countries in 2hrs.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are at a farm in a quite countryside with the opportunity to start walks from our doorstep. On bicycle distance from local shopping and big supermarket and 20 min drive from Lincoln, a very nice city with his imposing cathedral and lots to experience : restaurants, cafe's, cinema, shopping, theatre.... More beautiful country side, gardens, musea ...and nice towns or nature for short or longer trips.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Gym / Health Club
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We are only 20 min away from historical Lincoln with his imposing cathedral , recently renovated castle , the old town with lovely shops, restaurants, musea, local parks...
You can start country side walks from the doorstep or anywhere in the area. Lots of mansion houses and beautiful gardens with special events close by....
Beautiful cities like York and Cambridge are in 1-2 hrs distance, London 1.30 hrs on the train. The Peak District is my favourite nature Park for walking and other outdoor activities, visiting lovely village... an hour from the seaside...In Summertime lots of different festivals everywhere, close by Lost village.
Our favourite restaurants
- Doddington Hall
- The old bakery
- The Green man
Special places to shop
- Lincoln
- York
- Cambridge
Leisure and cultural activities
- Usher Gallery
- Lncolnshire Life
- The Collection
Walks or jogging paths
- My 'personal swan walk"
- 'Stepping out' walks
- Pub walks
Health or fitness clubs
- Bentley Hotel swimming pool and fitness
- Chrystal lake waters
Interesting day trips
- London
- York
- Cambridge
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Respect our house and land
We like it to be cleaned and tidy as we leave it to you
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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