We had a wonderful experience on the boat and Gill and David were brilliant in ensuring we had all the necessary knowledge before we set out on our ow...
Read More...Craig and Colleen
New Zealand
Apr 16, 2020 - Apr 30, 2020
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 03/Mar/2022
We are a professional couple interested in all outdoor persuits and love to travel. We are in our 50's and believe in looking after property and will care for your home as much as we expect you to care for ours. We are very flexible on travel and are quite willing to exchange dates to suit.
Affinities
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
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Craig and Colleen
New Zealand
MaryFrance
Switzerland
John & Wendy
New Zealand
We had a wonderful experience on the boat and Gill and David were brilliant in ensuring we had all the necessary knowledge before we set out on our ow...
Read More...We had a wonderful experience on the boat and Gill and David were brilliant in ensuring we had all the necessary knowledge before we set out on our own.The scenery on the Leeds Liverpool canal is beautiful. The trip is a treasured memory.
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Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Fantastic 60 foot narrowboat on the scenic Leeds Liverpool canal, cruise the wonderful Yorkshire area in a well equipped boat, no experience needed and very dog friendly!
Type
Houseboat/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Fantastic cruising area between Yorkshire and Lancashire via Skipton with great views, nice people and very British! A fantastic way to slow down life, you can't go more than 4mph!
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 narrowboat is moored in a beautiful spot on the Leeds -Liverpool canal at the small village of Salterforth on the border between Lancashire & Yorkshire. Setting sail in either direction enables you to sail through beautiful countryside & explore some lovely villages & towns along the way at your leisure. Heading east along the canal takes you through East Merton, Gargrave (all amenities) & the beautiful traditional market town of Skipton with the Victorian model village of Saltaire beyond https://www.google.com/search?q=saltaire
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Our narrowboat is very easy to sail and we will give you help in handling the 1st locks, the canals are very dog friendly and we welcome well behaved dogs, We ask that you leave the boat as you found it and we will supply clean linen and towels.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 03/Mar/2022
We are a professional couple interested in all outdoor persuits and love to travel. We are in our 50's and believe in looking after property and will care for your home as much as we expect you to care for ours. We are very flexible on travel and are quite willing to exchange dates to suit.
Affinities
Watersports,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Doctor
Our personal links
Craig and Colleen
New Zealand
MaryFrance
Switzerland
John & Wendy
New Zealand
We had a wonderful experience on the boat and Gill and David were brilliant in ensuring we had all the necessary knowledge before we set out on our ow...
Read More...We had a wonderful experience on the boat and Gill and David were brilliant in ensuring we had all the necessary knowledge before we set out on our own.The scenery on the Leeds Liverpool canal is beautiful. The trip is a treasured memory.
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