Light, airy home, quiet cul-de-sac, WARWICK
United Kingdom - Warwickshire - Warwick
ID : UK42698
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
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Retired couple, active but in our seventies ! Formerly a Materials Development scientist and Local Govt administrator. Active in local arts, choir members and active members of our U3A ( University of Third Age ). Our grown up family is spread around the UK and we have a close relative in Australia. We are keen travellers and have happily house-swapped more than 12 times over 20 or so years.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Retired
Our personal links
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | Sydney NSW, Australia |
| Open to all dates | UK |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is a comfortable 3 bedroomed house with very nice garden and patio areas, close to local amenities. Quiet cul de sac, no through traffic. Bus service goes along the road at end of our road - to Warwick or Leamington town centres, or its a 20/25 min walk to Warwick centre ( so we are close enough to the many restaurant etc outlets for free Takeaway delivery!!) Initially (2020),we are looking for an exchange, preferably near the coast, in either Wales or England. We are experienced swappers and have exchanged homes in the UK, Europe and "down under" over the past 20 years.
NB We are also interested in arranging an exchange towards the end of this year/early next year, in both New Zealand and Australia(Sydney) to visit relatives and friends and would be very pleased to discuss any possibilities with you.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Small Town or Village
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is a quiet, friendly residential area, with a local shop/ Post office that can be reached by a 6/7min walk through a pleasant wood/spinney and is close to our community centre - an active hub for open Tai Chi/ fitness etc classes. A garage + M&S food store is a 6 min walk in the other direction - a few mins further is an entry to the canal towpath. Nice walks in both directions along this canal (Grand Union). Our local good beer pubs are Wild Boar( has a film club), towards town and Cape of Good Hope along canal (good food, great setting on canal and sometime live music.)
Outdoor Activities
- Cultural Events
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Museums
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Warwick is a historic town. The famous Castle has now opened up all outside areas and tower (June 2020) and reintroduced outside features eg :falconry. St Marys church and the Lord Leycester hospital ( setting of a Dr Who episode amongst others) and garden are well worth visits. A hidden gem, a short walk from us, is Guys Cliffe House, with a fascinating history on banks of the river Avon. The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club is a 5 min drive away where there is a very nice 5km walk.
Warwick Racecourse is quite central and encompasses a public golf course. Market day is Saturday plus other events eg : Foodie/Thai fairs/Folk festivals, as and when in Market square.
Kenilworth, Coventry and Stratford on Avon are close by with a variety of history and interest. The Cotswolds start about a 30min drive away with many lovely walks and villages. In the same southerly direction is Compton Verney, lovely Capability Brown grounds, river and Art galleries. There are several good National Trust properties in this area.
Warwick Station provides a 25 min journey to Birmingham one way and London 1hr 30mins in the other.
Our favourite restaurants
- Aubergine, Smith St ( Turkish/Greek)
- Castle Balti, Warwick Spice, Smith St (Indian)
- Tasca Dali, High St, Spanish, proper Tapas
Cafés & bars
- Dough and Brew, ( behind Boots/ M&S). Good bar and pizzas
- Roebuck pub good all rounder
- Cafe Nero. Swan St. good coffee & pastries.
Special places to shop
- Browse Smith St and Swan st for small independents
Leisure and cultural activities
- St Marys Church. Check board for music
- "Temperance Cafe/bar", Leamington. A funky venue for good live music, films, talks
- Cinemas in Leamington and Stratford and Warwick Arts centre at the University.
Health or fitness clubs
- The Warwickshire Golf and Country Club
- St Nicholas park leisure centre, Warwick. (swim + gym). Boating on river in park.
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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