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Sue
United Kingdom
Oct 4, 2020 - Oct 11, 2020
Converted stone barn in a rural location
United Kingdom - Lancashire - Grindleton
ID : UK00093593
Became a member in: 2004
Renewal Date: 28/Dec/2022
4Exchanges
97%Response Rate
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Contact exchange Member
Retired teaching couple with three sons.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French, German, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors
Profession
Teacher (Retired)
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms3
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
A large airy family home in the beautiful Ribble Valley in northern England. The conversion of the property has resulted in a building with many original beams but with all modern conveniences. Downstairs is a large sitting room, dining room and kitchen with a separate utility area in the integral garage. Upstairs has two double bedrooms, one with ensuite facilities, a twin bedroom, study, bathroom and large shower room.There is a large adjacent garden with vegetable plot, patio, bbq and magnificent views of Pendle Hill. Grindleton is on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District,as well as the metropolises of Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, with all their cultural activities.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Baby Equipment
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
A quiet friendly village in a beautiful location with church and pub and a vibrant Community Centre with sportsground and childrens' playpark. The nearby village of Chatburn, 3/4 mile away, has a small general shop cum Post Office,also selling alcohol and newspapers and a renowned butchers.There are many beautiful walks right from the door..
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Museums
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Three miles away is the market town of Clitheroe with its Norman castle and adjacent museum..There is a full range of individual shops and supermarkets, as well as cafes, pubs and wine bars, a theatre and a leisure complex. The Ribble Valleis a well-known 'foodie' destination and there is a plethora of award-winning country hotels and pubs in the district, as well as historic homes and abbeys. The Forest of Bowland is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District are within easy reach, as is the Lancashire coast and the great cities of Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- Booths
- Cheesy Tchaikowsky
- The Emporium
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
- Forestof Bowland
- Yorkshire Dales
- Pendle Hill
Interesting day trips
- Bolton Abbey
- The Yorkshire Dales
- Morecambe Bay
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We would want to find our house as neat and tidy on our return as we would leave yours.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is preferred
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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