John & Fay
United Kingdom
Sep 2, 2022 - Sep 9, 2022
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 02/May/2023
I now live in two countries, the Netherlands and England, after a life of living abroad.
My English home is in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Dutch home is in the old city of Zaltbommel on the river Waal [Rhine]. Our two daughters live and work in England.
The Yorkshire cottage has been let as a holiday cottage for years. Currently I am spending more time there myself, but for 2022 exchanges are possible, especially from mid-August through to mid-October. I tend to favour 2 week exchanges, but everything is flexible. I am on my own, but for the exchanges I expect at times to be joined by members of my family, which could be anything from 1 extra person to 4 extra persons.
The house in the Netherlands will be on the books from April 2022 when I have made things ready there. It is a lovely spacy house in the middle of a historic river town in central Holland.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Danish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Bridge,
Large Families,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Bristol, UK | Bath, UK | Scilly Islands, United Kingdom |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Old stone-built traditional Dales Cottage with two sitting rooms, dining room, fire place and wood stove. It has a lovely private garden giving views over stunning Wensleydale countryside.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Thornton Rust is a small Dales village nestling among the hills; the river Ure flows below it and the moors rise above. This is prime walking country in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and you can start fabulous walks right from the doorstep. There are about 9 or 10 other villages dotted about the dale in easy reach with shops, pubs & restaurants, as well as two National Park Centres and a Dales Museum, within a 5 - 10 minute drive.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The spectacular Aysgarth Falls are at walking distance from the cottage. Castle Bolton, where Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned, is close by, as is Middleham medieval Town and Castle. The Lake District is an 75 minute drive to the West. The imposing Fountains Abbey and gorgeous Studley Royal Gardens are an hour away. York City is a 90 minute drive away.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Children are welcome but the house is not really suitable for children under age 7. One small well-behave pet is welcome, but may not go into the field when there are sheep or lambs there. Please treat house and garden with respect and leave as clean and tidy as you found it.
There is space for one car in the drive, but we should point out that the drive is narrow, and that we always park our car in front of the house on the road.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 02/May/2023
I now live in two countries, the Netherlands and England, after a life of living abroad.
My English home is in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Dutch home is in the old city of Zaltbommel on the river Waal [Rhine]. Our two daughters live and work in England.
The Yorkshire cottage has been let as a holiday cottage for years. Currently I am spending more time there myself, but for 2022 exchanges are possible, especially from mid-August through to mid-October. I tend to favour 2 week exchanges, but everything is flexible. I am on my own, but for the exchanges I expect at times to be joined by members of my family, which could be anything from 1 extra person to 4 extra persons.
The house in the Netherlands will be on the books from April 2022 when I have made things ready there. It is a lovely spacy house in the middle of a historic river town in central Holland.
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Danish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Bridge,
Large Families,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Veterans & Military ,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Civil Service Professionals,
Law Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Banking / Finance,
Construction ,
Science / Research,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
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United Kingdom
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