John & Heather
New Zealand
Aug 1, 2019 - Aug 8, 2019
BELFORD NORTHUMBERLAND NEAR SCOTTISH BORDER
United Kingdom - Northumberland - Belford
ID : UK00104380
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 16/Mar/2023
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We are aged 60 ish my husband is a builder and I am semi retired, we have 2 sons and 1 daughter who have all flown the nest, our youngest son has been out in NZ for the last few years and we have decided to go to visit him!
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessProfession
BUILDER semi retired
Our pets
Front View Sorry about scaffolding up for painting
Sunken Garden South Facing
LARGE MODERN KITCHEN WITH COOKER, DISHWASHER ETC.
DINING AREA OFF BOTH KITCHEN AND SITTINGROOM
WOOD BURNING STOVE IN SEATING END OF KITCHEN
LOVELY COSY SITTINGROOM WITH WOOD BURNING STOVE
LRG BEDROOM WITH KINGSIZE BED EASY ACCESS OUTSIDE
Patio area outside main bedroom
DOUBLE BEDROOM WITH DRESSING AREA AND ENSUITE
DRESSING AREA
PART OF THE GARDEN AREA
WONDERFUL ALNWICK CASTLE THE ORIGINAL HARRY POTTER
MAIN BATHROOM WITH BATH AND OVERHEAD SHOWER
Rear View
AREA OUTSIDE KITCHEN
ENSUITE WITH WALK IN SHOWER
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM BUNGALOW NEWLY REFURBISHED. PRIVATE GARDENS AT REAR AND SIDE.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of second home
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
WE LIVE IN A LARGE VILLAGE NEAR (5 MILES) FROM COAST AND BAMBURGH CASTLE WITH BEAUTIFUL BEACHES. THERE ARE PUBS RESTAURANTS PLAYPARK SHOPS ETC NEAR AT HAND. OUR HOUSE IS SET BACK FROM THE MAIN STREET IN VILLAGE (QUIET AREA) WE CAN DO A NON SIMULTANEOUS EXCHANGE. ALTHOUGH WE ARE IN A VILLAGE IT IS VERY CENTRAL FOR BEACHES, HILLS AND AN ABUNDANCE OF CASTLES!
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Horseback Riding
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
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
BAMBURGH ALNWICK AND MANY MORE CASTLES NEARBY THAT ARE BEAUTIFULLY LIT UP AT NIGHT. WE ARE APPROX 18 MILES FROM SCOTLAND, LOTS OR HISTORICAL SITES, GARDENS ETC. HOLY ISLAND IS ONLY A FEW MILES AWAY. WE ARE APPROX 70 MILES FROM EDINBURGH WHICH IS ONLY AN HOUR AWAY BY TRAIN STRAIGH INTO THE HEART OF THE SCOTTISH CAPITAL. MANY WONDERFUL BEACHES WITHIN 10 MINUTE DRIVE, WE ARE SPOILT FOR CHOICE. THE WONDERFUL ALNWICK GARDEN IS ONLY 20 MINUTES AWAY BY CAR. HAVE A VISIT TO THE LARGEST TREE HOUSE IN THE WORLD. SEE WHERE HARRY POTTER WAS FILMED AND LEARN TO RIDE A BROOMSTICK IN NEARBY ALNWICK CASTLE.
www.wellhousehayloft.co.uk has lots of local information about the area have a look!
Special places to shop
- METROCENTRE GATESHEAD
- ALNWICK
- BERWICK
Leisure and cultural activities
- ALNWICK CASTLE HOME OF HARRY POTTER
- EDINBURGH WITHIN AN HOURS TRAIN RIDE
- DURHAM BY TRAIN OR CAR
Interesting day trips
- HOLY ISLAND
- ALNWICK GARDENS
- EDINBURGH
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
WE SHALL TREAT YOUR HOME WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT AND WOULD EXPECT THE SAME. WE HAVE A SON WHO LIVES IN THE SAME VILLAGE WHO SHALL BE ON HAND TO HELP WITH ANY PROBLEMS. OUR HOME HAS BEEN NEWLY RENOVATED IN THE LAST FEW YEARS ! YOU CAN COME TO OUR HOME ANYTIME. WE ARE OPEN TO UK WEEKEND OR SHORTBREAKS THAT ARENT THE FAR END OF THE COUNTRY! WE HAVE A COUPLE OF HOLIDAY HOMES THAT COULD BE A POSSIBILITY TOO.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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