Michael & Christine
New Zealand
Oct 8, 2015 - Oct 15, 2015
Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We thought we would satisfy our wanderlust after we retired.... But no, 6 years later, still going strong. We Motorhome in Europe and exchange, further afield.
David loves Photography and walking. My love is Dogs and Quilting. we both enjoy cycling.
We love meeting our exchangers and have made some good friends.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Retired Midwife /Retired Civil engineer
Michael & Christine
New Zealand
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Stylish New build 2 storey house in the Village of Longframlington.. Cosy morning sunshine lounge. open plan kitchen/dining room and glorious south west facing sun room with log burner. 4 bedroomed house (1 bedrooms used for exchanging)Private Bathroom main bathroom. Garden is a work in progress, but is maturing nicely, ready for you to enjoy.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Longframlington is in rural West Northumberland. We have a good range of amenities here.. good local pub, Good Restaurant and the famous Running Fox Tea Rooms (booking essential) Village shop and larger co-op in Rothbury (15mins away). 30mins to Newcastle with its International Airport and Train links to the whole country. We are 20mins from some of the finest beaches (some with castles) in the country. Hadrian's Wall, with its many Roman Sites & fabulous walking are 1 hr away York, Edinburgh and The English Lakes are all within easy day trips.
Rothbury with access to Cragside (a jewel of a Victorian Mansion) with extensive grounds is just 15mins away. We are equal distance from Alnwick with the world famous Gardens and Morpeth (Northumberland's County Town)
So whether you wish for idyllic downtime, pottering days out or robust walking.... its all here, with the added bonus of our warm comfortable home. Good sites for extensive information are www.visitalnwick.org.uk
www.visitnorthumberland.com.
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 whole of the Northumberland coast. Miles of golden sands AND CASTLES
Rothbury & Cragside - A wonderful National Trust Property.
Alnwick... and old stone town and the famous Alnwick Gardens.
Kielder Observatory - DARK SKY STATUS about 1.5hrs away - www.kielderobservatory.org
Cragside and Wallington - www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Beamish Real Life Museum - 1.5hrs away www.beamish.org.uk
Newcastle - www.newcastlegateshead.com
Durham - www.thisisdurham.com
York - www.visityork.org
Edinburgh - www.visitscotland.com
When you are exhausted from all the above..... we have THE BEST Tea spot in the north east... CARRIAGES TEA ROOM... set in 2 old restored Rail Carriages - www.carriages-tearoom.co.uk
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We thought we would satisfy our wanderlust after we retired.... But no, 6 years later, still going strong. We Motorhome in Europe and exchange, further afield.
David loves Photography and walking. My love is Dogs and Quilting. we both enjoy cycling.
We love meeting our exchangers and have made some good friends.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Retired Midwife /Retired Civil engineer
Michael & Christine
New Zealand
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