Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 14/Dec/2024
We are a well travelled family of four. We have lived in three countries over the years and are now firmly based in London. We have swapped very successfully with a family in Berlin, when our children were young and now have our cozy little holiday cottage in Cumbria we would like to start swapping. I am an Art and Design educator working in a Senior school and David works as a Financial analyst. Our eldest is studying away from home and our youngest is soon to start her undergraduate studies. We love to spend time in the city but equally love the great out doors.
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Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts
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Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Aug 17, 2024 - Aug 31, 2024 | Ireland | Oslo, Norway |
Open to all dates | Europe |
Open to all dates | Scotland, UK | Norway | Scotland, UK |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Located in the Eden Valley in the County of Cumbria, our two bedroom cottage is set over two floors in a compact barn conversion, built in 1781. The Cottage provides a comfortable well equipped space for a couple or family with two children. Easy access to the Lake District and the North Pennines. Off street parking however no garden but a lovely bench for a coffee in the pretty cobbled yard or at the front of the cottage with an unbroken view of rolling hills and farmland. Access from the door to a series of circular rural walks. Please check out our website. https://www.cranesbillcottage.com/
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
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Entertainment
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Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Cranesbill is one of three stone cottages in a barn conversion, located in a small hamlet on a very quiet road leading to the picturesque Village of Morland (1 km away) which has a beautifully converted watermill with a cafe and restaurant, there is a pub and the village has its very own ford. The surrounding area is home to an abundance of wildlife, public footpaths and working farms. Views are unbroken with no buildings near by, just open rural farm land. Short drive to the market town of Penrith with mainline train links and its very own castle ruins. Excellent selection of pub restaurant near by including the Queens head at Askham and community run pub The Butchers Arms.
Outdoor Activities
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Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Located in the Eden Valley with easy reach of the Lakeland Fells to the west and The North Pennines to the east and Scottish borders beyond. An abundance of spectacular hiking opportunities. Circular walks from the door along public foot and bridle paths around the local area. Ullswater lake is 16 km from the cottage which has sailing, kayaking and open water swimming opportunities. Lowther Castle House and grounds is 8km from the cottage which offers mountain biking, country walks events and a cafe at the House. Outdoor bouldering, fishing, horse riding and shooting opportunities. Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream where you can see the cows being milked and buy the ice cream in their parlour. Easy access to the "as seen on TV" WestMorland services Tebay cafe and shop. Rheged cinema, shops cafe and art gallery, Penrith town and castle. Shap chippy UK F&C award 2020, Jetty Museum cafe Windermere is beautiful drive away. Many high end including Michelin star restaurants in the region.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please leave the house as you found it and leave no trace, recycle and use the rubbish collection as indicated on the welcome sheet.
No pets allowed and no smoking.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 14/Dec/2024
We are a well travelled family of four. We have lived in three countries over the years and are now firmly based in London. We have swapped very successfully with a family in Berlin, when our children were young and now have our cozy little holiday cottage in Cumbria we would like to start swapping. I am an Art and Design educator working in a Senior school and David works as a Financial analyst. Our eldest is studying away from home and our youngest is soon to start her undergraduate studies. We love to spend time in the city but equally love the great out doors.
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Law Professionals,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Working
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