- Llanfairfechan, Wales, United Kingdom
- Mar 22, 2023 - Mar 28, 2023
Contemporary home Built 2016 Leek
United Kingdom - Staffordshire - Leek
ID : UK00108121
Became a member in: 2011
Renewal Date: 30/Aug/2024
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We are looking at UK, Scotland, Wales from October 23 and California USA for 2024
We are a retired Probation Officer and self-employed Project writer We enjoy walking, the country side, coastal sites, most landscapes, nature, city breaks, music and live gigs, travel and exploring. Chris is allergic to cats.
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Probation Officer (Retired)
A modern 4 bed self build home 2016.
View from the back garden
View from back garden
View from back garden at night
View from road
Patio at front of house
Interior - open plan
Kitchen area
Interior - open plan
TV area
Utility room
Landing (faux deer head)
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
Family bathroom
Ensuite bathroom
The Roaches - 10 minutes drive.
Local markets in Leek 10 to15 minute walk into tow
Ye olde pub - there are plenty in Leek
The Cock Inn
Leek is a pretty town. This is a Belgian beer pub
Old buildings
More old buildings
The town crier at one of the markets.
Badgers will visit if you leave nuts out!
- Sleeping capacity7
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | United Kingdom |
| Open to all dates | Scotland, UK |
| Open to all dates | Wales, UK |
| Jan 13, 2023 - Jun 4, 2023 | Scandinavia | Europe |
| Jan 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2024 | California, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | Santa Barbara, CA, USA |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Lots of glass, secluded garden, quiet neighbourhood. Plenty of birds and badgers in the garden.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Suburban
- Small Town or Village
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our home is in a cul-de-sac. It sits in a secluded garden surrounded by trees. In the summer the field next door has cows grazing and they like to look over the dry stone wall at us on occasion. Our neighbours are of the older generation so it is fairly quiet. It is a 5 minute walk to the nearest large supermarket and 10 minute walk to a busy market town with all amenities.
For further information go to www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
A 10 minute walk and you are in the beautiful historic town of Leek. Old black and white buildings, cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs with real ale, individual independent shops, antique emporiums, markets and an arts centre, library and tourist information office on the 1st floor of the iconic Nicholson Institute building on Stockwell Street Tel: 01538483741. There are also several Doctors surgeries and dentists. For the children a park with a play area and skate board park, band stand and a leisure centre with swimming pool. There are 2 Golf courses both 5 minutes drive away from our home or a 10/15 minute walk to Leek Golf Club 01538 384779 and Westwood Golf Club 01538 398385, day visitors welcome at both. 10 minutes down the road is the Churnet Valley Railway https://www.churnetvalleyrailway.co.uk/events/whats-on Ride the steam train, enjoy breakfast, lunch or just a trip. The Roaches a steep outcrop of rocks for those who want to climb or just go for an exhilarating walk is a10 minute drive. Ashbourne, Buxton, Bakewell are all easy driving and Chatsworth House is a 45 minute drive. You can walk from the house to explore Ladderidge Country Park, a part of the Staffordshire Way and also the Cauldon Canal to walk on the canal towpath. Rudyard lake with its own train is 10 minutes away, Tittersworth reservoir 10 minutes away with its own water sports area.
We are willing to share our car as local transport is not impossible but a little more difficult. Leek is in the Staffordshire Moorlands and 20 mins drive brings you to the best walking country you will experience anywhere, Derbyshire and the Peak District. Chatsworth House is an amazing stately home. We are about half an hour from Alton Towers, a theme park with the largest roller-coaster, a must for young and old alike and beautiful gardens is 25 mins. Biddulph Grange (National Trust) fabulous gardens and cafe 20 mins. Manchester is 50 minutes drive, 2 train stations are 30 mins away, Macclesfield and Stoke, take the train to London 1 hour 30 minutes from Stoke-On-Trent.
Staffordshire and Stoke-On-Trent is renowned for its pottery and is known as the Potteries. It is also renowned for its six towns. Visit the Wedgewood Centre (Josiah Wedgewood), Middleport Pottery famous for Burleigh, Emma Bridgewater, MoorCroft and The Gladstone Pottery (owned by Prince Charles and TV show 'The great pottery throwdown' is filmed) museum in Longton and see the bottle kilns whilst learning what a sagger makers bottom knocker's job entailed.
20 minutes drive and you are in the Peak District, Derbyshire with too many walks to mention here.
Our favourite restaurants
- Napoli
- Georges fish and chips
- Three Horseshoes
Cafés & bars
- Roebuck
- The Foxlowe Arts Centre
- The Fountain
Special places to shop
- Love
- Cabbage Rose
- Yorkshire Trading
Leisure and cultural activities
- The Potteries
- Hanley Museum
- Foxlowe Arts Centre
Walks or jogging paths
- Tittersworth Reservoire
- The Roaches
- Rudyard Lake
Health or fitness clubs
- Brough Park Leisure Centre
Interesting day trips
- Chatsworth House
- Tatton Park
- Buxton/Derbyshire/Alton Towers
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please leave the house as you find it. We are not connected to the main sewers so it is important that nothing other than toilet paper is put down the loos and the eco friendly cleaning products provided are used. eg, Washing up liquid, clothes detergent, toilet cleaner and surface cleaner.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant care is needed inside
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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