Edit & Dietrich
Austria
Jul 2, 2018 - Jul 9, 2018
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2022
I'm a retired vet and live at Park Farm with my wife Audrey. We have 4 children and 5 grandchildren scattered around the world. We Have a small flock of sheep and 5 DIY livery horses on the farm.My hobbies include gardening, bee keeping and woodwork and Audrey was a local district councillor. We have lived at Park Farm for 25 years.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Bridge,
Large Families,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
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Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Science / Research
Profession
Veterinary surgeon (Retired)
Edit & Dietrich
Austria
Ineke B
France
Wonderful house to come back to at the end of the day. Lovely location for day trips of Dorset
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Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
An original shepherds hut built in about 1920 and restored in 2012. It is situated on our small farm in NorthDorset and enjoys extensive southerly views to the Isle of Wight and Poole on the Dorset coast. It contains a double bed and wood burning stove. The adjoining decking gives access to a small kitchenette one side, with a sink, fridge and microwave and a shower room on the other. It has mains watering the shower room and kitchenette and mains electric in the hut. Outside here is a log pit and a gas Bbq. Our sheep and horses graze the adjoining fields which lead directly into a large wood.
Type
Motorhome/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Milton Abbas lies in the heart of Dorset and is a famous picturesque thatched village with a beautiful Abbey. It is within easy reach of the Dorset coast (30 minute drive), 10 miles from the historic county town of Dorchester. Salisbury is 30 miles away and world heritage site of Stonehenge is a further 20 minutes drive.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The thatched picturesque village of Milton Abbas is half a mile from Park Farm and has a very good pub/restaurant (The Hambro Arms) and a post office. At the far end of the village is the beautiful Milton Abbey. The historic county town of The historic county town of Dorchester is 20 minutes drive away and the Dorset coast (part of The Jurassic Coast) is just over half an hours drive away. Monkey World and The Tank Museum in Bovindon are 15 minutes away. Blandford Forum is our closest town and is 7 miles from the farm. Salisbury with it's magnificent cathedral is 40 minutes drive away and the world heritage site of Stonehenge a further 20 minutes away.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We have a no smoking policy in the shepherds hut. Children and pets welcome.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 30/Apr/2022
I'm a retired vet and live at Park Farm with my wife Audrey. We have 4 children and 5 grandchildren scattered around the world. We Have a small flock of sheep and 5 DIY livery horses on the farm.My hobbies include gardening, bee keeping and woodwork and Audrey was a local district councillor. We have lived at Park Farm for 25 years.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Bridge,
Large Families,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Science / Research
Profession
Veterinary surgeon (Retired)
Edit & Dietrich
Austria
Ineke B
France
Wonderful house to come back to at the end of the day. Lovely location for day trips of Dorset
Read Less...Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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