Wehad a very pleasant stay at this confortable house cno far from Central London, The communication with the family was fluent and nice, and they ki...
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Christophe & Valerie
France
Aug 13, 2017 - Aug 26, 2017
Lovely Edwardian home in residential area
United Kingdom - London - Clapham
ID : UK68529
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 05/Jul/2024
8Exchanges
82%Response Rate
We are
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Contact exchange Member
My husband and I are both anthropologists, working as university professors in the UK. My research takes place in India; he works in the Amazon. We have two children (10 and 12 years old) and a cat called Monty. We've been HomeLinkers for around 6 years and have loved all of our exchanges!
About us
Additional languages spoken
Hindi
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors
Profession
University professor
Our pets
we have a cat called Monty
Sitting Room
Dining/sitting room, with kitchen baroff to the le
Dining/sitting room
Kitchen
Dining area
Looking out to the patio/garden
Front entry and stairs
Stairs to top floor; bathroom/shower on left
Top floor bathroom/shower
Bedroom 1 - top floor master bedroom
Bedroom 2 - sleeps 2 (pull-out futon sofabed)
Bedroom 3, single bed + pullout trundle (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 4 - single bed (raised cabin bed)
Study (spare room with single bed)
Upstairs bathroom
View of house and patio from back garden
Back garden/patio
Streatham Hill High Street
Tooting Bec Common
Tooting Bec Lido
Balham
- Sleeping capacity8
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms3
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have been Homelinkers for nearly 15 years and have enjoyed numerous exchanges! We live in a lovely Edwardian home in a residential part of south London. It has 4 bedrooms - 1 master double bedroom, 2 single bedrooms (children's rooms: one of the beds has a pullout 'trundle' bed attached) - plus a study/spare room (with double sofa bed), 2 bathrooms and a large open-plan kitchen, living room and play area. We have a backyard garden with a BBQ and covered patio area, plus bicycles to borrow.
We're just around the corner from an expansive park (Tooting Bec Common), which has walking and bicycle paths, wooded areas, two playgrounds, tennis courts, and the famous Tooting Bec Lido (a 50-metre open air swimming pool). We're only 15 minutes' walk from vibrant Balham and less than 10 minutes from Streatham Hill, each with a wonderful selection of great restaurants, pubs and cafes. Central London is a quick 15 minute train ride from Streatham Hill Station, or 30 minutes by Tube from Balham Station. Heathrow is 40 min (by taxi/car) and Gatwick is 45 min (by train).
Our lovely, gentle cat ("Monty") would need to be fed.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Fireplace
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
- Family Room / Playroom
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is very friendly!
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Tennis
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Underground Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our home is a short walk from two vibrant areas - Streatham Hill and from Balham - sporting shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, cinemas and supermarkets -- plus easy links (bus/tube/train) into central London.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- London!
Leisure and cultural activities
- London!
- Tooting Bec Lido
Walks or jogging paths
- Tooting Bec Common
- Streatham Common
- Clapham Common
Interesting day trips
- London!
- Oxford
- Brighton
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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