Rosemary
United Kingdom
Aug 16, 2023 - Aug 23, 2023
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 14/Mar/2026
I am divorced and live with my partner Gordon in The Lake District. I am a retired Accountant. Gordon was born into a Cumbrian farming family and has also worked as an engineer. We enjoy 'The Great Outdoors' together especially hiking and cycling. The cottage offered is a holiday cottage that I have owned for twenty years. Now that I live nearby it is used by friends and family and is occasionally a holiday let hence lots of flexibility with exchanges.
Additional languages spoken
Spanish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Retired (Retired)
Rosemary
United Kingdom
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
We've had a number of exchanges with Cecilia. All very successful. It's a wonderful area and the house is in a brilliant location
Read Less...Lynne
Australia
Suzie
Australia
Richard and Shelagh
Australia
Chris & Anna
New Zealand
Martyn
United Kingdom
A lovely cottage in an amazing mountain setting. We highly recommend it!
Read Less...David & Carol
New Zealand
Tony & Marie
France
Great exchange.
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Scandinavia | France | Spain |
Open to all dates | Dorset, UK |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
A cosy terraced cottage in the Lake District National Park. Excellent location for mountain walks and views - close to Helvellyn -England's most popular mountain climb. The cottage is on the edge of a traditional village with pubs, cafes and basic shops. It is half a mile from the lake of Ullswater - where there is fishing, boating, sailing and swimming plus trips on the iconic 'Ullswater Steamers'. Hadrian's Wall and Scottish border are one hour by car. The cottage has an open fire and electric heaters plus a small south facing front garden with view.
We are interested in simultaneous or non simultaneous exchanges with other couples / families /holiday homes in Spain, France and other UK anytime.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The village of Glenridding is an old mining village with traditional stone built cottages and lots of character as well as spectacular views of the Cumbrian mountains and Ullswater lake. Ullswater was the setting for Wordsworths' famous poem 'The Daffodils'. There are Steamer trips on the Lake on all year round and recreational boating activities as well as swimming for the brave. It is a hikers' paradise with many well signed trails plus plenty of unsigned for the very adventurous. For youngsters Lowther Castle has one of the best adventure playgrounds in the country and there are plenty of lake side activities. Other nearby family attractions are: Aira Force, the Rheged Centre, Beatrix Potter's house, Ravenglass and Eskdale miniature railway, Windermere and Ambleside museums and many more.
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 Ullswater Steamers www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk. Trips on the lake
St Patrick's Boat Landing for boat hire www.stpatricksboatlanding.co.uk .
The Ullswater Way - 20 mile walk that can be done in sections. www.ullswater.com Has a Heritage Trail see 'The Friends of the Ullswater Way': www.ullswaterway.co.uk
Aira Force Waterfall - www.nationaltrust.org.uk and lots more - see Lake District National Park website: www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
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: 2000
Renewal Date: 14/Mar/2026
I am divorced and live with my partner Gordon in The Lake District. I am a retired Accountant. Gordon was born into a Cumbrian farming family and has also worked as an engineer. We enjoy 'The Great Outdoors' together especially hiking and cycling. The cottage offered is a holiday cottage that I have owned for twenty years. Now that I live nearby it is used by friends and family and is occasionally a holiday let hence lots of flexibility with exchanges.
Additional languages spoken
Spanish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Banking / Finance,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Retired (Retired)
Rosemary
United Kingdom
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
We've had a number of exchanges with Cecilia. All very successful. It's a wonderful area and the house is in a brilliant location
Read Less...Lynne
Australia
Suzie
Australia
Richard and Shelagh
Australia
Chris & Anna
New Zealand
Martyn
United Kingdom
A lovely cottage in an amazing mountain setting. We highly recommend it!
Read Less...David & Carol
New Zealand
Tony & Marie
France
Great exchange.
Read Less...Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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