Became a member in: 2023
Renewal Date: 27/Feb/2025
Hello! Kitty and myself are a couple that have both grown up in North West London and met whilst studying for our masters degree at UCL. Kitty works as an environmental consultant and I work at a sustainable urban development initiative in Waterloo, London. I am half Welsh and we regularly visit my family that live in the Snowdonia National Park.
We love reading, listening to music, going to the theatre and exploring new places, especially by hiking or cycling.
Growing up I enjoyed many home exchange holidays with my family and now I am older I am looking forward to creating more amazing memories of my own.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Science / Research,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Sustainable Urban Development
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
| Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our two bedroom London apartment is located on a quiet side street just off the bustling Kilburn High Road. Just a 20-minute journey into the city centre using one of the four local tube stations and a short walk away from the trendy neighbourhoods of West Hampstead and Queens Park, our home is the perfect place for couples or small families that are looking to explore this amazing city.
The apartment is located on the first floor of a traditional end-of-terrace Victorian house. It has a master bedroom with a king size bed and a second bedroom with a double sofa bed, as well as an office/reading room and modern bathroom. A small staircase then leads down into a large open plan kitchen and living area complete with a hi-fi set up, TV (with all major streaming subscriptions), and lots and lots of books. The recently renovated kitchen has all the usual amenities including a large fridge-freezer, four hob gas stove, dishwasher, washer-dryer and microwave.
We hope you like the look of our home and we'd be excited to welcome you!
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our home is located in Kilburn, a diverse and vibrant neighbourhood traditionally home to London's Irish and Middle Eastern communities which makes for a delightfully unique combination of both fantastic Guinness and shawarma. The High Road, just a 2 minute walk away, also boasts loads of restaurants, traditional pubs, convenient shops, a classic live music venue and a wonderful independent theatre/cinema. Just 10 minutes walk either side of Kilburn High Road you'll find the trendy neighbourhoods of West Hampstead and Queens Park, both of which offer a huge variety of restaurants, boutique shops and cafes.
Lastly, the house is ideally located walking distance away from 4 tube stations each of separate lines, which will quickly transport you into the city centre in less than half-an-hour as well as regular buses that will take you directly to famous landmarks such as Oxford Street, Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Some of our favourite attractions that are walking distance:
Culture:
- The Kiln Theatre and Cinema (3 minute walk)
- The Fiddler and The Colin Campbell Irish music venues (2 minutes walk)
- Paddington Cemetery (4 minute walk)
- West Hampstead Arts Club (12 minute walk)
- Abbey Road Studios (20 minutes walk)
- Little Venice (25 minute walk)
Food and Drink:
- The Black Lion Pub (2 minutes walk)
- Vijays Indian (2 minutes walk)
- Meze Restaurant NW6 (4 minute walk)
- The North London Tavern (6 minute walk)
- Hart and Lova Bakery (12 minute walk)
- Michiko Sushino (15 minute walk)
Leisure:
- Playground (1 minute walk opposite)
- Kilburn Grange Park (4 minute walk)
- Crossfit Gym (8 minute walk)
- Queens Park Farmers Market (14 minute walk)
- Queens Park (with Pitch and Putt) (18 minutes walk)
Larger landmarks nearby:
- Hampstead Heath (10 minutes by tube)
- Bakers Street (15 minutes by tube)
- Oxford Street (20 minutes by tub)
- Hyde Park (20 minutes by bus)
- Buckingham Palace (25 minutes by bus)
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Not many "rules" just please treat our home how your would wish us to treat yours.
Also - please use heat proof matts on the surfaces when cooking and be very careful if using my beloved record player. Please also be aware of our neighbours when playing music or walking around late at night.
Lastly, please make yourself at home and enjoy your time in London!
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
Local home swap representatives around the world to assist you
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