Chris and Lorri
New Zealand
Aug 12, 2017 - Aug 26, 2017
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 17/Jan/2027
Rob and I enjoy living in the South West where the pace of life is slower. We have 6 children between us and 7 grandchildren. We love the home exchange concept and enjoy meeting new people and experiencing new places and cultures. So being a retired couple, we are happy to receive offers, anytime and anywhere. We have had exchange guests in our home for the past 4 summers and all have appreciated the comfort and quiet of our home.
We have completed exchanges to California, Australia, New Zealand, France, South Africa, Peru and Costa Rica. We enjoy being outdoors and walking, good food, music and exploring different places. We enjoy quiet places with an abundance nature.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Bridge,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
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Retirees,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Retired Actuary / Retired Insurance manager (Retired)
Chris and Lorri
New Zealand
Chris and Lorri
New Zealand
Ian & Margaret
Australia
We have indelible happy memories together with you, first in Australia, and then in Wiltshire. We are friends for life!
Read Less...Jeff & Jan
Australia
Thank you for a great exchange.
Read Less...Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Australia | New Zealand | Tasmania, Australia |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our travel plans for 2024 are complete. Well equipped modern 4 bedroom detached house, in a quiet location in a rural Wiltshire village on the borders of Somerset and Dorset. We can offer two double bedrooms, of which one is ensuite with shower and there is a family bathroom. Kitchen, dining room and lounge with French doors onto a small garden with decking, BBQ and chiminea. Perfect for leisurely breakfasts before a busy day exploring.
Good access to travel routes: station 3miles (Gillingham, Dorset) London 2 hours, Bath (26miles) 45 minutes, Salisbury (26 miles) 40 minutes, Stonehenge World Heritage Site, (20 miles) 30 minutes, Jurassic Coast 75 minutes.
For the keen walker, miles of open countryside and footpaths up and across Mere Downs in an ancient landscape just yards from our front door. The village is a five minute walk and has great pubs!
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Mere is a small country town, pop 2600, with a good range of amenities all within walking distance. On the borders of Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. A rural location in a small village but good travel links in an ideal position for travelling to Bath, Salisbury and the Dorset coast. Many quaint villages in the locality and of course the local village pubs!
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Many places of interest to visit within reasonable driving distance. We have booklets and information for you to browse through to plan your trips out. Lots of sites of historic interest and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We prefer non-simultaneous exchanges as we like to travel during the UK winter months and would normally be in the UK, at our second home, if you are visiting in the U.K. summer months. . Our home is exceptionally clean and tidy and we would leave your home just the same. We normally travel on our own but may occasionally wish to travel with another couple.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 17/Jan/2027
Rob and I enjoy living in the South West where the pace of life is slower. We have 6 children between us and 7 grandchildren. We love the home exchange concept and enjoy meeting new people and experiencing new places and cultures. So being a retired couple, we are happy to receive offers, anytime and anywhere. We have had exchange guests in our home for the past 4 summers and all have appreciated the comfort and quiet of our home.
We have completed exchanges to California, Australia, New Zealand, France, South Africa, Peru and Costa Rica. We enjoy being outdoors and walking, good food, music and exploring different places. We enjoy quiet places with an abundance nature.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Bridge,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Retired Actuary / Retired Insurance manager (Retired)
Chris and Lorri
New Zealand
Chris and Lorri
New Zealand
Ian & Margaret
Australia
We have indelible happy memories together with you, first in Australia, and then in Wiltshire. We are friends for life!
Read Less...Jeff & Jan
Australia
Thank you for a great exchange.
Read Less...Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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