- Teneriffe, QLD, Australia
- Jul 18, 2019 - Jul 28, 2019
Village Home - Easy access to London
United Kingdom - Essex - North Fambridge
ID : UK68509
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 26/May/2021
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We are both semi-retired from our careers in the insurance & banking industries in the City of London. Travel has been a passion of ours since our first extended trip to Australia in 1996. Our dream came true in 2014 when we home exchanged to Gold Coast Queensland for 6 months......amazing ! We love home exchange (9 so far), and especially the people we meet. Please feel free to get in touch, we will answer all messages received.
Wayne & Patricia
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Music Lovers
MoreLessProfession
Semi-retired Bank Analyst & Accounts Administrator (Retired)
Our home 'Daintree'
Village sign characterising our location
Rear of the house
Formal dining
Kitchen and casual dining
Casual dining living space with TV and fireplace
Lounge with french doors to the garden
Sunny south facing garden
Blooming Lovely
Taking steps to water the garden
Master bedroom with en-suite
En-suite with power shower
Double bedroom with Juliette Balcony
Bathroom with dimmer lights for a relaxing soak
Power shower
Our local pub, The Ferry Boat Inn
Village and nature reserve alongside the River
The River looking east
Lunch at Clayhill Vineyard 5 minutes from our home
Nearby historic Maldon
The intrepid travellers
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
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LOCATION
Our home is located down a private road in a small rural village in the Essex countryside which is on the east side of London. For us it has always provided the perfect balance between living in the country and working / socialising in London.
The village has its own train station with direct links to London Liverpool Street station & Stratford in East London, home of the London 2012 Olympic Park and huge Westfield shopping complex. Both stations are major interchanges for all London has to offer e.g. Sightseeing & shopping, the history & culture.
The single track railway line runs along the bottom of our large garden where trains pass into / out of the station just a few minutes walk away. Consequently this makes the use of public transport by train very convenient.
www.greateranglia.co.uk
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Parking included
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
VILLAGE LIFE
In the village there is a 500 year old country pub (The Ferryboat Inn) providing the quintessential British place for relaxing, eating & drinking, and meeting the locals.
www.ferryboatinn.net
The location alongside the tidal River Crouch includes Blue House Farm, a 600 acre coastal plain nature reserve with hides for watching birds and wildlife. This area and the wider district are crossed by country footpaths for those who like walking or cycling.
www.ewsexwt.org.uk
Within 10 minutes by car you can visit 2 new vineyards which have built a reputation for producing some great wines in a stunning location high above the crouch valley. Both offer food, drink and wine.
clayhillvineyard.co.uk
crouchridge.com
The nearby towns of Maldon & Burnham-on-Crouch add to the maritime / coastal character of this area. You can visit the site of the Battle of Maldon in popular Promenade Park, and see the statue of Earl Byrhtnoth who fought the Viking invasion in 991.
www.visitmaldon.co.uk
www.burnham.org.uk/tourism
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
Cultural Activities
- None
Transport Nearby
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- None
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
LOCAL AREA
Golf Club in a neighbouring village with two 18 hole courses, one built to USGA specifications
3 other golf courses nearby
3 supermarkets within 15 minutes by car
Public swimming pool 10 minutes by car
Southend-on-Sea, 30 minutes by car, for the longest pleasure pier in the world and British seaside resort. The walk to the end of the pier is an exhilarating 2.16km where you can treat yourself to some food and drink and then catch a train back if you prefer.
www.visitsouthend.co.uk
For those interested in gardening the Royal Horticultural Society gardens at Hyde Hall are 10mins away by car, or alternatively the Beth Chatto gardens make a great day out.
A little further you will find Colchester, oldest recorded Roman town in Britain, and nearby Dedham Vale also known as Constable Country where John Constable produced his famous paintings.
Southend Airport, 25 mins by car, 36 mins by train, is a small local airport with budget airlines offering a quick service to many popular European destinations.
southendairport.com
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
- Parlour Cafe - Rural
- Clayhill Vineyard Tea Room
- Paper Mill Lock Tea Rooms
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
- River Crouch Embankment to the next village Althorne
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Car exchange may be possible for simultaneous exchange but not for non-sim exchange.
We will care for your home as if it were our own.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
Car Exchange
- Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
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