Iris
Belgium
Apr 10, 2017 - Apr 14, 2017
Terraced family home in good location
United Kingdom - England - Oxford
ID : UK00099344
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 22/Sep/2018
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Contact exchange Member
We are an English/Ethiopian family of five. Our three daughters are Emily (16), Megan (12) and Ella (8). Elizabeth is associate professor of anthropology at the University of Oxford, and Tadesse is also an anthropologist associated with the African Studies Centre in Oxford. We are new to house exchanges, but now that our kitchen and living/dining room have been refurbished we feel ready to give it a try!
About us
Additional languages spoken
Portuguese, German, French
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
NGO workers
Profession
Anthropologists
Our pets
One friendly cat, and one guinea pig
Our kitchen with the family bathroom beyond
The bathroom
Dining area
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend 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
4 bedroom family home with two bathrooms and a small garden, well situated, 15 mins on foot to riverside, 25 minutes to Oxford centre (10 mins by bus), close to parks and multicultural restaurants and shops. London within easy reach by coach or train
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Fireplace
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
Entertainment
- DVD
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is a quiet and friendly, with shops and cafes/restaurants within walking distance
Outdoor Activities
- Cultural Events
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house it is a short walk to numerous multicultural restaurants and shops. There also good pubs in the vicinity. The nearest park/playground is about 10 minutes away with another about 15 minutes away. The bus stop for the City Centre is 5 minutes walk away. Every Saturday there is a small farmers' market about 15 minutes walk from our house.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- Cowley Road Shops
- Indoor Market, Oxford City Centre
Leisure and cultural activities
- Pitt Rivers Museum
- Ashmolean Museum
- College visits
Walks or jogging paths
- Walks along the river into city centre
- Walks along river out towards Iffley Lock, Iffley Village
Interesting day trips
- Blenheim Palace
- London
- Cotswold Wildlife Park
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Our house is a typical family house, not luxurious but comfortable. We hope you would leave it as you found it and we will do the same with your home.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Pet Care Offered
- 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
- Weekend Home Exchange
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