Douglas & Anthea
United Kingdom
Sep 12, 2017 - Sep 26, 2017
A traditional detached Cornish cottage
United Kingdom - Cornwall - Perranporth
ID : UK00095700
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 10/Apr/2017
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We are in our early 60s and have lived in this house for well over 30 years. We have 2 daughters who both live nearby in Perranporth with their young children. They are availble for any help and advice. A large number of our family are dyslexic and Sarah (not dyslexic) has been involved for 25 years running the charity Cornwall Dyslexia Association. She is an ex nurse. She makes and collects patchwork quilts and also produces textile art. Trevor is a retired carpenter joiner and also has a degree in archaeology and is mostly to be found doing work on his daughters’ houses! Trevor plays the guitar and sings, and can be found on the last Thursday of every month at the Bolingey Inn open night. Sarah has been disabled for many years and needs to lie down a lot but can walk short distances
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
People with reduced mobility,
Large Families,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessOur pets
Tom an elderly tabby cat
View of house from front garden
Main bedroom king size bed
View of the beach from the Cornish sundial
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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| Open to all dates | Europe |
| Open to all dates | Europe |
| Open to all dates | Europe |
| Open to all dates | Europe |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Please note we are not available July or August.
A peaceful cottage with extensive rural views one mile from the sea and sandy beach at Perranporth Cornwall. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs, two double and one single. Downstairs is a bathroom with shower, kitchen, dining room with Inglenook style fireplace, entrance hall, craft room/lounge with woodburner and large sitting room/conservatory with woodburner and views. Gardens extend to over an acre with orchard, lawn, flower garden veg garden and woodland. We have an indoor heated swim spa.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Access for the disabled
- Balcony / Deck
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Furnished with Antiques
- Garden
- Heating
- Jacuzzi
- Private parking
- Private Pool
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Rural
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are a mile from the small friendly town of Perranporth in a very peaceful location. Perranporth has lots of shops of all sorts, so you don't need to go anywhere else. There is a small boating lake in the town and a garden to sit in. You can hire wet suits and surf boards and all sorts of other equipment very easily. There are public swimming pools at Newquay and Truro and on the Truro river you can canoe and sail. Boats can be hired at various places and there are lots of different boat trips.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Perranporth has one of Cornwall’s most popular beaches with lots of golden sand, surf and sand dunes, full with wildlife. It is surrounded by countryside that inspired Winston Graham’s Poldark novels, the busy village has plenty of family eateries serving up traditional food along with many cafes and bars and ice cream parlours. For the more active, there are surf and kite buggy schools on the beach and from the village the coastal footpath provides some great walking. You can walk along the soft sand to Ligger Point two miles way if the tides out and enjoy a gentle stroll back along the dunes which are home to birds and butterflies. You can also follow the coastal path to St Agnes or Newquay. Enjoy golfing at the golf course on the dunes. There are gardens to visit, stately homes, castles and the world renown Eden Project is not far. There are also the old tin mines, a steam railway and Bodmin Moor for hill walking.
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
DUE TO A DISABILITY I CANNOT FLY SO CAN ONLY GO TO PLACES WE CAN DRIVE TO
WE HAVE A HOLIDAY ARRANGED FOR JULY BUT STILL OPEN TO OFFERS AT OTHER TIMES, EXCEPT AUGUST.
We have said children, but our rather elderly cat is a bit scared of loud noises and children running around and would not appreciate this on a full-time basis! Also our garden is not safe for young children. We therefore only want older children who aren't likely to rush about and preferably calm cat lovers! Babies might be okay.
Our cat Tom is self managing really as he has a cat flap and only has biscuits twice a day, no wet cat food. He will no doubt be a bit shy to begin with but if he gets to know you is a very affectionate and friendly cat. Should you wish to go away for a night or two when you are here our neighbour is happy to feed Tom.
We have outside flowers in pots, a flower garden, vegetable plot and poly tunnel which will need watering in dry weather, but can ask our neighbour to do this if you would rather not. Please help yourself to any fruit or vegetables that are ready when you are here.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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