Elizabeth
Australia
May 9, 2017 - May 27, 2017
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We have run our nursery and garden centre since 1993. Andrea and I have just been blessed with beautiful twins born 2016. It has always been a dream to travel and we are hoping to spend the next few years travelling the world with our new family. We also hope to meet up with my three older boys and other family during our travels. What better place to start than New Zealand!
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking
Affiliations
Science / Research
Profession
Horticulturalist
Our pets
I have a collection of cacti succulents,
Elizabeth
Australia
Ann
New Zealand
Anne
New Zealand
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | New Zealand |
Open to all dates | Scotland, UK |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Clean modern normal family home with all you need for a comfortable time.
The house was self built and the fitting of the basement has recently been completed. The main accommodation is on the ground floor with a separate flat in the basement. The house is on a secluded corner of our 8 acre site which includes our garden centre, nursery and farmshop.
Clean modern normal family home with all you need for a comfortable time.
The house was self built and the fitting of the basement has recently been completed. The main accommodation is on the ground floor with a separate flat in the basement. The house is on a secluded corner of our 8 acre site which includes our garden centre, nursery and farm shop.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Twyford is a small Berkshire town surrounded by beautiful countryside. It is close to London 30 minutes by train, centrally placed for visiting Oxford Windsor and close to Reading. The South coast and New forest are only 1.5 hours away. There are numerous country houses Parks and Countryside to explore. The beautiful Cotswolds are also easily accessible. I could go on and will for anyone interested in specifics, For example the World renouned botanical gardens at Kew and Wisley are close.There are many restaurants and country pubs nearby. real ale pubs and local breweries abound.
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 walks and cycle rides from our doorstep. Our farmshop stocks all the basics as well as lovely local produce. The garden centre has a coffee shop if you want a morning coffee or breakfast. There are numerous pubs and restaurants locally and a supermarket, chemist etc. in Twyford.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We expect our guests to o the sametreat our home like there own and we would expect to do the same.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2016
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We have run our nursery and garden centre since 1993. Andrea and I have just been blessed with beautiful twins born 2016. It has always been a dream to travel and we are hoping to spend the next few years travelling the world with our new family. We also hope to meet up with my three older boys and other family during our travels. What better place to start than New Zealand!
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking
Affiliations
Science / Research
Profession
Horticulturalist
Our pets
I have a collection of cacti succulents,
Elizabeth
Australia
Ann
New Zealand
Anne
New Zealand
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