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ID : UK00109240

Became a member in: 2018

Renewal Date: 26/May/2025

2Exchanges

100%Response Rate

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We are both retired and enjoy travel and spending time in our caravan. We both play golf and are members of Hesketh Golf Club. Clubs would be available for any exchanging golfers. We have completed numerous successful exchanges in the past to Australia, New Zealand, South Africa the USA and Europe.

About us

Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Bridge,
Wine Lovers
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Profession
Police Sgt & Revenue officer. (Retired)

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Our home exchange reviews

Hilary
United Kingdom
Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 9, 2023
Beautiful comfortable spacious apartment
We had a very relaxing stay in Dave and Val's apartment. A highlight was being able to lie in bed and watch the reflection of the birds in the garden....
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We had a very relaxing stay in Dave and Val's apartment. A highlight was being able to lie in bed and watch the reflection of the birds in the garden. A very good tip for the Food and Drink Festival which was a great introduction to Southport. We were hoping to try the beach at Formby but discovered that parking was £7.50 (cash! Who has that these days??) but discovered another great bar instead - Emily's (?). Went into Manchester and enjoyed The Lowry on one of the days. Many thanks for the exchange.
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Susan & Michael
Ireland
Sep 18, 2023 - Sep 28, 2023
Comfortable and spacious accommodation
Situated on the outskirts of Southport this modernised and updated apartment in a former Edwardian mansion has everything you could wish for. Shops, i...
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Situated on the outskirts of Southport this modernised and updated apartment in a former Edwardian mansion has everything you could wish for. Shops, interesting days out and exploring the surrounding environs including the awesome daily flight of 1000s of Pink Footed geese made this a most memorable house exchange. David and Val were very welcoming with their thoughtfulness’s and careful information details. Most enjoyable.
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Geoffrey & Diane
United Kingdom
Aug 12, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022
Lovely comfortable modern apartment
A wonderful modern quiet apartment with a kitchen 'to die for' …and easy to use. We felt totally at home and settled in quickly ..enjoying the morning...
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A wonderful modern quiet apartment with a kitchen 'to die for' …and easy to use. We felt totally at home and settled in quickly ..enjoying the morning sunshine and the birds at the feeders. We ate dinner on the tiny secluded patio as weather permitted. Dave and Val were very kind and generous with their time. Thank you both again! Southport (founded in the late 18th C) is a delightful seaside town with an historic pier and tremendous choice of restaurants and coffee shops. Well known for its golfing tradition …(I think there are over 10 courses in the area) …so a Mecca for golfers! And birders …as area equally well known for its nearby water bird sanctuary (RSPB) which has hides for easy viewing. Easy access to Liverpool by bus and train, with bus stops near the apartment. Thanks Dave and Val for a great visit.
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Ann and Steve
United Kingdom
Apr 3, 2022 - Apr 10, 2022
Comfortable spacious home. Perfect location
A lovely spacious apartment in a wonderful building in delightful well-kept grounds. Walking distance from the Promenade and town centre and ideally s...
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A lovely spacious apartment in a wonderful building in delightful well-kept grounds. Walking distance from the Promenade and town centre and ideally situated for exploring North West England
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Mark & Charlotte
United Kingdom
Jan 13, 2022 - Jan 23, 2022

Alan & Sheila
United Kingdom
Sep 16, 2021 - Sep 26, 2021
More space then many houses!
We had a most enjoyable exchange with Dave and Val in their very spacious, modern and comfortable apartment. The little outdoor sunny sitting area was...
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We had a most enjoyable exchange with Dave and Val in their very spacious, modern and comfortable apartment. The little outdoor sunny sitting area was a bonus. It is situated in a very nice and safe area within easy walking distance of Southport centre, walks by the shore and what looked like good cycle routes. The apartment was very clean and well equipped and Dave and Val made us feel very welcome. Dave even arranged for my husband to chum up with his friends for a couple of rounds of golf. Liverpool, Birkdale, Formby, Ainsdale and Lytham St Annes are all within easy travelling distance. Thank you Dave and Val for a great time.
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Rob & Linda
Australia
Aug 12, 2020 - Sep 17, 2020

Bob & Wendy
Australia
Apr 14, 2020 - Jun 16, 2020

Charles & Margaret
Australia
May 10, 2019 - Jun 7, 2019
Lovely home Great location
We loved our stay at Dave and Val's home. Great location and very easy to both relax at home and also get out and about as there is so much around th...
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We loved our stay at Dave and Val's home. Great location and very easy to both relax at home and also get out and about as there is so much around there to see and do. Thanks you very much for making us feel so welcome in your home.
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Ursula
Germany
Jun 30, 2019 - Jul 15, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
Nov 7, 2018 - Nov 13, 2018
Really made to feel welcome!
Delightful, quality apartment in great area. Lovely couple, really helpful and kind. Thank you very much for your attention to detail. We thoroughly e...
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Delightful, quality apartment in great area. Lovely couple, really helpful and kind. Thank you very much for your attention to detail. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely exchange again if the opportunity arose. Thanks again and best wishes Dave and Val! Ling and Paul
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Front of building with communal patio area.

Lounge window.

14th green viewed from garden. Private access path

Lounge. Smart TV with Sky sports & Netflix.

Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Southport,House photos, home images

Dining area showing outside access door.

Neff double oven incorporating microwave.

Neff induction hob with extractor fan.

Master bedroom. Privacy glass fitted.

Second bedroom. Privacy glass fitted.

En suite to master bedroom.

Family bathroom with walk in shower.

Private outside area. Perfect for morning coffee.

Southport pier.

Road train to end of pier.

Marine Lake.

Sleeping capacity6
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

No Children Please

Use of Personal Car is possible

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Our home is one of 15 apartments. It is has three bedrooms and has a floor area of over 1600sq ft. The original mock Tudor house was built in 1903 and converted to a high standard in 2014. There are communal gardens and a large terrace area which enjoys afternoon and evening sunshine. Our apartment is at the rear facing on to Hesketh Golf course. As it is ground floor, there is direct access to a small private area which enjoys morning and early afternoon sunshine. The building has lift access to all floors.

The television has full Sky sports access along with Netflix plus Amazon Prime.

Type

Apartment/ Main Residence

Amenities

Dishwasher
Clothes Washer
Clothes Dryer
Microwave Oven
Elevator Access
Garden
Heating
Private parking
Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

Internet access
TV
Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

Seaside

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Our home is in a very quiet area but within easy reach of Southport town which is a 20 minute stroll away. (www.visitsouthport.com) There is a bus stop just 50 yards away. Southport is a traditional seaside town with a pier. It is in the heart of the so called ‘Golf Coast’ with numerous excellent courses with a few miles including Royal Birkdale, which has hosted The Open Championship
several times, most recently in 2017.
The town has a direct rail link to Liverpool with trains every 15 minutes and an hourly service to Manchester connecting to Manchester airport. The Lake District is just an hours drive away.

Outdoor Activities

Beach
Biking
Cultural Events
Fishing
Golfing
Gym / Health Club
Tennis
Public Swimming Pool
Sailing

Leisure

Park / Playground
Cafés
Gym / Health Club
Restaurants
Shopping
Park / Playground

Cultural Activities

Concerts
Galleries
Theatre

Transport Nearby

Bus
Train Station

Neighbourhood Services

Bakery
Corner Shop
Pharmacy
Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

From our home, it is a 10 minute walk to the Coastal Road which has a wide pavement and cycle path into town. A short distance in the opposite direction is an RSPB observation hut giving fabulous views across Marshside, an internationally renowned wetlands area. Early and late in the year, the sound of thousands of pink footed geese can be heard overhead as they travel daily to and from inland feeding areas. Also within a few miles is Martin Mere, another great place to see bird life.
Within a few minutes walk is Hesketh Park with lake and crazy golf. Slightly further you will find Botanic gardens with fernery and an aviary along with a pleasant cafe bar.
The vibrant city of Liverpool is less than an hour away served by a direct rail link. Trains run every 15 minutes. Here you will find museums galore and excellent shopping facilities.

Our favourite restaurants

Vincents.
La Tabella
The Fisherman’s Rest.

Special places to shop

Liverpool 1
Lord Street, Southport.

Leisure and cultural activities

Hesketh Golf Club
The Atkinson Centre
Ocean Plaza 10 pin bowling and Vue cinema complex.

Walks or jogging paths

Marine Drive.
Marine Lake

Health or fitness clubs

Dunes swimming and fitness centre.
Victoria swimming and fitness centre.

Interesting day trips

Martin Mere
Formby Red Squirrel sanctuary
Anthony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

We are returning Homelink members, having completed over 30 exchanges between 2002 and 2013. As we now live in an apartment, full consideration for neighbours needs to be given. You will also appreciate that occasionally house noises are unavoidable although there are no children resident and it is generally very quiet.
As we prefer the environment of exchanges to members true homes, in general we will not consider second or holiday homes.
We always treat exchange home with great respect and remove outside shoes at the door. We would appreciate the same consideration.

Conditions

No Children Please
Pets Not Allowed
Smoking Not Allowed
Plant care is needed inside

Use of Personal Car

Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange

ID : UK00109240

Became a member in: 2018

Renewal Date: 26/May/2025

2Exchanges

100%Response Rate

We are

Contact exchange Member

About us

Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Bridge,
Wine Lovers
More Less
Profession
Police Sgt & Revenue officer. (Retired)

No information to display

Our home exchange reviews

Hilary
United Kingdom
Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 9, 2023
Beautiful comfortable spacious apartment
We had a very relaxing stay in Dave and Val's apartment. A highlight was being able to lie in bed and watch the reflection of the birds in the garden....
Read More...
We had a very relaxing stay in Dave and Val's apartment. A highlight was being able to lie in bed and watch the reflection of the birds in the garden. A very good tip for the Food and Drink Festival which was a great introduction to Southport. We were hoping to try the beach at Formby but discovered that parking was £7.50 (cash! Who has that these days??) but discovered another great bar instead - Emily's (?). Went into Manchester and enjoyed The Lowry on one of the days. Many thanks for the exchange.
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Susan & Michael
Ireland
Sep 18, 2023 - Sep 28, 2023
Comfortable and spacious accommodation
Situated on the outskirts of Southport this modernised and updated apartment in a former Edwardian mansion has everything you could wish for. Shops, i...
Read More...
Situated on the outskirts of Southport this modernised and updated apartment in a former Edwardian mansion has everything you could wish for. Shops, interesting days out and exploring the surrounding environs including the awesome daily flight of 1000s of Pink Footed geese made this a most memorable house exchange. David and Val were very welcoming with their thoughtfulness’s and careful information details. Most enjoyable.
Read Less...

Geoffrey & Diane
United Kingdom
Aug 12, 2022 - Aug 21, 2022
Lovely comfortable modern apartment
A wonderful modern quiet apartment with a kitchen 'to die for' …and easy to use. We felt totally at home and settled in quickly ..enjoying the morning...
Read More...
A wonderful modern quiet apartment with a kitchen 'to die for' …and easy to use. We felt totally at home and settled in quickly ..enjoying the morning sunshine and the birds at the feeders. We ate dinner on the tiny secluded patio as weather permitted. Dave and Val were very kind and generous with their time. Thank you both again! Southport (founded in the late 18th C) is a delightful seaside town with an historic pier and tremendous choice of restaurants and coffee shops. Well known for its golfing tradition …(I think there are over 10 courses in the area) …so a Mecca for golfers! And birders …as area equally well known for its nearby water bird sanctuary (RSPB) which has hides for easy viewing. Easy access to Liverpool by bus and train, with bus stops near the apartment. Thanks Dave and Val for a great visit.
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Ann and Steve
United Kingdom
Apr 3, 2022 - Apr 10, 2022
Comfortable spacious home. Perfect location
A lovely spacious apartment in a wonderful building in delightful well-kept grounds. Walking distance from the Promenade and town centre and ideally s...
Read More...
A lovely spacious apartment in a wonderful building in delightful well-kept grounds. Walking distance from the Promenade and town centre and ideally situated for exploring North West England
Read Less...

Mark & Charlotte
United Kingdom
Jan 13, 2022 - Jan 23, 2022

Alan & Sheila
United Kingdom
Sep 16, 2021 - Sep 26, 2021
More space then many houses!
We had a most enjoyable exchange with Dave and Val in their very spacious, modern and comfortable apartment. The little outdoor sunny sitting area was...
Read More...
We had a most enjoyable exchange with Dave and Val in their very spacious, modern and comfortable apartment. The little outdoor sunny sitting area was a bonus. It is situated in a very nice and safe area within easy walking distance of Southport centre, walks by the shore and what looked like good cycle routes. The apartment was very clean and well equipped and Dave and Val made us feel very welcome. Dave even arranged for my husband to chum up with his friends for a couple of rounds of golf. Liverpool, Birkdale, Formby, Ainsdale and Lytham St Annes are all within easy travelling distance. Thank you Dave and Val for a great time.
Read Less...

Rob & Linda
Australia
Aug 12, 2020 - Sep 17, 2020

Bob & Wendy
Australia
Apr 14, 2020 - Jun 16, 2020

Charles & Margaret
Australia
May 10, 2019 - Jun 7, 2019
Lovely home Great location
We loved our stay at Dave and Val's home. Great location and very easy to both relax at home and also get out and about as there is so much around th...
Read More...
We loved our stay at Dave and Val's home. Great location and very easy to both relax at home and also get out and about as there is so much around there to see and do. Thanks you very much for making us feel so welcome in your home.
Read Less...

Ursula
Germany
Jun 30, 2019 - Jul 15, 2019

Paul
United Kingdom
Nov 7, 2018 - Nov 13, 2018
Really made to feel welcome!
Delightful, quality apartment in great area. Lovely couple, really helpful and kind. Thank you very much for your attention to detail. We thoroughly e...
Read More...
Delightful, quality apartment in great area. Lovely couple, really helpful and kind. Thank you very much for your attention to detail. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would definitely exchange again if the opportunity arose. Thanks again and best wishes Dave and Val! Ling and Paul
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Tetbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
Jun 2, 2023 - Jun 9, 2023
Beautiful comfortable spacious apartment
We had a very relaxing stay in Dave and Val's apartment. A highlight was being able to lie in bed and watch the reflection of the birds in the garden. A very good tip for the Food and Drink Festival which was a great introduction to Southport. We were hoping to try the beach at Formby but discovered that parking was £7.50 (cash! Who has that these days??) but discovered another great bar instead - Emily's (?). Went into Manchester and enjoyed The Lowry on one of the days. Many thanks for the exchange.

South West Ireland-Bantry 5miles East.

Bantry,, Co Cork, Ireland
Sep 18, 2023 - Sep 28, 2023
Comfortable and spacious accommodation
Situated on the outskirts of Southport this modernised and updated apartment in a former Edwardian mansion has everything you could wish for. Shops, interesting days out and exploring the surrounding environs including the awesome daily flight of 1000s of Pink Footed geese made this a most memorable house exchange. David and Val were very welcoming with their thoughtfulness’s and careful information details. Most enjoyable.

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