Many thanks to you both for the use of your home. The stairs up from the town were certainly daunting to begin with but we got better at it over our t...
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Netherlands
Jul 1, 2018 - Jul 15, 2018
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 11/Mar/2018
Both retired and traveling as much as possible, Our adult daughter very occasionally joins us.
We have completed 6 exchanges.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Foodies
Profession
Retired Naval Officer/Retired Biomedical Scientist
Petra en Peter
Netherlands
Pierre & Francoise
France
Barb
Australia
Many thanks to you both for the use of your home. The stairs up from the town were certainly daunting to begin with but we got better at it over our t...
Read More...Many thanks to you both for the use of your home. The stairs up from the town were certainly daunting to begin with but we got better at it over our two weeks. The 3 day Jubilee Pass to use the steam train/boat to Dartmouth and Totnes was excellent and great value. We loved both places! Ray and Barb, Melbourne
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates and destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Spectacular view of Brixham trawler harbour and Torbay from this comfortable BRIXHAM townhouse, in a quiet residential area 100yds from town centre, with shops and restaurants, local ferries and boat excursions. You can lie in bed and look at the view. 2 double bedded rooms, lounge, & kitchen/diner. Extra bed can be made available. Bathroom & cloakroom.
TORQUAY 4miles is an all year resort with theatre, cinema, zoo, steam railway, shopping & sandy beaches.
Easy day trips by car to the World Heritage Sites at the Jurassic Coast & Stonehenge (also go to the magnificent Avebury Rings close to Stone henge). Other day trips - scenic Cornwall & the Eden Project, Dartmoor National Park, Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Devon Coastal Path, English Riviera Global Geopark and historic Dartmouth, Exeter & Plymouth. Train link to London.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Quiet residential area of town with private parking. Short walk (100-150yards) to town centre and harbour with various pubs, cafes & restaurants and very good fishmongers. Bus & ferry services around Torbay. TORQUAY & Paignton 2- 4miles are all year resorts with theatre, cinema, zoo, steam railway, shopping & sandy beaches.
Easy day trips by car to the World Heritage Sites at the Jurassic Coast & Stonehenge (also go to the magnificent Avebury Rings close to Stonehenge). Other easy day trips - scenic Cornwall & the Eden Project, Dartmoor National Park, Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Devon Coastal Path, English Riviera Global Geopark and historic Dartmouth, Exeter & Plymouth. Train link to London.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our favourite restaurants
Walks or jogging paths
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
10 exchanges so far.
Our house is now occupied through July & August 2018.
We are still open to an exchange sometime between September and December 2018 but not Australia or New Zealand, thanks.. No pets.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2013
Renewal Date: 11/Mar/2018
Both retired and traveling as much as possible, Our adult daughter very occasionally joins us.
We have completed 6 exchanges.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Foodies
Profession
Retired Naval Officer/Retired Biomedical Scientist
Petra en Peter
Netherlands
Pierre & Francoise
France
Barb
Australia
Many thanks to you both for the use of your home. The stairs up from the town were certainly daunting to begin with but we got better at it over our t...
Read More...Many thanks to you both for the use of your home. The stairs up from the town were certainly daunting to begin with but we got better at it over our two weeks. The 3 day Jubilee Pass to use the steam train/boat to Dartmouth and Totnes was excellent and great value. We loved both places! Ray and Barb, Melbourne
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