- Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
- Apr 24, 2023 - Apr 28, 2023
Modern House in Interesting Part of England
United Kingdom - Bedfordshire - Ampthill
ID : UK55050
Became a member in: 2005
Renewal Date: 04/Feb/2024
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We are a retired couple, both working in the voluntary area. Suzanne was a headteacher and Chris a corporate manager and university lecturer We love exchanging houses in Europe and the UK, and are very experienced at doing so.
About us
Additional languages spoken
German, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
People with reduced mobility,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Veterans & Military ,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Technology Professionals,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Retired/Church administrator
Our personal links
Our pets
Verity, an affectionate, brown Burmese cat.
Front of house
Front door
Suzanne and Chris
Hallway
Master bedroom
Ensuite for master bedroom
Bathroom
Sitting room
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Living-room
Living-room onto patio
Dining-room
Kitchen
Office
Hallway
Garden
Garden from the patio
Ampthill Great Park
Ampthill Market Square
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have a modern, three-bedroom, detached bungalow with two bathrooms, a large garden and an electric-car charger.
Three-quarters of a mile away is the Georgian town of Ampthill >http://www.ampthill.info/<, with good restaurants, traditional English pubs, a supermarket, butcher, post office, specialty shops, antique emporium, medical and dental services – all within easy walking distance. Our nearest train station (1.8 m) is 50 minutes from London St Pancras International. Oxford, Cambridge, Ely, Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon are within driving distance. The elegant cathedral city of St Albans is 29 minutes by train. The surrounding Bedfordshire landscape is tranquil and pretty, including historic parks, conservation woods and many footpaths for countryside walking.
In 2023, we are looking for exchanges for June, September, October and November.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Small Town or Village
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Three quarters of a mile from the Georgian town of Ampthill, we have a variety of restaurants, five traditional English pubs, quality supermarket, butcher, post office, specialty shops, three-storey antique emporium, medical and dental services, all within easy walking distance.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Within easy reach of London (train 50 min), Cambridge and Ely (1 hr drive), St Albans (30 min train and drive), Woburn (15 min drive), Bedford (15 min drive, 20 min bus), a few minutes walk from the Greensand Ridge Walk (https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/82/countryside/434/walking/2) many other local sites.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
- Ely/Ely Cathedral
- Cambridge
- St Albans/London
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Verity, our cat, requires feeding twice a day.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant care is needed inside
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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