Property reference 1237 Home to a family with 2 children in the 5-12 age group and 2 teenagers, looking to house-swap in school holidays.  This 1960's house is situated on a quiet residential street on the northern edge of Exeter. They are just 5-10 minutes walk away from the nearest basic eating places & shop, on a bus route into Exeter city centre, & one mile from the main rail station. This is a wonderful location to holiday, being near great beaches, beautiful countryside, and many tourist attractions. The house is spacious and has a loft conversion. There is a good sized enclosed back garden with a Wendy house and climbing frame. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with flower borders, garden table & chairs, & vegetable patch. Watering may be necessary if a dry spell, but house swappers are welcome to help themselves to any fruit & veg that is ready to pick. More details on...

Property reference:- A234 Utrecht NETHERLANDS : Home to a family with 2 young teenagers. They are keen to holiday in the UK visiting friends and family, during the school holidays: Sleeps 4/6 in 3 bedrooms and an additional double sofabed. This well designed apartment is situated in a residential area in the south of the city of Utrecht, a 30 minute walk, 10 minute bike ride or 15 min bus ride away, and there are local shops, a few eating places and a bus stop just around the corner. (all within 250 metres.) Utrecht is prettier than Amsterdam (we think!) and a lot less touristy. It's just as easy to reach from Schiphol airport, too. It's an historic city and university town with lots to do and see. Culture, events, boat trips on the canals: climb the Dom Cathedral tower, visit the Speelklok museum of mechanical instruments, try authentic Dutch cheese or herrings… There’s always lots going on! This ground and first floor apartment is one of 8 flats in a 4-storey block. It...

Canonbie Christian Retreat Centre Canonbie Christian Retreat Centre provides conference and holiday facilities in the scenic Scottish borders. The Retreat Centre comprises Byreburnfoot House, together with our two luxury self-catering cottages and landscaped gardens.  It’s the ideal setting for individuals, families and groups to spend quality time with the Lord and to be refreshed in body, mind and spirit. Byreburnfoot House is a Victorian country house built on the River Esk around 1850 by the Duke of Buccleugh for his head forester.  The original stable block was converted in 2011 into cottages; these have recently been refurbished to a high standard and two are available as self-catering holiday accommodation (see below).  See our website at www.canonbieretreat.org.uk .  The estate is set in a quiet and attractive rural area just a mile outside the village of Canonbie, which is rich in historical significance since Canonbie was the site...

Property reference 1414 nr Matlock DERBYSHIRE : Home to a couple who are flexible with timing of a house swap. This late 1990's detached house is situated in Darley Dale, 3 miles from the centre of Matlock, in the Derwent Valley. This is a wonderful location, surrounded by hills with abundant walking/cycling options for the energetic, and enjoyable car journeys for the not-so energetic! On the edge of the Peak District National Park, Matlock is a pleasant little town on the River Derwent. This is a great area to visit, with so much to offer holiday makers of all ages. See area websites below. This modern home has an upstairs family bathroom and a downstairs toilet. They have a conservatory, a fully enclosed garden, with patio and decking, garden table & chairs. The nearest shops & eating places are less than ten minutes’ walk. More details on https://www.chacs.co.uk/brochure/midlands/derbyshire/   The couple attend Steep Turnpike Evangelical Church described as...