Property reference A226 Heilbronn : Home to a family with two chidren aged 6-12 : They are looking to house-swap in school holidays, but as this is their holiday home, the swap doesn't need to be at the same time.
The house is in a nice residential area within walking distance of the vibrant Heilbronn town centre. It's on the river Neckar, a vine town surrounded by vineyards, rolling hills, a lovely landscape of castles and lakes. Approx. 40 miles away is the historical town of Heidelberg, and 30 miles to Stuttgart, with the international airport, and many tourist attractions.
Local transport is good and there are bus stops just around the corner. Everything is easily accessible by bus, and a railway station in town. The town council provides E.bikes and E-scooters for hire. These are a great way to explore the area. The well designed holiday home has all the usual facilities, including a good sized private garden which surrounds the house.
The family attend the local protestant church where the services are held in German. It's a traditional Lutheran church, and about 100 people attend the Sunday morning services. Contemporary services are held in English at the International Baptist Church in Stuttgart.
More details on :- https://www.chacs.co.uk/brochure/new-boxpage/properties-in-germany/
**When a house swap is confirmed it's £50 for the admin fee (£25 for subsequent swaps in the same year). And it's the same for any length of house swap.**
Established in 2003, 'Christian House and Church Swap’ (CHACS) is a UK based house-swap holiday organisation.
There are registered members throughout the UK, Europe and further afield. House-swapping works well for everyone; single people, married couples, friends and families. Instead of paying a substantial amount of money for holiday accommodation, and then leaving your house empty, you can simply swap homes with other Christians!
It's a different and exciting way to holiday!
COST.... There is no charge for registration or membership. Only if/when a house-swap takes place do we ask you to pay an administration fee of £50. For second and subsequent swaps in the same year, the admin fee is £25.
Registration forms available on chacs website.
USING YOUR HOME....Your house, however humble or grand, will provide a great holiday base for someone else.Your locality, so familiar to you, has lots to offer to someone new to the area.
SECURITY...There is a rise in house burglary when occupants are away from home. By house swapping you have automatic Christian house sitters! When people register with us, we contact their church leader. This is for everyone’s peace of mind.
LOCAL COMMUNITY... Another great feature is that you will holiday in a local community. A local person, friend or neighbour, will have agreed to give you the key, check that you are okay and to deal with any queries. That person will also be able to give you up-to-date information about nearby amenities, local events, places to visit, best pubs, good restaurants and so on.
PETS AND PLANTS… House swappers are usually happy to water the garden and indoor plants, and feed the cat and goldfish! Mutual dog owners are generally happy for the dogs to be included in the swap.
IT’S YOUR CHOICE!...You get to choose from the descriptions of over 200 properties, mostly in the UK, but abroad too, all found in the online brochure. You pay the administration fee only when your house swap is confirmed. And you might want to swap once or several times a year, or only once every 2 or 3 years. There is never any pressure on you to make a specific choice. The choice is yours!
(Some of the members' homes in gallery below.)