12 properties found

Property reference A192 :Home to a couple with three children under 10 looking to house-swap for 1-2 weeks, during the school holidays. Gières is a family town with amenities at walking distance, and a very French village vibe about it! It’s a very peaceful location, situated between Grenoble city, 7 miles, & the countryside, with lots of nice walks or hikes to do from the house. It’s also close to the river, and being surrounded by mountains, offers stunning views of the majestic Alps. This is an altogether wonderful French location to holiday!  The house is 10 minutes walk from the town centre with all the commodities, individual French shops including a bakery for morning croissants! This semi-detached house was built 25 years ago and is geared up for young children with toddler & kids' chairs, changing table, toys & books and outdoor games. There are downstairs & upstairs toilets with a shower & bathtub in the bathroom . Also a dishwasher & washing...

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...

Property reference:- A0141 : Home to a couple who are mostly offering their home to house/cat/chicken sitters, but may occasionally be able to house-swap in the late summer : Sleeps 7 in beds...but more floor space is available! This English-speaking missionary family live near Rocchetta Tanaro, in the centre of the Piedmont Region of north-west Italy. This is a beautiful, rural area with wonderful countryside & vineyards; their home is about an 1.5 hour's drive from the Italian Riviera in Portofino and Camogli. About the same distance is the regal metropolis of Turin. But there are many lovely places to visit at short distances. The village centre is 5 minutes drive or 25min brisk walk.  It is possible to swim in the nearby river. Public transport is not good so a car is necessary here. ASTI, 25 minutes drive, has a colourful and vibrant open-air market and the area is world renowned for food and wine. U nder 30 mins drive are the famous vineyards of Barolo...

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 i n 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 provide s 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...

Established in 2003, Christian House and Church Swap’ (CHACS)  is a UK based holiday house swap 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! 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 drops to £25. 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...