94 properties found

You are welcome to join us at Launde Abbey for a private retreat of your own. Our picturesque, well-tended grounds, surrounded by 450 acres of rolling parkland, offers a unique setting in which to find stillness and encounter God. On an individual, self-guided retreat, you are free to organise your time however you see fit. Spend some time in quiet contemplation, stroll around the grounds or join in with our daily rhythm of prayer and worship. Your private retreat is your own, and we are here to support you to have an experience that is right for you. Whether it’s for a few days, a day or just for a few hours, you are welcome to stay for as long or as short a time as you choose. ACCOMMODATION Our beautiful bedrooms are all en-suite and, along with comfortable beds, offer a desk and chair, seating and a hospitality tray with a selection of teas and coffees. You are also welcome to make use of available space within the main house or stable block for quiet reflection...

Location: Bolton in Appleby, Cumbria. How to get there: Car is the best way to access the property;  alternatively, one  can take a train to Appleby and then a ten-minute taxi ride – there is no bus service to the village. The property is 11 miles from the M6 and close to the A66.   Local Area: The property is located in the village of Bolton in Appleby, Cumbria. The apartment itself was fully renovated three years ago and is located within an imposing listed building which, in former times, was a boys’ school. The village has a friendly and cosy pub that does excellent food; the village also has a church that dates back to the 12th century – both are literally a few minutes’ walk from the property. The picturesque River Eden flows close by. Appleby, the charming county town of Westmorland, is ten minutes away by car and boasts a variety of restaurants, shops, pubs and other amenities. It is famous for the annual...

Property reference 0327 : Home to a couple who are flexible as to the timing of a house swap. Eastbourne is a large and thriving resort town on the South Coast in East Sussex. On the seafront are Victorian hotels, the 19th-century Eastbourne Pier and a 1930 ' s bandstand. And there are more examples of great architecture in the town and a lovely traditional sea-front/promenade. This 1960’s three storey terraced town house is ideally located less than five minutes walk from the beach, with many seaside amenities nearby. Local shops and eating-places are just around the corner, The town centre is less than a mile away. Ten-minutes drive south west along the coast, in the South Downs National Park, are the tall chalk cliffs of Beachy Head and its striped 1902 lighthouse. This is a fantastic area to holiday! The charming little garden is enclosed and full of flowers. They have garden table & chairs on a patio area making this a lovely place to relax and enjoy eating...

Property reference - 0809 : Home to a couple looking to house swap : Flexible timing This detached house was built as a bungalow in the 1950’s, and enlarged into a house in the 80’s. It's situated on the outskirts of the Dickensian village of Higham, a peaceful, rural location with wide views over rolling fields down to the River Thames and Essex beyond. Local shops, bus stops & train station all 5-15 mins walk. Easy access to London, Canterbury, and the lovely North Kent Coast. Due to it formerly being a bungalow, the ground floor has the kitchen, dining room with patio doors into the garden, single bedroom, 2 toilets, shower room & small lounge. Upstairs is the main lounge with Sky TV etc, a telescope for watching River Thames shipping, 2 other bedrooms & another bathroom. The medium sized ornamental garden is enclosed on all sides. It's mostly laid to lawn but with lovely areas of flowers & shrubs, and a patio with garden furniture. More details...

Reference 1633 Home to a family with 3 children under 12 yrs, looking to house swap in school holidays. This detached house is situated on a fairly quiet suburban housing estate, built circa 1990. The area is a mixture of newer properties and more established villages and towns, which merge together between Portsmouth and Southampton. The nearest town is Fareham, 4½ miles, but supermarkets & eating places are much closer. The coast is just under 30 mins walk away, as are a number of lovely woodland areas. A car is necessary to make the most of this fascinating area, and to access the amazing tourist attractions in Portsmouth, and Southampton..  The house has a family bathroom upstairs and a downstairs toilet. The kitchen is well equipped. In the living room there is TV with Netflix and Disney+, and wifi throughout. Lots of books and toys are available for children aged up to about 10yrs. The fully enclosed rear garden is fairly private, but quite small. It has an 8ft...

Property reference 1827 : Home to a family with a child in the 7-12 age group and 2 teenagers, looking to house swap in the school holidays. This 2019 detached house has a q uiet location on a new build estate in the suburb of Preston city. Close by is a children's park, Maxy Farm , an amazing 'pantry and restaurant' with events, and a duck pond! From exhibitions to street theatre and live music, workshops and poetry nights there is always something new and unique to experience in Preston. The city and area offers an ideal urban getaway, exciting to explore for all ages. And it's not far to enjoy the beautiful Lancashire countryside. Wifi is throughout the house, TV, Lego, selection of toys, electric keyboard, board games and usefully a downstairs loo. There is an enclosed garden with a lawn and patio. More details on https://www.chacs.co.uk/brochure/north-of-england/lancashire/ The family atte nd the thriving Crossgate Church in Preston to which there is a...

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 1598 : Home to someone who is flexible as to the timing of a house swap. Bradninch is a close knit friendly community in the Devon hills, 10 miles north of Exeter. This circa 1780's terraced house has traditional features and a wood burning stove. From the front door there are many wonderful walks. Within 40 minutes drive are the beautiful small seaside towns of Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, & Beer. Exmoor & Dartmoor are within an hour's drive. The house is a great base either for someone wanting a quiet holiday enjoying the garden and local walks, or as a base to explore the wider Devon/Somerset area with all its tourist attractions, interesting towns & villages and beautiful countryside. The nearest shop and eating places are within 10 minutes walk from the house, and there is a bus stop for a twice hourly service to Exeter and Cullompton. More details on https://www.chacs.co.uk/brochure/properties-in-the-south-west/devon/ St...

Property reference 1762 : Home to a family with one pre-school child, and 3 in the 12-17 age group : looking to house swap in school holidays : Built in the year 2000, this modern, detached house is situated in the village of Goonhavern, just outside the bustling and popular seaside town of Perranporth on the North Coast of Cornwall. The house is a 5 min drive or 3 mile walk/cycle on the bike path to Perranporth. This is a wonderful location to holiday, with Goonhavern boasting many local countryside tracks, walks and quiet scenery. Perranporth is one of the largest sandy beaches on the North Coast offering lots of amenities. Newquay is the closest market town with more beautiful beaches, activities, larger supermarkets and good range of eating places. The house comprises a large lounge, a dining space, kitchen, utility room & toilet; upstairs are the bedrooms and family bathroom. Wifi throughout & TV with Netflix, Prime, etc. The enclosed garden is a good...

Property reference 1775 : Home to a family with 4 children in the 5-17 age group, looking to house-swap in school holidays This mid 1950's semi-detached house is on a quiet residential road on the edge of the city. It 's close to bus routes in to Bath city centre, or 30 mins walk. Bath is an amazing city with many historical attractions, cultural activities, exciting shops and restaurants, beautiful parks and green spaces. Large open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge; separate living room with a log burner; TV-Netflix, Prime, Disney + and PS4. ; downstairs toilet. The medium sized , enclosed garden is laid to lawn, trees & shrubs. A patio area is close to the house with table, chairs and BBQ. And a second decking area has chairs and sun lounger, fire pit and parasol. There is a large netted trampoline, football goals, netball hoop, table tennis table and for those who know how, a full size drum kit! More details on...

Property reference 1400 : Home to a family with a child in the 5-12 age group and 2 teenagers, looking to house swap in school holidays. This 1930's detached house is in a quiet residential area of Poole, just 15 minutes drive to the nearest beach. I t 's easy walking distance to local shops and restaurants. This is a great location to holiday, enabling easy access for exploring the wonderful county and coast of Dorset. The home is on 3 levels with the double bedroom in the loft area. They have a modem kitchen/diner & separate sitting room. The medium-sized enclosed garden is mostly laid to lawn with flower borders, garden furniture & a barbecue. There is a large netted trampoline , a garden box of outdoor toys, Badminton rackets & net, and a fish-pond. There is off-road parking, on the drive. More details   https://www.chacs.co.uk/brochure/properties-in-the-south-west/dorset/   The family attend St Mary’s Longfleet, Poole. This is a large and...

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...

Property reference:- 1704 Home to a family of 5 children aged 2-11 yrs : As they are home-educated, there is more flexibility re-timing of a house swap. This large family house is in a quiet residential area, with a lake and ancient beech woods nearby. Th e beautiful Peak District is 30 mins drive, and a good range of shops, restaurants & many other amenities in Sheffield, the nearest city. Staveley is a town near Chesterfield, and is located along the banks of the River Rother. The house comprises:- a large kitchen with a separate dining room, downstairs toilet, a good-sized laundry, multifuel woodburner & conservatory. The large enclosed garden almost surrounds the house, and the private front garden is enclosed by a tall pine hedge. There is garden furniture, a large playhouse and trampoline. They have a veggie patch and house swappers are welcome to help themselves to anything ready to pick! There are spaces for several cars on...

Property reference 1568 Stowmarket SUFFOLK : Home to a couple who are flexible as to timing of a house-swap : This detached house was built in the 1800's and extended in 2003. It's in the small village of Mille Green, (nr Stonham Aspel), within a friendly community and peaceful surroundings.This lovely rural location is less than 35mins from the coast and 15min from nearest towns. It's located close to the A1120 tourist route 2 ½ miles the popular Stonham Barns, a leisure and low-key shopping village with a nice café & owl sanctuary. The house comprises, downstairs:- lounge, separate dining room with piano, kitchen, utility room and downstairs toilet. The TV is only for use with DVD player. Upstairs, via the main or back stairs, are the three available bedrooms and the bathroom. The patio area is outside the lounge and kitchen, and they have garden furniture and a BBQ. House-swappers are sure to enjoy this spacious enclosed ½ acre garden, mostly laid to lawn with...

Property reference 1834 : Home to a family with 2 children aged 12-16 looking to house-swap in school holidays : Thi s 1980's house is i n a quiet cul-de-sac in a residential estate on the edge of town. 10 minutes walk is the village of Bedwas which has basic amenities and Caerphilly is 10 minutes drive with shops, castle and amenities. It's a short drive/train ride to Cardiff, Bridgend and Swansea. This is a lovely location amidst beautiful countryside with riverside walks and just 30 mins drive to various beaches. Downstairs is the kitchen/diner with utility, toilet, lounge with wood burner and a snug with TV. There is no TV license, but WiFi with various streaming channels including Netflix/Apple/Amazon, PS4, X-Box (4K Bluray player). As well as the family bathroom the double bedroom is ensuite. There is a south facing balcony, and steps down to the good sized lawn including a trampoline. A gravel path leads to the lower level with garden...

Property reference 1643 Home to a family with 2 children aged 8-13 yrs looking to house-swap in school holidays : This house is on a q uiet road in a former mining community near Pontypool. While it has a fairly urban feel, it's high in the Welsh Valleys, surrounded by rolling hills, forests and moorland. This wonderful location is on the south-west corner of the Brecon Beacons National Park, ideal for exploring the Black Mountains, waterfalls and more. The house is two terraced houses joined into one, making it more spacious with a double garden plot. There is a playroom, lounge/diner, 2 bathrooms & separate downstairs toilet. TV/DVD player only (no Freeview or TV signal), but there is Wifi. The partially enclosed garden includes a patio with garden furniture, BBQ, swingball, a raised area laid to lawn, s wings, trampoline and tree-house! More details on:-   https://www.chacs.co.uk/brochure/properties-in-wales/ The family...

Property reference:- 1795 : Home to a family with 2 children aged 5-12 looking to house-swap in school holidays This 1930's semi-detached house is in Whitchurch, an attractive and popular neighbourhood in the north of Cardiff. There is a huge range of tourist attractions and visitors' centres in and around Cardiff, making this a wonderful base to explore the area, while staying in an interesting part of the city. The home has a large contemporary kitchen/dining room & living room extension. As well as the ground floor, there are 2 further floors and a loft room, with toilets on each floor. The TV is in the front sitting room and Prime is available. The good-sized enclosed garden is mostly laid to lawn with flower borders, shrubs and trees, with swings & a basketball hoop. There is a high level patio with garden furniture and barbecue. More info on:- https://www.chacs.co.uk/brochure/properties-in-wales/ The family attend a Welsh language church, Ebeneser,...

Property reference:- 1759 Home to a family with a teenager looking to house in school holidays. This 1950's good-sized detached house is surrounded by beautiful scenery, a ruined Abbey, lakes, woodland and hills. This whole part of Carmarthenshire is relatively unspoilt and undiscovered. Carmarthen, 40 mins drive for theatre, bowling, cinema, the castle, a range of shops and some excellent eating places. Within one hour's drive is the coast at Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire or Pembrokeshire. Nearest shop is 5 mins drive for essentials, pub-3 miles and 7 miles to the small market town of Llandeilo. Th is spacious house comprises 2 reception rooms, kitchen, utility room, downstairs toilet and an outside toilet in one of the outbuilding s. Sky TV with films, P rime & Netflix. Predominantly hard flooring downstairs, carpets upstairs. The large enclosed gardens are to front and rear, mostly lawned with flower beds & shrubs. The lawn is big enough for ball...

Property reference:- 1589 Home to a family with 2 children aged 5-12 yrs and teenage/adult children who may or may not be with them : Sleeps 9-11 people in 4 bedrooms & spare sitting room. This location is close to central London (3.5 miles from Tower bridge), but due to it being on the Isle of Dogs, inside a loop of the Thames, it is relatively quiet with no through traffic. There is a riverside walkway/cycle path outside the garden, and a Thames sand/shingle beach by the back gate. There are great river views from all windows looking across to the Millennium Dome. There are excellent connections to central London with DLR trains (7 minute walk) and Underground station (Jubilee line). The apartment is on the ground floor, 6 floors to the block, and it was originally 2 apartments that have been connected. There are 2 separate front doors, 2 sitting rooms (one with TV), 3 toilets/bathrooms/shower and 2 kitchens, all ground floor.Being in an apartment the family has lots of...

Property reference:- 1804 Hackney : Home to a family with a teenager looking to house-swap in school holidays : Dogs welcome This flat is in a low-rise block and situated in a fairly quiet area away from the busy roads. It's a close & friendly community with lots of shops, cafés, parks and playgrounds in easy walking distance. It's easy access by bus or Tube into Central London to see all the sights, visit museums & West End theatres. The area is densely populated with many blocks of flats & terraced houses, but it's fairly quiet for an inner city area. “We are surrounded by community gardens which means we get a fair number of birds and squirrels in the garden. A car is not necessary here but if house-swappers bring their car, parking is away from the font door so be prepared to carry your cases a short distance! We can arrange for you to buy parking vouchers which are valid anywhere within the designated Zone F.” The flat has:- large open plan...