59 properties found

Ref:- 1710 Home to a couple who are flexible as to timing of a house-swap The enclosed 100 metre sunny garden is laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders, fruit trees and a shallow pond. Children will be delighted to discover the tree house and swings, and also the grand-children’s toys which visiting children are welcome to enjoy! For all ages is a badminton net and a boules set. There is also garden table & chairs and a barbecue for eating 'al fresco' on a warm summers' evening! This house is situated on a quiet road just opposite a park, in a residential area. Eastbourne has good amenities and a variety of restaurants, and the beach is just 15 minutes walk! The nearest shop & eating place is 600 metres. This is a great location to holiday with town, coast and country to enjoy. From Eastbourne station trains run to London (90mins) and Brighton (40 mins) and there's also a good bus network. Hastings and Battle are a 20 minute drive. This home is light and airy...

Ref:- 1786 Home to a family with 2 children in the 5-12 age group and a teenager. They are looking to house swap in the school holidays. The house is flanked by the medieval ruins of the Bishop’s Palace on one side and the Old Cathedral Bell Tower on the other. Behind the home is the beautiful LLandaff Cathedral, extensive playing fields and river Taf. A truly wonderful location! Within easy reach are both mountains and beaches. The closest beaches are 20 mins away in Penarth and Barry, with the white sandy beaches of the Gower an hour to 90 mins away. There is a Spar grocery shop less than a minute's walk & large supermarket 15 mins walk. 3 pubs including a gastro pub are less than a five minute walk away, Chinese takeaway & Indian restaurant 1 minute walk & a nice coffee shop two mins walk. The house has 2 large reception rooms and a well equipped kitchen. There is an indoor bathroom with toilet and outside toilet! They have Netflix, Prime & Disney....

Ref:- 1699 Home to a family with two teenagers looking to house swap in the school holidays. Th e middle section of this h ouse is 16th century! It has subsequently had a Victorian addition and a modern extension. It is situated just 5 mins walk from the attractive village of Broadclyst in a semi-rural location 20 mins from Exeter, 30 mins from the coast and 45 mins from Dartmoor. There are 2 pubs in the village serving good food, a village shop and other takeaways. This is a wonderful location to holiday with so much to do & see in the area. Downstairs in the house are the main reception rooms and a toilet. Upstairs, alongside the bedrooms are 2 ensuite shower rooms with toilets & a family bathroom. House-swappers will be delighted to discover an outbuilding called 'The Barn' which contains a home cinema, & games room! The medium sized garden is mostly laid to lawn with flower borders, shrubs and a patio area with garden furniture and a...

Ref:- A244 Home to a couple who are looking to house-swap in the UK for about a month to visit friends and family in the south and west of England.  This good-sized detached bungalow is situated in Lawson, a village of a few thousand people set in the Blue Mountains world heritage area, 750m above sea level. It is surrounded by bushland with great bush walks just a few minutes away. It has grocery shops, a number of take away food outlets, a great bakery and cafe, and a railway station. The train from Lawson takes about 40 mins to the large outer Sydney suburb of Penrith, or 90mins to the centre of Sydney. It's a 15 mins drive to Katoomba, the main town at the top of the Blue Mountains, with great look outs and tourist attractions. This early 2000's bungalow has 2 separate living areas, TV and Internet, two bathrooms (one ensuite) and a separate toilet. It also has a traditional covered Veranda. The large garden is on three levels with a small lawn and fire-pit. There are...

Ref:- 1859 Home to a family with 2 children looking to house swap in the Scottish school holidays. This house is on the edge of the small town of Milngavie with b eautiful open countryside on their doorstep.  It's 30 minutes drive to a loch and 5 minutes to a wide range of grocery stores and restaurants. Milngavie is in East Dunbartonshire, in the valley of the River Allander which is known for being the starting point of the West Highland Way. The house comprises:- a kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher etc, separate dining room, 2 living rooms, a downstairs bathroom and a small conservatory. The large garden is mostly laid to lawn with flower beds and shrubs. There is a patio area with 6 garden chairs and table, bench, BBQ, and chiminea. The family attend The Tron Church in Glasgow. This is a thriving evangelical Presbyterian Church. House-swappers will receive a warm welcome!

Ref:- 1860  Home to a family with a child in the 10-12 age group and 2 teenagers, looking to house swap in the school holidays. They are also offering their home to house/pet sitters during the summer. Enquiries welcome. This well-kept house is situated on the southern edge of Yeovil, on a quiet no-through road on Penn Hill, which is one of Yeovil’s 5 country parks. The back of the house overlooks Ninesprings country park which is a beautiful, wooded park set on a hill with natural springs running all the way down one side to ponds and a small lake with ducks. The house is ½ a mile from Yeovil town centre with great shops, eating places and swimmining pool with gym etc. They are  less than a mile to a Tesco Superstore & Lidl. Just a short walk away is the Cineworld and Hollywood bowl. The main town centre is 5-10 minutes walk along a quiet road or via the country park. Parking is with a visitors ' permit which we will supply. It ' s generally easy...

Ref:- 1862 Home to a couple who are fairly flexible as to timing of a house swap. This late 1990's house has a tree-lined cul-de-sac location, walkable in 15 minutes into the thriving market town of Market Harborough with good shops and other amenities and attractive architecure. It boasts 2 rivers, an interesting museum and beautiful walks along the tow path to Foxton Locks and beyond.  Downstairs: The main lounge with large-screen Smart TV, leads into the small dining room which has an upright piano with plenty of music scores and hymn books available. A second reception room is used mainly as a larger dining room; also kitchen, utility room and toilet. Wi-Fi throughout; Upstairs is the main bedroom which is en-suite. Second double bedroom has access to family shower room. The front garden is open and back garden enclosed with high fence and mature trees. Some lawn with a large patio is near house and the smaller patio near the bottom of the garden catches the summer...

Ref:- A249  Home to a retired couple, and as one of them was born in the UK, they would like to spend some time in the UK each year. They are fairly flexible as to timing. This is a wonderful location! The house is out in the country, but only 10 minutes drive from a variety of stores &restaurants, the ocean (great beaches) and redwood forests! There is a bus line near the house, but it's best to have a car to enjoy the whole area which is very beautiful, and many tourists come here. This is a large house, but the two floors are separate living areas. The first floor is the area to be used in the swap, and as seen in the photo, this is accessed by an outside staircase. I f stairs are a problem, there is also an elevator that is accessed in the garage. Th e accommodation comprises an open floor plan which includes a very large living room with a big balcony overlooking redwood trees and there is a grand piano in this room. That opens to a breakfast...

Ref:- A253 Home to a family with 4 children aged between 8-16 yrs. They are looking to house-swap in the UK in July 2025. This good-sized detached bungalow is situated in a residential estate at the edge of Albi, a thriving town with the imposing Sainte-Cécile cathedral, the Berbie palace, the Toulouse Lautrec museum, the Pont-Vieux over the beautiful River Tarn and a town buzzing with markets & music, bars and cafes, fascinating shops and breathtaking views. 'Albi is indeed a unique city by the power of its monumental brick complex, by its power of seduction and connection to history; A heritage nugget…. and the charm works!' The bungalow was built in 2013 in a spacious setting next to a small car park and the local church (Eglise Protestante Evangelique d'Albi). The house has an open plan large living area with sitting room, eating area and kitchen (and a piano). There is one bathroom (with a bath and shower head) with toilet. And a separate toilet....

Ref:- 1864 Home to a couple who are flexible as to the timing of a house swap. This 1960's house has a rural setting, in West Yorkshire. It's close to the attractive village of Holmfirth, famous for the location of 'Last of the Summer Wine'. It's 6 miles south of Huddersfield, 14 miles west of Barnsley & the boundary of the Peak District National Park is 2 miles to the south-west. This is a marvellous area to visit, being amongst lovely towns and villages, beautiful landscapes, fascinating tourist attractions and accessible within 25 miles are the cities of Manchester, Leeds, York and Sheffield! The house comprises, downstairs- garden room, living room, toilet , kitchen and dining area Upstairs:- The 4 bedrooms and family bathroom. Wifi throughout. The enclosed back garden has a big lawn, and a patio with garden table and chairs. And more seats and comfy chairs here too. The couple attend New North Road Baptist Church Huddersfield, where 80-100 people gather...

Ref:- 1870 Home to a couple who are fairly flexible as to the timing of a house swap. This 1960's semi-detached house is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac on an old RAF base, which is home to the New Tribes Mission Bible College. It is surrounded by fields, and is fairly close to the coast. There is a small post office/shop a 4-minute drive away in the village of Marshchapel. From here are some amazing walks and easily accessible by car is the traditional and popular seaside town of Cleethorpes (10 miles). Within 25 mins drive is Louth, where you can enjoy a wide range of independent shops, coffee shops etc, 25 minutes t o the north is Humberston, Grimsby; all with a good range of amenities, & tourist attractions. Travel south from North Cotes towards the seaside town of Mablethorpe, which is a 35-minute drive, and enjoy miles of golden sand or stop off en route at Saltfleetby - Theddlethopre Dunes Nature Reserve. The house comprises a lounge,...

Ref:- 1881 Home to a couple who are flexible as to the timing of a house swap. This mid 1950' s bungalow is on a quiet lane in a small established residential area, in Bagthorpe, close to lovely countryside, many visitor attractions and the thriving town of Nottingham. The nearest shop and pub are within half a mile. The bungalow stands well back from the road and comprises:- large kitchen, lounge, dining room, 2 double bedrooms and a snug. The bathroom has bath & shower. And there's a cloakroom with a toilet. The outside porch leads into the beautiful garden. It's a family friendly garden, mostly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders, and garden table and chairs. Being south facing it benefits from the sunshine. The bungalow stands well back from the road with lawn and shrubs in the front garden. St Helen's Selston is an Anglican Church, one church- two buildings, with a good range of age groups worshiping together, and serving their community...

Ref:- 1886 Home to a family with 2 children in the 6-12 age group looking to house swap in school holidays This semi-detached house is situated on a quiet road in Eynsham, a lively and attractive village 8 miles from Oxford. The city of Oxford is world famous for its university, and has a wonderful range of museums, galleries, theatres, sports facilities, shops and fabulous eating places. And all this in beautiful surrounding Oxfordshire countryside. This is a fantastic location to holiday! This house was built in the 1970's and has all the usual facilities, including TV, wifi throughout and a piano. 'If people are keen coffee drinkers we have an electric grinder and ample coffee making apparatus!' Visiting children will be happy to find lots of different toys to play with while they are staying, and there's a good selection of adult board games. The walled garden is sheltered and t here is space for children to play in the garden and we have a small sandpit for younger...

Ref:- 1389 Home to 3 children in the 6-14 age group lookingto house swap in school holidays. This early 1960's detached house has a village location, but is only 1 mile from Wells. The house is on a residential road with 8 other houses and backs onto the village cricket ground. With its magnificent Cathedral, Wells is well known as a wonderful place to visit. The house is a large detached property with lots of space, a modern kitchen and bathroom, and comfortable lounge. The enclosed garden is mostly laid to lawn and it has access on to the village cricket ground. There are swings, monkey bars, trampoline, slide, a Swing ball, table tennis, table football etc. Also garden chairs, table and a BBQ, so house swappers can enjoy eating al fresco on a warm summers' evening! The family attend Wells Vineyard Church which has a contemporary style of worship in a congregation of about 40 on Sunday mornings. This is a small & very friendly fellowship.

Ref:- 1349 Newham : Home to a couple who are flexible with timing. This home is situated among other new houses in a well designed modern development. It 's a bustling and diverse area of East London filled with restaurants, shops and cafés. 'The house is off the main road, on a shared drive (pictured) so we also have the benefit of an attractive and peaceful haven.' This is a wonderful location for exploring all that London has to offer. A car is not really necessary here as public transport is good . But if people want to bring a car, a local permit can be booked and it is easy to find a space around here. The h o use has an o pen-plan kitchen and living area with kitchen table and chairs. It looks out to a patio which gets sun in the mornings. The d ining room has south facing patio doors making it lovely and light and airy. There are 4 bathrooms, each with a shower, toilet and sink. Two patio areas with pots, table and...

Ref:- 1837 Home to 3 children in the 5-11 age group looking to house-swap in school holidays. This beautiful detached house is located in the Springbourne area of Bournemouth. It's 15 minutes drive to Boscombe town centre and a short bus ride to Bournemouth centre where there are an array of shops, restaurants, a cinema and all the best seaside amenities! And it's also close to the New Forest where house-swappers can enjoy amazing walks in the countryside! Downstairs is a well stocked play room with an electric keyboard, as well as lounge (with a log burner) and a kitchen/diner next to a 2nd shower room. The garden is fairly small, but well maintained. There is a patio area with a table & chairs, a lawn area, an 'egg chair', and many children's toys including a mud pit and small trampoline. There is plenty of on-street free parking. The family are very much part of the thriving Boscombe Baptist Church, where approximately 90 people attend the services, a good mix...