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This traditional terraced house is in the heart of a beautiful Tuscan town. It is located in a charming, thoroughly Italian cobweb of streets, convenient for excellent restaurants and local museums, and the train station, with connections down the Tiber valley to Perugia, where other lines connect to places like Assisi.
Accommodates: 3 (2.5 bedrooms)
Exchange Request: Open to offers
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'Cornelius is our big tabby cat, who is very sweet but a bit cautious, and Angela is a little firecracker of a kitten who loves to climb and play (in photo). They can be rambunctious, especially at breakfast time, but are both good-tempered and friendly. Serious pet people only, please (that is, willing to feed and scoop the poop, as well as play!).'
Just as these new London home exchange members have done, it's always best to be very clear on any particular requirements from home swap partners in your home exchange offer description!
See details of the couple's home exchange offer - a flat located near Elephant and Castle station, on the third floor of a beautiful Peabody Trust complex.
If you need someone to look after your pets while on a home swap, limit your results to members who have indicated willingness to do this. Browse listings, show more options and tick the box beside 'Pet care offered'; Search.
Note: By searching listings in this way, you should find all members willing to look after cats, sometimes dogs and small animals and birds (if you have a pet snake or a horse, you may have a more limited choice of pet sitters!
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After the great success of the London 2012 Olympics, the Paralympic Games are just about to start (29 Aug - 9 Sept), with tickets already almost sold out for most events.
Many Home Base Holidays members arranged home exchanges during the Olympics and no doubt a number are already on home swaps in London, ready to attend the Paralympics. The organisers have done an admirable job in making venues accessible to all, and detailed information is available on accessible public transport in London.
To find the most suitable homes:
When browsing exchange offers, choose 'Show more options'; tick the box beside 'Disabled Access/Facilities'. Make any other choices you want to limit your search results. All the home exchange listing summaries will show the small wheelchair symbol.
The actual facilities in each home will vary but, at a minimum, any home displaying the wheelchair symbol should be wheelchair accessible. Check for further information on facilities available in members' detailed descriptions. Then, once you join Home Base Holidays, you will be able to contact members whose homes look most suitable. Provide information in your own home exchange offer, and in the messages you send, about any particular needs you have.
Members whose homes have been specially adapted for particular disabilities will indicate this in their exchange offers. Members will also share information on past exchanges with those who had special needs. In one listing (home in photo):
'Recent exchange couple used wheelchair throughout house, although some mobility is required in shower'.
See the member's full home exchange offer near Brisbane.
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With 3 coves + 1 marina + 2 beaches within 500 meters and
5 restaurants, 2 beach cafeterias, 2 bars, the small Puerto Campomanes is
"out of sight" from the road and has purposely kept a low profile of
exclusivity with an upmarket private Marina. Located on the Costa Blanca - 60 kms to Alicante airport, 5 kms to AP7
exit, 7 kms to Altea, 6 kms to Calpe.
Altea (with a University and large Concert Hall ) and
Calpe have each a very active U3A ( University of 3rd Age) and offer various
cultural events throughout the year. Both towns have managed to retain a real
Spanish feel when compared to Benidorm some 25 kms south.
The apartment (120 sq m) is situated on the 1st floor of a 2 storey 1990's Spanish Pueblo style small complex bordering the marina which offers 2 private swimming pools. The 20 sqm south facing terrace has a sea view towards Albir and Benidorm way beyond and overlooks the fountain and flowers of the small garden between 1st and 2nd line and is soften by many plants. It has a lounging area as well as an outdoor dining area seating 6.
As a long term home exchange, this is an ideal opportunity for:
Wanted: Anywhere in England, October 2012 to May 2013. View home swap offer in full. Already a member of Home Base Holidays? Log on to view and contact.
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This stunning villa is on the unspoiled north coast of Grenada and overlooks the waters of the Caribbean and the Atlantic. There are several beaches within 20 mins walk and the town of Sauteurs is 2 miles away. Here you can buy provisions or visit local restaurants and rum shops. If you are looking for lots of nightlife this is not the place for you but if you love tranquility, walking, swimming, butterfly and bird watching or even seeing turtles nesting, this is the place!
Accommodates: 6 (3 bedrooms)
Exchange Request: UK
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This house, available for home exchange, is part of a converted Glove Factory and is modern inside. It is in a quiet neighbourhood 1 1/2 miles from the sea or 10 minutes drive to the South Downs national park.
Brighton is the most vibrant seaside resort in England with lots to do all year round. Central London is 50 minutes by train and Gatwick Airport 30 miles.
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