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Fantastic first time home exchange in London

London home swap: excellent transport links from Julie & Phil's home

"This was my first experience home exchanging, so a huge thank you to our exchange partners Julie & Phil for giving us the opportunity. Their home is a beautiful period property that feels immediately welcoming and very child friendly. The nearest tube is an easy 10 minute walk and getting into Central London is quick and convenient.

We had great communication up to and during the exchange and returned to my home exactly as I'd left it. I would highly recommend to anyone who wanted a London Exchange to Exchange with Julie, Phil and children." - Kara (Peak District, England)

 

Reply from Julie & Phil on their swap in the Peak District:

"We had a wonderful time exploring the Peak District, our first time visiting the area. Right from the beginning we found communication really easy and throughout the swap. We had such a brilliant time getting out of London. The house was incredibly relaxing and we were helped with ideas of walks and things to do. We would love to repeat this experience again if given the chance. Lovely people, superb location, lovely house. Thank you Kara and family!"

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Highlights of our London home swap:

1. Great opportunity to explore London
2. A warm and comfortable period Family-friendly house
3. Inundated with choice for things to do and places to eat

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Meet the members:   Kara's home swap offer in London Julie & Phil's home swap in the Peak District

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Happy St. George's Day! Home swap holidays in England

Wishing you all a very Happy St. George's Day! The English celebrate St George's Day in a generally understated way (i.e. unlike other national holidays, it tends to be almost ignored) but it seems a good excuse to highlight just a very few of the most recent home swap holiday offers in England. 

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Some home swap holiday offers in England to tempt you:

Shaftesbury, Dorset (HE37553)

If you have ever seen Ridley Scott's famous Hovis bread ad from the 1970's then you would have seen Gold Hill as this is where the ad was filmed. At the top of Gold Hill is "The Cobbles" - a perfectly formed one bedroom terraced cottage.

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 Camden Lock, London (HE25428)

Amazing location next to Regents Park, Camden Lock and Primrose Hill. This fabulous central London home swap has 3 bedrooms, an open plan kitchen/living room and one bathroom. 

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Lake District, Kendal, England

This delightful home is situated in the bustling market town of Kendal. An open plan lounge and kitchen leads onto a small balcony with delightful views over the surrounding fells. The Lake District National Park is on your doorstep.

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Leiston, Suffolk, England

Lovely Victorian farmworkers' cottage on edge of working farmland. Near Suffolk Coast at Leiston. Short drive to Aldeburgh, Orford Castle, Saxmundham and Snape. Heritage orchard with play equipment for children.

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Lake District, Cumbria, England

Gorgeous traditional lakeland cottage near Coniston village and the lake. Walking distance to a real ale pub and fell walking from the front door, including directly up The Old Man of Coniston.

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Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, England

Four year old 3 bedroom terraced house with spacious and airy accommodation. Upstairs is a large lounge with a balcony giving views over Brighton down to the sea. Brighton is a lovely, vibrant, welcoming city, often described as London by the sea!

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Another wonderful Australian home exchange

Enjoying the amazing views from Bob and Rosi's terrace

"We arrived in Brisbane following a very long journey. After picking up our hire car we drove to Lennox Head, arriving at midnight. The sound of the ocean and super comfy bed gave us the best sleep.

 

Bob and Rosi's home near Byron Bay has incredible ocean views to die for. After a day out exploring, it was always great to come back to our home from home with it's amazing sea view balcony. The beaches were beautiful and just a short walk from the house.  

Thank you Bob and Rosi for being on call and for offering us the best advice possible." - Sheena & Archy (Spain)

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Highlights of our Australian home swap:

1. Dining on the terrace with the most outstanding views
2. Lennox Head, Byron Bay and the surrounding areas
3. Excellent advice from Bob and Rosi

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Meet the members:   Sheena & Archy's home swap in Andalucia, Spain Bob & Rosi's home swap in Lennox Head, Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An excellent home swap in the English Lake District

Wonderful home swap in the English Lake District

"We spent a great one-week home swap staying at Becki and Lee's home in Cumbria. Their home was lovely and cosy; everything was presented beautifully and they left lovely welcome gifts for us too!

The house is in a beautiful rural spot with incredible views. It is an ideal location to explore the northern lakes. As always we felt that arranging a home swap with a similar family really works well for us and we had loads of tips of places to visit. We enjoyed Keswick, kayaking on Ullswater and a bit of cycling too (we managed to avoid too many hills!) The gruffalo trail at Whinlatter was a hit too.

Thank you to Becki and Lee for a wonderful home swap and leaving our house in a spotless condition." - Hazel & Jon (Devon)

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Highlights of our home swap in Cumbria:

1. The treetop trail at Brockhole
2. Cycling and boat trip at Lake Windermere
3. Climbing up a few fells with the kids

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Meet the members:   Becki & Lee's home swap in Cumbria, England Hazel & Jon's home swap in Devon, England

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Arrange free holiday accommodation

Rather than booking a hotel or holiday rental, arrange a home exchange through Home Base Holidays and enjoy free accommodation. 

• Search thousands of home exchange offers