Find a Home Swap Holiday for this Autumn & Winter

Autumn & Winter Home Exchanges
Countryside or city break? Arrange a Home Exchange for this autumn and winter
Autumn / winter holiday ideas? Home exchanging provides a fun and budget-friendly option for an amazing getaway this autumn and winter. There are so many tempting offers, including charming countryside cottages, city apartments and townhouses, and lovely homes by the coast. To arrange an autumn or winter home exchange holiday, follow these steps:

1. Choose a Home Exchange Platform
 
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2. Add Your Home Exchange Listing

  • Add your listing, with details about your home and area.
  • Upload attractive photos of your home and area.
  • Mention your home's winter readiness (central heating, blankets, etc).
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3. Add Your Travel Preferences
  • Destination: add locations you'd love to swap to. You might be interested in cities with Christmas markets, homes near ski resorts, a seaside vacation in a warm country or just open to exploring new locations.
  • Travel Dates: specify the dates you'd like to arrange your home exchange holiday and whether you can be flexible on dates/length of exchange. 
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4. Search for a Matching Home
 
  • Use search filters on the home swap website to find homes in your desired destinations. Look for homes in regions that are appealing during autumn and winter, such as cosy cottages or homes in the city near attractions. Search home exchange offers
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5. Initiate Contact with members
 
  • Send polite and personalised inquiries to members whose homes fit your travel preferences.
  • Include your preferred dates, why you're interested in their home, and what they can expect in your home and area.
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6. Discuss and Finalise the Agreement
 
  • Once a match is found, discuss the finer details with the other homeowner — discuss things such as house rules and how the key exchange will take place.
  • Use the home swap website's messaging system but also schedule a phone / video call.
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7. Prepare for the Home Exchange
 
  • Clean your home thoroughly before leaving and prepare instructions for your guests on using appliances, heating systems, etc.
  • Make sure you have local recommendations ready for your guests' arrival.
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Start Swapping: arrange your autumn and winter breaks 

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