Main website:- www.christianhouseandchurchswap.co.uk/brochure
Property reference number:- 054-308 (DEWSBURY)
Home to a family with two children in the 8-12 age group, looking to house swap in/near
London for 27-30 July 2012 only – property will be available 27 July - 12 August 2012.
KEY INFORMATION:-
Bedrooms available:- Double:- 2, single :- 2, & a cot (max :- 7 people)
Children welcome ? Yes, any age group
Pets:- They have a young short-haired cat called Lee.
Feeding/care of the cat can be carried out by
neighbours if needed.
Re-dogs:- They would consider a well-behaved dog in their home,
as long as it was kept downstairs.
Dewsbury is a market town (pop.50,000), in West Yorkshire, 3 miles from both the
M1 and M62 and close to Leeds, yet easily accessible for the areas of Holmfirth,
Peak District, Bronte Country, the Yorkshire Dales and a wealth of tourist attractions
and sporting facilities. It is a 15 min drive to Leeds and 45 mins to both York and
Manchester. It is one mile from a mainline railway
station.
This detached house was built mid 1990’s and is
located opposite a golf course in the small town of
Hanging Heaton, which is on the outskirts of Dewsbury.
It is ¼ mile from the nearest shops and eating-places
and one mile from the church mentioned later. There is
off-road parking for 3 cars. The study is not to be used,
but there is wireless broadband Internet access and
LCD TV available.
The medium-sized enclosed garden is all south facing
with lawn and shaped flower beds. It also has a
refurbished conservatory, decking area and a big
climbing frame which is large enough for ‘adult’ kids!
Garden chairs and a barbecue are available and young
children will be pleased to find a sandpit and lots of
outdoor toys. There is also a multiplay games table and
indoor toys for age 1-99. Adult bicycles are also
available for use.
Dewsbury Elim Church is part of the) Elim Church
(www.dewsburyelim.org.uk and about 150 people meet
for worship in the morning and an intimate 60 in the evening. Style of worship is
contemporary and there are midweek house groups and prayer meetings.
Sport and Leisure Leisure centres with swim pools, golf, 2 bowling centres, skiing
(Xscape ski slope), Elland Rd (Leeds United), Headingley (cricket
and rugby).
Free park for Children Small park - 10mins walk,
Two parks with play equipment and lake - 3 miles
Local places of interest Oakwell Hall, Red Hall and other historic buildings, Yorkshire
Sculpture Park, Noah’s Ark Playgym, Ponderosa Animal Farm,
Holmfirth (Last of the Summer Wine) ++see local T.I. (1 mile away)
or www.yorkshirenet.co.uk
Entertainment/Arts Too many to list…see local Tourist Info. and press.
Property reference number: - 115-957 (nr HARROGATE)
Home to a couple who are looking to house swap in the autumn/winter 2011,
or spring 2012, (preferably not during the school holidays).
They are particularly interested in Surrey, but will also consider other areas in the UK .
KEY INFORMATION…
Bedrooms available:- One Twin bedroom, & a small sofa bed in another room.
(This is best suited for 2 adults, but could also accommodate 2
very young children or one older child)
Children welcome?- Yes, but see above.
Pets that live here:- No pets live here
Re-dogs:- They could not consider a dog staying here.
This mid 1950’s semi-detached bungalow is located in Bilton, a suburb of the lovely
old town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire.
It is situated 100 meters from beautiful open countryside stretching out to
Knaresborough, Ripon & beyond. There are many great walks & cycle tracks nearby.
Bilton village is one mile north of Harrogate, and has a twice per hourly bus service
into town with connections to Leeds, York, Skipton & more. For those interested in
the Bronte’s they are one hour’s drive away, whilst the Yorkshire Dales are within
15mins drive. See websites of the area for more info:-
http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/Pages/harrogate-2878.aspx
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g187046-Activities-
Harrogate_North_Yorkshire_England.html
There is off road parking for one car, but if house swappers want to use the bus, the
bus stop is very close by.
The nearest shop, pub & ‘takeaway’ are about 150 metre & other shops & eating
places from 2km.
The large enclosed back garden is laid to lawn with flower borders, a greenhouse &
small vegetable patch. There are garden table & chairs & a barbecue.
House swappers can enjoy playing croquet or putting in the garden.
The couple attend Mayfield Community Church which is Free Evangelical.
About 180 people attend the morning service and 50/60 in the evening. They have
outgrown their present building & will be moving to other premises which will hold
300 + people, with additional rooms & a play area. It should be ready by October
2011. For more info about this thriving fellowship see their website:-
http://www.harrogate-mcc.com/
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Sport and Leisure Local Sports centre, squash, tennis, golf, bowls, & 1 class climbing
wall. Excellent local swimming/diving pool, & ‘Escape’…indoor ski-
slope 20 miles south.
Free park 100 metres with play equipment.
Local places of RHS in the north at Harlow Carr Gardens 3km, Fountains Abbey &
interest Bolton Abbey within 20 km. & many other places. See local websites
above or visit Tourist Info.
Entertainment/Arts Harrogate has theatre, cinema, concert halls, art galleries, whilst
Leeds & Ripon host excellent events in many locations within the
towns. This is a strong area for folk music.
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Property reference number: - 115-960 (Ilkley)
Home to a family with 2 children in the 5-12 age group and one teenager. They are looking to
house swap during the school holidays. They are happy to consider all areas.
KEY INFORMATION…
Bedrooms available:- Double:- 2, single:- 1, twin:- 1 (max:- 7 people)
Children welcome?- Yes any age group **
Pets that live here:- A cat, goldfish in pond and 4 chickens…all which will need
feeding please. Instructions will be left, & hens will reward
with lovely fresh eggs! They have a dog but it will be
elsewhere during their swap.
Re-dogs:- Sorry, they could not consider a dog staying here.
**NB There is a deep pond in the garden
This large detached 1930’s house is located on a
quiet tree lined road in the village of ‘Burley in
Wharfedale’. It is close to the lovely Yorkshire
countryside, with Ilkley
Moor being 2 miles away,
and the Yorkshire Dales
National Park about 10
miles away. Close to the
house are lots of walks with access to moorland, farmland
and the The River Wharfe and The Dalesway walk can be
joined 5mins from the house and you can walk all the way from Burley in Wharfedale
to the Lake District (But it’s about 70miles!) 15 miles away is the ‘Bronte county’.
Burley in Wharfedale is a friendly commuter village for Leeds. There are lots of
summer activities here and in nearby towns, and the pubs and restaurants are lively
with a good mix of child friendly and bistro/gastropub styles.
http://www.yorkshire.com/destinations/bradford/ilkley
This is a comfortable family home with beds &
seating for seven. Computers with internet access,
a flat screen TV with Sky+ Hd & DVD/bluray player
Wii with games. TV’s and DVD players are also in
the children’s bedrooms.
The lovely large garden is enclosed at the back. We
encourage ball games in the front garden & have a
croquet set to use in the back, although the lawn is
not as flat as it should be. There is a patio seating area with chairs & table & BBQ.
There is also swings and slide with a play house. There is, however, a large deep
pond which may mean the garden is not really suitable for very young children.
There is off road parking, & the nearest shops & eating places are ½ mile away. The
railway station is ¼ mile away with trains to Leeds & Bradford, & elsewhere.
St Mary’s Parish Church in Burley is attended by approximately 150 people for the
morning service, though less in August, when there is just one service which is a
traditional Holy Communion at 9.45 am. See their website for more information.
http://www.burleyparishchurch.org.uk/
Sport and Leisure Tennis, 2 swimming pools/leisure centres, 3 or 4 golf courses which
are open to non-members, horse riding.
Free park 1/2 mile a play park. and gardens, 1 mile a large recreation area
suitable for football, cricket, rounders etc.
Local places of National Trust, Eng. Heritage, theme parks, museums, Leeds 15miles:
interest Royal Armouries, Bradford 10 miles: National photographic and film
museum, Industrial Museum, Harewood House 10miles,York 30miles:
York Minster, Jorvik, Dig, Castle Museum, Maize Maze and lots of NT
and English Heritage properties. etc. Lightwater Valley Theme park
20milesRHS Harlow Carr Gardens 15miles, Bolton Abbey 10miles
Entertainment/Arts Local Theatre in Ilkley (3 miles) Folk Festival in Otley (3 miles)
Large theatres and cinemas in Leeds and Bradford
Property reference number: - 0410-211 (HARROGATE)
Home to a family with 2 children aged 11 yrs & 13 yrs,
looking to house swap during the school holidays
KEY INFORMATION…
Bedrooms available:- Double:- 1 single:- 3, Also a camp bed & single futon
(max:- 5/7 people)
Children welcome?- Suitable for aged 4+
Pets that live here:- Chickens, hamster & goldfish which will all need feeding
please. The chickens will reward with fresh eggs!
Re-dogs:- They would consider a dog staying here.
**cat allergy** They are unable to stay in a home where a cat lives.
Harrogate needs little introduction as a great town to visit, with a wealth of cultural &
historical tradition, as well having a good selection of other tourist attractions, all set
within the beautiful county of Yorkshire. http://www.yorkshire.com/do
http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/Pages/harrogate-266.aspx
This good-sized semi-detached house is located on a quiet 1930's estate on the
south side of Harrogate. A large green open space called ‘The Stray’ is one parallel
road up. Five minutes the other side is Hookstone Wood and open fields. The house
is a lovely fifteen minute walk across the Stray to the town centre which is packed
with restaurants, Betty's tea shop, Odeon cinema, & a great range of individual as
well as some of the ‘chain’ shops. The nearest shop from the house is 5mins walk.
This is a good area to walk, or cycle around if house-swappers bring their bikes.
The garden is enclosed & laid to lawn with flower & vegetable beds, a summer house
& chickens. Garden table & chairs & a barbeque are available, as is the trampoline &
swing ball. There is a gravel area & small pond, hence unsuitable for toddlers.
St Andrews Starbeck is an Anglican Church with approximately 120 people attending
the morning service and where the style of worship tends to be contemporary. More
info on their website:- http://www.andysonline.org/
Sport/ 3 swimming pools-Hydro (large) , Starbeck (small), Knaresborough (mid)
Leisure with flume) 'Games in the Park' at Valley Gardens &Connyngham Hall,
Knaresborough- Tennis courts, crazy golf, pitch and put table tennis.
Valley Gardens has great play ground, Knaresborough is by the River Nidd
where you can hire rowing boats. Rossett Sports Centre- badminton
Harrogate Climbing Wall (15 min walk. Fabulous 2 hr sessions £10 per child.
Free park Valley Gardens-great playground. Garden has woods, cafe too
Local places Fountains Abbey (NT &EH) (30 mins) Studley Royal (NT)(30 mins)
of interest Brimham Rocks (NT)(30 mins) Benningborough Hall (NT)(30 mins)
Nunnington Hall (NT 50 mins) Newby Hall (Great playground)(30 mins)
Harewood House (Great Playground & bird garden)(20 mins)
Ripley Castle (20 mins, lovely village and ice cream!)
York (Minster, walls, Yorvick Viking Centre, DIG) (40 mins)
Dales(Ingleton 50 mins, Reeth 50 mins, Pately Bridge 30 mins)
North York Moors (Helmsley 40 mins, Pickering 1 ½ hours North Yorks
Railway-pricey but fabulous and Dalby Forest mountain biking trails.)
Coast- Whitby (1 ½ hours, Scarborough, Robin Hoods Bay just 1 ¾ hours)
Saltburn 50 mins (great surfing school). Can get to Keswick in 1 ¾ hours
Harrogate quad biking and paint balling Centre (15 mins)
Forbidden Corner (Middleham 1 hour approx, well worth a visit but be
aware, need to book over the phone)
Ent/Arts Harrogate, York and Leeds all have theatres.
Property reference number: - 082-623 (DONCASTER)
Home to a lady who is looking to house swap & is particularly interested in
visiting Bristol area where her son lives. She will also be offering her home to house-sitters;
KEY INFORMATION
Bedrooms available:- Double: - 1 , single: - 1, other:- double bed-settee in
sitting room (max:- 5 people)
Children welcome? Yes, any age group
Pets that live here:- Two easy-going cats that will need looking after please!
They both have dry food twice a day. There is a timer
feeder for their two meals each.
With ref to dogs:- She could not consider a dog staying because of the cats.
The village of Hatfield is near the smallish town of Doncaster in South Yorkshire.
Although only eight miles from the heart of this industrial town, there is an underlying
‘village feel’ to the area. The surrounding countryside is flat, while some interesting
peat moors begin just 4 miles away at Thorne Waste. Houses in Hatfield date from
the late 1700’s to the present day, giving an interesting range of architecture.
It is a very peaceful location in spite of the nearby motorway links, as traffic can’t be
heard from the house. There is a wealth of great places to visit in this area, which
provide a range of both town and country pursuits. www.experiencedoncaster.com
www.visitdoncaster.co.uk
This detached bungalow was built in the late 1950’s and is within a ten minute walk
of shops, eating places as well as the church mentioned later.
The garden is fenced, and tying up the gate would make it enclosed!
It is laid to lawn with flower borders and shrubs, and house swappers/sitters are
welcome to help themselves to any fruit or vegetables that may be ready for picking
during their stay. They are even invited to do a bit of weeding if they wish!
St Lawrence is the Anglican Church in Hatfield. It has a morning congregation of
about 60 people with a more intimate 25-30 in the evening.
www.hatfieldchurch.co.uk
Most services tend to be fairly traditional, with family and some other services having
a more contemporary style of worship. Mid week events include fellowship groups
for prayer and bible study, and a communion service. There are also pram services.
Sport and Leisure Doncaster Dome with swimming, ice-skating, gym. Other gyms
& another swim pool in town. Local sports centre.
Local places of interest Brodsworth Hall, (E.H.)-10 miles, Doncaster museum-8 miles,
Deep Sea-Life Centre+ Marina in Hull-35 miles… and much
more see area website or T.I.
Entertainment/Arts Theatres in Doncaster, (and Sheffield-25 miles)
Art galleries, intermittent drama events.
Local cinemas
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Property reference number: - 101-850 (RIPON)
Home to a family with 3 children in the 5-12 age group,
looking to house swap during the school holidays;
KEY INFORMATION…
Bedrooms available:- Double:- 1 , single :- 3,
other:- an extra single mattress is available for one of the
single rooms. (max :- 5/6 people)
Children welcome?- Yes, any age group
Pets that live here:- They have a dog which they can either take with them or
she can go elsewhere.
Re-dogs:- They would consider a dog staying here.
Ripon is a thriving market town & a cathedral city in North Yorkshire.
This is a fantastic area to holiday and info can be found on many websites.
For example:- www.ripon-internet.com
This semi-detached house was built 80 years ago and has newer extensions to it.
It is located in the very pretty village of Sharow, with nearby
lovely river walks, & the Yorkshire Dales just a short drive
away. The village is on the outskirts of Ripon,15-20 mins
walk. It is a safe and friendly place to stay & links to the A1
make it easy to explore the area. There is off road parking for
one car and the nearest shop is 15 mins walk, nearest eating
place about 5 mins walk.
NB:-the loft single bedroom leads off one of the other single
bedrooms.
There is a small enclosed cottage garden at the front of the house & a courtyard area
with a shed & garage at the rear. Children will be pleased to find the sandpit and
there are folding chairs to relax in the lovely front garden, which is very private.
St Johns Sharow is an Anglican church very close to their home. It is a beautiful
church building, and 60-70 people meet for morning worship where the style tends to
be fairly traditional. This is a friendly congregation with a small but growing Sunday
club for children. Some info on link below.
www.sharow.org.uk/st-johns-church/church-st-johns-welcome.html
Sport and Leisure Ripon Leisure centre has gym/fitness centre, badminton…
Ripon Spa Baths, tennis, crazy golf, golf driving range-Ripon
Free park for under 12’s:- Several parks in Ripon, none in the village
Local places of interest Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal-NT, Lightwater Valley Theme
Park, museums in Ripon, Thirsk & Harrogate, York-45mins
Entertainment/Arts Theatres, cinemas & other venues in Harrogate & area. See T.I.
Property reference number:-034-3 (nr LEEDS)
Home to a family with teenagers aged 14 and 16, looking to house swap
during the school holidays.
KEY INFORMATION:-
Bedrooms Double: - 1 twin: - 1 single: - 1
available:- (Total: - 5 people)
Children welcome? Children of any age welcome
With ref to dogs: - We could not consider having a dog in our home.
Pets that live here: Just fish
Two family members have dust, pollen and animal
Special note….. fur allergies, so we need a house where no
cats/dogs live*, and where there is hardly any dust.
(*Fish & hamsters are ok)
Roundhay is a pleasant suburb, five miles north of the thriving Leeds city centre and
within easy access of motorways. The beautiful and varied West Yorkshire
countryside is only ten minutes away by car.
This 1930’s red brick semi-detached house has its own separate garage. Local
shops are within 15mins walking distance (including M&S Simply Food) and a great
range of restaurants and cafes.
There is a large hall, and downstairs cloakroom with toilet and washbasin, as well as
upstairs full bathroom. The lounge/dining room has patio doors that lead out to an
enclosed 60foot+ long landscaped garden, with table, chairs and barbecue, as well
as some outside lights to enhance your ‘al fresco’ suppers!
It is a very secure garden for young children.
Children will be delighted to discover the following: - basket ball net, paddling pool,
scooters, skateboard, Nintendo WII and Yamaha keyboard. For all ages there is
badminton and swing ball.
St. George’s is an exciting and lively Anglican church in the centre of Leeds. The
average morning congregation is 350+ people. There are numerous activities and
services to the community, on Sunday and midweek. Their website is definitely worth
browsing:- www.stgeorgesleeds.org.uk
Sport and Leisure 5mins by car: -Sports Centre, golf course,
20mins.walk: - tennis courts,
Headingly, 5 miles- cricket and rugby grounds
Free park for Roundhay Park-lake, tennis, swings etc, kite flying
Children Skateboarding area with pub and café
Local places of Harewood House-5miles, York-20 miles
interest Tropical World-half a mile, Harrogate-15 miles
Eureka-Halifax, Yorkshire Dales within easy drive
Entertainment/Arts Excellent choice of art galleries, museums, theatres
Visit the tourist info. or Leeds city website.
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Property reference number:-055-322 (BINGLEY)
Home to a family with a 12 yr old, a 6 yr old and a toddler, looking to house swap
during the school holidays
KEY INFORMATION
Bedrooms available:- Double :- 1, single :- 4 + a double sofa bed in the
conservatory. (max :- 7/8 people)
Children welcome?:- Yes, any age group
Pets:- They have no pets.
Re-dogs:- They could not consider a dog staying in their home.
This mid 1980’s detached house is located in a village close to the small town of
Bingley in beautiful West Yorkshire. It is a growing village within easy reach of moor
land. Ilkley is 13 miles. It is close to local amenities and 5 miles from Bradford city
centre. This is a great base for exploring Lancashire and Yorkshire, and has
countless fascinating places to visit. www.bronte-country.com/bingley.html
www.visitbradford.com www.glovershaw.co.uk/page9.html
The nearest shop is 2 minutes walk, nearest eating places are 15 minutes walk and
the church mentioned later is 2 miles. Close by there are three parks; one is a
wooded park with gardens and the others have children’s play areas.
The garden is enclosed and is a family friendly level
garden, safe for children and has a sunny aspect for
most of the day. There are garden table and chairs,
a toddler swing and a swing-ball.
There is a large conservatory, 10m x 3m, and the
house now has a new extension which includes an
extra bedroom & an additional bathroom.
Bingley Baptist tends towards modern in its style of
worship and about 120 people attend the morning service and 40 in the evening.
There are cell groups, children/young people’s meetings, prayer and bible study,
music practice and a Parent and toddler zone. www.bingleybaptist.net
Sport and Leisure Sports centre with badminton, squash, tennis, aerobics, football,
swim pool with 3 slides.
There is a children’s Toddler Zone every other Saturday at
Church with bacon butties, ball pool, and bouncy castle (not in
summer hols) for under 5s.
Free park for Children Easy walking distance described above + 2 further parks approx
5 minutes drive.
Local places of interest Salt’s Mill (EH), Howarth-Bronte Village,
Five Rise locks, East Riddlesdens Hall (NT), National
Photographic museum, ++others, see local T.I.
Entertainment/Arts Bingley Little Theatre, The Grand-Leeds, Alhambra Theatre-
Bradford, Salts Gallery + others see T.I.
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Property reference number: - 104-868 (YORK)
Home to a couple who are looking to house swap, sometimes with another couple, and
sometimes with the option of their 5 grown up ‘children’ joining them;
KEY INFORMATION…
Bedrooms available:- Double:- 2 , single :- 2, twin :- 1with bunk-beds,
Also good double sofa in the study, (max :- 10people)
Children welcome?- Yes, any age group
Pets that live here:- 2 cats & 4 chickens, which will need feeding please!
Re-dogs:- They could not consider a dog staying here.
* N.B. * Wheel chair access-adapted for previous resident
This large house is in a park-like situation, just a 10
minute walk, or 5 mins cycle ride, along the river to the
centre of the delightful city of York.
There are views of the Minster across grassy communal
land and the River Ouse. There is so much to do & see
here, as well as it having a wonderful selection of shops
& eating places.
The Moors, Wolds, Dales and the sea are all about an
hour’s drive. Local transport is excellent, and with the
rail station being just 5 mins drive or15 mins walk from
the house, it makes day trips out very easy.
This 1914 detached house was adapted for wheelchair
access for a previous resident & has a ramp to the front
door & accessible shower.
There is off-road parking, & the nearest shop is just 5
mins walk.
The garden is almost enclosed, but has a few small
gaps in the hedge; quite an extensive perimeter.
Garden furniture, a barbecue and a lovely summer
house encourage ‘al fresco’ meals! There is a
trampoline and some bikes which are mostly adult size.
House-swappers are asked to water the vegetable
garden, & to help themselves to any fruit & veg, and to
enjoy the fresh eggs!
St Michael le Belfry is an evangelical charismatic
church with five main Sunday services and an
attendance of between 180 and 300 people to each
one.
Each service has its own style, catering for all age
groups, & family members.
(excellent website)
:- www.stmichaelsyork.org
Sport and Leisure Cycle paths along the river, parks & playgrounds, swim pools,
leisure centres, most sports are catered for in & around York.
Free park for under 12’s:- Large park next to house for football & other sport, playground in
middle of housing estate 5 mins walk.
Local places of interest The Minster, City Walls, Nat. Railway Museum, Castle Museum,
Yorvik Centre, Art galleries, Castle Howard, Beningborough Hall-
NT,Treasurer’s House-NT..& even more! See websites/ T.I.
Property reference number: - 101-835 (nr York)
Home to a couple looking to house swap, and they would sometimes like to bring their 5 yr
old grand-daughter with them. They are not restricted to school holidays.
They will consider short breaks if not too far, as well as 1-2 weeks.
KEY INFORMATION…
Bedrooms available:- ground floor – 1 double and 1 twin,
first floor – twin beds -joined or separate. (Max:- 6 people)
Children welcome?- Best suited for ages 11+
Pets that live here:- No pets live here
Re-dogs:- They could not consider a dog staying here.
Strensall is a suburb of York, (6 miles north east of York city centre).
This late 1960’s detached dormer bungalow is situated adjacent to the very
scenic, low lying Strensall Common, a popular area for walking. It backs onto a small
nature reserve. The immediate locality is very sought-after because of its high quality
housing and quiet attractive surroundings. The bungalow is just ¼ mile from the
nearest shops and eating places, and there is off road parking. The village is on a
good bus route into York. The lovely coast and seaside resorts of Scarborough &
Whitby are easily accessible.
The house has a large lounge with adjoining sitting room
which leads into a conservatory dining room. The kitchen
has a dining table & leads into a large garden
room/conservatory. There is shower & toilet on the ground
floor & bathroom on the first floor. There is a rose garden
at the front and an enclosed back garden with an
attractive water feature & rockery. Children will love the
water course with tadpoles, frogs & pond dipping. There
is a patio, lawn area and a loggia for sitting in the shade.
Finally there are garden table & chairs & a BBQ to enjoy eating ‘al fresco’ on a warm
summer’s evening!
St Mary’s Strensall has a good range of traditional and contemporary worship with
about 40 people attending 2 morning services, (approx. 80 in all). They serve their
local community well with a good range of events for all ages.
See their website:- www.strensallstmarys.org.uk
Sport and Leisure Nearby golf course & practice range; swimming baths, good
leisure & fitness centres , Monks Cross Waterworld …
Free park for under 12’s:- The common-100m, 2 local playparks,
Local places of interest Numerous historic buildings in York e.g.:- walls, cathedral,
Viking centre, Clifford’s tower, Railway museum…& more.
Castle Howard-10 miles, Eden Camp War Museum-20 miles ++
Entertainment/Arts Grand Opera & Theatre Royal in York, local cinemas, Concerts
held in York Minster, numerous art galleries…see area websites
Property reference number: - 0712-592 (WETHERBY)
Home to a family with 3 children in the 5-12 age group, looking to house swap
during the school holidays:
KEY INFORMATION
Bedrooms available Double: - 1 Other: - a second large bedroom divided into 2
rooms, one with 2 single beds & the other with a high bunk
bed; A travel cot is available. (max:- 5 people + a baby)
Children welcome? Yes, any age group
With ref to dogs:- They could not consider a dog in their home.
Pets that live here:- They have 2 guinea-pigs that would need feeding please.
And they will soon have a couple of chickens that will also
need feeding, but will reward with fresh eggs!
Wetherby is an attractive small market town in East Yorkshire. It has a river running
through it, and is just off the A1, so easy for access. The nearest train station is
Leeds or York and then a bus ride to their home. They are surrounded by lovely
countryside, as well as having many tourist attractions within easy driving distance.
(See area website) www.wetherby.co.uk
This 1950’s semi-detached house is located just 5 minutes walk from Wetherby with
its small but good range of shops and eating places.
They have a fantastic garden which is very suitable for children. There is a 14’
trampoline with enclosure, a football net, and a huge tube coming out of a tree! It’s a
real ‘fun’ garden, and safely enclosed. There is also swing ball, football and bikes
which can be borrowed. And there is garden furniture in an outside seating area with
a barbecue.
Wetherby Community Church is a lively Salvation Army group, where about 80
people come together for Sunday morning worship. This has a good mix but tends to
be contemporary. They are involved in local schools during the term time. Visitors
would be made very welcome, Salvation Army or otherwise!
www.wetherbysalvationarmy.co.uk
Sport and Leisure Swim pool-10 minutes walk, great area for walking and
cycling. Great local cycle path.
Free park for under 12’s:- Small park-5 minutes walk,
Soft play area-10 minutes drive …
Local places of interest Harewood House-25 minutes drive, Spoffham castle-10
minutes drive, Lotherton Hall & Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Entertainment/Arts Small locally run cinema, excellent library, theatres & galleries
in Leeds, Harrogate or York.
Property reference number: - 091- 723 (BRADFORD).
Home to a family with 3 children in the 5-12 age group, looking to house swap
in the school holidays;
KEY INFORMATION
Bedrooms available:- Double:- 2, single:-4 (max –7/8 people)
Children welcome? Yes, any age group
Pets that live here:- A hamster & a budgie..both will need feeding please, or
can go elsewhere if a problem.
Re-dogs:- They could not consider a dog staying here.
Wibsey is a city area on the outskirts of Bradford in Yorkshire. The wonderful
Yorkshire Dales are within easy reach, as is Bronte Country, Haworth & Keighley
Moor.
This large 1960’s semi-detached home has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms! The back
garden is enclosed with swing, slide & climbing frame, and a sand pit. It is mostly laid
to lawn and surrounded by shrubs & flower beds. There is parking for one car in a
drive at the front of the house. The nearest shop & eating places are just 5 mins
walk. There is a park within walking distance, and there is easy access to the city
centre by car or bus. Within a short distance are hills and beautiful country walks.
Buttershaw Baptsit Church has approximately 60 people attending the morning
service and the style of worship tends to be contemporary. It is a very friendly and
family orientated fellowship, and also quite informal. There are children’s groups and
midweek cell groups.
Their website is www.buttershawbaptist.org.uk
The church serves its Christian and local communities very well.
Sport and Leisure Large sports centre-2 miles with huge range of sports, including
gym, swim pool. There is also an ice-rink in the city centre.
Free park for under 12’s:- Large park with play equipment & open grassy areas-8 mins
walk approx.
Local places of interest National Media Museum Bradford, Bronte Museum,
Halifax –nice town & Children’s museum Eureka.
Entertainment/Arts Alhambra theatre, local cinemas & art galleries.
Property reference number: 084-636 (YORK)
Home to a family with 4 children in the 5-12 age group and 3 under 4’s: They are interested in
house swapping during the school holidays;
KEY INFORMATION
Bedrooms available:- Double :- 1 , twin:- 2 (each has a set of bunk beds)
single :- 3 (one on the ground floor),
(max:- 8 people)
Children welcome? Yes, any age group
Pets that live here:- No pets live here
With ref to dogs:- They could not consider a dog staying in their home
Three miles from the historic city of York is the attractive village of Huntington.
This good-sized 1960’s semi-detached house is located on the edge of the village
and is bordered by fields, with a horse usually grazing in the field to the side of the
house. This is a fantastic area to holiday with all that York itself has to offer, as well
as a wealth of great tourist attractions within a 30 mile radius, and the varied &
stunning Yorkshire landscape surrounding them.
The house has a living room, separate dining room, utility room, upstairs and
downstairs bathrooms with toilets. The garage has recently been converted into a
playroom and another room making a 5th bedroom. The garden is large and
enclosed, with two patio areas and a good area of grass for children to play. There is
a sandpit & paddling pool and a slide for under 5’s. Older children and adults will be
pleased to discover the swingball and table football, also garden chairs & table.
Local amenities are in the village, just a 5 minute walk.
York Evangelical Church enjoys a mix of worship, both traditional and contemporary,
and about 120 people attend the morning service and 60 in the evening. Their
website is definitely worth browsing:- www.yorkec.org.uk
Sport and Leisure Water world fun pool -5 mins drive from the house and other
leisure Centres with swim pools in York. Ten pin bowling-10
mins drive.
Free park for under 12’s:- Small play park with swings etc-10 mins walk; larger play park
with more swings etc-15 mins drive.
Local places of interest York Minster, Yorvik Viking Museum, National Railway museum,
Castle Museum, York Bar walls, boating on River Ouse.
N Yorkshire Moors steam railway-30 mins drive; Flamingo Land
Park & Zoo-30 mins drive…
Entertainment/Arts York Theatre Royal, City Grand opera house, city art Gallery 7
other galleries, city Screen cinema, Warner Bros Multiplex
cinema…
Property reference number: - 075-534 (OXENHOPE)
Home to a family with four children in the 0-17 age group, looking to house swap
during the school holidays;
KEY INFORMATION
Bedrooms available:- Double :- 2 (small double bedrm & king size bedrm),
twin :- 1, child’s nursery with junior bed & cot,
other:- sofa-bed in upstairs lounge/playroom
(max:- 7/8 people + younger child +baby)
Children welcome? Yes any age group
Pets that live here and will
need looking after please :- Two guinea pigs and a goldfish. (The guinea pigs
could go elsewhere if it’s a problem)
With ref to dogs:- They would consider a well behaved dog in their
home.
Oxenhope is a small village approximately five miles from Keighley, on the edge of
the Dales, in West Yorkshire. It overlooks Leeming Reservoir and the rolling moor
land hills beyond. Haworth, home of the Brontes, is the next village down the Worth
valley which also features the steam engines of the Keighley and Worth Valley
Railway, made famous by the film of ‘The Railway Children’. This is great walking
country with plenty to see and do.
This good sized terraced house was built 120 years ago. It was formerly a working
co-op and still has some of the original features. There are lots of toys, books, games
and videos for children as well as TV/DVD/video in the two lounges and two of the
bedrooms. There are stair gates throughout.
The nearest shop and pub/eating place is half a mile away, and the church
mentioned later is 7 miles although visitors may prefer to visit one of several
churches in Oxenhope, approx. 1 mile away. The house is on a bus route.
This south-facing partially enclosed garden has fabulous views over the reservoir and
beyond. There is a large meadow area in front of the house, rich in bird life. The
private terraced part of the garden has a variety of flowers/shrubs and a pond with
frogs. There is a fenced off patio with seating and safe play area for young children.
Also available are a sandpit, baby swing, and small paddling pool.
Bingley Baptist Church tends towards contemporary in its style of worship and has an
average morning congregation of 100 people with about 40 in the evening. Though
the church is a little way away, it is well worth a visit for its friendly atmosphere and
all-age approach. There is a good range of midweek meetings and activities for most
age groups.
Sport and Leisure Keighley- Hollywood Bowl and Leisure Centre with swim
pool & water slides etc, & indoor sports, ice-skating in
Bradford
Free park for Children 10 minutes walk
Local places of interest East Riddlesden Hall (NT), Hardcastle Craggs (NT), Cliffe
Castle Museum, Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth, K &
WV steam railway, Nat. museum of Film & TV-Bradford
(see area website)
Entertainment/Arts Bradford- Alhambra Theatre, St George’s Hall, Cartwright
Hall art Gallery. + +