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GBM004237

Kenilworth, Great Britain

Garden and summerhouse

Garden and summerhouse

Garden room study corner

Garden room study corner

The study

The study

Bronwyn being the perfect pub dog

Bronwyn being the perfect pub dog

Coffee and cocktail area aka The Robzone

Coffee and cocktail area aka The Robzone

Corner gazebo in the rear woodland garden

Corner gazebo in the rear woodland garden

Hallway and downstairs cloakroom

Hallway and downstairs cloakroom

Local bluebell wood

Local bluebell wood

Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle

Ann Hathaway's cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon - 20 mins' drive

Ann Hathaway's cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon - 20 mins' drive

Platinum

Member since

2001


Open for exchange
Exchange dates Duration
Flexible dates
September 01, 2025 - December 01, 2026
7 days

Off-peak preferred. Looking for short dog-friendly breaks in the UK (not July/Aug); and May/June 2026 North Europe for a week to 10 days (dog-free!).

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Family home with large garden in quiet Warwickshire town

Refurbished 1920/30s comfortable family home in a leafy residential area of Kenilworth, Warwickshire

Number 28 is a very relaxed dog-friendly house and garden. Our classic 1920/30s semi in a quiet corner of Kenilworth has been completely upgraded (while retaining original features where possible) in recent years. We have two lounges, front and back; a large open-plan kitchen and dining area; two double bedrooms; a spacious study and a single bedroom. The master bedroom has an en-suite, air-conditioning and lovely views over the back garden and trees beyond. There’s a full-size roll-top bath with a shower in the main bathroom. Downstairs, there’s s also a separate WC and cloakroom. The massive 35m-long garden is east-west facing and a quite a sun-trap. It's very private with tall trees all around and a massive oak at the far end. The wide patio has outdoor dining chairs, table and sofa, plus smaller seating areas around and about. There is a big awning for the hotter days in summer. Facing the house from the back is a raised timber Scandi-style summerhouse with decking, plus a woodland garden behind with further seating. The whole property has been reconfigured, replastered and redecorated in the past six years. The original doors have been stripped and waxed and everything else (fittings, fixtures, carpeting, gas central heating, plumbing, electrics) are all new. There`s wooden flooring in the kitchen/dining area - handy for pets. The front lounge has the larger tv, with a smaller tv in the cosy garden room at the rear. Also downstairs is large pantry with washer/dryer, breadmaker and storage space. Parking is available on the drive as well as on the street - ample spaces for two cars. It’s a peaceful location, with many attractions within easy reach.

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 1 Children
  • 17 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Writer/printmaker
  • Emeritus Professor of Chemistry

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Floor: 2
  • Environment: In a small town
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 5

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In my house

  • Pets - Allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • Park / playground
  • BBQ
  • Garage / private parking
  • Bicycles: 2

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Car necessary
  • Seclusion/Privacy

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • Isle of Man
  • Scotland, UK
  • Wales, UK
  • England, UK

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Français
  • Español
  • Deutsch

Occupation

  • Writer/printmaker
  • Emeritus Professor of Chemistry

Children

  • Girl - Age: 32

Pets

  • Dog
  • Dog

About Our Family

Rob is a semi-retired professor of inorganic chemistry and I'm a printmaker of cyanotypes and a writer of historical fiction and science fantasy books. We love old black and white movies, aviation, Victoriana, sci-fi, bird watching, spy thrillers, drama, nice cocktails, cooking, arts and crafts, murder mysteries and travel. We are especially keen on dog-friendly exchanges in the UK. We have two collies, Bronwyn (six) and Holly (nearly two).

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This member has completed 17 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: