Kenilworth, Great Britain


Member since
2001Exchange dates | Duration |
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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!). |
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.
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
References
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).
References
This member has completed 17 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: