Kenilworth, Great Britain


Member since
2001Exchange dates | Duration |
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Flexible dates
November 15, 2025 - December 17, 2026 |
7 days |
Denmark or Southern Sweden late June to mid-July 2026 - dog-free. Off-peak one-week dog-friendly breaks in the UK from late August 2026 to early July 2027. |
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. There`s wooden flooring in the kitchen/dining area.
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
- 18 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
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Car necessary
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Scotland, UK
- New Zealand
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- 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).
Our daughter Lauren now lives with her partner Stewart in Hampshire and they try to join us when possible.
References
This member has completed 18 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: