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Our home is a 3 bedroom mid-terrace 3 storey house in a quiet cul-de-sac close to Oxford city centre. The ground floor has a front room with small open fireplace and an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge (with sliding glass doors to atrium and garden). The lounge area has 4 recliner armchairs (movie style) with large TV and Blu Ray player (lots of movies and games) and piano. The 1st Floor has two bedrooms (one currently used as a study) and a family bathroom with shower and bath. We also have two single mattresses that we can put in other rooms. The top floor has a large ensuite and main bedroom with a Juliette balcony and views over Hinksey Park. We have a lovely garden with water features and a studio. Children are welcome – we have toys, games etc. Our house is also pet-friendly (we sadly no longer have a cat but would be happy to look after your pets). There is enough space in the garden for children or dogs to play, the park behind the house offers walks and there are longer walks in the countryside across the small bridge at the end of the street.
Our house backs on to Hinksey Park which has a large lake, a small boating lake (remote control boats), outdoor heated swimming pool (April to September), children's splash park, children's playground, ping pong tables and free tennis courts. There is a community centre at the end of the street with a Sunday farmers’ market (organic foods and artisan breads).
We are a 15 minute walk into the centre of town or a 5 mins walk to the river and a 15 mins walk into town along the Isis (Thames) River with river trips, paddle boats, punts etc. Within easy walking distance are shops, university colleges, cafes, pubs, river walks, nature reserves and an ice rink. There are two convenience stores, several coffee shops and a couple of pubs within a few minutes walk. The new Westgate Centre for up-market shopping is a 15 min walk. Oxford Station is a 25 mins walk or 5 mins drive/bus trip (London in 1 hour). London and Heathrow buses are a 15 mins walk/5 mins bus or taxi ride (bus to Heathrow takes 80 mins). Hinksey Heights Golf Club is a 10 minute drive, or 10 minute walk across fields.
“We had a great few days in Oxford. The house was warm and welcoming, the beds very comfortable, and kitchen well equipped. Janette was a brilliant communicator, and left masses of information to help us get the most from our trip. Would recommend for anyone wishing to visit the city.”
“We adored our time in Oxford at Janette’s house. Winter hit fast and hard for we Aussies but the heating kept us toasty warm. For us the location was excellent. A comfortable 20 walk to central Oxford through the park/lake route or by road past meadows meant we didn’t need to use public transport even though it was at the end of the street. Oxford offers so much. Thank you Janette for the opportunity to live in the heart of one of the world’s best university town.”
“Janette's house is in a great spot, we walked into Oxford several times, also to the river. The house has 2 upper floors with bedrooms and bathrooms/toilets, stairs are a little narrow! We found parking a little difficult in the narrow street, but no real issues. Its a great base for day trips to Stratford, Warwick and the Cotswolds etc. ”
“Beautiful little terraced house, artfully extended and arranged to maximise the sense of space. The garden is delightful. Very quiet but convenient for both the river and central Oxford. We would like to visit again.”
“We had a great stay at Janette’s house - it was a good location next to a park (ideal for walking our dog) and convenient for getting into Oxford city centre. Janette was very accommodating and helpful. Highly recommended.”
“Enjoyed a first rate stay in Oxford! Janette's home is modern well equipped & very comfortable. It was particularly inviting when we first arrived as the central heating was on & the place had warmed through! Much appreciated in February! We did find the on street parking a little difficult & limited. But the convenient location of Janette's house meant we could easily walk to the centre of town. We especially enjoyed making our way by the lake & cycle track. Our trip was easy to organise & plan. Communication between us was always good, before & during our stay. Thanks again Janette for helping to make our half term break to Oxford such a success! We would definitely recommend a swap to others ”
“A fantastic first Love Home Swap experience. The house was in a lovely position and easy access to the wonderful city of Oxford - so much to explore. Janette was fantastic - always getting back to us promptly with all communication. Nosey (the cat) is a character - and easy to look after. Recommended as a great house swap! :-)”
“Well-equipped and fabulously located home within easy walking distance of the incredible city of Oxford. If you cross the road at the end of the street you can walk along the river into the city, watching the college rowing clubs going through their paces on the river Thames. Close enough to walk in again for drinks and dining in the city before ambling home through the safe feeling well lit streets. Comfy beds, comfy lounge, 4 desks in the house making studying/catching up on work easy. Good WiFi throughout. Smart loft conversion with Juliette balcony over garden and great ensuite with one of the best power showers ever. Great communication with friendly, supportive hosts. Thanks again Janette.”
“Perfect location within easy walk/cycle of the centre and of the Isis Farmhouse where we had a wedding reception to attend. Beautiful house, very comfortable, very easy to organise with Janette. We had a lovely stay.”
“Perfect location within easy walk/cycle of the centre and of the Isis Farmhouse where we had a wedding reception to attend. Beautiful house, very comfortable, very easy to organise with Janette. We had a lovely stay.”
“Wonderful hostess. Lovely home....very relaxing time. We cannot thank Janette enough. ”
We are a couple in our early sixties
We're both retired academics originally from Melbourne
We are open to offers, especially anywhere sunny or interesting. We are interested in direct or points swaps in other countries as well as longer or shorter swaps in the UK or Europe.
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