Brighton, Great Britain
Member since
2019Exchange dates | Duration |
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July 26, 2025 - August 31, 2025 | 3 weeks |
We’d like to exchange for 2 to 3 weeks next summer. Ideally in august but we could exchange from the end of July. |
A family of three with easy access to city, coast and national park
Located in the north of Brighton (Preston Park), in a quiet well serviced residential neighbourhood. Close to a large park which is great for fitness enthusiasts, families and dog walkers with cafes and other recreational activities. Shops, cafes and pubs are all within 10 minutes walk. Within a 30 minute walk or 10 minute bus ride (stop at end of the street) are 'The Lanes' in Brighton for shopping and cafe culture with Brighton Pier and the beach a further 10 minutes walk away. There is easy access to South Downs national park for walking, cycling etc. Preston Park train station is a 10 minute walk with frequent services to London.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 1 Children
- 2 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Government Employees
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Environment: In the suburbs
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Sleeping Capacity: 5
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Toys and games
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- BBQ
- Bicycles: 2
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Pet care wanted
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- Switzerland
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- France
Spoken Languages
- English
Our Neighbourhood
Nearest Airport: Gatwick - 27 miles
We live in Preston Park. This is a quiet residential area where lots families live. There are a number of parks, with children's playgrounds a short walking distance from our house. There is a small supermarket 10 minutes walk away and a local butchers, green grocers and bakery a similar distance. There is a nice local pub and cafe 5 minutes walk away. It is a really safe area. Brighton is a hilly city and there are nice views across Brighton from nearby.
Brighton city centre is easily accessible by foot (25 minute walk) or bus (10 minutes). It is a lively city with great shops and restaurants, culture, beaches and outdoor swimming pools. The newest one is on the beach.
Occupation
- Government Employees
Children
- Girl - Age: 9
Pets
- Two cats
- Tropical Fish
About Our Family
Hello. We are Derek, Helen and Esmae. We are a friendly and warm family. We enjoy spending our summers at the local beaches and walking on the South Downs. We love our home and enjoy looking after it and our garden. We are environmentally conscious and are trying to reduce our impact on the planet. We have signed up to local recycling schemes which you can use if you stay here.
Esmae loves reading and there are lots of children's books and toys you can borrow.
We love living in Brighton and would be happy to provide you with information about the local area and activities. We can also provide information about day trips to London as we both work there and know it well.
We have two cats, Edith and Branie. We usually leave them at home when we swap. They are very sweet, quiet cats, and just needing feeding. There is a tropical fish tank with fish that will need feeding once a day but nothing else.
References
This member has completed 2 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Orléans, France
FR1013969Nous avons passé un agréable séjour à Brighton dans la plaisante maison de nos hôtes où tout était bien préparé pour nous accueillir ! Pendant notre séjour, Helen et Derek se sont montrés très réactifs et nous avons eu de nombreux échanges par sms ce qui était bien agréable et nous a permis de faire plus ample connaissance. Encore merci à eux.