Guardian Home Exchange

21/01/2025

Peachland, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦

Fabulous lake and mountain views from this Okanagan lakefront condo in Peachland, BC. The apartment is spacious and can accommodate 4 people comfortably.

Peachland is a small artsy community 4 hours from Vancouver. There are biking, hiking, and golfing in the immediate area. The village is a bee hive of activity in the summer, and in the winter has some of the best skiing in the world (Big White and Silverstar as well as Whistler in Vancouver).

Check out this GHE travel offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/26625

16/01/2025

Foothills of the French Alps 🇫🇷

How about a home swap holiday to this beautifully converted sheepfold on the outskirts of Vence, half way between Nice and Cannes?

Situated on a hillside above the town and with beautiful sea and mountain views. There is a private garden with a dipping pool and garage with sports equipment (skis, surfboards, bikes).

This unique area has a style all of its own. In the foothills of the Alps, surrounded by nature, greenery, natural springs and walking paths, yet only 20 minutes walk into town, 20 minutes drive to the beaches of the French Riviera. There are three ski stations within a one and a half hours drive.

Check out this new GHE travel offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/43525

08/01/2025

Lake Bolmen, Sweden 💙💛

How about a home exchange holiday swapping to this lovely lake house set on the shore of Lake Bolmen?

Lake Bolmen, known for its pristine waters and dotted with over 200 islands, is surrounded by rich forests, picturesque villages, and charming small towns. The location is ideal for nature lovers and explorers alike, positioned midway between Copenhagen (250 km) and Stockholm (450 km).

Interested? Check out the GHE travel offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/43599

07/01/2025

Vera, Andalucia, Spain 🇪🇸

How about a home exchange holiday in 2025 swapping to this 3 bedroom villa with private swimming pool?

Located in an exclusive golf resort in eastern Andalucia, just 5 minutes from several beautiful beaches. Next to the Natural Parc Cabo De Gata, a spectacular natural park in Almería.

The villa has a roof terrace with views overlooking the Cabrera mountains and to the coast.

View this GHE holiday offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/31051

01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Guardian Home Exchange! 💙

Find your home swap holidays for 2025: www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/search

23/12/2024

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Guardian Home Exchange ❤️

The photos show a few of the fabulously Christmassy doors around London's Spitalfields 🎄❄️

Happy home swap holidays in 2025: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/search

10/12/2024

Oakura Bay, New Zealand 💙🇳🇿

How about a holiday in 2025 exchanging to this fabulous beachfront house? Enjoy uninterrupted sea views of the offshore islands and reefs.

Oakura Bay is a beautiful horseshoe-shaped beach, almost a kilometer long. Located about halfway between Whangarei and the Bay of Islands. Surrounded by native bush and forested hills.

Interested? View this GHE travel offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/43471

04/12/2024

Farmhouse in Provence, France 🇫🇷

How about a home exchange holiday to this fabulous apartment in a beautifully converted 250 year old French farmhouse?

Surrounded by wonderful mountains and lakes, but just 5 minutes from the UNESCO world heritage town of Briancon and 15 minutes from Italian border.

This is such a lovely location in an undeveloped part of the southern French Alps. Set within the ski valley Serre Chevalier, with pistes easily accessible. A real gem in any season.

View this GHE travel offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/22022

27/11/2024

Explore the Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Wonderful views over the Brecon Beacons National Park from this converted farm building dating from about mid 1700's.

Located in glorious countryside, just 10 minutes' drive from Hay on Wye, renowned for the Hay Literary Festival and its bookshops. Set in 7 acres of land with many excellent walks nearby.

View this GHE travel offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/43090

25/11/2024

Swap to the Swiss alpine village of Grimentz 🇨🇭

How about a home exchange to this ski-in-ski-out apartment? Located in the historic, unspoilt and picturesque Swiss alpine village of Grimentz.

An excellent base for walking, climbing and cycling the way-marked trails in spring, summer and autumn and for the skiing in winter. The apartment has two balconies that catch the sun all day long, great for enjoying the mountain views.

View this Guardian Home Exchange offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/29104

21/11/2024

Visit the Isle of Luing, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

Swap homes and enjoy sunsets over the sea and mountains from this cosy 3-bedroom coastal cottage on Isle of Luing.

There are many beautiful walks from the door of the cottage, all with sea views. The island is a place to relax and enjoy the bird and wildlife; otters and dolphins being frequently spotted and from time to time basking sharks.

Luing boasts picturesque villages and stunning views to Belnahua, Scarba and the Garvellachs. It is an ideal location for a cycling or walking holiday, or for simple relaxation.

View this Guardian Home Exchange offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/37977

14/11/2024

Visit Napier, New Zealand in 2025 🇳🇿💙

Stunning views over Hawke's Bay from this beautiful colonial house centrally located in the Art Deco city of Napier. It's in the heart of the Hawke's Bay wine district with many vineyards nearby.

✨The GHE member is seeking a home exchange to London for 2025✨

Interested? Check out this home exchange holiday offer (HE43174): https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/43174

13/11/2024

Where tourists seldom tread, part 13: three more British towns with tales to tell

We visit Wakefield’s rhubarb triangle Britannia’s westernmost amphitheatre in Carmarthen, and Colne - home of Monty Python’s favourite cobblestones

01/11/2024

Gorgeous country cabin in the Cotswolds 💙

How about a home exchange holiday to this unique wood cabin set in the beautiful south Cotswolds countryside?

It's ideally located for exploring the villages of Malmesbury, Castle Combe, Lacock, Tetbury and the rest of the south Cotswolds. It's also very convenient for daytrips into the city of Bath.

The cabin is decked out to a very high spec with high speed gigaclear internet for anyone wanting to work remotely. All kitchen equipment you could need as well as a beautiful bathroom with roll top bath.

Interested? Check out this GHE offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/43514

25/10/2024

Magical views of the Northern Lights from this charming wooden house in Steinstø, 🇳🇴

Nestled by the Hardangerfjord, this lovely 3-bedroom home offers breathtaking views of the fjord and the majestic Folgefonna glacier. Step outside to enjoy the wood-fired hot tub, ideal for soaking under the stars after a day of adventure.

Check out this new GHE offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/43511

21/10/2024

Explore Beautiful North Devon 💙

How about a home exchange holiday swapping to this fabulous timber framed house in North Devon?

The house has two bedrooms and is set in a stunning and very peaceful location. It has wonderful views out over the North Devon countryside and the Taw and Mole River Valleys. Also very close to the Exmoor National Park and the North Devon Coast.

✨The GHE member is interested in a swap to London & Open to offers✨

View offer: https://www.guardianhomeexchange.co.uk/homeswap/26384

14/10/2024

The best 50 cents you can spend? Queensland’s ultra-cheap public transport fares revitalise travel for pleasure

From a city-to-coast date to a family trip to an island, Queenslanders are rediscovering the joys of public transport