Premium #24250

Victorian family home in Reading, 40 miles outside London with lots to explore nearby

House • Spencers Wood United Kingdom

7 Guests

4 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Primary home

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Listed August 2023

General Overview

Our home is a Victorian 4 bedroom detached. We love the style of our home and the large garden. The kitchen is a very sociable area and we spend a lot of our time here as a family. We have shops and a bakery and pub within walking distance and bus stops outside the house which will take you into the Reading and further afield. We have lots of space in our home, a play room, a study, a conservatory and a cosy lounge. We have Amazon Prime, Disney and Netflix available on the TV. We are sure you will love staying here.

The Space

On our ground floor we have a lounge, study, playroom, kitchen and conservatory with a downstairs toilet and utility room. 
On the first floor we have another toilet, family bathroom and 3 bedrooms - one is a kids room with single bed, the next is a kids room with a European sized double bed and then the master bedroom with king sized bed, dressing room and ensuite. We then have a 4th bedroom which is a loft conversion with a double bed.

Guest Access

3 floors. As our home is Victorian it does have the odd step between rooms.

Notes

We have a 4 bedroom Victorian home in Reading, Berkshire, UK. We live in village just ten minutes from Reading town so you can get the best of both. Reading to Paddington on the train is 25 minutes or you can get the Elizabeth tube all the way into central London which takes an hour with no changes. We live half an hour's drive from Windsor, 45 minutes from Oxford, just over an hour from beautiful beaches and just over an hour from Bristol and Bath and the Cotswolds and 2 hours to Cardiff so it's a great place to base yourself. 

Last year we travelled for a few months and in that time we rented our home on Airbnb so we have plenty of lovely reviews about our house that I can share. 

If you think you'd be interested in an exchange with us, please reach out

Features

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Fridge

WiFi

Bed sheets

Oven

Towels

Washer

TV

Heating

Hair dryer

Microwave

Iron

Dishwasher

Smoke alarms

Workspace

Clothes dryer

High Speed Internet

Garden / yard

Bathtub

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

BBQ

Fireplace

Toys

EV Home Charger

Travel Styles

Long term

Weekend

Family

Relaxing

Village

Good public transport

House Rules

Suitable for infants under 2

Suitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Dog free

Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Getting to my home

I would advise having a car to stay at our home.

Nearest airport

Heathrow 30 minutes
Gatwick 1 hr

Getting Around

We are ten minutes by car to Reading town centre where you'll find lots of shops, restaurants and entertainment. Within our village you'll find local pubs, convenience shops, parks, and a bakery. 
We have a bus stop outside of our house and a large driveway and electric car charging port.

Map of Approximate Location

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Feedback

Simultaneous exchange 14 nights Mar 2026

Svenja Verified

8 exchanges91 nights14 feedback

We had an absolutely wonderful sim-exchange stay with Alexandra and her Family ! The house is very spacious and beautifully decorated—Alexandra has a real talent for colors and interior design. We felt comfortable from the very first moment. The kitchen is an absolute dream and quickly became the heart of our stay ❤️ We spent many lovely hours together cooking, relaxing, and enjoying the open-plan living and dining area. The garden is currently being redesigned, and you can already tell it will be stunning. Our children had a fantastic time and loved burning off energy on the trampoline or playing with all the toys in the playroom. The location is just perfect, with quick access to the motorway, making it easy to go on many excursions. We highly recommend visiting Oxford, the Cotswolds, Windsor, Bristol, Bath and of course London. There is also a nearby park (Wellington country park) that’s great for families, with a wonderful playground. We loved it there very much. Alexandra was a fantastic host. The house was beautifully prepared, very clean, and welcoming. She also provided plenty of helpful information and tips for excursions. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable stay—we would love to come back ❤️

Simultaneous exchange 2 nights Sep 2024

Sharon Verified

5 exchanges24 nights8 feedback

Alexandra and Tom's home is gorgeous. Filled with lovely decor, furnishings and everything you could possibly need. The house is very spacious. There is a big garden with play equipment and also a playroom if you have children with you. We found the house very quiet and peaceful. It's not far from the motorway which is convenient for travel. We were just there for a weekend break and visited Windsor and the local pubs! Would thoroughly recommend.

Non-Simultaneous exchange 4 nights Aug 2024

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3 exchanges23 nights

We had a fantastic stay at Alexandra’s home. The location was perfect – with easy access both to Reading and the surrounding countryside. There was plenty of parking, and the home itself was beautifully presented and spotlessly clean. The beds were very comfortable, and the quiet atmosphere made for a restful stay, with no noise from the road. My teenage son and his friends were especially impressed, and couldn’t stop talking about how cool the house was. I highly recommend this home for a family exchange!

Simultaneous exchange 13 nights Jul 2024

Elena Verified

6 exchanges85 nights9 feedback

We absolutely loved Alexandra's home! We stayed for a little over a week and enjoyed every minute of it. Perfect for families - the toys galore was very much appreciated by my kids and not a minute was spent being bored! Location is perfect for exploring all that England has to offer - from London to forest walks to pubs to pretty much whatever you want! Highly recommended.

Simultaneous exchange 3 nights Jun 2024

Emma Verified

12 exchanges88 nights16 feedback

A beautiful home with so many doors and rooms to explore! The kids had a great time in the playroom and garden playing with the many toys! The home is perfectly situated for a trip in to Reading town or a train in to London. We visited Wellington country park which is just around the corner one of the days and I would highly recommend it - so many activities for the kids we were there for hours! The home was clean and tidy ready for our arrival 😊

Non-Reciprocal exchange 9 nights May 2024

Pace

2 exchanges14 nights2 feedback

Had the best time at Alexandra’s place! We stayed about a week and would take day trips every day to the different areas like the Cotswolds, Bath, London, Oxford, and Warwick castle. It was a great location to have as a homebase. We also loved having children’s books to read with our kids and toys and especially loved their conservatory. The sunroom patio in the back of their house. We would highly recommend a stay here to anyone. Alexandra was very accessible if we had questions and helpful..

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Alexandra

We are a family with 2 kids, Hugo (2018) & Sloane (2020). We love to travel together and experience different cultures. We are always planning our next adventure! We are new to home exchanges but while travelling for a few months last year we did host a number of guests on Airbnb.