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Lovely 3-bed large Victorian home near London
House • Hertfordshire United Kingdom
Exchange types accepted
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Listed October 2023
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General Overview
Spacious Victorian family home (177sqm) built in 1884 with many beautiful period features. On a quiet street but walking distance to the town centre, a big park and very close to the train station for fast trains into London.
Watford is in a great location - close to London for easy day trips, walking distance from shops, supermarkets, a swimming pool, cinema, library etc, but also easy to get out to lots of beautiful countryside.
Also within a day trip of Oxford, Cambridge and many other wonderful locations in England.
The Space
Three main bedrooms which have: a double bed, a single bed, and two singles (usually stacked together as one single). There is a small 4th bedroom which is used as an office (so there's no bed in it). Ensuite bathroom to the double bedroom with a roll-top freestanding bath, spacious shower cubicle and toilet. Separate bathroom off the landing with a shower and toilet. Downstairs toilet.
Lovely sitting room with high ceiling, fireplace, bay window, TV, DVD player and well-maintained piano which you are welcome to play.
Large table in dining room which seats 8.
Some games suitable for whole family including teens. Some DVDs. Small selection of toys and games for younger children.
Garden with lawn, plants, a patio and garden furniture.
Can arrange for visitor parking permit if you bring a car. May be possible to borrow our bicycles (one suitable for a 13 year old, three others which are adult-sized).
Guest Access
Two main floors. Several steps up to the front door.
Notes
Calendar updated February 2025 - availability is around school holidays.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Garden / yard
Bikes
Travel Styles
Family
City
Culture
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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Neighbourhood
We are a 10 minute drive, or 5 minute walk from the shuttle bus, to Warner Bros Studios for the fantastic Harry Potter experience.
Watford has the fantastic huge Cassiobury Park (20 min walk or 5 min drive) with woodland, a nature reserve, canal walks, splash park, two playgrounds and two lovely cafes. Also very close to the beautiful Whippendell Woods for walks.
Watford town centre has lots of shops and restaurants, a swimming pool and big cinema. We're a 20 min drive to the historic town of St Albans, with St Albans abbey, a Roman museum, and pretty town centre with independent shops and restaurants, and an arts cinema (The Odyssey).
Getting to my home
Close to the M1 or M25 motorways. 15-20 mins train journey from London. Close to Luton airport and also easy to access from London Heathrow or London City.
Nearest airport
London Luton airport is a 25 minute drive away. Also good access to London Heathrow and London City airports. Possible to arrive at London Stansted or London Gatwick although they are a bit further.
Getting Around
We are a 6 minute walk from Watford Junction train station, with regular fast trains into London (to London Euston, trains take 15-20 mins).
Watford is also on the London underground, Metropolitan line (in a different part of town to the train station).
Easy access to the M25 and M1 motorways.
Map of Approximate Location
Feedback
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We had a delightful holiday in the Tyack's family home, a beautiful town house situated on a quiet street and only a short walk from amenities & public transport. The house felt like a home from home & we only wished we could stay longer! Their home is perfect for visiting London and for exploring the Chilterns & surrounding countryside (visiting St Albans). Although we didn't get to Harry Potter studios, it is only 10mins away! We were made so welcome, being greeted with local produce & homemade flapjacks on the table! -
It would be difficult to overstate how helpful Catherine was. From early on, to last minute, and then during our stay....she was always available and full of great advice! In the true spirit of PLU, our holiday was a success largely due to our wonderful host. Her home was just perfect. Plenty of space and homey. Everything needed worked just like it's supposed to. The location is fantastic, just a short walk to the mass transit station and several restaurants and a small market. Getting into the City of London usually took right at an hour from her front door to the attraction we were visiting. -
We spent a lovely 5 days at Catherine’s beautiful home. We used its great location to go into London and do some sightseeing, taking in some live music and a show. The train station is an easy 5 minutes walk away and the trains were really fast and reliable. We were grateful to have the peace and quiet of Catherine’s home to come back to at the end of the day and escape the bustle of the City. We also explored the local historic city of St Albans and spent a very relaxing afternoon in Catherine’s sunny garden. Catherine was a great exchange partner, kindly organising us a parking permit for her street and giving us great recommendations of local places to eat. Would highly recommend Catherine’s home. -
Catherine and Jonny have such a beautiful home in an excellent location. Their house has some lovely period features and the beds are super comfy! Their garden is also a perfect sun trap and we were able to sit out in the garden in early April for lunch. Their house is on a really quiet street but is only a 5 minute walk from Watford Junction station where you can get a train into Euston in 20 minutes! I would wholeheartedly recommend Catherine and Jonny’s home to anyone looking to visit central London but who wants a place to relax just outside the hustle and bustle. -
We stayed in Catherine's home in Watford and had a great stay! The house itself is beautiful and has an interesting history (one that C will supply you with - if you want- when exchanging). There are many beautiful features in the house itself, e.g. the checkered tiles in the hallway and the colorful leaded windows in the front door etc. The three bedrooms are spacious and there are three bathrooms/toilets, which is great for a family stay. As a Swede (with right-hand traffic and broader streets) it was a challenge to maneuver the narrow streets and do parking, but we managed and when leaving we were close to experts at it. :) Everything you need will be found in the house, and it was easy to collect the key from a neighbor when arriving, and we were also given a welcoming card and a few treats when getting there - much appreciated of course. Communication was swift and good and we exchanged manuals for the houses through e-mail a few months in advance. While staying in Watford we made daily excursions to Oxford, St Albans, Thorpe Park and Highclere Castle (from the tv-series 'Downtown Abbey'), while also doing some shopping in downtown Watford and getting a glimpse of the wonderful Cassiobury Park (which was just a short distance away). The mural of Elton John (found on a nearby street) was one of my husband's favorite.
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