Premium #25213

Spacious guesthouse set in the English countryside close to Highclere Castle

Guesthouse • Highclere United Kingdom

2 Guests

1 Bedroom

1 Bed

1 Bathroom

1 Car space

Secondary home

Exchange types accepted

Non-Simultaneous

Non-Reciprocal

Statistics

Listed December 2023

General Overview

A modern self-contained guesthouse/annex with its own access and parking space.  

On the edge of the rural village of Highclere where there are lots of country walks, including a 30 minute walk to the famous Highclere Castle (from Downton Abbey).

Meadow views often visited by deer.

The Space

The guesthouse is spacious with a large bedroom and en-suite (with a shower) upstairs and a living area with a kitchenette downstairs. 

The guesthouse is joined to our main house through an a utility room (which may be used to wash clothes if needed).

The kitchenette has a hob, combi microwave/oven, fridge, coffee machine and sink. 

Downstairs has underfloor heating along with heated chairs and access to Sky and Netflix.

Guest Access

Two floors and a set of stairs.

Features

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Washer

Clothes dryer

Oven

Microwave

Coffee machine

Fridge

Iron

Hair dryer

Heating

TV

WiFi

First aid kit

Smoke alarms

Bed sheets

Towels

Workspace

Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace

Travel Styles

Weekend

Adventure

Romantic

Sport and leisure

Foodie

Relaxing

Village

Remote

Culture

Last minute

House Rules

Unsuitable for infants under 2

Unsuitable for children ages 2-12

Pets not allowed

No smoking

Allergens

Cat free

Smoke free

Dates of Availability

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Neighbourhood

We live on the edge of the rural village of Highclere where there are lots of country walks, including a 30 minute walk to the famous Highclere Castle (from Downton Abbey). 

There is a pub (The Red House) 10 minutes walk from the house and many other pubs and good restaurants in the area.

Getting to my home

It is easy to find by car. If not driving, you could get a train or bus to Newbury and then get a taxi to Highclere (10 mins drive from Newbury).

Nearest airport

We are about 45 minutes away from Heathrow Airport

Getting Around

If not driving then there is a bus stop a 2 minute walk from our house, alternatively a taxi can collect you.

Map of Approximate Location

Feedback

Leah and her family were very respectful and easy to communicate with. They left the house spotless on our return and had also left us some goodies which was very much appreciated. I would highly recommend Leah for future exchanges.

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Emma 3 months ago

Leah and her family were great guests, and we would welcome them back any time. They left our home spic and span and were easy and super nice to communicate with. We look forward to our non-sim stay at their home later this year.

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Caroline 7 months ago

Leah, Rob and family were wonderful guests to exchange with. There was great communication throughout the entire booking process and they left our home spotless. Unfortunately the weather was not great during their visit but we hope they still managed to enjoy the time spent at our place.

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Annie & Richard 8 months ago

We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Leah and her family in our home in Nelson NZ, and couldn’t speak more highly of them. Communication was a breeze, both before and during the exchange, making everything feel smooth and easy from the start. They left our home spotless and perfectly looked after. You honestly wouldn’t have known anyone had been here! We wholeheartedly recommend them as guests to any future exchange partners or to anyone lucky enough to cross paths with them during their year-long travels.

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Helena 8 months ago

Leah and family stayed in our Glebe apartment, and were the perfect guests. Unfortunately we couldn’t meet them in person, but communication was excellent, they took great care of our home, and left us a beautiful chilli plant. We can’t wait to visit their home in Highclere later this year.

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Joel and Jan 8 months ago

You would be very lucky to enjoy a home exchange with Leah and her lovely family. They stayed in our home for a month, and you wouldn't even know they'd been, aside from the lovely fresh flowers left, and sweet touches; everything was perfect. It wasn't the easiest stay for the family, having to take care of our geriatric, diabetic cat, but they took it all in their stride, went over and above, and even left a beautiful drawing of Lord Puss Puss, which now adorns our fridge. Even the threat of a cyclone bearing down on Brisbane, and losing power and water didn't phase them! Communication was efficient and easy, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Nette 10 months ago

Leah and Rob were fantastic guests at our home. They were very communicative and kept us abreast of what was going on while we were away. They even left us some additional dishware and a new blender 😆. Thanks, guys! They were part of a bunch of back to back exchanges, and gave us zero worries about the home being ready for our next guests. We look forward to visiting them one day. They are welcome back anytime!

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Sara and Brian 1 year ago

It was a delight to have Leah, Rob and their two adorable daughters stay at our homes in Mumbai and Goa. They are a wonderful, considerate family and were kind and appreciative toward our domestic staff. We look forward to visiting their home in Highclere next year and wish them the very best on their travels around Asia.

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Si 1 year ago

Leah and her family were wonderful guests. Leah was easy to communicate with before and during our stay. They took great care of our home during their stay, you wouldn't even have noticed they had been!! We would be happy to welcome them back any time and can highly recommend them as guests 😊🙏 We wish you all the best for your 2024 travel plans x

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Katie 1 year ago

Communication was great before and during the exchange and we felt very confident leaving our home with the Heathmans. They took great care of our home and left it very clean and tidy. We'd highly recommend them as exchange partners.

Guest Feedback: Leah stayed with Sarah 3 years ago