Thursday 17 August 2017

House exchange to New Zealand


Attention Val Johnstone

Dear Val,
We have a friend who has recently moved from Villefranche-de-Rouergue to New Zealand.  She has recommended that we write to see if you can include our request below on your website.
We are a recently retired couple; Jenny from the UK, and Ralph a New Zealander, both living in New Zealand.

We own a new one bedroom fully furnished apartment in Queenstown, one of New Zealand’s most scenic places.  The apartment is on the lake edge and has magnificent uninterrupted views of both the lake and the ‘Remarkables’ mountains.  It also has a private deck with the same views.  It is a small apartment; we love it! Queenstown is a ski town but it also has all year round interest.  A car is not essential as there is a very good public transport system to all ski-fields, the town, and places of interest further away, like Milford Sound .
We are thinking of visiting France next year.
We wonder whether there is anyone who would like to stay in our apartment, at any time of the year to suit them, in exchange for allowing us to stay in their home in France for the same amount of time.
Our wish list for a French property is:

1.       Within walking distance of public transport, (preferably train); train network easily reached.

2.       Situated ln a large medieval village or town with all amenities; preferably in your area, or Languedoc, or Provence.

3.       Use of cycles would be great.

4.       For a period of up to 6 months, your Summer, 2018.
We are happy to feed pets, if needed, and we would take great care of your home.
Jenny and Ralph