Your canal boat could take you around the world! Or
your house could take you cruising UK canals!
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 Having a boat on the canal system is an asset
that can be taken advantage of in many ways. All around the world there are
people looking for different holiday opportunities.
Lending property to
unknowns may sound a bit scary but the principle of
house exchange is well established and tends to work well, with both sides
extending and responding to the mutual trust of allowing another family the
privilege of using their home - and often the car as well. So why not a canal boat?
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If
you would like to offer a
boat/house holiday exchange just fill in our
Listings Request
Form.
There is no charge! But we only list exchanges involving a UK canal boat
and we do not include free links to other websites!
Or follow up any of the opportunities listed below. We present this information as
a free service and can make no guarantees about the arrangements offered, you
must make your own further enquiries and agreements.
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would like to exchange our easy-care home in
Napier, Hawkes Bay,
New Zealand for the use of a
canal boat (2-4 berth) in England or Wales
for up to 2 weeks during April - July 2009.
Exchange need not be simultaneous. We are a
non-smoking couple in our 60's. Our 3
bedroom home (sleep 6) is a modern townhouse
with small garden, 2 bathrooms,
air-conditioning (for heating or cooling)
and is literally 2 minutes walk to a
swimming beach, shop, post office, boat
harbour, galleries and cafes. Toyota
1.8litre 5-door could be made available for
use. Contact:
brockdj@xtra.co.nz
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Cottage
on the Northumbrian coast in small
village next to the sea. Would like to swap for use
of a canal boat, any duration, occasion or date. We
are a couple with experience of boating and one well
behaved dog.
sheilah.kelly@btinternet.com
(1/5/08) |
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Second
home available anytime in
Cambridgeshire with mooring. Modern
detached 4 bedroom/2 bathroom house on the River
Nene. Ideal area for sight-seeing. Cambridge,
Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire all within a
30 minute drive distance. Accessible by narrowboat.
Wanted narrowboat (sleep 6) or holiday cottage SW
England end of August/beginning Sept.
monika.bassett@vmi.tv
(28/4/08) |
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We
would love to exchange our
New Zealand house, holiday house, and car
for a cruising canal holiday anywhere in Europe. Non
simultaneous exchange is fine by us. We have a brand
new 3 bedroom home - with lift, central
heating/cooling and all mod conns, almost in the
middle of Cambridge Town. Our holiday house is in
Pauanui on the Coromandel Peninsula. Cambridge is
conveniently set in the middle of Waikato, close to
many tourist attractions.Cambridge is very "English"
has about 12000 inhabitants, and has that "village"
atmosphere. We have done many house exchanges all
over the world. Open to any offer.
wfrv21256@gmail.com
(23/4/08) |
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We
have self contained studio accommodation in our home
in a quiet neighbourhood in
North London. Good transport links
into town. We would be happy to provide hospitality
in exchange for a short stay in your narrowboat. We
would like to re-experience the canals once more.
Won't go far in the boat, just a poodle about. We
are a reliable, honest, non-smokers, couple in our
early 50's. Would prefer a location not too far
driving distance from London.
sionbrown@hotmail.com
(21/4/08) |
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Our
56ft narrowboat
will be available for 1 or 2 weeks over Christmas
2008/Jan 2009. We would be interested in a similar
period of time over May-Oct 2009 in a nice, non-UK
location! Our boat sleeps 6, is in great condition,
and is fully kitted out with bedroom, shower-room,
kitchen, log-burner, central heating. Moored on the
Grand Union in the Midlands, it’s also close to many
other canals. Very cosy over winter and the canals
are lovely, quiet and atmospheric at that time. Will
send you a website link if you're interested. Sorry
no smoking on boat, well-behaved small pets
considered!
bda.bird@hotmail.co.uk
(11/4/08) |
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We
live in a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom
townhouse/villa in Paphos, Cyprus, on an award winning complex with two
swimming pools and within easy walking distance to
all amemities at the harbour. Plenty of restaurants
to choose from. We would like a floating holiday in
the UK for 2 weeks between 11th June and 15th July
2008.
howardfran@live.com
(15/4/08) |
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We
live in a 3-bedroom
detached villa on the north coast of Crete.
It has its own pool and wonderful views out to sea.
My wife & I are looking to exchange it for a canal
boat for 2-3 weeks in August 2008 or 2009. We are
both keen boaters and would care for your boat just
like we would expect you to care for our home.
cavalier54@waitrose.com
(25/3/08) |
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New
Zealand. Fully self contained 7 metre motorhome,
sleeps 2, available anytime. Based in Christchurch,
South Island, New Zealand. Exchange for canal boat,
sleep 4 adults,in UK for approx 4 weeks. Experienced
operator. References and photos available. 2 retired
couples 60+, Non Smokers.
russandjan@paradise.net.nz
(25/3/08) |
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Offering
lovely, 3 bed victorian terrace (Original features
and lovely garden), - quiet
Headingley area Leeds, looking for
canal holiday boat 2 adults , 2 children and well
behaved dog, in summer holidays - Stuart,
artsjknight@hotmail.com
(21/3/08) |
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We
have a 57ft semi trad
narrow boat on the Leeds Liverpool canal
near Wigan. It has a fixed double but can
accommodate a child in a bunk. We are looking to
exchange for a boat in Ireland or Scotland in July
2008 to celebrate my Husbands birthday. We would
like 10-14 days. Our boat is 5 years old .It has
central heating plus a diesel fire. Only experienced
Boaters please.
carol.heald@virgin.net
(21/3/08) |
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Spain
- Alicante, Detached house
with own pool, situated inland in a traditional
rural village overlooking olive and almond groves.
Experienced narrow boaters looking to exchange their
home for a narrow boat August 14th to 28th 2008 or
negotiable .0034965478712
(13/3/08) |
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We
have a 3 bedroomed detached house in
Wadebridge, North Cornwall,
close to beaches, Eden Project, Camel Trail etc and
would like to swap for a narrowboat between 45 and
60ft in mid Sept to end of Oct for 1 to 3 weeks.
We've had 2 holidays on narrowboats and are hoping
to live on one in the future. I will leave my old
car to use free of charge. We are honest, reliable,
tidy, and non-smokers.
probinson28@toucansurf.com
(10/3/08) |
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We
live in a large house in a very
good suburb in
Johannesburg - it has 4 bedrooms,
swimming pool and tennis court. We also own
a 34 foot Vander Stadt sail boat and a 200hp
21 foot speed boat on the Vaal dam about 1
hours drive from our home. We would like to
swop for a canal boat holiday in rural
England- contact Doug on
iconstruction@wbs.co.za.
(3/3/08) |
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48
foot narrowboat and/or house in Northwich, Cheshire
in exchange for motorhome/house in Western
Australia. 3-4 months July - Nov 2008. Graham and
Christine Brew email
graham@gbrew.co.uk
(29/2/08) |
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We
are a Swiss family ( 50, 47, 17,15,13) and we have
already make a trip with a narrowboat in England
(from Great Haywood in the Staffs and Worcester
canal to Shropshire canal and to Llangollen canal)
and two other times in France (River Charente and
the North). We would like exchange a narrow boat in
UK (4-6 beds) with our very pleasant renovated
farmhouse, alone and quiet in farmland, superb view,
in middle of Switzerland
near mountains and lakes. We prefer a way
with nature. Not direct exchange is also possible.
For the date we are open but we search exchange for
7 to 15 days. Please contact me if you are
interested for more information and pictures of our
home and landscape. We will take care of your boat
like our own house!
mf@gonthier.ch
(25/2/08) |
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Beautiful
two bedroomed apartment in Cabanas, nr.
Tavira, Eastern
Algarve, Portugal. Fully
equipped, air-con, etc. Spacious balcony,
only three minute walk from village centre
and sea-front. Would like to exchange for
narrowboat, we have previously been owners
of narrowboat so have plenty of experience,
we may consider holiday cottage. Flexible
about dates etc. For more information email
maryspencer103@ntlworld.com
(13/2/08) |
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Do
tropical breezes on the Gulf of Mexico
beckon you? Then we could swap your canal
boat for my lovely 3 bedroom/3 bath
courtyard home with all resort amenities in
Naples, Florida
for 7-14 days between June 22 and August
1st, 2008. The swap does not have to be
simultaneous so if you would prefer to spend
Christmas in Florida that might be a
possibility.
brillkt@yahoo.com
(13/2/08) |
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50s couple with
comfortable detached home on
beautiful Cornish
coast would like to exchange for
narrowboat anywhere for 1-3 weeks. Open on dates/ periods. Have some boating
experience and would take great care of your
home (hope you would ours!) Prefer couple
exchange.
rose.bailey1@virgin.net
(11/2/08) |
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We
would like to exchange our
42ft narrow boat on Kennet and Avon near
Bath for narrow boat in France. July August time.
hunwun10@yahoo.co.uk
(7/2/08) |
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We
are an English family and have a 3 bedroom apartment
centrally located in
Reykjavik, Iceland. We are looking to
exchange for a narrowboat in the Berkshire area
during the school holidays. For further information
please contact James on
jimrb73@yahoo.co.uk
(1/2/08) |
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We
have a 58ft
narrowboat sleeps 2, moored on
the middle levels close to Ely & Cambridge
and would like to swap for 2 or 3 weeks in
Canada. My wife and I exchanged the boat
last year for 2 weeks in NZ. a non
consecutive arrangement is also possible
please contact me on
willieckerslike@hotmail.com
(30/1/08) |
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We
would like to exchange one of our
2 bedroom condos in Florida
for 3-6 weeks on a narrowboat next summer. Our dates
are flexible. The condo you will use depends on the
dates. Some are near a golf course, one has a lake
view & gated beach access, and others are near the
Indian River & Kennedy Space Center. We are 2
non-smoking adults in our early 50s. Please email
lisamoore2626@hotmail.com or
sm4125@yahoo.com
for details.
(21/1/08) |
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Would
like to exchange large vacation home and 24
foot "Party Barge" boat at
Bass Lake,
California (near Yosemite
National Park) for a canal boat...open to
all destinations, 1-2 weeks. Contact
Barbara, 550-960-6806;
barbarabengel@yahoo.com
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Exchange
for one year 2009 to 2010. A modern secluded cottage
in 25 acres of bush 30mls from
Auckland NZ plus as new 20ft 5th Wheel
and new towing Ute.. For a < 58ft narrowboat in good
condition. I am ex marine engineer and wife is
houseproud so it would be well cared for! Email
Gordon at
laneg@xtra.co.nz .
(11/1/08) |
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I
have an apartment in
Montenegro 70 mtrs from the sea, looking
for a deal 2 weeks exchange any time this year,
suggestions?? Contact John
hutcheson@bluezone.no
(7/1/08) |
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We
live in the Cotswolds. A
quaint village all period-no new, a Manor
house with lots of history. Dick Whittington once
owned the manor as did the owners of the Titanic, no
street lights, no shop or pub. Fantastic walks
(would be ok to explore 1500 acre estate). All
popular Cotswold tourist areas on doorstep-Stow on
the Wold 6 miles. Sleeps 4/5. Want a canal boat for
10-14 days anywhere. Prefer 50'+. Experienced
boaters.
chapman533@btinternet.com
(4/1/08) |
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We
have a five bedroom Georgian town house in Bath,
England and a 42ft narrow
boat on Kennet and Avon nr Bath, UK. We
would like to swap for either for a boat/house in
France, Bavaria, New Zealand, for July/Aug 2008.
peterjsaunders@btinternet.com
(3/1/08) |
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We
have a croft in the north
east of Scotland with highland cattle and
some hens and geese. We are near the whisky trail
and Royal Deeside. Would love a narrowboat for a
week or two anywhere, any time before 30-06-08.
squiressquat@btinternet.com
(3/1/08) |
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I
own a brand new 45'
narrowboat on the Grand Union Canal just
West of London. It has a fixed double bed and 2
single chair beds. I am looking to swap for anything
from 2 weeks to 2 months summer 2008. Experienced,
mature boaters only please.
dianepatrick@easy.com
(3/1/08) |
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3
bed detached villa in the
Jalon valley in Costa Blanca. Set in
5000m3 and with own pool, heating, air conditioning,
Sky TV, wireless broadband, outside kitchen/bar. 25
minutes from 4 seaside resorts. Would like to
exchange for 2/3 weeks on a narrow boat, preferably
June/July. Have previously owned a narrowboat for 7
years, so have plenty of experience of boating.
pands_thorpe@hotmail.com
(3/1/08) |
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We
have a 3 bedroom house in a small typical
Spanish village in Southern
Spain on the Spanish Portugese border,
Sanlucar de Guadiana. Within 2min walk of the river
Guadiana. A small tender available for use on the
river. We want a narrowboat for two plus weeks. 2
berth adequate. Dates flexible. We are experienced
narrowboaters having owned a boat before moving
abroad. Contact
russon@postmaster.co.uk
(12/12/07) |
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A
4 bedroom 2 bathroom house on the
Coromandel peninsula New
Zealand available for exchange for 2/3/4
months between June and October 2008 (very
flexible.) Looking for a canal boat on the English
or French canals. A couple of experienced canal
boaters (mature) who have also exchanged houses very
successfully many times. The house is in Coromandel
Township well known for it's art, craft and cafe
culture. A fabulous coastline with swimming beaches
and plenty of fishing. We would be willing to care
for a pet especially a dog! An estate car is also
available. The house is an extended and renovated
old miners cottage and has every modern convenience
as well as original features and a log stove. Please
contact me for photos and more information about the
area.
cherrie55uk@yahoo.co.uk
(10/12/07) |
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We
live in the beautiful New
Forest with direct access to heath and
woodland walks. Our small, rural 3 bedroomed house
is 3 miles from the yachting base of Lymington. We
(and our spaniel) would like to experience
narrowboat life for a couple of weeks or more, (have
boat handling experience) any time of year-spring
would be nice, as long as we have enough notice to
organise ourselves. Please e-mail
wilburanddee@yahoo.co.uk and we could send
you photos etc.
(3/12/07) |
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We
live on a 70 foot
narrowboat in rural Worcestershire on the
Worcs Birmingham canal. Our boat is modern with
power shower, proper flush toilet, central heating
as well as a log/smokeless fuel Morso stove. We have
a wireless connection computer set up with blue
tooth if required. I am sorry but we only sleep two
as it is home to just the two of us, saying that we
have a single guest futon in the lounge. Our boat is
equipped with a washing machine, fridge etc pics if
req. Somewhere for 2008, France ,Spain, anywhere
where it will be hot and sunny, nothing too posh, we
like quaint, quiet with markets and villages with
the odd bar and restaurant, a villa would be nice,
we love surprises so any offer would be considered.
return2senderstoke@msn.com
(20/11/07) |
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A
36 foot 4- 5 berth quality
cruising sloop located in the wonderful
cruising waters of Maine can be taken as far as
Newfoundland or the Bahamas on a long swap for a
French or English canal boat. John Pearson
kitteryjohn@hotmail.com
(12/11/07) |
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We
have a 28 foot boat with a large beam 11.7ft. We are
moored on the Lancaster canal in North West England.
We would like to swap similar or canal boat any time
winter or summer. Boat has aft cabin, hot and cold
water sleeps 2 in aft cabin, also has bed conversion
in forward cabin all new upholstery curtains etc, TV
video combi as well as an inverter.
jantom1313@aol.com
(8/11/07) |
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We
have a four bedroomed house in
Falmouth Cornwall close to beaches on
a quiet tree lined avenue. use of canoe and dinghy.
We would be interested in a swap for a canal boat,
min 5 berth during any school holidays any where in
uk I am an experienced boatman.
alan.munden@googlemail.com
(29/10/07) |
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3
bedroom property in Moraira,
Costa Blanca, Spain. 1-hour from Alicante
or Valencia airports. 200 metres from large pool and
tennis courts. 3km from beaches. Beautiful views.
Would like to swap for use of canal boat. Not
available during July/August.
paul.valente@tiscali.co.uk
(24/10/07) |
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Cottage
in Outer Hebrides. Peaceful location. 2
bedroom detached modernised cottage with car
available-Audi A3. Close to beautiful beaches.
Abundant wildlife. Would like to swap for narrowboat
anywhere in UK. for 2008 holiday. One or two weeks.
Times flexible between April and October.
alison.macvie@btopenworld.com
(22/10/07) |
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We
own a 50 foot narrow boat
ideal for a couple though you can sleep two extras
in main cabin. She is based in the Midlands at the
centre of the canal network. Would like to swop for
a week in Southern Ireland for last week of May. Or
a fortnight in France.
pajandmillster@hotmail.co.uk
(8/10/07) |
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We
have a comfortable home in the garden city of
Pinelands, Cape Town, South
Africa that sleeps 5 in 2 double bedrooms
and 1 single. The house is well equipped with two
bathrooms, lounge, family room, swimming pool,
barbeque area and well maintained garden. Pinelands
is 15 mins from the Waterfront, major shopping
centres, Cape Town International Airport and
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The Cape
winelands are just an hour away. We would like to
swap our home for a minimum of 2 weeks for your 50'
plus narrowboat on any canal in the UK but
preferably Grand Union. We are experienced narrow
boaters. Photos available on request.
daphneriver@gmail.com
(8/10/07) |
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We
have a very comfortable 44
foot MotorSailer (Sleeps 2 to 8) with a
car and a fast inflatable, located in San Francisco.
Also have a house on the golf course in Sedona
Arizona, 2 hours from the Grand Canyon or 6 hours to
Mexico. We would like to swap one, for a canal boat
in the UK or France for several weeks. Our timetable
is very flexible.
brshaw911@yahoo.com
(24/9/07) |
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We
have an old beautiful restored house with
swimming pool in a
little village near Toulouse
(south/ouest of France). We have also a new
motor home (august 07) with 4/6 berth,
diesel, etc. We are looking for up to 3
weeks on a canal boat during summer
holidays. We are a respectful family with 2
child 10 & 14 years, experienced swappers.
E-mail us at defour.florent(a)neuf.fr
(replace (a) by @).
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We
have a beautiful old villa in a suburb of
Adelaide, Australia,
we would love to organise a swap for a couple of
weeks of canal boating.
conway.stephen@saugov.sa.gov.au.
(10/9/07) |
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2
bedroom (sleeps 4)
executive house in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Far reaching views of Southern Alps, Pacific Ocean
and Christchurch City. Airport - 30mins, Ocean - 5
minutes, Ski Fields - 1.5 hrs. Car, boogie boards,
golf clubs, bikes available. Would like a narrowboat
for professional couple anywhere in UK from
27/28/29th December 2007 for 1 week and/or 7-13 days
between 26th July & 8th August 2008. House actually
available for 2 weeks over Christmas/New Year and
3-3.5 weeks from 18th July. We have done 2 previous
trips on UK canals. Other date & location
suggestions welcome after Aug 2008. Contact
helenclare@xtra.co.nz
(7/9/07) |
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We
have a cosy 35' 2
berth Narrowboat cruiser stern
fixed double moored on the Grand Union Canal
near Northampton. would be interested in a
boat swap on the L&L UK or anywhere in
France for 1 or 2 weeks 2008. We are a
retired couple non-smokers or pets looking
to exchange similar. Photographs of boat
available. All enquiries answered. Email
roypycroft@talktalk.net
(3/9/07) |
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We
have a lovely two bedroom cottage in
Pauanui, Coromandel
Peninsula, New Zealand, with kayaks,
surfboards, push bikes and the use of a car. We are
looking for a swap for a canal boat in the UK for up
to 12 weeks during the UK summer period, 2008.
rosoman@clear.net.nz
(28/8/07) |
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We
are a family of five living in
Reykjavik, Iceland and would like to
exchange our 3 bedroom apartment and a car if needed
for a canalboat in the Berkshire area. We are open
for various dates in the summer of 2008. Pls.
contact Mr. Brown on
jimrb73@yahoo.co.uk
(28/8/07) |
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Two
bedroomed apartment near Norwich,
over looking the river Wensum. 10/15 minutes
from Norwich by car or cycle route. The
apartment is on the ground floor within a
converted Mill, has it's own private
entrance and a small enclosed court yard at
the rear, over looking the river. Two
bedrooms, one being split level (used as an
office, with futon bed) split level lounge,
adjacent to the outside Courtyard/Patio
area. Also a family bathroom and a large
kitchen breakfast room. Norwich is full of
culture, yet young and trendy at the same
time. Would like to swap for a canal boat in
Britain. Long Wk/end or longer. Tel. 01603
412 545
denise@gdvehicledelivery.co.uk
(23/8/07) |
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We
have 1 weeks very relaxing, beachfront gold
star 'floating week' timeshare apartment in
a great resort in
Calahonda, Costa Del Sol. We are
seriously considering buying a narrowboat in
5 years hence need to experience it lots
first! Would need 1 week during school
holidays in 2008.
Yeldah@yeldah.plus.com
(13/8/07) |
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Lux
maisonette in Varna,
'Bulgaria's Black Sea Capital'. 2 Double
bedrooms, large open-plan living area, sofa bed OK
for one but u/s for 2! 3 balconies with all day
sun...20 mins walk to beach, 5 mins to bus-line for
city and resort areas. Jeep available if reqd.
Interested in swap for 47-60 ft comfortable narrow
boat or wide-beam, any location. Retired couple
considering living aboard want to get feel of life
aboard before selling up! Autumn/Spring? Any time by
arrangement. E-mail for phone numbers.
anton_varna@yahoo.co.uk
(8/8/07) |
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We
have a lovely 57' narrowboat on the L&L near Chorley
and would like to see more of the canal systems, but
at the moment time/work prohibits any real distant
sailing. So we are looking for a boat swap with
someone (non-smoking) who is moored anywhere other
than the North West for a week or maybe two weeks at
a time.
jwowen@aol.com
(6/8/07) |
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My
wife (Nurse Manager) and I (ex-Navy, diver, Second
Mate FG) have 3 double-brm, 2 office rural house, 30
Km north of Christchurch
New Zealand. Like to swap for canal boat
England or France June to Oct 08, for 4 - 12 weeks,
but very flexible. 4 canal and river trips UK so far
- keen to do more. Would look after dogs (my wife
wanted to ask RSPCA to lend us one for last trip).
Swap would suit skiers (2hrs to nearest skifield).
May use my diesel 110 Land Rover.
tenwrite@xtra.co.nz
(11/7/07) |
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We
would like to exchange our
56ft narrowboat for long weekends of 3-4
days, any time of year considered. We’re interested
in swapping for a quality house or boat somewhere
scenic in the UK or scenic/city in Europe. Our boat
sleeps 6, is in great condition being only 2 years
old, and is fully kitted out with bedroom,
shower-room, kitchen, log-burner, central heating.
Moored on the Grand Union in the Midlands, it’s also
close to many other canals. Sorry no pets or smoking.
bda.bird@hotmail.co.uk
(11/7/07) |
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Liveaboard
70 ft NB in West London on secure
mooring, 15 mins walk to tube station. Non-smoking,
one single and one double berth, with resident
demented cat. Looking for occasional swap with
similar in Birmingham, school hols only, easy reach
of Selly Oak / Northfield area, just for a few days
now and again! Must like demented cats, and be
prepared to feed her for us! We will of course feed
your cat/dog as well!
hilarysudlow@yahoo.co.uk
(29/6/07) |
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We
would like to swap our 4
bedroom house 10 minutes from the centre of Paris
(France) and 10 minutes from Versailles with a 6
berth canal boat in the UK. We already did it one
time and it has been a success.
mldebelinay@therace.org
(25/6/07) |
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A
2 bedroom,2 bathroom town house in the middle of the
lovely village of Usson du
Poitou in France. The house is 150 years
old but has been modernised, retaining it's original
character and has a enclosed back garden. Available
most dates 2007.All facilities are within easy
walking distance. Futuroscope and the town (and
airport) of Poitiers are within 50km,Shop,café/bar,
restaurant 500m.Large open fireplace logs supplied
colour TV, washing machine, microwave, garden
furniture, garage. Pets. Exchange for narrow boat on
any UK canal suitable for 2 people and dogs Nov07 or
Jan08 for 2
weeks-gs.cs@tiscali.co.uk
(4/6/07) |
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4
bedroom house on water in
beautiful Tauranga New Zealand, 10 min to
city 15 min to white sandy ocean beach, lovely sunny
climate. would like house boat UK for 8 weeks or
longer April to June 08. We are non smokers, retired
couple.
robynandpaddy@xtra.co.nz
(29/5/07) |
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We
have a four bedroom
cottage style home in Polruan, Cornwall,
an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is
centrally heated and sleeps 9 with a pretty
fully enclosed garden, adjacent to the
south-west coast path, with parking for one
car. The Eden Project, Lost Gardens of
Heligan etc. are easily reached. We welcome
well behaved dogs. It is available most
times of the year, subject to pre-existing
bookings. We would love to spend a holiday
on your longboat this/next year/oneday. We
are a family of 4 with some boating (not
longboat) experience, plus one well behaved
dog. Please email
the_gribben@hotmail.com.
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Bay
of Islands, New Zealand. Modern 3
bed 2 bath waterfront home + car, kayaks etc
available in exchange for a canal boat for
several weeks. We are an active retired
couple, are experienced boaties and have
done several house exchanges. Dates are
flexible and references are available.
johngolds@hotmail.com
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Large
detached country villa with private pool and
garden studio. The
village of Monda in the hills of Andalucia
and within easy reach of Marbella and the
Costa del Sol. We are always interested in a
Canal Boat Exchange. We are experienced and
were featured on Waterworld on a previous
Exchange. All enquiries will be answered.
benavista@mercuryin.es
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I
have a 3 bed 8 berth
caravan in Blackpool Lancashire, a few
miles from the pleasure beach, tower and sea, ideal
base to explore the north of the uk. I can swap any
date between 1 march 07- 2 nov 07 or the same in 08
for a week. I'm looking for a narrowboat in the UK
which sleeps 6 for my family, any dates, they don't
have to match, we don't mind when. Thank you. Call
Jo 07737052867 or email
joannefy4@yahoo.co.uk.
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Tropical
Florida Pool House in Exchange
for Houseboat/Boat for 2+ weeks.
delise720@yahoo.com
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Young
couple living on 70ft
traditional style narrowboat on Leeds
Liverpool Canal. 6 berth (1 fixed & 2 fold-down
doubles). Flexible lifestyle so open to offers as to
dates. Most interested in swap within Europe.
Previous Boat-Handling experience preferred, but not
essential. email:
bendurrmail@googlemail.com
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We
would like to offer our
beach front guest
house in Nanaimo, British Columbia
in exchange for your barge, or guest house,
for 3 or 4 weeks in May 2008 for up to 8
family members. This is a chance for all of
us (from 28 to 88 years old) to visit the UK
or Europe again. We have had extensive
sailing experience and some barge
experience. Since our beach front property
is not our principle residence we are not
restricted to exchanges at the same time. If
you wanted to exchange at overlapping times
you could also have the use of our 4 bedroom
house in Victoria about 90 minutes away from
Nanaimo. Please contact Lance at
Sunbeach@Telus.net .
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We
own a 30 foot
traditional, 2+2 berth narrow boat.
It is moored outside our Bedfordshire home
on the river Great Ouse and is regularly
taken out onto the canal system of the UK.
This can give you access to the entire
2000-mile river and canal system of Britain
at a slower pace of life with Cambridge only
28 miles away by road but four days by boat.
We are experienced home/boat exchangers and
would be open to any offers. Contact
details:
marinacourt@gmail.com
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We
are 2 retired professional couples who would
be interested in swapping a deluxe Art Deco
home for your canal boat sometime in the
summer of 2008. We live in
Victoria, British
Columbia, Canada which is
probably the nicest small city in North
America (according to Conde Nast magazine).
We are planning on spending the summer of
2008 walking, cycling and boating through
Europe (we usually spend a month each year
cycling somewhere in Europe but want to
extend and diversify our visits). We would
desire a 3-4 week visit but other options
are acceptable. We have cycled extensively
in Britain but our friends are new to your
fine country. We would probably use the boat
as a mobile home and cycle while cruising.
You could expect the use of a van while here
and cleaners come in regularly. Jim & Marian
email
knock@shaw.ca
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We
have a four-bedroom strawbale holiday home
in the heart of the
Margaret River wine region in Western
Australia. It's a beautiful house
in a beautiful region surrounded by vineyards,
forests and fabulous surf. we'd love to exchange our
house for a canal boat in the UK or France for a few
weeks or months this year or next. We're flexible on
dates. Contact Ron
at
rognvald@iinet.net.au
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We
live in Western Australia
and love narrowboating. We have so far done the Four
Counties Ring and the Llangollen. Looking to swap
our townhouse in Perth plus holiday house on river
near Mandurah (100km south of Perth) for use of
narrowboat. 1-4mths!! Would not necessarily need to
be at the same time.
csmacc@iinet.net.au
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I
own a 62ft (2005) Narrow
boat, currently privately moored on the
Grand Union Canal in Milton Keynes. I would love to
swap my home for a week or two abroad at various
times throughout the coming months/years! Open to
offers from anywhere in the world!
allyburgon@hotmail.com
(30/1/07) |
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I
own a 43ft narrowboat on
the beautiful Brecon and Monmouth canal
which runs through the Brecon Beacons in Wales. It
can accomodate two comfortably. I am looking to
exchange my boat for another narrowboat anywhere on
the main system in the UK or France. One week or 10
days would be ideal anytime in the summer or early
autumn. My email address is
epona66@hotmail.co.uk. Hope to hear from you.
Amanda Lloyd.
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I
have a 27ft yacht
with a walkaboard mooring, including power,
water, laundry facilities and secure
parking. The mooring is at
Manly in
Queensland, Australia, and is
right on the doorstep of beautiful Moreton
Bay. The boat sleeps four, and has kitchen
and head inbuilt. I would like to exchange
for a canal boat holiday, and would be quite
open to making my home and car available to
the right person as well. My email address
is
piper2a@optusnet.com.au
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We
are offering a week in a
16th century French Manor, Normandy, in
exchange for a week on a canal boat preferably on
the Kennet and Avon. Contact Sarah at
davidellis222@tiscali.co.uk
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Lovely
narrowboat - 60ft, based between Bath and
Bristol on the River Avon. Ideal for 2 but can sleep
4. All mod cons and extra's. Sky TV etc. Would like
to exchange with boat on the Norfolk Broads.
July/August or October.
russrichards2005@yahoo.co.uk
(10/1/07) |
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Two
bedroom apartment in Hermanus, South Africa.
Situated in Walker Bay, it is the most famous land
based whale watching area worldwide. The apartment
has unresticted views of the Indian Ocean from it's
large balcony. 24 hour security. Use of pool,
barbecue area, and squash court. At the start of the
'Garden Route'. Plenty of restaurants and a renown
golf course. Will swop for 2/3 months April -
September for 2/3 months on a narrow boat during
same months. Contact 01451 831635/ mob. 07976 162183
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Spanish
Apartment in Guardamar 25km south
of Alicante. Swap for Canal Boat holiday.
New air conditioned two bed roomed apartment
(sleeps 6). The 4th floor apartment
overlooks a natural park and has a large
communal pool with children’s area;
beautiful sandy beaches are just 10 mins
walk away. The family friendly town of
Guardamar is filled with bars and
restaurants to suit all tastes. Transport
to/from Alicante airport can be arranged for
60 euros or car hire is available from
airport. All domestic appliances plus
satellite TV. A fee of 40 euros to cover
cleaning/laundry is payable. Contact;
mwne16001@blueyonder.co.uk
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Triple
Rock Ranch" is a remote, stunning log home right on
the Big Blackfoot River (of "A River Runs Through
It" fame) in western
Montana, USA. Looking for a 1-week barge
vacation swap anytime. Photos on request. Contact
joconnell@blackfoot.net.
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We
have a 4-bedroom
beachfront holiday home (sleeps 8) in
Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka, to swap for
two weeks on a narrow boat (sleeping for 2
only needed). Dates flexible.
bambersusan@hotmail.com
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We
have an apartment on the
Costa del Sol that has two bedrooms but
can sleep 6. It is in a well established area 10 min
walk to the beach. It is located in a town called
Cala Honda, 10k from Marbella. It is private and
sits in its own gardens with a shared pool. We are
looking to exchange for a narrow boat of no less
than 48ft and no more than 60ft. We would only need
two berth. Time scales are open we would want a
minimum of 2 weeks and preferable longer. Please
contact us on
namtrabaja@hotmail.com
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Lovely
seven metre motorhome in
New Zealand to exchange for a narrowboat
in UK for three to four months. Non smokers. We are
a retired English couple, experienced narrowboaters
and can guarantee to look after your vessel. Contact
Jim and Sue Taylor on 006494316986 or e-mail
cliff.taylor7@btinternet.com
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I
have a modest but comfy
home in Melbourne Australia. Also
available for swap is a Suzuki Vitara 4WD and
fishing boat. I would love to have a canal boat
holiday, or would consider other offers.
Details & photographs.
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"Pacific
Odyssey" , a
44’.all-fiberglass, luxury twin diesel yacht
that features two private queen-sized
staterooms with ensuite full bathrooms,
modern kitchen etc. Located in the Canadian
Pacific Northwest/Vancouver BC, considered
to be one of the best cruising grounds in
the world… gateway to the US San Juan
Islands, Canadian Gulf Islands, Desolation
Sound and the Inside Passage to Alaska. Open
to all offers for exchanges and our dates
are open. Contact owner at
questtek@yahoo.com.
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Golden
Sands (Haven) Mablethorpe Lincs. 8 berth
3 bed Cosalt Eclipse static caravan (ensuite
toilet/shower) full gas rad central heating double
glazed. Willing to exchange a week on a canalboat at a mutually convenient time.
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We
have a small but
beautifully formed studio flat in central Cambridge
(CB1 2JB). Two people would be easily accommodated,
any more would be a push. The flat is a 3 minute
walk from the train station and 10 minutes from the
centre of Cambridge. We can send you photos if you
get in touch. We would love to exchange for any kind
of houseboat on the UK’s inland waterways, a weekend
to two weeks would be great at any time (even winter
would be good). Contact us on
sarahjanewest@yahoo.co.uk
(18/8/06) |
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Penthouse
apartment Costa del Sol Southern Spain.
We have two bedroom two bathroom, nearly
new, apartment on the Costa del Sol at
Sabinillas. We are half an hour from
Gibraltar and one hour from Malaga. All mod
cons, latest equipment, two terraces one
east facing and one west facing. Lift from
underground parking to apartment where we
keep our small four door car, which would be
included with the exchange. We are looking
for a narrow boat to sleep two persons. We
are experienced boaters having travelled the
canals and rivers of the UK. We are both
retired and very active and responsible
people and are flexible as to the dates but
they would have to coincide as this is our
permanent home. References can be
given if required. We have photographs of
our apartment if needed. You can contact us
directly by telephone i.e. 0034 952893214 or
email
hands@gonuts4free.com.
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We
wish to exchange our house near
Narooma, New South
Wales, Australia for a canal boat or
a house in UK for two years or longer. House
is on 9 acres, 5 bedrooms, study, large
living area, snooker room, large lock-up
garage and carport. 10km from Narooma.
Delightful and very popular holiday resort.
Need to accommodate couple and two teenage
children. Contact: John Dodd,
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We
own a large three bedroom house in
Timaru, a small town on the
east coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
Timaru is a grand springboard to the Alpine regions
in the South Island. Skiing fishing boating tramping
and bushwalks are all an easy drive away. If you
like quiet, the South Island has only a million
people! We exchanged in Worcester UK a few years ago
and have some narrow boat experience. We would be
interested in an exchange of a boat anywhere in the
UK and are reasonable flexible as to timing. Kevin
Foley.
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We
own a Guesthouse adjacent to a beautiful
Biosphere Reserve
in Srebarna NE Bulgaria. We can
accommodate 4 people in 2 twin rooms and
they would have the use of a kitchen etc.
The Reserve is fantastic for walking,
bird-watching, or for relaxing and pic-nics. This is
available year round but it does get cold
here in Jan and Feb. Mike and Jerry Black
Tel: 00359 8515 322 Mob: 00359 885671058
Skype: pelicanlakeguesthouse
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have a comfortable chalet
sleeping 6 at 'Woodlands' at New Quay West Wales.
The site is set in woodland managed by the woodland
trust. 'Woodlands' is a spacious, peaceful family
site with swimming pool, new club house, timber
playground, sports field etc. Well behaved dogs &
owners welcome. New Quay is central to lots of
holiday attractions & is a traditional seaside town.
The bay is a marine wildlife park & home to abundant
wildlife, rare birds & a resident population of
bottlenose dolphins & harbour porpoise. We would
like to swop an out of term week for a comfortable
narrow boat. We have some experience & are a
responsible family of 3.Telephone 01827 53512.
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We
have a lovely two-year-old holiday home at
St Helens, on the east
coast of Tasmania, available any time, in
exchange for a narrowboat holiday on the English
canals. Contact Bill and Pauline on
deakinbill2@hotmail.com or phone us on 03
63 316 432 or mobile 0418 559 035. We'd love to talk
to you about our holiday plans, which are pretty
flexible. Remember, our Australian summer is slap in
the middle of Britain's winter, so it could work out
perfectly for all of us.
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Two
vacation homes and a new car in exchange for the use
of your canal boat? See beautiful
Northern California from our main home: Yosemite
National Park, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, the Napa &
Sanoma Valleys, and many Gold Rush towns are within
easy reach. Or see the rugged Oregon coast,
unspoiled forests and Crater Lake from our secluded
retreat in the hills of Central Oregon, less than
four miles from the Umpqua River, one of the world's
greatest fishing locations! Or maybe use both homes
to see a large swath of the American West Coast.
We're interested in a two week or longer exchange in
the window of early-June to mid-August 2008. (We're
experienced exchangers, about 30 to date, and
include a professional skipper!) . Email us
with questions at
chrisabarkershop@sbcglobal.net .
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