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Family home with large garden in quiet Warwickshire town
Refurbished 1920/30s comfortable family home in a leafy residential area of Kenilworth, Warwickshire
Number 28 is a very relaxed dog-friendly house and garden. Our classic 1920/30s semi in a quiet corner of Kenilworth has been completely upgraded (while retaining original features where possible) in recent years. We have two lounges, front and back; a large open-plan kitchen and dining area; two double bedrooms; a spacious study and a single bedroom. The master bedroom has an en-suite, air-conditioning and lovely views over the back garden and trees beyond. There’s a full-size roll-top bath with a shower in the main bathroom. Downstairs, there’s s also a separate WC and cloakroom.
The massive 35m-long garden is east-west facing and a quite a sun-trap. It's very private with tall trees all around and a massive oak at the far end. The wide patio has outdoor dining chairs, table and sofa, plus smaller seating areas around and about. There is a big awning for the hotter days in summer. Facing the house from the back is a raised timber Scandi-style summerhouse with decking, plus a woodland garden behind with further seating. There`s wooden flooring in the kitchen/dining area.
The front lounge has the larger tv, with a smaller tv in the cosy garden room at the rear. Also downstairs is large pantry with washer/dryer, breadmaker and storage space. Parking is available on the drive as well as on the street - ample spaces for two cars. It’s a peaceful location, with many attractions within easy reach.
Listing Overview
Property
- Bedrooms 3
- Sleeping Capacity 5
- Bathrooms 2
- Living Area m2
- Total Area m2
House rules
- Small children are welcome Yes
- Pets are welcome Yes
- Non-smoking house Yes
- Pet care wanted No
- Car necessary Yes
Exchange dates
| Exchange dates | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible |
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| November 15, 2025 - December 17, 2026 | 7 days | Yes |
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Denmark or Southern Sweden late June to mid-July 2026 - dog-free. Off-peak one-week dog-friendly breaks in the UK from late August 2026 to early July 2027. |
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Exchange periods
| Earliest date | Latest date | Length of stay (nb of days) | Flexible dates | |
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Exchange period
1
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Earliest date
2025/11/15
November 15, 2025
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Latest date
2026/12/17
December 17, 2026
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Length of stay (nb of days)
7
Days
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Flexible dates
Yes
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Neighborhood
About the neighborhood
Kenilworth is a delightful small town in Warwickshire with easy access to Leamington Spa, Warwick (10 minutes’ drive), Stratford-on-Avon (15 minutes); the Cotswolds (30-40 minutes); Oxford (an hour). Although relatively small, it is well supplied with supermarkets, craft shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs and cocktail bars. The town centre is about 15 minutes’ walk from our house, the train station is ten minutes' walk and there’s a post office and vet just down the road. Literally. Our most famous landmark is Kenilworth Castle, a huge romantic ruin in glorious red sandstone (five minutes’ drive). At the centre is Abbey Fields, a large wooded park with a lake, and there are many nature reserves in the town as well as surrounding areas – ideal for dog walks. From April 2026, there'll be a brand new indoor pool at the heart of Abbey Fields. Many stately homes are dotted about Warwickshire, including Baddesley Clinton and Packwood House. A quarter of an hour to the north is the historic city of Coventry its two cathedrals, transport museum and Herbert Art Gallery. The University of Warwick, with all its amenities, is just four miles away. Dog owners, garden lovers, golfers, fans of food, history and architecture are all spoilt for choice. We’ll provide a list of all the highlights, along with all our favourite places and maps of walks in the area.
https://www.visitengland.com/things-to-do/Warwickshire
https://www.kenilworthweb.co.uk/visitors/our-visitors/what-to-see-and-do/
Nearest Airport: Birmingham
House amenities
Vehicles included in exchange
- Use/Exchange of car 0
- Number of bicycles 0
- Number of children's bicycles 0
- Number of electrical bicycles 0
- Use of boat 0
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Your exchange partner’s home satisfaction rating is 3.0, based on 1 references.
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Rob is a semi-retired professor of inorganic chemistry and I'm a printmaker of cyanotypes and a writer of historical fiction and science fantasy books. We love old black and white movies, aviation, Victoriana, sci-fi, bird watching, spy thrillers, drama, nice cocktails, cooking, arts and crafts, murder mysteries and travel. We are especially keen on dog-friendly exchanges in the UK. We have two collies, Bronwyn (six) and Holly (nearly two).
Our daughter Lauren now lives with her partner Stewart in Hampshire and they try to join us when possible.
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