This is a quiet rural location within a quaint village yet we are only 10 mins drive from the cathedral city of Truro - cobbled streets, designer shops and olde English pubs of character. There are a variety of safe beaches the closest around 15 minutes away. Local beaches are famous for good surf and enthusiasts visit these from all over the world. Sailing is readily available in Mylor and Falmouth and we have basking shark in the summer off Lands End. The Scilly Isles are also just a 15 minute helicopter ride away. There is much to do locally for adults and children - watch a play in the outdoor Minack Theatre where the auditorium is carved out from the coast line - http://www.minack.com visit the Eden Project - http://www.edenproject.com or great beaches in quaint coastal locations Mousehole, St Ives or Sennan Cove. Take a bike ride or old fashioned steam train along the Camel Valley from Padstow and Bodmin or browse the many art galleries where local artists exhibit - there is much to do for all ages.

In our late 50's with adult children and 3 local granddaughters (9, 7 and 3 I work as the CEO for a group of neurological charities in London and was origionally a nurse and health policy adviser by background. We work in London two days each week. We travel extensively and have done several very successful exchanges to date.

Having three grandaughters means we have available for 'would be visitors with family' a travel cot, baby buggy, a variety of toys, childrens swing, trees to climb and a play house. The garden is also large enough for children wanting adventure to camp in a tent outside and we have a tent available if any would be campers wanted this excitement as part of a family holiday in the summer.

Our exchange can include our cats as they hate boarding but if you dont like cats we would consider this. they are very friendly and spends most of the time outside.