Has anyone ever done a house swap?

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Would you recommend? Any tips etc.

Nobody?

Only experience from a child's perspective. My parents used to do it and I hated it. Mad cleaning up before every holiday, having to put away anything "precious" (in the loft!) and knowing that someone was in your bedroom going through your things.

Ooo. I hadn't thought of that. Doesn't sound too good.

Yes,with an MNer and it was great.
London/Wales

We'd love to try it. We're teachers based in Scotland and love getting away for wee adventures. October week is coming and we're wondering about having a go.
Anyone know how to do this?

Hi - we've done it 4 times - Wales, Somerset, USA and Norway - fab fun each time. Hard work before you go as your house needs to be up to scratch BUT worth it as it's so cheap compared to getting accommodation/car hire everywhere. I use as house exchange site - easy and worth it!

P.S. My kids adored it - utterly!