Notices
General Chat This forum is for general topics and chat type threads.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 12 Oct 19, 08:06 AM  
Link to this Post
#1
mariechez
Imagineer
 
mariechez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 03

mariechez's Reviews
Hotel Reviews: 3

theDIBB Guidebook
Guidebook Photos: 10
Bungalows

We having been toying with the idea of downsizing for a fair few years but cant wrench ourselves away from our house which we love. With the OH being made redundant and at 63 this maybe be the push we need.

There is a bungalow for sale nearby which we may look at but how does everyone who lives in one get on with ventilation in the warm months (most of the year for me ). I always have a bedroom window and I don't know how I would manage in the summer. I know there are the small window openers but I don't know if that would be enough. I don't really want AC.

TIA
__________________
Marie

ORLANDO 03,04,05x2,07,O8,09,10x2,11x2,12x2,13,14,15,16
LV x2,SAN FRAN & LA,CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN,BALTICS ,FJORDS,BAHAMAS,ITALY,
BARCELONA,FRANCE, PORTUGAL,BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND,BELGUIM,GUERNSEY. NEW YORKx3 & MIAMI
mariechez is online now Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 12 Oct 19, 10:02 AM  
Link to this Post
#2
Gryff
Imagineer

 
Gryff's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 14
Never entered my head not to have all our bedroom hopper windows open when we lived in an bungalow or in this house where our bedroom is on the ground floor
Gryff is online now Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 12 Oct 19, 10:15 AM  
Link to this Post
#3
aqualiv
Imagineer
 
Join Date: Aug 14
Location: Wiltshire
We live in a bungalow and it is so cool in the summer!
Our old house would get so hot upstairs in the summer
Our bedroom is north facing which helps and we ve had skylights put in the hall way and study

I always sleep with our little window open

Edited at 10:16 AM.
aqualiv is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 12 Oct 19, 10:21 AM  
Link to this Post
#4
taylaboo
Imagineer
 
taylaboo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 13
Location: Uk
Mobile

We live in a bungalow and sleep with the windows open but on the latch, locked. In high summer we leave the windows in the bathroom and loo opposite our bedroom open too to create a breeze. We downsized to a run down bungalow when I was 56 and completely renovated it. I can't imagine living back in a house now.
__________________
I Drive September 1996
Villa at Emerald Isle 2013
Villa at Emerald Isle 2015/wedding trip
Villa at Champions Gate -2019
Rosen Hotel May 2023
taylaboo is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 12 Oct 19, 10:21 AM  
Link to this Post
#5
Mr Tom Morrow
Imagineer
 
Join Date: Jul 14
Location: The Tiki Room.

theDIBB Guidebook
Pages Created: 3
Near where I live all the bungalows being bought are then demolished and traditional 2 storey houses built. That's because the plot sizes are big plus there isn't the demand for them anymore.

I would never consider one due to the fact we like windows open a lot and the security aspect during the day would concern me. Not so much the night time as it would just be the one bedroom.

OP. So I've been no help to you at all.
__________________

"PAGING MR MORROW, MR TOM MORROW..."

''I drink Wine and know things''

DVC Owners at SSR since 2003.
Multiple annual visits to America since 1976

Edited at 10:38 AM.
Mr Tom Morrow is online now Boy Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 12 Oct 19, 10:22 AM  
Link to this Post
#6
Mexy02
VIP Dibber
 
Join Date: Oct 12

Mexy02's Reviews
DIBB Villa Reviews: 1
My mum has some special locks on the window openers which can only be opened from the inside which allow ventilation . Ours have them in the house windows but the bungalow is a lot cooler than out house in summer and warmer in winter .
__________________
LBV Spa resort October 2013
Bahama bay October/Nov 2015, Disney contemporary oct 2015, Loews rpr Nov 2015
Bahama bay October /Nov 2017, Disney contemporary oct 17 , AKL , GF
Yacht club / Bahama bay oct/Nov 2019 , poly
Nov 2022 boulder ridge, Polynesian , AOA and Bahama bay
Sept 24 POFQ
Mexy02 is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 12 Oct 19, 10:22 AM  
Link to this Post
#7
mariechez
Thread Starter
Imagineer
 
mariechez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 03

mariechez's Reviews
Hotel Reviews: 3

theDIBB Guidebook
Guidebook Photos: 10
Originally Posted by Gryff View Post
Never entered my head not to have all our bedroom hopper windows open when we lived in an bungalow or in this house where our bedroom is on the ground floor
I wouldn't be able to sleep.
__________________
Marie

ORLANDO 03,04,05x2,07,O8,09,10x2,11x2,12x2,13,14,15,16
LV x2,SAN FRAN & LA,CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN,BALTICS ,FJORDS,BAHAMAS,ITALY,
BARCELONA,FRANCE, PORTUGAL,BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND,BELGUIM,GUERNSEY. NEW YORKx3 & MIAMI
mariechez is online now Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 12 Oct 19, 10:24 AM  
Link to this Post
#8
mariechez
Thread Starter
Imagineer
 
mariechez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 03

mariechez's Reviews
Hotel Reviews: 3

theDIBB Guidebook
Guidebook Photos: 10
Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow View Post
Near where I live all the bungalare being bought are then demolished and traditional 2 storey houses built. That's because the plot sizes are big plus there isn't the demand for them anymore.

I would never consider one due to the fact we like windows open a lot and the security aspect during the day would concern me. Not so much the night time as it would just be the one bedroom.

OP. So I've been no help to you at all.
Er no
__________________
Marie

ORLANDO 03,04,05x2,07,O8,09,10x2,11x2,12x2,13,14,15,16
LV x2,SAN FRAN & LA,CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN,BALTICS ,FJORDS,BAHAMAS,ITALY,
BARCELONA,FRANCE, PORTUGAL,BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND,BELGUIM,GUERNSEY. NEW YORKx3 & MIAMI
mariechez is online now Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 12 Oct 19, 10:25 AM  
Link to this Post
#9
mariechez
Thread Starter
Imagineer
 
mariechez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 03

mariechez's Reviews
Hotel Reviews: 3

theDIBB Guidebook
Guidebook Photos: 10
Originally Posted by taylaboo View Post
We live in a bungalow and sleep with the windows open but on the latch, locked. In high summer we leave the windows in the bathroom and loo opposite our bedroom open too to create a breeze. We downsized to a run down bungalow when I was 56 and completely renovated it. I can't imagine living back in a house now.
That's good to hear.
__________________
Marie

ORLANDO 03,04,05x2,07,O8,09,10x2,11x2,12x2,13,14,15,16
LV x2,SAN FRAN & LA,CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN,BALTICS ,FJORDS,BAHAMAS,ITALY,
BARCELONA,FRANCE, PORTUGAL,BOSTON, NEW ENGLAND,BELGUIM,GUERNSEY. NEW YORKx3 & MIAMI
mariechez is online now Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 12 Oct 19, 11:01 AM  
Link to this Post
#10
EssexSue
VIP Dibber

 
EssexSue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 09
Location: South West Essex
Mobile

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow View Post
Near where I live all the bungalows being bought are then demolished and traditional 2 storey houses built. That's because the plot sizes are big plus there isn't the demand for them anymore.

I would never consider one due to the fact we like windows open a lot and the security aspect during the day would concern me. Not so much the night time as it would just be the one bedroom.

OP. So I've been no help to you at all.
They are a very rare commodity round here too Tom. Some are being pulled down and absolute mansions built on the site (which is why you can pay circa £1million for a small rundown bungalow in Loughton) or they are putting two or three houses on the site which is more where we live. Our local.primary school has just pulled down the caretakers house and three houses are going on there, unbelievable!
Unfortunately the downsizing option for older people where we are are the overpriced McCarthy and Stone flats.
EssexSue is online now Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:59 PM.


Powered by vBulletin - Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
DIBB Savings
AttractionTickets.com

Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10

Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS


theDIBB Blog
Disney announced that a new nighttime show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” will run nightly at... Read More »
Walt Disney World Resort guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when... Read More »
Aquatica Orlando announce the grand opening of its newest attraction, Tassie’s Underwater Twist, on 15... Read More »


theDIBB Menu


Exchange Rates
US Dollar Rates
ASDA  $1.2347
CaxtonFX  $1.2319
Covent Garden FX  $1.2445
FAIRFX  $1.2350
John Lewis  $1.2380
M&S  $1.2178
Sainsburys  $1.2337
TESCO  $1.2343
Travelex  $1.2353
Updated: 13:30 28/03/2024
Euro Rates
ASDA  €1.1426
CaxtonFX  €1.1398
Covent Garden FX  €1.1502
FAIRFX  €1.1432
John Lewis  €1.1457
M&S  €1.1263
Sainsburys  €1.1419
TESCO  €1.1425
Travelex  €1.1435
Updated: 13:30 28/03/2024

DIBB Premium Membership
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership?

Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as...

"No adverts on theDIBB Forums"

Upgrade Now



X