Thomas
United Kingdom
Sep 14, 2019 - Oct 12, 2019
Canada - Hortonville, NS - House (2 floors)
Canada - NS - Hortonville
ID : CA120064
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 18/Feb/2020
2Exchanges
100%Response Rate
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About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees
Profession
Retired (Retired)
Southeast side of house
South deck
Back entrance
Kitchen
Dining area
Living room
Living room
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Upstairs main bedroom
Upstairs bathroom
3rd bedroom-study
West yard, under the willows
Eagle in backyard
Lots of perennial flowers, berries and garden
The Bay of Fundy is a 5 minute walk from the house
Dykes holding back the bay
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our cosy home is on 7 acres, 10 min. from Wolfville, NS, home of Acadia University. 5min. walk to Bay of Fundy, highest tides in the world; close to several wineries, an organic coffee roaster and a malt house. We are within the boundaries of the Landscape of Grand Pre UNESCO World Heritage Site http://www.landscapeofgrandpre.ca/home.html .
This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located in the scenic Annapolis Valley. Our comfortable home has wood floors throughout (tile in the bathrooms) and has had many recent upgrades. It has a private backyard with many flowers and a wooden deck that is sunny and warm in the summer. The kitchen-dining room is a large open area with lots of windows and light.
There are large old willow trees on the side of the house that provide a cool, shady haven on hot days. There are lots of windows to open to let the fresh breeze blow through. It is a safe, welcoming landscape that hasn't changed much in the last 200 - 300 years.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our village is called Hortonville. This is a mixed rural neighbourhood. We are within the boundaries of a Unesco World Heritage site, walking distance of the Grand Pre National Historic Sight, the French Cross and miles of dykes along the mighty Bay of Fundy, the highest tides in the world. It is a one hour drive to Halifax, the largest city east of Montreal and a one hour drive to the beautiful South Shore of NS (Lunenburg, Mahone Bay & Chester). There are so many places to see near-by, and beaches to walk, such as Hall's Harbour, Blue Beach (well-known for its fossils) and lots of fine eating and dining at local wineries and restaurants in the Wolfville area. This is an agricultural area with numerous farm markets and delicious local food. It is also a cultural centre with music in the pubs, live theatre and a wealth of things to see and do. We are within walking distance of an organic coffee brewer (JustUs coffee) and Domain de Grand Pre, a winery and restaurant. We love it here and hope you will enjoy it as well.
Mark & I (Beth) both are retired and our three sons are grown-up and married with children. We have owned several sailboats over the years and have enjoyed sailing on the south shore and around Halifax. The Bay of Fundy is just over the hill from us, but not a boat friendly bay due to the extreme tides. I love to garden and put in a vegetable garden every summer, as well as try to manage the many flowers and fruit that grow on our property.There are swimming beaches within 5 km, on the Bay of Fundy. Fantastic beaches an hour away on the South Shore.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- River
Leisure
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house, you can walk over the hill to the Bay of Fundy, walk and/or bike the dykes or trails, walk to Grand Pre National Park, the Gaspereau River at the end of our road, Horton Landing, JustUs Coffee Roasters, Grand Pre Winery, a Malt house and much more. Wolfville, an expedia top town to visit in 2017, is a 10 minute drive or 25 minute bike drive. We are about an hour drive to Halifax city, and the beautiful South Shore (Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg). So much to see and explore!
Our favourite restaurants
- Paddy's Pub, Wolfville
- Le Caveau Restaurant, Domain de Grand Pre
- Troy Restaurant
Cafés & bars
- JustUs Coffee Roasters
- TAN Coffee, Wolfville
- The Port Pub, Port Williams
Special places to shop
- Town of Wolfville
- The Box of Delight Book Shop, Wolfville
- The Farmers' Market, Wolfville
Leisure and cultural activities
- Acadia Cinema, Wolfville
- Live Theatre, Wolfville
- Grand Pre National Park
Walks or jogging paths
- Wolfville Dykes
- Cape Split Provincial Park
- NS Trails
Health or fitness clubs
- The great outdoors!
- Acadia University, Wolfville
- Wolfville Resevoir Park
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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