Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 01/Oct/2017
Additional languages spoken
English, German, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Science / Research
Profession
Engineer/Physiotherapist
Our pets
1 cat called Pippi
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Homesit Needed
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Europe | Italy |
Open to all dates | Europe |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Ref:GOLD
We are a family of 4 (2 daughters). Our end of terrace family home is near the town centre of Bussum; 15 min. (by car or train) from Amsterdam, 30 min. from the North Sea coast. Trains at 1km. Discover the "Garden of Holland" on our bikes. Visit the Rijksmuseum that just opened after a 10 year restoration. Only 5km to the Gooimeer, a lake with small sandy beaches. Visit the 655 year old fortified town of Naarden at just 2km or one of our castles. Satellite TV with Astra 1,2 and 3. We have a cat that would like to be fed daily but temporary arrangements can be made. We'll be happy to look after your pets if applicable.
Only 40 min. by train to Schiphol (Amsterdam) airport for cheap flights/trains (TGV) to UK, Belgium, Germany, France etc.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The area we live in has a very high standard of living and is known for its pretty villages like Laren, Blaricum, Huizen and Weesp all interlinked with very safe bicycle paths. Amsterdam can be reached in only 20 minutes by car or train. The train station is a 10 minute walk or 2 minute bike ride from our house.We are near the town centre of Bussum, a quiet town, pop. 40,000. There are many shops and restaurants in town within walking distance.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Discover the "Garden of Holland" on our bikes making use of the excellent network of dedicated bicycle paths unique in the world.
Visit the Rijksmuseum that just reopened after a 10 year restoration or the Van Gogh or Anne Frank museums.
We are only 5km from the Gooimeer, a lake with small sandy beaches.
Visit the 660 year old fortified town of Naarden at just 2km or any of our nearby castles.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 01/Oct/2017
Additional languages spoken
English, German, French
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Science / Research
Profession
Engineer/Physiotherapist
Our pets
1 cat called Pippi
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