Ireland - Portlaoise, 3k - House (2 floors+)

Ireland - County Laois - Portlaoise, 3k

Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,Our Home.
Our Home.
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
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Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,SITTING ROOM AND OUR DOG BUSTER
SITTING ROOM AND OUR DOG BUSTER
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,MASTER BEDROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,DOMHNALL'S BEDROOM
DOMHNALL'S BEDROOM
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,CONOR'S BEDROOM
CONOR'S BEDROOM
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,WALK IN NEIGHBOURHOOD
WALK IN NEIGHBOURHOOD
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View of Portlaoise from roadway in front of house
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Ireland,Portlaoise, 3k,House photos, home images
  • Sleeping capacity6
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Pet Care Needed

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

THE HOME
Our three bedroom home is set on 2 acres. It has a well equipped modern kitchen , a utility room , sitting room, office and two bathrooms. We have a vegetable and fruit garden that has a lot of produce in summer which you re welcome to eat during your stay. The house is a spacious 1800 square feet. We have lots of books, golf clubs, computer access.

THE LOCAL AREA.
We live 3 kilometers away from the bustling town of Portlaoise. Portlaoise contains lots of amenities such as large supermarkets, lots of restaurants ,cafes, a theatre and art gallery etc. There s also a newly built municipal swimming pool , gym and playground.In the immediate vicinity, there are lovely woods at the rear of the house for leisurely walking.
We live about 2 km from a large ancient fortress called the Rock of Dunamaise, a historical landmark in the county. Emo court, a large Palladian mansion is also a great place to go for a summer walk, or if you want you can take a tour of the house itself. We live in an area that has many local walks in woods if you like the outdoor life.
Nearby towns of Abbeyleix and Durrow are worth exploring for their award-winning cafes and pubs.There is a fabulous bakery in Abbeyleix.And a wonderful Castle in Durrow , operating as a very well known wedding destination. Here you can spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying some food and a drink in their restaurant. There's well known venue called Burtown House outside Athy that is famous for their organic garden and they sell their produce in their award winning restaurant.


AIRPORTS/AIRLINES
We live a little more than an hour away from Dublin airport, Ireland's largest airport. It is the nearest airport to us. Cork airport is a little more than 2 hours away. Aer Lingus and Ryanair offer affordable flights to these airports daily.

Shopping:We live near Kildare Village, the designer outlet for an enjoyable days shopping.

SIGHTSEEING
Dublin(an hour away) has numerous attractions such as the Guinness Brewery, Dublin Zoo and St Stephen's Green. Kilkenny(three quarters of an hour away) is a medieval city that has a big castle to explore as well as lots of shops. Cork(2 hours away) is a historic city and home to a famous zoo called Foto Island. Galway and Clare are all within easy reach too. That's the beauty of Laois , everywhere is within easy reach.
Belfast is a three hour journey which is home to the spectacular new Titanic Museum.

If you have any questions you would like to ask about a house exchange, we are happy to answer them.

http://www.irishtourist.com/directory/places_to_visit/midlands/laois/

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Extensive Grounds
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Equipped for Children
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Baby Equipment
  • Garage
  • Electronics Docking Station
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Computer available
  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • Family Room / Playroom

Extras

  • Babysitter available
  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Rural

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station
  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our favourite restaurants

  • Mayer Indian restaurant , Portlaoise
  • Rinuccini's , Kilkenny.
  • Burton House , Athy .

Cafés & bars


Special places to shop

  • Kildare Village, Designer Outlet.
  • Kilkenny.
  • Dundrum Town Centre.

Leisure and cultural activities

  • Walking in Emo, Dysart Woods.
  • Golf in Heritage Hotel and Golf Club.
  • Dunamaise Theatre , Portlaoise.

Walks or jogging paths

  • Lots of walks around the house.

Interesting day trips

  • Dublin , explore the capital
  • Galway,
  • Cork

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
  • Pet Care Needed
  • Plant care is needed inside
  • Plant care is needed outdoors

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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