Christian et Valérie
France
Aug 15, 2016 - Aug 27, 2016
Ireland - Wexford, 10k, Sunny South East
Ireland - Wexford - Wexford, 10k, SE
ID : IE11177
Became a member in: 2011
Renewal Date: 06/Aug/2024
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We are a family of five with three third level student family! We live in the Irish midlands and have our holiday home in the sunny southeast on the coast. Our eldest girl attends university in Maastricht , The Netherlands and the other two are at university in Dublin. Paul & I are working.
About us
Additional languages spoken
Dutch, Spanish, German
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Homemakers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Technology Professionals
MoreLessProfession
Consultant Anaesthesiologist/ Computer Engineer
Our pets
Dogs: Benny , Snoopy & Daisy.
Front of cottage
New windows & doors this year 2023!
Front door
Entrance hall
Ballyteigue Beach
Ballyteigue Burrow Beach
Marina in village
Marina in village
Seals at Saltee Islands
Enjoying the ‘little beach’ in the village
The Hook lighthouse
Living area
Living area
Bedroom 2
Dining area
Main Bedroom ensuite
Main bedroom
Main bathroom upstairs
Utility room with washing machine and dryer
Kitchen
Enjoying evening sun on patio
Dining al fresco
Raven point walk Curracloe
Fun at Ballyhealy Beach
The great Saltee Island in spring
Board walk Burrough beach
The dune walks. “Where peace comes dropping slow”
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have been on four lovely exchanges. Our first was in Paris, our second in Austria and another in Cognac France and one in Dingle, Ireland. All were fantastic. Our Cottage is a newly built ( 2007 ) Thatched dormer situated in the quaint fishing village of Kilmore Quay. It is a popular tourist area and is known as 'the Sunny Southeast' , because of its mild sunny climate relative to the rest of the country. It is 20 minutes drive to Wexford town and there is also public bus service from the village. There is so much to do all around
including fabulous beaches, heritage sites and amazing walking & cycle routes.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- TV
Extras
- None
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
- Mountains
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The village itself has a number of lovely places where you can eat out,including two restaurants, a number of cafés and two pubs. There is live music in the pubs on certain nights. There is also a very popular take away , to which people flock from the surrounding town lands!
There are a general store where you can buy all necessities and also a large supermarket ( 15 minutes by car ) in the nearby village of Wellington Bridge.
In October/ November the Opera Festival is held in Wexford town.
Kilmore Quay is a world renowned location for Birdwatching. There are three main areas; Tacumshin lake, Wexford mudflats and the Saltee islands which are all within easy reach.
There are numerous walks close by and further afield, including the Dune walks at Ballyteigue beach, Forth mountain trails, walks at Hook lighthouse , Rosslare to Carne coastal walk & Raven point curracloe just to mention a few. There are also marked cycling routes in the area starting at Kilmore Quay.
In the village itself are two beaches The small beach is lovely and safe for families with small kids. The playground is close by the little beach as is the local Saltee chipper. The Saltee sauna is at the beach front too! Ballyteigue beach provides miles of sand for walking, sunbathing and kitesurfing. There is also a tennis court public amenity in the village centre. Lots of information can be had at the Stella Maris local community centre.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
There are many beautiful beaches and little coves to explore. You will have them all to yourself!! There are also possibilities for sailing, Kayaking and sea angling.
There is a kids playground in village and a lovely boardwalk along the village waterfront. There are other beautiful walks along the Ballyteigue beach, through the sand dunes and also around the seashore near the small beach in the village. You can walk out St Patricks bridge at ebbing tide. The sand dunes are also fabulous for a picnic providing lovely sheltered areas. The oldest working lighthouse in Europe "The Hook" is a short drive away with beautiful walks around. Other places of interest are Johnstown castle, the heritage centre at Ferrycarrig, Rosslare village/ Strand, Wexford town and more. There are cycle routes marked all around the area and bicycle rental in the village. A trip to the Saltee islands just 20 minutes off the coast is a must. You can spend a lovely sunny day there walking , picnicking & bird watching. https://youtu.be/62kyyI2G52A
Our favourite restaurants
- Mary Barry’s in Kilmore
- The Saltee chipper/ Restaurant
- The Silver Fox
Cafés & bars
- Beach cafe
- Kehoes pub & restaurant
- Coast hotel
Special places to shop
- Meadows & Byrne at Wexford roundabout
- Wexford town
Leisure and cultural activities
- The Hook Lighthouse & Loftus Hall
- Irish National Heritage Park
- Johnstown Castle
Walks or jogging paths
- The Dunes at Ballyteigue beach
- Village waterfront
- Raven point & Blackstairs mountains, Forth mountain
Interesting day trips
- Saltee Islands
- Duncannon & Hook lighthouse
- Dunmore East, Co. Waterford
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
We recommend the use of a car for touring this area.
The house is 21km from Rosslare car ferry. 23.7km 30 min drive from Wexford train station. Dublin airport is 182km approx 2hrs drive.
Please treat the house as if it were your own and leave it as you find it. Thank you.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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