The cottage is well situated for access to central Hobart - quite a steep walk back- and is in a lovely old neighbourhood. We had all we needed and ha...
Read More...Cecilia
United Kingdom
Jan 27, 2020 - Feb 3, 2020
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 31/May/2024
We are a semi-retired couple in our sixties. Lynne a retired teacher, Ian a technician working part time. We sometimes travel with another couple.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Technology Professionals
MoreLessProfession
Teacher (Retired)
Our pets
2 poodles
Cecilia
United Kingdom
Julie
United Kingdom
Pippa
New Zealand
The cottage is well situated for access to central Hobart - quite a steep walk back- and is in a lovely old neighbourhood. We had all we needed and ha...
Read More...The cottage is well situated for access to central Hobart - quite a steep walk back- and is in a lovely old neighbourhood. We had all we needed and had a great week. Lynne left plenty of information about local sites and places to go.
Read Less...Rosie
Cyprus
Elma
Ireland
Catherine
Ireland
Elma
Ireland
Catherine
Ireland
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | New Zealand | Rotorua, New Zealand | Wānaka, New Zealand |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
2 Bedroom House in Hobart, Tasmania. It is comfortable and homely.
Type
House - single floor/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The house is located in an established suburb of heritage houses and lovely gardens, in Hobart; Tasmania's capital city.
Centrally located, it is a few minutes' drive from restaurants in the city, North Hobart, Salamanca Place or Sandy Bay.
There are also neighbourhood restaurants, and a café.
An excellent corner shop/post office is 50 metres from the front door and provides for all your daily needs. A bus stop with frequent service is also located a few metres away
A gourmet grocer for fresh fruit and veg, an award-winning butcher and a pharmacy are just two blocks away, and a very popular secure children's playground is just a block away.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
In the city, the Salamanca Market on Saturdays and the Farm Gate market on Sundays are popular. There are many good coffee shops and cafes nearby and in the city and North Hobart.
From Hobart you can make day trips to historic Richmond, the Tasman Peninsula, Port Arthur, the Huon Valley, Bruny Island, New Norfolk and Mt Field in the Derwent Valley and also the historic towns of Ross and Oatlands in the Southern Midlands.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We will look after your house and leave it as we find it. We only request that you do the same with ours.
Take care with the fire place, especially if there are children.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 31/May/2024
We are a semi-retired couple in our sixties. Lynne a retired teacher, Ian a technician working part time. We sometimes travel with another couple.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Technology Professionals
MoreLessProfession
Teacher (Retired)
Our pets
2 poodles
Cecilia
United Kingdom
Julie
United Kingdom
Pippa
New Zealand
The cottage is well situated for access to central Hobart - quite a steep walk back- and is in a lovely old neighbourhood. We had all we needed and ha...
Read More...The cottage is well situated for access to central Hobart - quite a steep walk back- and is in a lovely old neighbourhood. We had all we needed and had a great week. Lynne left plenty of information about local sites and places to go.
Read Less...Rosie
Cyprus
Elma
Ireland
Catherine
Ireland
Elma
Ireland
Catherine
Ireland
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