- Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Netherlands
- Nov 9, 2020 - Dec 13, 2020
Modern 2 storey brick home near the beach
Australia - New South Wales - MEREWETHER
ID : AU8342
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 31/Oct/2021
6Exchanges
99%Response Rate
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I am a Fitness professional, who only works part time now, my husband is a retired Police Detective who is now a part time handy man.
We don't smoke and are both into our fitness, we love travel with a passion, hence our homelink connection.
We are learning French which is a life long lesson we both believe " c'est dificile".
We have a large family and between our family, travel and our fitness there is not much time left over. We do enjoy meeting and getting to know people from everywhere, and have many friends all over the world.
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Pets,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
Police Officer/Personal Trainer (Retired)
Our personal links
information on Newcastle NSW Australia
Information on the Languedoc region of France
Specific information from Pezenas, that includes Montagnac information
Our little "Blue door" cafe near by
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Car Exchange is not offered
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
OUR CITY OF NEWCASTLE HAS BEEN NAMED NO. 9 IN THE BEST CITY,S OF THE WORLD TO VISIT. WE KNOW WHY, WHY NOT COME AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELVES.....
We live in a beautiful beachside location within walking distance to 3 patrolled surfing beaches, many cafes and restaurants, art gallerys, sporting activities, golf and much more.
It takes 2 hrs to drive to Sydney, so is suitable as a day trip and 40 mins to the wonderful Hunter valley wine region, and 40 mins to the lakes and waterways of Port Stephens.
Our home is a brand new very modern 3 bedroom, 2 big bathrooms open plan living delight, with lovely, timber outdoor entertainment area, plasma TV,s built in surround sound system, broadband wireless through out the house, and fully airconditioned.
Our neighbours are extremely friendly and welcoming.
We are experienced swappers having swapped twice before, in France and then in Canada. Our previous swappers where extremely happy in our home and quote
"What a fabulous place- we love Newcastle, the beach and the neighbourhood - and what a great bunch of neighbours. We have thoroughly enjoyed your home, your neighbours and your region."
We leave our car for your transportation needs.
We will also consider any one interested in swapping, as we love travel and will be retiring soon, so will be more flexible with our time. We will consider all styles of accommodation and will reply to all who enquire.
We now also have a home in Montagnac France, which has 2 bedrooms with Double beds with ensuite bathrooms.
A small new complete kitchen fully equipped,
2 TV,s a DVD player. Some English movies, and books
plus Wi Fi.
Our french village has all amenities , but is also only 10 mins to the med. 3 hrs to Barcelona and 3 hrs to Nice.
1 hr to the ski fields.
We also rent out our French home for a small rental to homeswappers, if we do not want to make a swap.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Heating
- Parking included
Entertainment
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Setting
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are in close proximity to our neighbours being an inner city location, but neighbours are all helpful and kind. We have 3 beaches within strolling distance of our home, along with many cafe,s and restaurants. So you can leave the car at home and walk to most attractions.
We are also near to many shops, art galleries and markets that regularly have great shopping opportunities. We are a beachside location and find neighbours and locals are all very chatty and friendly.
There are beautiful parks close by for picnics, vineyards and waterways a short drive away.
Art galleries , library,s shops and picture theatres all near by.
Sydney is a day trip away.
Take a look at visitnewcastle.com.au for more information on Newcastle and its surrounding area,s
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
- Museums
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our house is a short stroll to a line of 3 surfing, swimming patrolled beaches, which are magnificent.... along with cafe,s and restaurants, all just a WALK away!
Shops for grocery shopping , pharmacies, doctors, dentists, and markets are all a walk away.
Large shopping centres are a short drive away.
Our favourite restaurants
- Goldburgs.... 137 Darby St Cooks Hill 49293122
- Lotus ....5/50 Glebe Rd, The Junction
- Talulah Bar and Restaurant...52 Glebe Rd The Junction 49692060
Cafés & bars
- Silo Restaurant and Loung 18/1 Honeysuckle Drvie, Newcastle 49262828
- Surf house Restaurant and Pizza bar
Special places to shop
- The Junction shopping centre, Union St The Junction
- Market Town shopping centre
- Kotara Westfield Shopping Centre
Leisure and cultural activities
- Planet Fitness Hunter Stadium Turton Rd, Lambton... 49574359
- Forum Fitness Centre, 49217001
- How zat Fitness Centre Brook and Tooke Sts Cooks Hill 49264488
Walks or jogging paths
- Walk along the beach from Merewether Beach all the way to the end and the beginning of the harbour, along the harbour, then over the bridge at the Brewery bar into Hunter st, along Hunter St, until Darby St, then back along Darby St, and back home.
- Fernleigh Bike Track, Begin at Adamstown and it continues to Belmont
Interesting day trips
- Hunter Valley Gardens and vineyards Pokolbin
- Port Stephen,s water ways , Nelsons Bay
- Sydney
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We now have our 2017 Swaps in place with swaps in Vancouver and San Fransisco , but we are still interested in swap,s inside Europe for 2017 and Japan and again Europe and England for 2018. We are happy to consider simultaneous and non simultaneous swaps
Pets are negotiable, as are children, but based on the individual
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Car Exchange
- Car Exchange is not offered
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Long-term Home Exchange
- Hospitality Exchange Offered
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