- Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
- Sep 16, 2022 - Sep 25, 2022
House in quiet street near Gent main station
Belgium - Oost-Vlaanderen - Gent
ID : BE00118719
Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 02/Aug/2023
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Jan, 63 years, translator, has just retired. Claire, 56 years, makes models in the natural history museum in Brussels. We enjoy life in our city. We like to travel, to make easy cycle tours, to discover places....
About us
Additional languages spoken
French, German, Italian
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Civil Service Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
Profession
public servant - translator (Retired)
Our house in a very quiet street
Our "one tile deep" frontgarden
You'll get a warm welcome from these little pigs
Our hallway, with bikes
Our living room with garden view
More pigs will keep you company in our living room
Afternoon sun shines in our living room
Our living room (with street view)
You can take breakfast in the kitchen
It is a very small garden, but we think it's great
The bed is 185 cm wide
The bedroom is very airy, but you can darken it
Bathroom next to bedroom
The library next to the bedroom
The "upper room" is a place to tinker ....
... and to watch television
This bathroom is next to the "upper room"
- Sleeping capacity2
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Nice town house in quiet neighbourhood near main station in Gent. Great for public transport: trains to most cities in Belgium and trams and buses nearby. Restaurants and pubs at walking distance and also in the historic city centre at 2 kms. Very small garden - we call it our patio ;) - just large enough for two people to eat in (or to hang a hammock).
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Heating
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Friendly, very quiet, almost sleepy, neighbourhood, but ideal for public transport within the city and to other cities.
May be you'll meet some of our welcoming neighbours.
The restaurants we've indicated are at walking distance.
Beautiful historic centre at 2 kms: you can walk (very nicely along the river Leie), cycle or take a tram.
Parking regulations aren't easy for visitors: we'll give more information should you wish to come by car.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Tram
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
One of the great European mediaeval cities with castle, cathedral (with famous Mystic Lamb by Van Eyck), and many other buildings. Interesting museums (about old and contemporary art, design, our very interesting local history...). What we particularly like: the historic centre is almost carless! Lots of places to eat and drink.
Our favourite museums: see below. Lots of information on https://visit.gent.be/en
Our favourite restaurants
- Spoorloos Perron (brasserie, traditional)
- Café parti (brasserie, with great outside sitting)
- China Paleis (better than average, enthousastic lady)
Cafés & bars
- Galgenhuis: in the very touristy area, but still a lot of locals. Great people watching
- De Vrolijke Viking: very nearby, great bartender, young and old, all kinds of games, simple pizzas if you order them in advance.
- Nana: nice small café very nearby; great coffee
Special places to shop
- Temmerman: old fashioned sweets
- Tierenteyn: very good but sharp mustard, really old shop
- Craenkindershuis: friendliest gift shop in Gent; even we buy things there
Leisure and cultural activities
- Fine arts museum: not too big, but some wonderful paintingsaintings
- Huis van Alijn: museum about daily life in Belgium, old fashioned pub
- The mystic lamb: a must!
Walks or jogging paths
- The North Sea - one our by train, dunes, beaches... There is also a network of footpaths...
- The River Leie (or Lys): cycling, walking, art galleries
- The Cycle Network: full of surprises! We'll explain it for you. By the way, the countryside is completely flat in the north (except bridges), hillier to the south.
Health or fitness clubs
- We don't go to the gim: but this one is very close
- The city's sport center, with lots of possibilities, beach...
- The only natural swimming pool in the area
Interesting day trips
- Antwerpen and Brussels: each a small hour by train. Many sights, restaurants, bars
- Brugge (Bruges): 25 minutes by train. Very touristy, but worth it. Walk along the Lange Rei! And don't buy bad chocolates.
- If you need a car: there is an Avis office extremely close: Voskenslaan 147
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We want you to feel at home. Since we are rather new in Homelink, we'll try to give you as much information as you may need. We also like feedback.
Every Friday, a lady comes to clean: be friendly to her (she doesn't speak English), and put everything away before she comes.
Use our 'best bikes' only for cycle tours and chain them in a very safe way. To cycle in the city, take our old 'city bikes'.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
- 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
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