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Tilman
Germany
Aug 12, 2023 - Aug 26, 2023
Belgium - Ghent, 3k, N - House (2 floors+)
Belgium - Vlaanderen - Sint-Amandsberg
ID : BE031967
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 08/Oct/2024
27Exchanges
86%Response Rate
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We are a couple with a lot of interests.
About us
Additional languages spoken
German, English, French
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Civil Service Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry
MoreLessProfession
Retired (Retired)
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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
Comfortable house near historic city.
On the ground level we have a hall, toilet, living room and a kitchen as well as a small garden (sunny side of the house). On the 1st floor is the master bedroom, the bathroom and a laundry. The 2nd floor has a large bedroom with king size bed and a small bedroom with single bed and lavabo. There is also a cellar and an attic.
We are located at about 10 min. (by public transport) from downtown Ghent, which is a beautiful historic city in Flanders/Belgium.
You can easily reach Bruges (40 min. by car), Brussels (easy access by train - 45 min.), Antwerp and many other places of interest.
Flanders offers a wide range of tourist attractions.
Paris (France), Amsterdam (The Netherlands), London (United Kingdom) and Cologne (Germany) are within easy reach.
We are non-smokers and have no pets.
As experienced exchangers we have exchanged our house 23 times before with partners from Australia, France, Germany, The Netherlands, England, Norway, Denmark and Spain.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighborhood is rather quiet and situated at about 3 km (2 miles) from downtown Ghent. There is a bus stop in the street which brings you to the centre in about 10 minutes. Ghent is a beautiful historic city in Flanders. You will find museums, theatres, an opera, a cathedral, the university and many historic buildings (middle ages), parks, shops, etc. There is a variety of excellent restaurants. Belgium is famous for its cuisine.
In our vicinity you can find the most important businesses like a butcher/caterer, a baker, a greengrocer's shop, a shoemaker, a supermarket, a chemist and family doctor.
From here you can visit the well-known Bruges (30 min. by car/train), Antwerp (40 min.), Brussels (our capital, 45 min.) and many other places of interest.
In our neighborhood there is a new swimming-pool with wildwater course and other sporting facilities like tennis, basket-ball, etc., wellness, sauna and restaurant.
Our bicycles are at your disposal.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- 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
During the week of the 21st of July is the famous Festival of Ghent (Gentse Feesten), which means a lot of music, theatre, markets and lots to eat and drink in the streets and places of downtown Ghent - every day until late at night. The historic centre is then free of traffic.
Ghent has a lot of events all year round. We will provide the calendar for the time of your stay.
Our favourite restaurants
- 't Klokhuys - restaurant in downtown Ghent with typical dishes from Ghent.
- Wei's House - Chinese restaurant + take away meals
- De Pastinaak - local restaurant with plat du jour and menu card.
Cafés & bars
- 't Vrijdags Gevoel, Vrijdagmarkt 29 Gent
- Wally, Langemunt 10 Gent
- Den Hoek Af, Vlaanderenstraat 1 Gent
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
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
- 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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