Vibrant city center at hand, garden to relax
Belgium - bruxelles - bruxelles
ID : BE00112564
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 05/Mar/2019
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Hello,
We are experienced home exchangers; since 2000 we have visited Australia (our blow of heart), Canada, New Zealand and many regions of France; with the former homeexchange group.
We used to live in China and are now back in Belgium, my native country. I'm working for an international organisation, dealing with human ressources management. I travelled a lot in the past and now want to share this with my daughters. Sari (16 y.o.) is a quiet young teenager, passionate about outdoors: hiking, skiing, horse riding. She also love reading and listening to music. Marjane (13 y.o.) is full of energy. She is involved in a swimming club. She plays harpischord.
We love to leave our daily environment, change our rhythm, discover places and people.
We don't have pets but we - especially Marjane !- will be happy to take care of yours.
Sometimes we travel with an adult friend of ours, pascale, but we will inform you of course.
We appreciate our chance to be able to swap homes and will take care of your place as it was ours.
We have no pet but may take care of your.
This summer, we will be travelling with our friend Pascale (49 y.o.)
About us
Additional languages spoken
English, Spanish
Affinities
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
NGO workers
Profession
international official
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Brussels is a paradise for architecture and art lovers and for foodies
You will reach the very city center within 11 minute by public transport
Nearby medieval cities: Ghent, Antwerpen, Brugge - Further away: Amsterdam, Paris, Lille, London, ...
2019 Highlight ! Departure of the "Tour de France": events in Belgium from 6-8 July 2019
Our typical Belgian house will welcome you in all simplicity.
Ground Floor: TV room (DVD, cable, wifi,NETFLIX), double bedroom (my bedroom - one double bed 140 cm) with ensuite and dressing. Access to the garden.
First Floor: open kitchen, dining room and living area with all appliances to cook delicate meals or microwave simple meals Access to a 25 sqm terrace with table and garden sunshade.
Second Floor: one double bedroom (double bed 160 cm), two kids bedrooms (each one having a single 90 cm bed) and one bathroom (bath/shower and toilet). Attention ... the beds for children are on a mezzanine/platform and not suitable for children below 4. We may arrange to move the mattress -not on the mezzanine but on the bedroom ground. Baby travel bed available.
3 adult bikes available, open to car exchange
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Cleaning service available
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The area is very well connected to the city center and nearby the train station which will take you easily to the Belgian tourist sites, even to Amsterdam, Paris or London.
Our house is located north of the city center, it benefits from a green environment (parks and gardens) while offering a wide choice of local shops. It is possible to walk along a network of pedestrian and cycle tracks in forests and parks. Magritte has lived and worked in our neighborhood, you will be able to visit his house turned into a nice museum.
Nice terraces next door, organic market, big market on Sunday public swimming pool.
A little further: amusement parks, hiking in the majestic "Forêt de Soignes", swimming pool ... Brussels is a very cosmopolitan capital keeping its human size; we may hear all the possible languages in the subway.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Tram
- Underground Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We will do our best to propose activities according to your interests and the age of your children. Our detailed an practical Home Book is regularly updated and may be sent to you once the swap is agreed.
Lots of restaurants in the neigborhood including the one Michelin star 'Wine in the city" but also many popular and family places.
Eveything brussels has to offer: https://visit.brussels/en
Visit Belgium: https://www.belgium.be/en/about_belgium/tourism
Our favourite restaurants
- barapaot - authentic belgian kitchen
- Le Central
- French fries in front of the station (2 min)
Cafés & bars
- Excelsior (huge choice of beers - 2 min)
- Moeder Lambic
Interesting day trips
- Brugge, Antwerpene, Ghent
- Amsterdam, paris, London
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
The house will be tidy, the beds will be done; we expect the same when we return. Nevertheless, we may offer a house keeping service for 50 euros (doing fresh beds, cleaning the house except dishes).
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Hospitality Exchange Offered
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