- BRESCIA, Brescia, Italy
- Dec 27, 2022 - Jan 3, 2023
Very nice Leuven and very nice host.
We love very much LeWuven and Belgium. Thanks to Dominique for her wonderful soupes!!! Was exciting to meet and know them in Linate's Airport!!
Belgium - Leuven, watermill with large garden
Belgium - Vlaanderen - Leuven
ID : BE032775
Became a member in: 1989
Renewal Date: 16/Jul/2023
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We are both retired, active seniors who like to travel. Dominique is a keen crafter in her freetime. Jan is a cityguide who takes groups on surprising walks through Leuven, a city filled with history.
About us
Additional languages spoken
English, French, German
Affinities
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
The building Dijlemolens
Our street and entrance to the buil
Kitchen with all apli
View onto the garden in spring
Back view of our house (seen from the garden)
Living room
Hobby room
Bay window and view on the outside deck
Sint-Peters church on a sunny winter day
The old convent at the end of our street
'beguinage' across the street
Our outside deck next to the livingroom
Bedroom with double bed
- Sleeping capacity3
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend 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
Looking for an exchange in Europe - summer 2023.
Our home is centrally located in the lively student city of Leuven, but also in a residential neighbourhood. Our home is part of an old watermill, built into housing units 30 years ago. Our kitchen has all the modern appliances. We have one sleeping room with a double bed, and one sleeping room with a fold-out sofa.
We don't have a garage. In our street you can park for free for a limited time (blue disk parking zone). There is a payable parking garage around the corner, or a free parking zone in 10 minutes walk. During school holidays there are more free parking possibilities in our neighbourhood.
We have a large garden in common with the other housing units. Our home is looking out over the garden, and is situated between two arms of the river (so no street noise).
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Elevator Access
- Garden
- Heating
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Urban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is centrally located, but very quiet. We have the old beguinage (UNESCO world heritage) at the front, and a quiet park at the back of our building. On the other hand, it's only a short walk to the Grote Markt (Grand Place) with it's medieval city hall.
Outdoor Activities
- Cultural Events
- Gym / Health Club
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Museums
- Theatre
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
We are very centrally located in the city, you can walk practically everywhere (pub's, restaurants, arts centre, museum...). You can make daytrips by train to other cities in Belgium. Brussels is a 20' trainride, Ghent is 1 hour. You could also visit Waterloo, 1 hour by car from our home.
Our favourite restaurants
- La Filosofia - good quality Italian with pizza and fresh pasta
- Gastronomical - ZARZA
- Noordoever, vegan buffet style restaurant in a new and hip part of the city
Cafés & bars
- Café Metropole - located on the Oude Markt, nice for a snack, lively
- Wereldcafé - Lots of Belgian beers, fairtrade wine, and you support a good cause
Walks or jogging paths
- Our region/province is Vlaams-Brabant, and we have an extensive network for walking:
- you can plan your walking routes online
Interesting day trips
- Waterloo
- Afrika museum Tervuren
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
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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