- Silvolde, Nederland, Netherlands
- Sep 9, 2022 - Sep 16, 2022
Became a member in: 2006
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a family off 5. Father, mother and 3 adult sons. The 2 oldest sons have left home already. The youngest is a student. He leaves the house when we have an exchange, so Geert and myself are travelling alone.
As you can see we have quite some animals. Only in summer there are 2 cows. You don't need to take cows our father do the job without disturbing you
Additional languages spoken
French, English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking
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Caregivers,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Educated
Our pets
2 cat, 1 horse, 2 cows in summer
A paradise
We felt at home - fantastic!
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Upstairs
Upstaris there are 3 bedroomsfor each kid one. There is a bathroom with a toilet, 2 wash-basin and a shower. There is also a play-room with a second TV, a cross-trainer, a soccer-table, PS, a matalas for visitors or just to read a book.
Downstairs
In the hall there is a toilet and the enterande to the master-bedroom.
The living-room, the kitchen and the dining area is one big place. There are large windows to the south, with give you a relaxing fiew at the garden. In winter we heat the house with a large soapstone wood stove. There is connection with the internet and a big flatscreen.
The kitchen has a coocker and 2 ovens, one traditional and one combination.
On the east site of the house there are a small cold storage, the laundry place and a large storage room (at first a garage)
Outside
The eyecatcher of the garden is the biological swimmingpool . On the side of the garden there is a large barn to stall the car. there is also a wood stooked sauna
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a little village surround with a lot of nature. We have quit a lot of ground surround us (3 hectare). This means that we have some animals to keep it in repair: a cat, a horse and 2 cows (only in the summer). Don’t worry my father-in-law takes care from them during our absence if you like
Walking or with the bicycles you can make every day a trip in full nature with lovely places to stop for a pick nick. Our village is only at 5 km from an old and historical city called Diest. Is as a bguine court which is recognized by the world heritage of Unesco
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We live rather in the centre of the country. Within 2 hours driving you can visit all the famous cities in Belgium like Brussels, Antwerp, Gand, Bruges,... You can make a day-trip to the sea in the west or to our (small) mountains, called the “Ardennes” in the south.
There are a lot more things to tell about if you are interested to visit Belgium. You can also visit the sites:
www.visitflanders.com
www.tourisme.be
www.visitbelgium.com
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We like you to take care of our house as you wish that we take care of courd. We leave is clean and we like to recieve is back clean.
You may use everything in the house.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2006
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
We are a family off 5. Father, mother and 3 adult sons. The 2 oldest sons have left home already. The youngest is a student. He leaves the house when we have an exchange, so Geert and myself are travelling alone.
As you can see we have quite some animals. Only in summer there are 2 cows. You don't need to take cows our father do the job without disturbing you
Additional languages spoken
French, English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking
MoreLessAffiliations
Caregivers,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Educated
Our pets
2 cat, 1 horse, 2 cows in summer
A paradise
We felt at home - fantastic!
A paradise
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