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Lovely country estate, 150 from Amsterdam

Netherlands - Achterhoek / Gelderland - Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside

Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Our house seen from the village green
Our house seen from the village green
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,House seen from our garden, a renovated farmhouse
House seen from our garden, a renovated farmhouse
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Walking around the village, surrounded by pastures
Walking around the village, surrounded by pastures
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Garden with 18th century well
Garden with 18th century well
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,kitchen with AGA cooker
Kitchen with AGA cooker
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,master bathroom
Master bathroom
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,master bedroom
Master bedroom
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Living room
Living room
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Living room
Living room
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Big Flatscreen tv
Big Flatscreen tv
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Village of Gelselaar seen from a drone winter 2021
Village of Gelselaar seen from a drone winter 2021
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Gelselaar from above
Gelselaar from above
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Our well behaved dog Toontje
Our well behaved dog Toontje
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Garden
Garden
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Garden with view at the terr
Garden with view at the terr
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Garden at the foot of the old church
Garden at the foot of the old church
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Garden with veranda
Garden with veranda
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Front garden with hen house
Front garden with hen house
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Terrace
Terrace
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,Terrace
Terrace
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,Netherlands,Gelselaar, idyllic tiny village amidst very beautiful countryside,House photos, home images
  • Sleeping capacity9
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Pet Care Needed

Smoking Not Allowed

No Children Please

Use of Personal Car is possible

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates Open to all destinations

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

In the tiny and beautifully quaint village called Gelselaar, amidst the famous countryside of the Achterhoek,
we offer an amazing monumental farmhouse dated from the 1700's ,completely up to date. Large house, separate garage, splendid gardens and terrace. Only 1,5 hrs from Amsterdam by car or train. The nearby river IJssel was thriving with bustling cities long before Amsterdam was, and they are still lively, lovely and much like Amsterdam but smaller, more quiet and pleasant
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The Achterhoek has a lot to offer and is renowned for its beauty, peace and quiet. Quaint villages, historic cities like Deventer and Zutphen, beautiful landscapes in all seasons. Plenty of restaurants, shops, museums, castles, markets etc. A world apart within 1 hour drive, a great bicycle ride or a magical walk
The house itself is comfortable and luxurious with all amenities, and situated right in the middle of the quaint little village with offering lots of privacy.
We do have three sweet cats that need little care. We also have a dog which travels with us if possible or stays at home if you agree on that.
The perfect place for walking, cycling, enjoying country life with outings to interesting cities. Amsterdam is easy accessible with both car and train, and we do offer car exchange since you absolutly need a car to get around. ( big supermarkets only 10 minutes away)
Explore and enjoy the eastern part of Holland, you will be surprised just like we were when we decided to move here! The landscape is magical in all seasons, the people are friendly and easy going. Enjoy great local food and even local made wine. Venture into Germany which is only 30 minutes away or get on a train and explore Amsterdam, just to return back to the house and all the peace and quiet of our village.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence

Amenities

  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Extensive Grounds
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Fireplace
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Computer available
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Small Town or Village
  • Rural

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

our village is very small and idyllic, it was elected Most Beautiful Village of Gelderland ( our province) in 2017. It is National Heritage too. Our historic farmhouse is a detached house, surrounded with a lovely garden, huge trees and a large terrace. There are no shops in the village, only a cafe/restaurant, a small school and church, so you definitely need a car to get around. We do offer car exchange. The immediate surroundings of the village offer a lot of walking trails, highly recommendable. The river Berkel offer possibilities for swimming, fishing and boating. Other brooks and woods nearby. It’s country life to the max.

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River

Leisure

  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Opera
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station
  • Car Necessary

Neighbourhood Services

  • None

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

historic and interesting cities like Deventer and Zutphen. walking trails, lots of beautiful castles and wine estates, river cruises and lots of unspoiled scenery, museums of modern art, nature reserves, woods and farmland. Farms you can visit, horse stables, extensive ( vegetable) gardens.

Our favourite restaurants

  • Hotel Bakker in Vorden
  • Kawop in Lochem
  • Olle Molle in Diepenheim

Cafés & bars

Special places to shop

  • Deventer
  • Zutphen
  • Enschede

Leisure and cultural activities

  • Zwarte Cross Festival July/Lichtenvoorde
  • horses events throughout the year
  • Dickens Festival, Deventer op stelten Deventer

Walks or jogging paths

  • Klompenpaden
  • Castle walks, hiking and walking tracks around castles and estates

Interesting day trips

  • Amsterdam, 90 minutes
  • Rotterdam, 2 hours
  • Utrecht, 1 hour

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

We prefer exchanges with ( country) houses, we are not particularly interested in apartments with the exception of big interesting cities. We would like to do an exchange in France, Italy or Spain September 2023. Exchanging within the Netherlands only with comfortable houses in the countryside. We have lived in Amsterdam for over 40 years, so that one we know. Please check our exchange preferences below: non smoking inside and we do have 3 cats whom we love very much and a few chickens. They need daily care but are very easy. We also have a dog but he travels with us unless you love to take care of a well behaved medium sized dog. We would appreciate if you are willing to take care of our garden by watering the plants on the terrace etc. There is a cleaning service that comes in every two weeks.

Conditions

  • No Children Please
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Pet Care Needed
  • Pet Care Offered
  • 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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