- BARCUGNAN, OCCITANIE, France
- May 20, 2023 - May 29, 2023
Became a member in: 1998
Renewal Date: 02/Apr/2024
We live in London but have our holiday home in Longford, on the banks of the River Shannon. We have two children, now adults, [Peter and Anne]. Matt is a Lawyer and Helen a Teacher. The house is spacious, detached, quiet and modernised.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Law Professionals
Profession
Teacher/ Lawyer
Every day after our exkursions we liked to return
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | France |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
250 year old traditional cottage in rural Ireland, tastefully modernised and centrally located right by the river Shannon. The extension has a large living room offering stunning views in the evening of Irish sunsets. The cottage is located between two picturesque villages (Clondra and Tarmonbarry). The main town with its recently restored cathedral and a good range of shops etc is Longford town which is 6km away. Dublin airport is 136 km east from the house. Knock airport in County Mayo is 75km to the west. It is ideally located for touring, fishing, golf, walking and cycling. It is a favourite area for fishing in the river Shannon. The Royal Canal was recently reopened between Dublin and Longford offering interesting walks along its banks.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The house is very quiet, detached, surrounded by green fields and bordered by the river Shannon. It is a short walk to Tarmonbarry on the river Shannon with restaurants , Bars and shops. Clondra is also a short walk away with Bars, Harbour, Canal and great walks along the canal. Lough Rynn Castle Hotel is a short drive away with a good restaurant, afternoon tea and woodland walks with great views of the large lake. Belverdre House is 60 kms to the east with its gardens and a Children's magical fairy garden.
The Corlea Trackway is an Iron Age trackway, or "togher", near the village of Keenagh, south of Longford town. It was constructed from oak planks in 148–147 BC. The National Famine Museum at Strokestown House (15km west of the house) tells the story of the Famine of 1845-1850.
The famous Foxford Woolen Mills is 90km to the west, still a working Mill, weaving, rugs, blankets, and with an excellent shop with unique, original Irish products and a great cafe. Galway city is easily reached (108 km to the west), with its cultural attractions, Connemara and wild Irish west route. Sligo and Yeats country is also easily reached (85km) to the west.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The Purple Onion restaurant, and Keenan's Bar and restaurant (both with excellent food and drink) are a few minutes walk away in Tarmonbarry. The Richmond Inn in Clondra is a short walk away and is a great place to have a drink on the quayside.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 1998
Renewal Date: 02/Apr/2024
We live in London but have our holiday home in Longford, on the banks of the River Shannon. We have two children, now adults, [Peter and Anne]. Matt is a Lawyer and Helen a Teacher. The house is spacious, detached, quiet and modernised.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Law Professionals
Profession
Teacher/ Lawyer
Every day after our exkursions we liked to return
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