Werner und Kirsten
Germany
Sep 14, 2020 - Sep 28, 2020
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 01/Mar/2024
We are a recently retired couple and, as our daughters are in college, are now free to travel. We have previously done a non-simultaneous exchange with a couple in San Francisco and thoroughly enjoyed it. We have traveled extensively and enjoy experiencing new places and meeting new people.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
The Arts
Affiliations
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Civil Service Professionals,
Technology Professionals
MoreLessProfession
Retired librarian / nurse
Werner und Kirsten
Germany
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Sabbatical Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our house on the "Wild Atlantic Way" is a modern spacious detached house on a 0.75 acre site. It is not overlooked and enjoys an extremely quiet setting with stunning views of the sea and surrounding country side. It is only a 10 minute walk to the lovely pictureque town of Glandore containing wonderful pubs and food, sailing and swimming. We are only 1 hour from Ireland's second largest city, Cork.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The house enjoys the peacefulness of a rural setting combined with being located just 10 minutes walk to Glandore, 10 minutes drive from Rosscarbery with it's beautiful sandy beach, 15 minutes from Skibbereen famous for is art and heritage centre and 20 minutes to Clonakilty with Inchadowney nearby with its famous surfing beach. Our home is a great jumping off point to explore wonderful West Cork, world famous for fabulous blue flag beaches, historic walks and fantastic scenery. We are also just 1 hour drive from Cork Airport and 2 hours from Shannon Airport.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our house is a 10 minute walk to the beautiful town of Glandore. For food, we recommend Casey's Bar in Union Hall, An Sugan in Clonakilty and The Church Restaurant in Skibbereen. The Drombeg Stone Circle a mile from our house is well worth visiting. Killarney and the Ring of Kerry is just an 1.5 hours away. You may be interested in a trip to the Skellig Islands, a World Heritage Site and was used as a Star Wars filming location. Cork City, an hours drive away, was European Capital of Culture in 2005.
Our favourite restaurants
Leisure and cultural activities
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important to leave our house neat and tidy when we get back.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 01/Mar/2024
We are a recently retired couple and, as our daughters are in college, are now free to travel. We have previously done a non-simultaneous exchange with a couple in San Francisco and thoroughly enjoyed it. We have traveled extensively and enjoy experiencing new places and meeting new people.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Motorhomes / Caravans,
The Arts
Affiliations
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Civil Service Professionals,
Technology Professionals
MoreLessProfession
Retired librarian / nurse
Werner und Kirsten
Germany
Over 70 years of home exchange experience
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