Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 08/Jun/2021
Our pets
Dog - a cockatoo called Biscuit
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Ireland |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is a large newly built modern house with all amenities. It is on the edge of the village of Donore surrounded by fields but only 300m walk to the center of the village and less than a 5 min drive to Drogheda. There are 4 large bedrooms, 2 ensuite with walk in wardrobes. The house can sleep up to 10 guests, 3 of the bedrooms have king size beds, 1 has a double bed and there is a large double sofa bed in the downstairs den. Downstairs there is a large kitchen, dining/living room with bi-folding doors to the patio and garden. There is a separate sitting room and an additional den with TV and games consoles. Outside is a large patio area with outdoor furniture and BBQ. The private spacious garden is south facing.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live on the edge of the village of Donore in the heart of the Boyne valley. It is a small friendly welcoming village which is often busy in the summer months due to it's proximity to Newgrange. Daly's gastropub is located in the village just 3min walk from the house. The village also has a well stocked local shop, deli and coffee shop.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Local Attractions:
The historic site of Newgrange and Bru na Boinne interpretive centre is just 2km down the road. The historic town of Drogheda with all its amenities is just 4km away. There are lovely walks along the river Boyne and the canal. The picturesque village of Slane is a 10 min drive, where you can visit Slane castle and it's newly finished whiskey distillery. There are many other tourist sites nearby including Oldbridge Estate where the Battle of the Boyne took place. Tara the home to the High Kings of Ireland is close by as is Bective Abbey, Dunsany Castle, Mellifont Abbey & Trim Castle.
Things to Do:
There is lots to do in the local area. There are watersports on the river Boyne, you can hire kayaks or rent the boat from the Game of Thrones TV show. Funtasia waterpark & Leisure centre is located in Drogheda which is great fun for all the family and a fun activity no matter what the weather. Tayto Park with it's renowned Cu Chulainn roller coaster is a 20 min drive from the house.
For the golf lovers there are many renowned golf courses in the area including Baltray, Seapoint and Bellewstown.
Bellewstown race course is a 15min drive from the house.
There are many and varied restaurants nearby, Drogheda is well known for it's restaurants and lively pubs. Slane too has lovely restaurants and pubs. For fine dining Tankardstown House is a short drive away.
The capital city of Dublin is just 40km away which is accessed by the M1 motorway less than a 5 min drive from the house.
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It is important to us that our house is neat & tidy on our return.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 08/Jun/2021
Our pets
Dog - a cockatoo called Biscuit
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