A wonderful home and fantastic location for exploring the West of Ireland in all its beauty. The garden is huge and we loved the fresh eggs and strawb...
Read More...AMELIE
France
Jul 3, 2019 - Jul 16, 2019
Became a member in: 2009
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2025
We are a family who love the outdoors, especially water and walking.Barry (56 years) Sharon (53) one daughter (23) who may not travel with us and two sons 20 and 18, who love music, hiking, soccer and golf. We have exchanged 13 times in Ireland and Europe and all been very successful.We have plenty of facilities for an active family, bicycles, including a tandem, kayaks, soccer area, wet suits, paddle boards. We have a large landscaped private garden including three decking areas a hammock, four hens and organic vegetable beds and a poly tunnel, your welcome to what's in season!! We have family close by if you need assistance.
Additional languages spoken
Irish
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
People with reduced mobility,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Homemakers,
Caregivers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Teacher / Hairdresser
Our pets
2 hens, a Dog and a turtoise
AMELIE
France
Stéphane
France
Stéphane
France
Siobhan
United Kingdom
A wonderful home and fantastic location for exploring the West of Ireland in all its beauty. The garden is huge and we loved the fresh eggs and strawb...
Read More...A wonderful home and fantastic location for exploring the West of Ireland in all its beauty. The garden is huge and we loved the fresh eggs and strawberries. Sorry about the fox taking the two hens! That was traumatic. Great neighbours. We had a fab time. xx Siobhán and Quentin.
Read Less...Wouter
Netherlands
Patrick & Florence
France
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Italy | Portugal | Spain |
Open to all dates | France | Holland | Switzerland |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Looking for summer exchange in Europe 2023 close to water!
Spacious house and garden in the heart of the west, close to Ireland west airport serving Ryanair flights, also Shannon /Dublin airport
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is quiet, in the countryside but only 1.5miles from the town which is well facilitated, shops, train, cafes, bakery, swimming pools, theatre, 18 hole golf, horse riding, walks, pubs etc. Its an ideal base to visit Ashford castle, Galway city, blue flag beaches and islands to explore, cliffs of moher, zip wire parks in Lough key,kayaking in one of the lakes, take the train to Dublin for the day
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house its a short walk to the town, Clare lake (5kms) walk, two old forts. Aghnas cafe has the best freshly cooked food and bakery. Our previous (12)exchangers all enjoyed day trips to Ashford castle in Cong, (20 mins drive)... voted one of top ten hotels in the world. Hiking in Connemara, Atlantic drive in Achill island and cycling the Great western Greenway , they also loved the days relaxing in our home and garden, sitting out on the decks or playing football. We have a new member to the family, our cockapoo, she is the friendliest dog, you will love her, if you don't want to, we have family nearby that will take "Bindi".
If your an active family your will enjoy our kayaks, bicycles and surf boards.
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
Please understand you are welcome in our home but it's vital you leave it clean and tidy, that you replace anything that you break.Our home is a smoke free zone, if you need to smoke do so outside.Please be respectful with musical instruments.Please water indoor and outdoor plants, even if it rains!! If we exchange cars please use the recommended car mechanic (if needed) and leave the car with a tank full of petroleum, as you found it. If you take out the bicycles, please use the locks.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2009
Renewal Date: 30/Jun/2025
We are a family who love the outdoors, especially water and walking.Barry (56 years) Sharon (53) one daughter (23) who may not travel with us and two sons 20 and 18, who love music, hiking, soccer and golf. We have exchanged 13 times in Ireland and Europe and all been very successful.We have plenty of facilities for an active family, bicycles, including a tandem, kayaks, soccer area, wet suits, paddle boards. We have a large landscaped private garden including three decking areas a hammock, four hens and organic vegetable beds and a poly tunnel, your welcome to what's in season!! We have family close by if you need assistance.
Additional languages spoken
Irish
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
People with reduced mobility,
Large Families,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Homemakers,
Caregivers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Teacher / Hairdresser
Our pets
2 hens, a Dog and a turtoise
AMELIE
France
Stéphane
France
Stéphane
France
Siobhan
United Kingdom
A wonderful home and fantastic location for exploring the West of Ireland in all its beauty. The garden is huge and we loved the fresh eggs and strawb...
Read More...A wonderful home and fantastic location for exploring the West of Ireland in all its beauty. The garden is huge and we loved the fresh eggs and strawberries. Sorry about the fox taking the two hens! That was traumatic. Great neighbours. We had a fab time. xx Siobhán and Quentin.
Read Less...Wouter
Netherlands
Patrick & Florence
France
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