Became a member in: 2005
Renewal Date: 10/Apr/2020
Additional languages spoken
French, Irish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
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University Lecturers
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Europe | Italy | France |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
This property is a recently renovated cottage with great view of the Atlantic ocean and is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the West Coast of Ireland. The cosy property consists of a period cottage with a modern kitchen, a bathroom, a sitting room and two bedrooms downstairs. Upstairs there is a large loft conversion with a large sofa bed couch and two single beds. The house comfortably sleeps six to eight people. It has Satellite TV upstairs and downstairs, washing machine and dryer, microwave, fridge freezer, power shower and other modern amenities. It has a small patio with breath-taking views of the ocean and it is surrounded by one acre of land with access through a gate. The house has a shed with fishing gear, surf board, body boards and bicycles. We are next to the Greenway Cycle Path - a 45k dedicated cycle path running from Achill to Mulranny, Newport, and Wesport. The house has triple glazed windows and is heated with an open turf fire/electric heaters.
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House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
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Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Achill has 5 EU designated Blue Flag beaches and is great for swimming, windsurfing, kite surfing, hill walking, fishing, cycling and all the Atlantic has to offer, eg. Achill Outdoor Education Centre. Mayo has many attractions including Westport , a heritage town and Achill Sound is famous for the Wild Altlantic Way and the Greenway – a 45K cycle path with stunning scenery. The hotel in Mulranny has a lovely child-friendly leisure centre. Mayo is steeped in history. Two notable historic centres are the Céide Fields Visitors' Centre at Ballycastle and the National Museum of Country Life near Castlebar. A number of castle ruins dot the Mayo landscape adding to the significant historic annals of this proud county. Mayo has many summer festivals, family fun activities, a number of unique old-fashioned pubs, fabulous restaurants. Drive the Atlantic drive and see the stunning beaches of Keem and Keel and the Minaun, the higest sea cliffs in Europe. Enjoy fresh local fish and lamb.
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Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
If youwant to try canoeing and surfing and bellyboarding as well as archery then there is a great activity centre in Bunacurry on the Island.
Drive around the Atlantic drive. There are hidden, wonderful places. For one of the most amazing and unknown views go up the bog road in Corraun or up Minnaun Heights – the highest sea cliffs in Europe. Best beaches are Keem and Keel. Keem bay is stunning and the drive there is memorable. Keel is the longest beech on the island. It has sandy beaches and has a picnic area. From hillwalking and outdoor activities to fishing and angling, from golf, painting or horseriding to surfing, windsurfing or scuba diving, your visit to Achill can be as active as you like. Or just relax with a coffee or a pint and a view of Achill's spectacular mountains, cliffs and five Blue Flag beaches. Lynnott's is the smallest pub in Ireland and serves a great Guinness! Scoil Acla takes place each summer and is a nationally renowned festival odf painting, music and fun.
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Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
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Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2005
Renewal Date: 10/Apr/2020
Additional languages spoken
French, Irish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Fishing,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors
Profession
University Lecturers
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