Avis
United Kingdom
Apr 17, 2020 - May 4, 2020
Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 11/Nov/2024
Patric and I are passionate about travel. I love languages. Patric is an enthusiastic home brewer after being active in the California wine business. We have discovered beautiful places, met wonderful people during 50 plus lovely home exchanges. Always happy to return to our home in magical San Miguel de Allende, Mexico where we love the life we have. We just recently renewed with Home Link after being very active on home exchange.com. Patric and I are open to many destinations. Please tempt us with your home and where you live!
Additional languages spoken
French, English
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
retired wine broker and French teacher (Retired)
Our pets
1 sweet cat
Avis
United Kingdom
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Hospitality Exchange Offered
Hospitality Exchange Wanted
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our light-filled home is located in an upscale, peaceful, hillside neighborhood on a cobblestone street just a 15 minute walk to San Miguel's main plaza. With some great views across town to the mountains, it has colonial arches, 4 fireplaces and beautiful Mexican tilework. Two spacious master suites; the garden suite with library/sitting room, 2 flat screens, and wifi throat our home. A truly marvelous cook's kitchen and dining terrace with beautiful views across town, living room with stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, piano. Lush garden with pond and waterfall. Enjoy dramatic sunsets!! Expansive roof terrace with garden, outdoor living room, fireplace and kitchenette. Relax and take in our wonderful panoramic views.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our picturesque hillside town, San Miguel de Allende, is located in a historic colonial region of Mexico. Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler magazines have both selected San Miguel as a Top world-wide destination. A UNESCO World Heritage site, our town is fun to explore, safe, peaceful, friendly and welcoming.
Home to artists, writers and musicians, you'll find wonderful concerts, quality restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, classes, and superb festivals. San Miguel is 4 hours north of Mexico City: at 6500 feet elevation; our climate is mild year round. Airport shuttle service is available from Leon, Queretaro and Mexico City.
For photography buffs, San Miguel offers great Tuscan colors, views, and one of a kind street scenes.! Artists, writers, and music lovers abound.San Miguel offers a full calendar of cultural activities!
Cultural Activities
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Museums and the historic center a mile walk from our home. Restaurants, cafes, foreign films theatre, charming shops, organic market, and parks 15 minutes.
This is a friendly walking city, a magical place to discover.
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 check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 11/Nov/2024
Patric and I are passionate about travel. I love languages. Patric is an enthusiastic home brewer after being active in the California wine business. We have discovered beautiful places, met wonderful people during 50 plus lovely home exchanges. Always happy to return to our home in magical San Miguel de Allende, Mexico where we love the life we have. We just recently renewed with Home Link after being very active on home exchange.com. Patric and I are open to many destinations. Please tempt us with your home and where you live!
Additional languages spoken
French, English
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Seniors,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
retired wine broker and French teacher (Retired)
Our pets
1 sweet cat
Avis
United Kingdom
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