John & Fay
United Kingdom
Sep 2, 2022 - Sep 9, 2022
Spacious Listed house in historic river town
Netherlands - Gelderland - Zaltbommel
ID : UK00112690
Became a member in: 2019
Renewal Date: 02/May/2023
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I now live in two countries, the Netherlands and England, after a life of living abroad.
My English home is in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Dutch home is in the old city of Zaltbommel on the river Waal [Rhine]. Our two daughters live and work in England.
The Yorkshire cottage has been let as a holiday cottage for years. Currently I am spending more time there myself, but for 2022 exchanges are possible, especially from mid-August through to mid-October. I tend to favour 2 week exchanges, but everything is flexible. I am on my own, but for the exchanges I expect at times to be joined by members of my family, which could be anything from 1 extra person to 4 extra persons.
The house in the Netherlands will be on the books from April 2022 when I have made things ready there. It is a lovely spacy house in the middle of a historic river town in central Holland.
About us
Additional languages spoken
English, French, Danish
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Tennis,
Bridge,
Large Families,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Veterans & Military ,
Retirees,
Seniors,
Homemakers,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Civil Service Professionals,
Law Professionals,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Fashion,
Banking / Finance,
Construction ,
Science / Research,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
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Listed south-facing building, light and airy
Sittingroom with South window
Sittingroom from East aspect
Attic Room
Hallway
Kitchen/Living/Diningroom
Kitchen/living/dining room
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Front bathroom
Guestroom
Guestroom
Upstairs study
Guestroom
Small Private Garden
Small private Garden
Nearby nature reserve Hurnse Kil
Hurnse Kil
Nature Reserve Munnikenland
Nature Reserve Campina
Star shaped fortification Zaltbommel
Town view from the river Waal
City gate towards river
Market area
- Sleeping capacity5
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
The house is south-facing, light and airy, and sprawls over three floors, with a huge light-filled attic, two staircases and various rooms of different sizes dotted around the place. There are two bathrooms, one with bath, the other with shower.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Microwave Oven
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Furnished with Antiques
- Garden
- Heating
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- DVD
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
- Use of second home
Setting
- Urban
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
- Waterfront
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Very friendly neighbourhood in old centre of town. Some traffic but not noisy. The house is 2 minutes away from the leafy fortification walk that surrounds the old town. Zaltbommel’s City status belies its small & intimate character: everything is nearby, shops, countryside, river, station. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes, a historic church [earliest parts date from the 14th century] and a small 16th century castle, as well as many interesting 17th century buildings. Zaltbommel is centrally located in the Netherlands and it is therefore easy to explore further away without making long journeys.Very close by are areas of natural beauty, wetlands and river walks, with cycle paths leading from village to village and small ferries to get you across the various rivers. The train station is a 20 minute walk, or 5 minute drive, with train connections to the old cities of Den Bosch [10 minutes], Utrecht [30 mins], Amsterdam [70 mins], the Hague [70 mins].
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Fishing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
From our house in the beautiful old town centre it is a short walk to all the shops and the riverside. Extensive cycle paths all around beautiful riverscapes with ferries to cross the various rivers. Wonderful for birdwatchers! Great for walking in the wetlands. Nearby historic towns Den Bosch and Utrecht reachable by train and many other old towns in the neighbourhood.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- Zaltbommel, Den Bosch, Utrecht
Leisure and cultural activities
- Walking, Cycling, Fishing, canoeing, museums, concerts
Walks or jogging paths
- Riverside, wetlands, etc
Interesting day trips
- Amsterdam/Rotterdam/Antwerp/Maastricht/Kroller Moller museum
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please treat the house with respect and leave it clean, neat and tidy on departure.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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