Before this visit, I had only spent a few days in Edinburgh visiting the tourist hotspots along the Royal Mile. This city has so much more! Roberta an...
Read More...Lyn
United Kingdom
Apr 30, 2022 - May 7, 2022
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 23/Sep/2023
We are in our 60s, retired and have had more than 20 exchanges, often exchanging with the same people several times. We prefer exchanges of around 1-3 weeks, and prefer locations with good transport links, cultural interest, and boats (!). We don't exchange in August, though a non sim exchange to our cottage in Arran may be possible.
Additional languages spoken
German
Affinities
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Banking / Finance
MoreLessProfession
Retired IT analyst / Librarian & Artist (Retired)
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Lyn
United Kingdom
Bernard
United Kingdom
Mark & Deborah
Australia
Lori
Canada
Before this visit, I had only spent a few days in Edinburgh visiting the tourist hotspots along the Royal Mile. This city has so much more! Roberta an...
Read More...Before this visit, I had only spent a few days in Edinburgh visiting the tourist hotspots along the Royal Mile. This city has so much more! Roberta and Angus' home is in a fantastic neighbourhood that is still walking distance or an easy bus ride to major tourist attractions, but has lots right at your doorstep, offering two modern art museums, the Leith River walking trail, short walk to Botanical Gardens, great restaurants in west-end and in Stockbridge, easy train service to Glasgow, Perth and St. Andrews, an easy drive to area lakes and hiking. And Roberta and Angus were so helpful with suggestions before and during my stay and their home is amazingly spacious and lovely. These are wonderful exchangers with a wonderful home!
Read Less...Evert & Jeanne
United States
Lori
Canada
In a combined vacation to Edinburgh, Roberta and Angus' holiday home was the perfect place to unwind and explore at a leisurely pace. The views on Arr...
Read More...In a combined vacation to Edinburgh, Roberta and Angus' holiday home was the perfect place to unwind and explore at a leisurely pace. The views on Arran are astounding with beautiful waterscapes, sunsets and more. The cottage itself is an easy walk into Lamlash and right on a bus line that encircles the island. Great food, fantastic scotch (my favourite was the Robert Burns 12 year old at Isle of Arran distillery). While there was sadly not enough time to golf, the vistas from the golf course right across the street from the cottage looked breath-taking -- not sure I would have been able to pay attention to my game in those surroundings! Roberta and Angus were very helpful with specific advice and instructions on booking ferries, their favourite island restaurants and tips on things to do. What a wonderful holiday!
Read Less...Ted & Lyn
Australia
Lori
Canada
Before this visit, I had only spent a few days in Edinburgh visiting the tourist hotspots along the Royal Mile. This city has so much more! Roberta an...
Read More...Before this visit, I had only spent a few days in Edinburgh visiting the tourist hotspots along the Royal Mile. This city has so much more! Roberta and Angus' home is in a fantastic neighbourhood that is still walking distance or an easy bus ride to major tourist attractions, but has lots right at your doorstep, offering two modern art museums, the Leith River walking trail, short walk to Botanical Gardens, great restaurants in west-end and in Stockbridge, easy train service to Glasgow, Perth and St. Andrews, an easy drive to area lakes and hiking. And Roberta and Angus were so helpful with suggestions before and during my stay and their home is amazingly spacious and lovely. These are wonderful exchangers with a wonderful home!
Read Less...Jeff & Gerda
Australia
Nick
Australia
Jeff & Gerda
Australia
Kathleen & Tom
Australia
This lovely apartment in Edinburgh was perfect.
Read Less...Stephen
United Kingdom
Stephen
United Kingdom
Mike & Judith
United Kingdom
An excellent exchange. A lovely home for exploring on our first trip to Arran. Really comfortable when we stayed in and watched the rain.
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Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | United Kingdom |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Located near to and within walking distance of Princes St, the Castle, the Modern Art Galleries, Stockbridge and the West End, this is a large comfortable ground floor apartment in a Deco apartment building.
The apartment is over two floors, with a living room, dining room, modern kitchen, two/three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a sitting room, a study, studio, laundry and store rooms. The apartment is sunny, south facing and centrally heated. We have high speed broadband and wifi, Sky TV, CD and DVD players, computer and printer for your use, and the usual kitchen amenities : Lavazza coffee maker, and modern kitchen appliances. The apartment complex has a private parking area to the front, a large enclosed garden with seating areas to the rear, and friendly and helpful neighbours !
Private parking is available at the front of the complex. Nearby bus stops offer frequent service into the New Town and the Old Town. Waitrose is a 5 minute walk.
We have a small 2 bedroom modernised holiday cottage on the Isle of Arran which is also available for exchange. Arran is known as Scotland in Miniature and is a popular holiday destination in the Firth of Clyde. Our cottage is in the village of Lamlash, and very close to the golf course.
We don't exchange our Edinburgh apartment during August but our Arran cottage is available then for non-simultaneous exchange.
Car exchange is possible for both properties.
About us : we are retired IT people, I am Australian, I used to be a librarian before IT and now I paint and occasionally exhibit my work. Angus is Scottish and mainly interested in boats and skiing.
Type
Apartment/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are very close to the Modern Art Galleries, the West End, Stockbridge and Princes St.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We are a very short walk to the Modern Art Galleries, Water of Leith, The Dean Bridge, Stockbridge and of course Princes St and the centre of town.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Walks or jogging paths
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We don't exchange our Edinburgh apartment during August.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2012
Renewal Date: 23/Sep/2023
We are in our 60s, retired and have had more than 20 exchanges, often exchanging with the same people several times. We prefer exchanges of around 1-3 weeks, and prefer locations with good transport links, cultural interest, and boats (!). We don't exchange in August, though a non sim exchange to our cottage in Arran may be possible.
Additional languages spoken
German
Affinities
Skiing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Seniors,
Technology Professionals,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Banking / Finance
MoreLessProfession
Retired IT analyst / Librarian & Artist (Retired)
Our personal links
Lyn
United Kingdom
Bernard
United Kingdom
Mark & Deborah
Australia
Lori
Canada
Before this visit, I had only spent a few days in Edinburgh visiting the tourist hotspots along the Royal Mile. This city has so much more! Roberta an...
Read More...Before this visit, I had only spent a few days in Edinburgh visiting the tourist hotspots along the Royal Mile. This city has so much more! Roberta and Angus' home is in a fantastic neighbourhood that is still walking distance or an easy bus ride to major tourist attractions, but has lots right at your doorstep, offering two modern art museums, the Leith River walking trail, short walk to Botanical Gardens, great restaurants in west-end and in Stockbridge, easy train service to Glasgow, Perth and St. Andrews, an easy drive to area lakes and hiking. And Roberta and Angus were so helpful with suggestions before and during my stay and their home is amazingly spacious and lovely. These are wonderful exchangers with a wonderful home!
Read Less...Evert & Jeanne
United States
Lori
Canada
In a combined vacation to Edinburgh, Roberta and Angus' holiday home was the perfect place to unwind and explore at a leisurely pace. The views on Arr...
Read More...In a combined vacation to Edinburgh, Roberta and Angus' holiday home was the perfect place to unwind and explore at a leisurely pace. The views on Arran are astounding with beautiful waterscapes, sunsets and more. The cottage itself is an easy walk into Lamlash and right on a bus line that encircles the island. Great food, fantastic scotch (my favourite was the Robert Burns 12 year old at Isle of Arran distillery). While there was sadly not enough time to golf, the vistas from the golf course right across the street from the cottage looked breath-taking -- not sure I would have been able to pay attention to my game in those surroundings! Roberta and Angus were very helpful with specific advice and instructions on booking ferries, their favourite island restaurants and tips on things to do. What a wonderful holiday!
Read Less...Ted & Lyn
Australia
Lori
Canada
Before this visit, I had only spent a few days in Edinburgh visiting the tourist hotspots along the Royal Mile. This city has so much more! Roberta an...
Read More...Before this visit, I had only spent a few days in Edinburgh visiting the tourist hotspots along the Royal Mile. This city has so much more! Roberta and Angus' home is in a fantastic neighbourhood that is still walking distance or an easy bus ride to major tourist attractions, but has lots right at your doorstep, offering two modern art museums, the Leith River walking trail, short walk to Botanical Gardens, great restaurants in west-end and in Stockbridge, easy train service to Glasgow, Perth and St. Andrews, an easy drive to area lakes and hiking. And Roberta and Angus were so helpful with suggestions before and during my stay and their home is amazingly spacious and lovely. These are wonderful exchangers with a wonderful home!
Read Less...Jeff & Gerda
Australia
Nick
Australia
Jeff & Gerda
Australia
Kathleen & Tom
Australia
This lovely apartment in Edinburgh was perfect.
Read Less...Stephen
United Kingdom
Stephen
United Kingdom
Mike & Judith
United Kingdom
An excellent exchange. A lovely home for exploring on our first trip to Arran. Really comfortable when we stayed in and watched the rain.
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