Cosy rural detached farmhouse near Edinburgh
United Kingdom - West Lothian - KIRKNEWTON
ID : UK00120108
Became a member in: 2021
Renewal Date: 25/Apr/2021
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Peter and I are retired and have grown up children. We enjoy walking our dog, gardening, cycling, playing tennis and previously travel before COVID! This year due to restrictions we thought we'd like to travel around the UK visiting places new to us.
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Tennis,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Homemakers,
Law Professionals
Our pets
One dog & 2 cats
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is not possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
A 200 year old detached three bedroom farmhouse with secluded garden in rural West Lothian close to Edinburgh. There is a large kitchen with Aga for year round warmth, utility room, a snug, downstairs master bedroom and en-suite. Upstairs there is a sitting room, shower room, spare bedroom and the third bedroom has been converted into a study.
There is a large summerhouse in the garden which has been a work in progress during lockdown.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Furnished with Antiques
- Garden
- Heating
- Jacuzzi
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Peter & I live in a charming 200 year old farmhouse surrounded by a large garden with the Gogar Burn running along the west boundary. We lease doggie day care facilities (weekdays) which has a separate entrance, paddock for exercise and car park. The dogs have an indoor play and rest area. The surrounding fields are used for grazing horses, cattle and sheep. The village of Kirknewton is a 15 minute walk from our house where there’s a general store, pharmacy and post office. The train station and bus to Edinburgh/Livingston is a 10 minute walk from the house. There are also a couple of supermarkets close by.
We have a variety of fantastic circular walks nearby eg Almondell, Calder Wood country park and Selm Muir wood. Local attractions include Jupiter Artland which is less than a mile away. Further afield we enjoy visits to the Pentland Hills, Harlaw and Thriepmuir Reservoirs, Hillend Ski Slope and Water of Leith walkway or the Union Canal for cycling. Easy access to Edinburgh and all its attractions is by regular train or bus services which run every half hour from Kirknewton Railway Station (10 minutes walking distance from the house). We're also close to the airport and motorway links.
A 20 minute drive will take you to Dalmahoy Country Club for golf which also has an indoor swimming pool, spa and restaurant. For shoppers, apart from heading into Edinburgh, we’re approximately 8 miles from Livingston Design Centre which has a cinema complex and lots of cafes and restaurants.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Lake
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
See under ‘neighbourhood’
Our favourite restaurants
- Wide variety of restaurants in Edinburgh and Livingston
Cafés & bars
- Wide variety of cafes and bars in Edinburgh and Livingston
Special places to shop
- Wide variety of shops in Edinburgh and Livingston
Leisure and cultural activities
- Wide variety of leisure and cultural activities in and Livingston and Livingston. See also under ‘neighbourhood’
Walks or jogging paths
- See under ‘neighbourhood’
Health or fitness clubs
- See under ‘neighbourhood’
Interesting day trips
- St Andrews, Fife coast, North Berwick, Drummond Safari Park
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
It’s important we have a clean and tidy house on our return. We do have two cats (12 year old sisters) who will require feeding.
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is not possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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