Detached converted bungalow 4k W of Edinburgh

United Kingdom - Midlothian - Edinburgh

Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Our home - driveways to left and right of house.
Our home - driveways to left and right of house.
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,the heart of our home.  Table expands to seat 8.
The heart of our home. Table expands to seat 8.
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Electric oven, gas hob.
Electric oven, gas hob.
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Master bedroom, kingsize bed
Master bedroom, kingsize bed
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Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Trassa's bedroom, single bed
Trassa's bedroom, single bed
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,downstairs toilet.
Downstairs toilet.
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Walk-in shower
Walk-in shower
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Hallway
Hallway
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Upstairs landing
Upstairs landing
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Guest room, 2 double beds
Guest room, 2 double beds
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,other side of guest room
Other side of guest room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,upstairs toilet room
Upstairs toilet room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,full size bath
Full size bath
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,James' bedroom, double bed
James' bedroom, double bed
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,rest of James' bedroom
Rest of James' bedroom
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Large lounge / family room
Large lounge / family room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,view of house from rear garden
View of house from rear garden
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Storage / play house
Storage / play house
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,Front garden with secure gates to rear garden
Front garden with secure gates to rear garden
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Edinburgh,House photos, home images
  • Sleeping capacity7
  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Youth Exchange

Pet Care Needed

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is possible

We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Jun 1, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025 Norway

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Our house is not available in 2024.

We live in Blackhall, a quiet suburb of Edinburgh, Our home is 10 mins by car or only 20 mins by bus into the city. We are 15 mins from Edinburgh Airport and about 5 mins from Haymarket train station. You will also have easy access to Glasgow (40 miles), St Andrews (50 miles) and the East coast of Scotland.

Our home is child friendly and the garden has a trampoline, play house, and two patios for outdoor living - 2 bedrooms downstairs and 2 upstairs. We have 3 adult bicycles available and 2 child car seats.

There is a large retail park 4 mins drive from our house. We are 1km from Davidsons Mains village, with shops, banks, pharmacy, bars, restaurants, churches and play parks.

We are 10 mins drive from Edinburgh Zoo, 10 mins drive from Ainsle Park leisure centre, 10 mins from Cramond Beach, 30 mins from Portobello Beach with more sandy beaches further east of Edinburgh. There are municipal golf courses nearby.

We have 2 very friendly cats - brother and sister Tiger and Molly.

Type

House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Access for the disabled
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • Computer available
  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • Piano
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)
  • Family Room / Playroom

Extras

  • Babysitter available
  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Suburban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

The Neighbourhood

We live in a quiet, peaceful suburb of Edinburgh. The village of Davidsons Mains is 10 mins walk West with shops, chemist, banks etc. Closer to home there are some small shops and 2 lovely restaurants. There is a large retail park about 10 mins walk, 4 mins by car, East. We are 10 mins drive from Edinburgh Zoo, Cramond Beach and the Royal Botanic Garden. The Edinburgh Cycle Network path runs behind our house - an alternative way of getting around the city using the old tram line system so no hills!

Getting around

We are 5 mins walk from bus routes 41, 42 and 43, which will all take you into the centre of Edinburgh. The 41 bus will also take you to Cramond Beach, 15 mins from our house. There is off street parking for up to 3 cars. We are about 15 mins drive from the airport and a taxi will cost about £20. There is also the Airlink 200 bus option. The nearest stop is 5 mins walk from our house.

Other Things to Note

Our house is fitted with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors upstairs and downstairs.

Outdoor Activities

  • Beach
  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • Sailing

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Opera
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

We are 10 mins drive from Ainslie Park leisure centre, Edinburgh Zoo, the Royal Botanic Garden, the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. 20 mins drive East is Ocean Terminal, a large shopping mall including a cinema and the Royal Yacht Britannia. 20 mins drive West is the coastal village of Cramond. 30 mins West, across the Forth Road Bridge, is Deep Sea world, the largest underwater aquarium in Europe. St. Andrews, Perth and Dundee are 1hr 10mins drive north, Glasgow is about a 1hr drive west or 50 mins by train.

To the East are the coastal villages of Portobello, Prestonpans, Port Seton, Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick, with fine sandy beaches at each of these locations. Loads of world class golf courses here too - Muirfield Championship golf course.

We are 20 mins by bus from the city of Edinburgh. Attractions include the Palace of Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament, Dynamic Earth, the Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura, Scottish Whisky Experience, the National Library of Scotland, the National Portrait Gallery, extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat, Royal Commonwealth pool, 3 Cathedrals, several theaters, loads of smaller museums, Ghost tours and the Edinburgh Dungeon.

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 Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Please check our exchange preferences below

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Pet Care Needed
  • Plant care is needed inside
  • Plant care is needed outdoors

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Youth Exchange

Youth Exchange

  • Trassa
  • Trassa

  • Year of Birth: 2007
  • Languages :
  • Looking for: France
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