- Húsavík, husavik, Iceland
- May 22, 2022 - Jun 2, 2022
- This was our first exchange and because of that we didn't know what to expect, but it was great. Communication was great throughout, the family was overall very nice, friendly and accommodating. Questions were easily answered and they were always ready to help. We found the house itself was nice and cozy, and we also spent many evenings in the summer house outside, watching TV. From the location, it's a short drive to Thornhill, and even visiting Dumfries isn't much of a hassle. For the house's surroundings, the nature around was beautiful, we saw quite a lot of birds that came to eat by the house, and there was always an opportunity for short walks. Initially, we were a little worried about the left-hand traffic, but we got used to it very quickly. Just be aware of the narrow roads and start slowly, and you'll be fine. We absolutely recommend this exchange, and thank you Kerry, Stephen and Sonny for this experience!
SW Scotland, Cosy countryside cottage
United Kingdom - Scotland - Dumfries
ID : UK67234
Became a member in: 2010
Renewal Date: 05/Jan/2024
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Contact exchange Member
Steve, Kerry and Sonny enjoy exploring the less discovered. At home and on holiday we all love to cook, eat, enjoy film, music, art and wildlife. Steve has a passion for photographing the underappreciated beauty of urban and rural landscapes. Kerry loves to walk and teaches and practices yoga. Sonny is an excellent cook and musician. We've loved the house-swapping experiences we've had - fantastic to explore a region through a connection with people. We moved to this brilliant house 3 years ago and enjoy sharing it with other house swappers from across the world.
About us
Affinities
Hiking,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Charity Manager / Nurse
Moniaive - nearest village
Striding Arches
Hall
Attic bedroom
Main bedroom
Living room
Conservatory
Garden - work in progress
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our comfortable cottage is set in countryside 15 miles north of Dumfries. Moniaive, ‘Britain’s coolest village’ according to The Times, is 3 miles away; here you’ll find a well stocked village shop, 2 pubs, a restaurant, petrol station and regular musical events.
Check the local website http://www.moniaive.org.uk/
Within half an hour’s drive you can explore the gorgeous Solway coast, the Galloway Forest Park and historic Dumfries and Burns country. The region has a vibrant artistic and creative community, and Dumfries has a range of good arts venues. Excellent road and rail links mean you are only 2 hours from Edinburgh and Glasgow and the festivals, the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall. If you are very adventurous you are 4 ½ hours from the Highlands and 5 hours from London.
Our house is a 3 bedroom cottage, simply furnished in a mix of vintage and contemporary style with a wood burning stove. It has all the usual amenities and is child friendly. We also have a stone walled garden with an outside eating area. The river and hills are minutes away by foot .
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The Cairn Valley is beautiful - rolling farmland, open moorland and quiet country lanes. There is abundant wildlife in the region including red squirrels, red kites, deer, badger and otter. This area has the best of both worlds, quiet country living with easy road access to Dumfries and further afield.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking
- River
Leisure
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Galleries
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- None
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Though we are in a very quiet rural location we are 5 mins from Moniaive with shop, busy pub with live music, pizzeria and many festivals throughout the year (Folk, Bluegrass, Autoharp). Dumfries is 30 mins away with everything you would expect from a large town (shopping, bars, restaurants etc). 1 1/2 hours brings you to internationally famous cities Edinburgh, Glasgow as well as the beautiful Lake District, Solway coast and Northumberland National Park.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
No pets as our children have allergies. Smoking outside is fine. We have a septic tank so care is needed when using toilet (simple guidelines are provided)
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed inside
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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