- Wespelaar, Vlaanderen, Belgium
- Jul 15, 2019 - Jul 29, 2019
4 bedroom home in Colinton Village, Edinburgh
United Kingdom - Scotland - Edinburgh
ID : UK00103505
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 17/May/2021
2Exchanges
89%Response Rate
We are
- 2
- 2
Contact exchange Member
Mairi (51) Richard (51) Paul (15) and Andrew (12)
About us
Affinities
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts
Affiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals
Profession
Teacher
Front of our house
Living room- front half
Living room - back half
Kitchen-view 1
Kitchen-view 2
Kitchen-view 3
Dining room
Main bedroom-front half
Spare room- view 1
Downstairs toilet
Ensuite shower room (to main bedroom)
Spare room view 2
Smallest bedroom (with raised bed)
Bedroom with bunk beds
Back garden
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms2
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We do already have a swap for Summer 2019 but please bear us in mind for next year!
Set in the pleasant village of Colinton, our home is situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, bordered by a small wooded area.
We are close to many amenities including a Tesco supermarket, post office and bus stops. For lovers of walking and the great outdoors we are very close to the Water of Leith Walkway, the Union Canal and the Pentland Hills.The city centre is a 20/25 minute bus ride.
Our house is warm , welcoming and comfortable with all modern conveniences.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Parking included
Entertainment
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our house is located in a quiet cul-de-sac just 10 minutes walk from the centre of Colinton Village. It is in a residential area with lots of good places to walk. There is an Italian restaurant in the village as well as a mini supermarket, post office/delicatessan, coffee shop, fruit and vegetable shop, pharmacy, two pubs and a gift and framing shop.
We are a 10 minute walk away from The Water of Leith Walkway which takes you all the way down to the sea, past lots of interesting places such as Dean Village and the Modern Art Galleries. If you go in the opposite direction, the Walkway will take you up to the Pentland hills.
We are also only a 15 minute walk away from the Union Canal. This will take you all the way into the centre of Edinburgh either on foot or by bike. In the opposite direction it will take you all the way to The Falkirk Wheel and on to Glasgow!
Colinton Village sits at the foot of the Pentland hills which have endless possibilities for walks, both long and short.
The village itself has an interesting history and was home to the famous writer, Robert Louis Stevenson. The community council take pride in preserving the character of the village and it is very well maintained.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
- Park / Playground
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
- Tram
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
There is literally everything you would want in Edinburgh and because of its relatively small size, it is possible to get around the city quite quickly. The local transport is excellent with buses running every few minutes.
Our favourite restaurants
- Dantes, Italian
- Cafe Grande, Bistro
Special places to shop
- Colinton Arts
- Ian Mellis Cheese shop
- The Olive Deli and Post Office
Leisure and cultural activities
- Edinburgh Castle
- Playhouse Theatre
- National Museaum of Scotland
Walks or jogging paths
- Union Canal
- Pentland Hills
- Water of Leith Walkway
Health or fitness clubs
- Craiglockart Sports Centre
- Royal Commonwealth Pool
- t Warrender Swimming Baths
Interesting day trips
- North Berwick
- West Linton
- Peebles
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We would like to find the house as we left it.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Car Exchange
- Car Exchange is offered/negotiable
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
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