Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 24/Mar/2020
We are family of 4 - Mum and Dad are working professionals, the two girls are at High School. Catherine loves horse riding and is a qualified equine instructor. Barry loves mountain biking and has explored much of the wideness in Scotland on his bike.
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Barry is a Chief Technology Officer, Catherine is a Paramedic.
Our pets
Rusty the Jack Russell
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Santa Rosa, CA, USA |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We have lived in this 125 year old cottage for the last 22 years and during that time it has been renovated and extended into a cosy family home. It is located in a peaceful up market area of town, equipped with a modern kitchen, a wood burning stove, modern toilets and cosy bedrooms. Falkirk is a commuter town within circa 20 minutes of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling by express train - we are served by two stations, both 5 minutes walk from our front door. A 5 minute walk into the town centre will give access to bars, cafes, groceries and shops. There's also a huge amount to explore in the local area including the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our neighbourhood is a much sought after area of town as all of the houses are over 100 years old and are sandstone built. Whilst we are only a 5 minute walk from the town centre, the area is very peaceful especially the back of the house which faces into a private garden with mature trees. There are tennis courts just 100 metres round the corner, so you can often here the sound of tennis balls being struck which is nice.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
The main attraction at the time we wish to do the house swap will be the Edinburgh Festival which is the single biggest celebration of arts and culture on the planet. Every August, for three weeks, the city of Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe. From street entertainers to opera and ballet. Books, films, comedy. It's all covered and the city is simply buzzing with visitors! Even outside of festival time, Edinburgh is a major tourist city with major attractions including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palance and world class museums and art galleries.
Glasgow should not be ignored it has many wonderful attractions of its own.
Stirling is also a short train ride away and features a castle perhaps more dramatic that Edinburgh's along with the Wallace Monument.
Locally Falkirk also has the amazing Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Our house will be presented clean and tidy. It isn't a "show home" and we will hope this will allow you to enjoy it and relax. But please leave it clean and tidy at the end of your stay!
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2020
Renewal Date: 24/Mar/2020
We are family of 4 - Mum and Dad are working professionals, the two girls are at High School. Catherine loves horse riding and is a qualified equine instructor. Barry loves mountain biking and has explored much of the wideness in Scotland on his bike.
Affinities
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Barry is a Chief Technology Officer, Catherine is a Paramedic.
Our pets
Rusty the Jack Russell
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