Gitle
Norway
Jul 2, 2023 - Jul 16, 2023
Became a member in: 2005
Renewal Date: 24/Oct/2024
We are Tim and Lou, professionals in our 50s. We enjoy travelling, although are still working so are looking for international trips for longer periods or short UK breaks throughout the year. Our adult children live away so most swaps would just be for two. We love staying in other people's homes and respect them always. We like travelling with our spaniel Arthur but can make other arrangements if this isn't possible.
Additional languages spoken
French, Spanish, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Civil Service Professionals,
Law Professionals
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Company director / Development manager
Our pets
Arthur the spaniel (if possible)
Gitle
Norway
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Homesit Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
Open to all dates | United Kingdom |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
We live in the very far South West tip of the UK within a stunning peninsula of cliffs, sandy beaches and surfing sea. Our 19th Century Cornish country cottage lies in a secluded rural area equidistant from the fishing towns of St Ives and Penzance. Although we have an historic home, it has all modern appliances and plenty of facilities for families with children. It has a large garden with a terrace for outside dining. We have 4 double rooms and two bathrooms and can accommodate a family very comfortably.
Although the house is secluded it is within easy distance of the towns which both have bustling local shops, bars and restaurants. We are also 10 minutes away from some of the best UK beaches and the sealink to the Scilly Isles. We are surrounded by fields with great walks and are located on the St Michael's way bridle path.
SW Cornwall is a popular tourist destination in the UK and is especially known for its quality food and its art.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Our historic cottage lies in a remote rural location with distant views of the sea. It is near the sandy beaches and rugged cliffs of Cornwall and only three miles equidistant from the bustling seaside towns of St Ives and Penzance
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We are a short drive from two seaside towns with shops, great cafes and restaurants and some fantastic tourist attractions as well as sandy beaches where you can pursue all kinds of water sports
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 home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Well-behaved children and pets are always welcome - sorry we are non smokers. We have a vegetable garden and summer watering would be greatly appreciated
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2005
Renewal Date: 24/Oct/2024
We are Tim and Lou, professionals in our 50s. We enjoy travelling, although are still working so are looking for international trips for longer periods or short UK breaks throughout the year. Our adult children live away so most swaps would just be for two. We love staying in other people's homes and respect them always. We like travelling with our spaniel Arthur but can make other arrangements if this isn't possible.
Additional languages spoken
French, Spanish, Italian
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Civil Service Professionals,
Law Professionals
MoreLessProfession
Company director / Development manager
Our pets
Arthur the spaniel (if possible)
Gitle
Norway
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