- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Oct 22, 2022 - Oct 29, 2022
So sorry for missing this chance
As we failed to bring our passports along were not allowed to enter the country. Big mess! Maybe we try again another time. Laura and Ewan have been perfect guests in our flat in Berlin.
Historic Village 11km South of Edinburgh
United Kingdom - Midlothian - Roslin
ID : UK00110719
Became a member in: 2002
Renewal Date: 14/Nov/2024
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We are Laura and Ewan, a nurse and a charity fundrasing consultant, in our mid-fifties. We have a very sociable and friendly cat called Harry who would like to stay in the house with you if you can please feed and pat him. Our two adult children are now both off studying/ working/ travelling independently.
When not working, Ewan enjoys watching rugby union, skiing and playing golf; Laura loves travelling, animals (especially cats), and spending time with friends and family.
We have completed 60 home exchanges across the world since 2003 - so far!
About us
Additional languages spoken
French
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Fishing,
Skiing,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Banking / Finance,
NGO workers,
Communty Service Volunteers
MoreLessProfession
Nurse and Charity Fundraising Consultant
Our personal links
Our pets
Harry the cat
Bright and comfortable lounge
Front of house
Modern dining room
Main bedroom with king-sized bed and hill views
Kitchen
Recently upgraded kitchen
The whirlpool bath in bathroom
Sunny back garden
Looking to the back of the house
Our "Sitooterie" in the front garden
View from the front of the house
The Hastings family
Harry - probably the world's friendliest cat
The Highlands are just an hour's drive away
Historic Rosslyn Chapel - a five minute walk away
The lane to Rosslyn Chapel
We're very close to all of Edinburgh's attractions
Roslin's village green and pub / restaurant
- Sleeping capacity4
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Weekend Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | Open to all destinations |
| Dec 27, 2023 - Jan 3, 2024 | UK |
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| Jan 20, 2024 - Jan 27, 2024 | Brighton, UK |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
WE HAVE BOOKED ALL OUR TRAVELS FOR 2023 - PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US FOR 2024! :)
Comfortable detached house in a historic village setting, with the world famous Rosslyn Chapel (as featured in "The Da Vinci Code" film and book), as well as a romantic Scottish castle and a 700 year old battlefield site in the village too. Lovely field and hill views from front of house.
Ideal base for touring Scotland and the north of England. Very close to the Capital city of Edinburgh - one of the most beautiful cities in the world, which each August hosts the Edinburgh International Festival of the Arts, and the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle. In December, there is a Winter Wonderland in the city and many events surrounding Edinburgh's Hogmanay - the 2nd biggest New Year festival in the World. It is only a 30 minute drive to the white-sand east coast beaches, and an easy hour and a quarter drive to the spectacular mountain and loch scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
We have a very sociable and friendly Tonkinese cat called Harry, who would like to stay at home with you while we are away, if you can feed and pat him.
HomeLink members, please see our website (Personal Homepage below) for more details and photographs of the house and village.
WE REPLY TO ALL OFFERS.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Jacuzzi
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
The quiet village of Roslin is situated just 7miles (11km) south of the beautiful capital city of Edinburgh. In this historic village setting lies the world famous Rosslyn Chapel (as featured in "The Da Vinci Code" film and book), as well as a romantic Scottish castle and a 700 year old battlefield site.
Roslin has a small supermarket, a post office, a pharmacy, Dolly`s coffee shop, dentist, doctor, library, beauty salon and a hotel with a great restaurant and beer garden. Less than 10 minutes drive to Straiton retail park with IKEA, Costco, two large supermarkets and many other high street stores.
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Opera
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Ideal base for touring Scotland and the north of England. Very close to the Scottish capital city of Edinburgh - one of the most beautiful cities in the world, which each August hosts the Edinburgh International Festival of the Arts, and the Military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle.
In December, there is a Winter Wonderland in the city and many events surrounding Edinburgh`s Hogmanay - the 2nd biggest New Year festival in the World.
It is only a 30 minute drive to the white-sand east coast beaches, and an easy hour and a quarter drive to the spectacular mountain and loch scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
Some useful links to attractions nearby can be found on our family website here:
http://hastingsfamily.synthasite.com/
Our favourite restaurants
- Cibo Italian Restaurant - Roslin
- Dalhousie Castle Dungeon Restaurant - 3 miles away from us.
- The Witchery by the Castle - Edinburgh
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
- Almondvale Shopping Centre - Livingston
- Slanj - Kilt Wear
- North Berwick - seaside town with independent shops
Leisure and cultural activities
- The best Scotland website
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Midlothian Snowsports Centre - the world's 2nd largest artificial ski slope
Walks or jogging paths
- Penicuik House Estate - 3 miles away from us
- Pentland Hills Regional Park - 1 mile away
- Walk Highlands - a superb walks website
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
- North Berwick - Every homeswappers favourite seaside town!
- The Trossachs - Scotland's Loch District - just 1 hour away!
- Kenmore & Aberfeldy - two stunning Perthshire villages
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We will leave your home clean and tidy, and take good care of your pets. Please do the same with our home and our cat Harry.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Pet Care Offered
- Plant Care Not Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Weekend Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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