Janet - David
Canada
Jun 16, 2019 - Jul 14, 2019
Home exchange offer in Dublin, Ireland
Ireland - Dublin - Blackrock
ID : IE00110112
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Renewal Date: 03/Sep/2020
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Hi,
My name is Anne, and we have three grown-up children.
My husband and I enjoy playing golf, tennis, hiking and walking with family and friends.
Our son is moving to Vancouver in 2019. We plan to visit him from June 15 - July 15, 2019. We would love to hear from anybody who has a house on the west side of Vancouver that would enjoy coming to explore the delights of Dublin from our very conveniently located house!
About us
Affinities
Golf,
Tennis,
Bridge,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
Profession
Health professionals
House in Blackrock, Dublin
Back garden patio
South-west facing conservatory
Passage to rear garden
Living room
Living room double-doors leading to conservatory
Kitchen with family dining table
Sitting room
Hall
Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Master en-suite bathroom
Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Main bathroom
Blackrock village
Dublin Bay and DART Train
Blackrock Park beside Booterstown DART station
Dublin Bay (Howth L to Dun Laoghaire R)
- Sleeping capacity7
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms3
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Open to all dates | Vancouver, BC, Canada |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our house is spacious, comfortable and well maintained. It is situated in Blackrock, which is a nice residential inner suburb of Dublin.
- Spacious kitchen, living area and conservatory
- Large southwest-facing garden with BBQ
- 5 bedrooms, 2 ensuite, family bathroom, downstairs WC
- 0.75 km from supermarket (Mount Merrion)
- 1.5 km from Blackrock Village
- A short walk to bus / DART (urban train) into Dublin's city centre
- 2 km from Dublin Bay
- 5 km to the motorway (M50) linking to the west, south and north of Ireland
- 18 km from Dublin airport (0.75 km to Aircoach bus stop), where low cost flights to most European capital cities are less than three hours away.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Heating
- Garage
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Internet access
- Piano
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Setting
- Suburban
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We are lucky to be on one of the main bus routes (46A) to Dublin city centre or Dún Laoghaire (5 minute walk) and the airport Aircoach bus (10 minute walk from the house). You can also travel by urban train (DART) which is about a 15 minute walk from the house. The city centre stop, Tara Street, takes 12 minutes from our local DART station (Booterstown). Journey by car to the centre is about 20 minutes, except at rush hour.
There is an abundance of amenities in the area, whether you are interested in the great outdoors or the culture and history of Ireland. If you hop on the DART you can travel to Bray (south) or Howth (north) and hike around the headlands which have spectacular views of Dublin Bay. Enjoy walks along the East & West Piers in Dún Laoghaire and all along the coastline. Literary lovers will enjoy the James Joyce Tower and museum which is housed in a Martello Tower in Sandycove and swimmers will enjoy the bracing water of the famous 40ft bathing area in front of the Tower. There are several beauty spots including Killiney (where Bono lives!) and Dalkey (where Maeve Binchy lived!) with some majestic views of the coastline. Blackrock and Stillorgan are our local shopping centres. Dún Laoghaire also has many shops, art galleries, a theatre, multiplex cinema and restaurants.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Cultural Events
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Tennis
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Public Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Train Station
Neighbourhood Services
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Dublin city centre has all the attractions of a major European capital city. It is a lovely and compact city with great history. Here are some of the many interesting places to visit: Trinity College, Guinness Storehouse, Museums,, Dublin Castle, Kilmainham Jail, Art galleries, Theatres, Temple Bar cultural area, traditional music pubs, restaurants and great shopping.
Top of the list should be exploring Trinity College (Tara Street DART station), the book of Kells and the Old library that takes you back 500 to 1000 years into the past. The audio tour is a must, as is the tour of the grounds by one of the history students.
If you want a full day out don't miss magical Glendalough, with its ancient monastery and magnificent mountain and lakes, just an hour's drive, or accessible by public transport from Dublin City. Enniskerry and the world renowned Powerscourt Gardens are only 30 minutes away by car or bus. In the evening, enjoy relaxing in our southwest-facing conservatory, or walk to our local pub (Gleeson’s, 10 min walk) to enjoy sampling great Guinness and excellent food.
Our favourite restaurants
- Gleesons -our local (amazing fresh local fish – NB plaice)
- Le Pastis (Blackrock - early bird)
- Roly`s Bistro (Ballsbridge - Sunday lunch)
Cafés & bars
- Gleeson's Pub, Booterstown
- Fallon and Byrne, Dun Laoghaire
- Kelly and Cooper, Blackrock
Special places to shop
- Dunnes stores (Stillorgan Shopping Centre)
- Kilkenny Design (Nassau Street)
- House of Ireland (Nassau Street)
Leisure and cultural activities
- National Concert Hall
- Abbey Theatre
- National Art Gallery
Walks or jogging paths
- Blackrock Park
- Universtiy College Dublin, Belfield
- Dun Laoghaire Pier
Health or fitness clubs
- Riverview
- Monkstown Blue pool
- ELm Park Golf & Sports Club
Interesting day trips
- Glendalough, County Wicklow
- Powerscourt Estate, County Wicklow
- Newgrange World Heritage Site
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
** In 2019 our home is only available for a house exchange on the west side of Vancouver, between mid June and mid July.**
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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