- Irvine, California, United States
- Jul 23, 2018 - Aug 6, 2018
Wonderful time on Hook Pennisnula
Our family had a delightful holiday at the Murphy's cottage. It was a great base to explore the beauty and history of southeast Ireland. It is so quiet in Fethard-on-Sea. We had a great rest. We were met on arrival, the house was ready for us and very comfortable. The Murphys were great to work with. Thorough and prompt to all our requests. You couldn't ask for a better exchange partner.
Traditional Cottage Style Irish Cottage
Ireland - Wexford - Fethard-On-Sea
ID : IE00108282
Became a member in: 2018
Renewal Date: 13/May/2020
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Hi, myself and Marian are a couple in our mid 50's and married for 30 years. Marian is the Director of HR in a large Irish University and I am a CEO of a software company that provides a platform for managing Student Housing. We have two children ( Kevin -22 years & Sarah 17 years ) and both of them still like to travel with us... we like to think they enjoy being with us but probably more likely that they like to go to nice places and we generally pick up the tab :-).
About us
Affinities
Golf,
Watersports,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies
MoreLessAffiliations
Civil Service Professionals
Profession
CEO
Irish Style Cottage set in seaside village
Bedroom #2 - 4ft 6in double bed
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
No Children Please
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our Holiday Home is ideally situated near all the amenities you need to have a relaxing and memorable break. With restaurants, beaches and pubs all within walking distance and situated on Hook Head, there is never a shortage of things to do. Our cottage also has all the modern appliances you would expect for modern day living for your comfort and convenience especially if you have a young family.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- Fireplace
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
Entertainment
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Babysitter available
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Seaside
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Fethard-on-Sea is a small village on the Hook Peninsula with a few hundred inhabitants. It is a nice quiet relaxing area near the sea. The nearest sandy beach – Grange beach - is 10 minutes walk away. The village has restaurants/coffee shops, several pubs, a post office, a small supermarket, pharmacy, hair salon and a childrens' playground. There are several craft shops in the locality, a diving centre, horse-riding centre and a golf course.
In October/ November the Opera Festival is held in Wexford town.
Kilmore Quay is a world renowned location for Birdwatching. There are three main areas; Tacumshin lake, Wexford mudflats and the Saltee islands which are all within easy reach.
The Hook Peninsula is an unspoilt and scenic area with a rocky coastline, sandy beaches and pretty fishing villages. The area is steeped in history with many heritage sites, castles and abbeys including Tintern Abbey, Dunbrody Abbey, Loftus Hall, Duncannon Fort etc. The Hook Lighthouse, one of the oldest operational lighthouses in Europe, is at the tip of the peninsula.
For further information on the area see: https://hookpeninsula.com/; www.visitwexford.ie
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Diving
- Fishing
- Golfing
- River
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving / Surfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Popular Monuments
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our holiday home is a 3 minute walk from the village and less than a 10 minute walk from the nearest beach. The village has everything you need - pubs ( 3 ), cafe's, restaurant, post office and grocery store. With a car you are never too far from many of the great attractions in the area.
Our favourite restaurants
Leisure and cultural activities
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Conditions
- No Children Please
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Plant Care Needed
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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