Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 13/Feb/2022
We are Paddy and Val, a married couple together 35 years and living in Kilteel the last 23 years. We have 3 Teenagers, 2 boys 19yrs & 17yrs and a girl 18yrs who do not always travel with us. We all enjoy the easy way of life here in Kilteel but Dublin City Centre is only 1/2 hour away.
Paddy is a Builder and Val studies Pharmaceutical Bioprocessing.
We have a dog called Bob who will be minded by friends.
First exchange in Finland summer 2013.
Our second exchange Barcelona summer 2014.
Third exchange Toulouse, France. 2015.
Easter week in Copenhagen 2017.
Three wonderful weeks in Canada 2017
A week in Kerry, Ireland 2018
Fantastic week in Alkmaar, Holland 2019
We are looking forward to many more adventures in the future.
We have not travelled since 2019 due to Covid and now feel comfortable to holiday again as we are fully vaccinated and boosted, and hopefully Covid levels will fall in the summer months as they have done since the pandemic started. Ireland is one of the most vaccinated countries in the world per head of population with 94% of over 12s fully vaccinated (January 2022). All Covid restrictions including bars and restaurants have now been lifted.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
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Construction ,
Science / Research
Our pets
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
Open to all dates | France | Belgium | Portugal |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home is a large spacious 5 bed split level bungalow set in a landscaped garden on 1 acre. We have a kitchen/family area with wood burning stove, and a separate dining room overlooking the back garden. There is a large sitting room with a wood burning stove which is an ideal room to relax with Oled 55' TV, Sky box, DVD and XBox.
We have high speed fibre broadband WiFi
Upstairs there are 5 bedrooms, main en-suite, all with wash basins and a large family bathroom with a power shower and whirlpool bath.
Downstairs is a games room with a pool table, dartboard, TV and gaming PC, also a WC and shower. The laundry room is fitted with a large washer and dryer.
There is a WC in the main hall.
Outside we have a large garden with covered area and BBQ.
There is a bus and tram a short drive (4 miles) that will take you into the city.
We also have a 7 seat jeep (Landrover Discovery) we can exchange.
Open for exchange for 2 to 4 weeks in summer but open to offers.
We would love a house with outdoor patio and a pool.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in Kilteel which is a small elevated village bordering Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare. We are beside to the N7 which will take you into the centre of Dublin (12 miles) away or going the other way to Naas and onwards to the south of the country.
We have many local amenities nearby, pubs, restaurants, cinema, horse-riding, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, historical sites and much more.
There are numerous golf courses including the K Club which hosted the Ryder Cup 2006 within easy reach. If you are interested in horse racing we have the Naas, Punchestown and the Curragh courses a short drive away, with the National Stud and Japaneses Gardens in Newbridge (home of Newbridge Silver.
We Wicklow Mountains are on our doorstep with endless hiking and walking trails and access to the Wicklow Way, a beautiful hike which can be covered in different stages and only approx 45 mins from the coast and gorgeous beaches.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
We have many local amenities nearby, pubs, restaurants, cinema, horse-riding, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, historical sites and much more.
There are numerous golf courses including the K Club which hosted the Ryder Cup 2006 within easy reach. If you are interested in horse racing we have the Naas, Punchestown and the Curragh courses a short drive away, with the National Stud and Japaneses Gardens in Newbridge (home of Newbridge Silver.
We Wicklow Mountains are on our doorstep with endless hiking and walking trails and access to the Wicklow Way, a beautiful hike which can be covered in different stages and only approx 45 mins from the coast and gorgeous beaches.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Walks or jogging paths
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We were on Homeforexchange which is now Lovehomeswap and our exchanges can be viewed there also.
We have been exchanging since 2013 but do not like the way the site has been commercialised by the use of points as it takes from the real spirit of genuine exchangers who like the idea and cultural part of it as well.
It is important for us to find our house neat and tidy when we get back
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2022
Renewal Date: 13/Feb/2022
We are Paddy and Val, a married couple together 35 years and living in Kilteel the last 23 years. We have 3 Teenagers, 2 boys 19yrs & 17yrs and a girl 18yrs who do not always travel with us. We all enjoy the easy way of life here in Kilteel but Dublin City Centre is only 1/2 hour away.
Paddy is a Builder and Val studies Pharmaceutical Bioprocessing.
We have a dog called Bob who will be minded by friends.
First exchange in Finland summer 2013.
Our second exchange Barcelona summer 2014.
Third exchange Toulouse, France. 2015.
Easter week in Copenhagen 2017.
Three wonderful weeks in Canada 2017
A week in Kerry, Ireland 2018
Fantastic week in Alkmaar, Holland 2019
We are looking forward to many more adventures in the future.
We have not travelled since 2019 due to Covid and now feel comfortable to holiday again as we are fully vaccinated and boosted, and hopefully Covid levels will fall in the summer months as they have done since the pandemic started. Ireland is one of the most vaccinated countries in the world per head of population with 94% of over 12s fully vaccinated (January 2022). All Covid restrictions including bars and restaurants have now been lifted.
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Watersports,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Wine Lovers,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Construction ,
Science / Research
Our pets
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