- We loved our stay in Blessington.Lovely house, beautiful spot, wonderful hosts!
Lovely house, beautiful spot, wonderful hosts!
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Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 29/Jan/2022
We are a married couple in our mid 50s with two grownup children, both of whom have flown the nest. Sean works in banking and Elaine is a secondary school teacher. We enjoy travelling and holiday both in Ireland and abroad. We like walking /hiking, cycling, fishing, swimming and yoga., we like to be outdoors as much as possible.
Additional languages spoken
Irish
Affinities
Fishing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Banker and Teacher
Our pets
Two dogs, Pippa and Casper. They will be looked after by a neighbour.
Ann
New Zealand
Lovely house, beautiful spot, wonderful hosts!
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Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
Open to all dates and destinations |
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Traditional farmhouse style with open plan living accommodation and four double bedrooms, two ensuite, family bathroom, utility room, downstairs w.c.. Set in idyllic rural location in the South East of Ireland, close to internationally reknowned Mount Juliet Hotel and Golf Course, 4 km from Thomastown village, 12 km from medieval Kilkenny City. Ihr 15 mins from Dublin.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live in a very quiet, beautiful,safe, rural setting, with fabulous neighbours a short walk away. We live 4km from the village of Thomastown. Thomastown is a very small town with good amenities. We have 2 good supermarkets, pharmacies, bank, post office, lots of cafes and other shops. There is a train station with a direct line to Dublin (1hr 50 mins) and Waterford (30 mins).
We are only 16km from Kilkenny City. Kilkenny is famous for its Norman Castle, Cathederals, International Comedy Festival (June),, International Arts festival (August), Medieval buildings, fabulous cafes and restaurants and river walks.
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Mt Juliet International Golf Course and 5* Hotel is just 1 mile outside Thomastown. Lots of gorgeous river walks and hill walks..
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We hope you will leave our home as you found it. We will do the same for you. Enjoy yourselves while you are here.
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2017
Renewal Date: 29/Jan/2022
We are a married couple in our mid 50s with two grownup children, both of whom have flown the nest. Sean works in banking and Elaine is a secondary school teacher. We enjoy travelling and holiday both in Ireland and abroad. We like walking /hiking, cycling, fishing, swimming and yoga., we like to be outdoors as much as possible.
Additional languages spoken
Irish
Affinities
Fishing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Banking / Finance
Profession
Banker and Teacher
Our pets
Two dogs, Pippa and Casper. They will be looked after by a neighbour.
Ann
New Zealand
Lovely house, beautiful spot, wonderful hosts!
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