Kate
United Kingdom
Jul 3, 2020 - Jul 13, 2020
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Engineer / nurse (Retired)
Kate
United Kingdom
Judy
United States
Bob & Kathy
United States
Mary
Ireland
Guy & Kathy
New Zealand
Sandy Resendes and
Canada
Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Long-term Home Exchange
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is not possible
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Description of the home we are offering for exchange
West Cork - Our home is in a small courtyard development on the edge of Courtmacsherry Village in West Cork Ireland. It is within walking distance of ancient historical monuments. It is a modern 3 bedroom house with scenic sea views and private garden. Accommodation consists of a large living room with two bay windows overlooking the sea, has comfortable seating for 5 people with reading ;TV/Video facilities and a gas fire installed .A very large separate kitchen /dining room has two windows and a skylight and contains a 6 place oak dining table ; gas cooker and electric microwave and grill cooking facilities and a fridge/freezer and a silent dishwasher installed. There is an entrance hallway with a separate toilet/utility room at the rear containing washing/laundry facilities and entrance to a rear garden facing the sea. All bedrooms are on the upper floor with an en-suite in the main bedroom and a bathroom serving 2 other bedrooms. Electrical space and water heating is installed throughout.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Second home
Amenities
Entertainment
Extras
Setting
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Courtmacsherry is a seaside viilage within 40km of Cork Airport and is noted for its nearby ancient monuments ,very scenic coastal walks around the Seven Heads ( 45km ) doubled to 90 km by a combination of local circular shorter routes. The tidal estuary from Timoleague to Courtmacsherry is a famous bird sanctuary for wildlife with many species of wildlife. Courtmacsherry caters for many outdoor/ marine sporting activities for all ages and is the next bay around from Kinsale which is the start of the Wild Atlantic Way - a dedicated coastal route along the Western Coastline from Cork in the South to Donegal in the Northwest of Ireland . This route offers spectacular coastlines; breathtaking hill walks and landscapes and catalogues all cultural events; music and food available in towns and villages along the Way. Nearby Baltimore and Schull provide access to the offshore inhabited islands of Cape Clear and Sherkin where sailing whale watching and scuba diving is available.
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Cultural Activities
Transport Nearby
Neighbourhood Services
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Our home in Courtmacsherry Village is within walking distance of a wealth of natural attractions such as beaches/coves ;historical monuments ;scenic coastal and hill walks; activities including swimming ;shore fishing ; boat hire /sea angling ; sailing ;kayaking; windsurfing ;cycling; horse riding and tennis as well as a variety of local bars ;restaurants craft and grocery shops. From the house a 4km seaside walk ,built on the old Courtmacsherry to Timoleague railway line, brings you past an ancient Cistercian Abbey (1172) and on to the Franciscan Friary (1240) in Timoleague. Annual festivals are held in both Courtmacsherry and Timoleague in August /September. Courtmacsherry is centrally located to the internationally famous sailing and gourmet festival town of Kinsale and to music acclaimed towns of Clonakilty/Skibbereen and is the gateway to spectacular beaches/ bays/headlands/islands at Inchadoney/Castlefreke/Allihies and Baltimore. see links to our favourite places /trips etc.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
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Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
we can do simultaneous or non simultaneous exchange we would prefer a longer term exchange up to one month but are open to offers .
we require laundry / cleaning to be left as found. house not equipped for babies /cots
Conditions
Use of Personal Car
Home Exchange Type
Became a member in: 2015
Renewal Date: 31/Mar/2023
Affinities
Golf,
Plants & Gardens,
Fishing,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
Foodies,
Yoga / Meditation,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Retirees,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals,
Technology Professionals
Profession
Engineer / nurse (Retired)
Kate
United Kingdom
Judy
United States
Bob & Kathy
United States
Mary
Ireland
Guy & Kathy
New Zealand
Sandy Resendes and
Canada
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