- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Jul 16, 2018 - Jul 30, 2018
Lovely welcome, home and location!
The hosts were very warm and welcoming. The house itself is full of character and is in a great location and we enjoyed taking care of the cats and chickens. All the big tourist attractions are about an hour away or less but there is lots to do in the local area.
Netherlands - Herwijnen - House (2 floors+)
Netherlands - GE - Herwijnen
ID : NL19916
Became a member in: 2000
Renewal Date: 08/Sep/2023
16Exchanges
96%Response Rate
We are
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Contact exchange Member
Wij zijn een gezin van 5 personen.
Teus, Nel, onze dochters Nynke en Kyra en onze zoon Ids. De oudste dochter woont niet meer thuis.
Wij vinden het leuk om the wandelen, winkelen, tuinieren en heerlijk relaxen in onze tuin met een boek.
About us
Additional languages spoken
German, English
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Cycling / Mountain Biking,
Hiking,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
University Professors,
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Caregivers,
Medical & Healthcare Professionals
MoreLessProfession
Nurse/Teacher
Our pets
2 katten, 5 chickens
Front of the house
Roof terrace between garage and house
Front of the house
View from parents bedroom
Backside of the house with terrace
Terrace on the side of the house
Terrace in autumn
Terrace on the back side of the house
Terrace on the back side of the house
Terrace
Kitchen
Kitchen, dining part
New wood stove with you can turn to where you sit
Kitchen, dining part
Livingroom
Hall/entrance
Parents bedroom (bed 180x200)
Parents bedroom
Bedroom of Ids (90x200)
Bedroom of Ids
Bedroom Kyra (bed 140 x 200)
Bedroom Kyra
Nynke's room (bed 140 x 200)
Our New bathroom with sunshower
Sunshower
Garden in summer
View from Nynkes bedroom on the river Waal
Amsterdam 1 hour drive
Scheveningen 1 hour drive
Skeeler/ice skate track in the village
- Sleeping capacity6
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Homesit Offered
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is possible
We are looking for a home exchange in ...
| Jul 16, 2023 - Aug 13, 2023 | Engeland, Verenigd Koninkrijk | Wales, Verenigd Koninkrijk | Ierland |
| Oct 14, 2023 - Oct 21, 2023 | Open to all destinations |
Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
we have an exchange for summer 2023, open for april and october for one week. we like to exchange with a family who has room for a minimum of 4.
We have a lovely house with sight on the river the Waal, we live in a small village called Herwijnen. .
There are 4 bedrooms ( 1 bed 180x200, 2 beds 140 x 200, one bed 90 x 200) one bathroom, livingroom with acces to terrace. Woodstove in kitchen and livingroom. There is a garden arround the house
So you can always enjoy the sun.
We have 2 cats, called Speedy and a young cat no name yet, .They are really adorable and love to cuddle. We have also 5 chicken so you have fresh eggs each day. We also have 2 old wood stoves, which is nice for when it's cold.
We have an exchange for the summer of 2023, look at our preferences.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Fireplace
- Equipped for Children
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- Use of bicycle(s)
Setting
- Small Town or Village
- Rural
- Waterfront
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
Een mooi vrijstaand huis, uitkijkend over de rivier de Waal. Het huis is omgeven door een tuin. Terras aan de achterzijde en aan de zijkant van het huis. Vriendelijke buren. Herwijnen ligt in de fruitstreek van Nederland (Betuwe). Amsterdam 1 uur, Utrecht, 1/2 uur, Rotterdam, Den Haag ong. 45 min. Andere kleine steden in de buurt Den Bosch, Gorinchem, Leerdam, Zaltbommel. Veel bezienswaardigheden o.a. glasmuseum, Fort Asperen, Geofort, kanoën op de Linge, Slot Loevestein. allemaal makkelijk te bereiken met de fiets. Achter ons huis
loopt een wandelpad. (Engelenburgerpad, start en finish bij de bakker) . A beautiful detached house, overlooking the River Waal. The house is surrounded by a garden. Terrace at the back and side of the house. Friendly neighbours. Herwijnen is located in the fruit region of the Netherlands (Betuwe). Amsterdam 1 hour, Utrecht, 1/2 hour, Rotterdam, The Hague approx. 45 min. Other small towns are: Den Bosch, Gorinchem, Leerdam, Zaltbommel. Many attractions including glass museum, Fort Asperen, Geofort, canoeing on the Linge, Castle Loevestein. all easy to reach by bike.
Behind our house is a hiking track (Engelenburgerpad, start and finish at the local bakery)
Outdoor Activities
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Hiking
- River
Leisure
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
In ons dorp is een warme bakker, supermarkt, slijterij, drogist en een aantal kleinere winkels. Leerdam, Gorinchem, Zaltbommel zijn kleine stadjes in de buurt. Deze zijn heel makkelijk te bereiken met de fiets.
In our village you can find a bakery, supermarket, liquor store, pharmacy, some other little shops. Alittle market each tuesday The historical cities Leerdam, Gorinchem, Zaltbommel are easy reachable by bike. A bicycle netwerkpoint is nearby so you can easily make and organize your own trip.
Our favourite restaurants
Cafés & bars
Special places to shop
Leisure and cultural activities
Walks or jogging paths
Health or fitness clubs
Interesting day trips
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
Please check our exchange preferences below
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Plant Care Needed
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is possible
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
- Homesit Offered
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