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Miembro desde: 1998
Miembro hasta: 02/Apr/2024
We live in London but have our holiday home in Longford, on the banks of the River Shannon. We have two children, now adults, [Peter and Anne]. Matt is a Lawyer and Helen a Teacher. The house is spacious, detached, quiet and modernised.
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Tenis,
Deportes acuáticos,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Senderismo,
Aficionados a la música
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Juristas
Profesión
Teacher/ Lawyer
carlyne
France
Très heureux de ce premier échange et prêts à recommencer
Read Less...Robert Carl
France
Bruno
France
Hi Helen and Matt We had wonderfull weeks in your cottage at Shannon river and could explore some of Irelands landscapes. Thank you very much for thi...
Read More...Hi Helen and Matt We had wonderfull weeks in your cottage at Shannon river and could explore some of Irelands landscapes. Thank you very much for this exchange! Bruno and Kathrin
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Intercambio de casa
No se permite fumar
Se aceptan niños
No se ofrece uso de coche personal
Abierto a cualquier fecha | France |
Descripción de la casa que ofrecemos en intercambio
250 year old traditional cottage in rural Ireland, tastefully modernised and centrally located right by the river Shannon. The extension has a large living room offering stunning views in the evening of Irish sunsets. The cottage is located between two picturesque villages (Clondra and Tarmonbarry). The main town with its recently restored cathedral and a good range of shops etc is Longford town which is 6km away. Dublin airport is 136 km east from the house. Knock airport in County Mayo is 75km to the west. It is ideally located for touring, fishing, golf, walking and cycling. It is a favourite area for fishing in the river Shannon. The Royal Canal was recently reopened between Dublin and Longford offering interesting walks along its banks.
Tipo
Casa de dos o más plantas/ Segunda residencia
Comodidades
Entretenimiento
Extras
Entorno
Descripción de nuestro barrio y la zona en que se encuentra
The house is very quiet, detached, surrounded by green fields and bordered by the river Shannon. It is a short walk to Tarmonbarry on the river Shannon with restaurants , Bars and shops. Clondra is also a short walk away with Bars, Harbour, Canal and great walks along the canal. Lough Rynn Castle Hotel is a short drive away with a good restaurant, afternoon tea and woodland walks with great views of the large lake. Belverdre House is 60 kms to the east with its gardens and a Children's magical fairy garden.
The Corlea Trackway is an Iron Age trackway, or "togher", near the village of Keenagh, south of Longford town. It was constructed from oak planks in 148–147 BC. The National Famine Museum at Strokestown House (15km west of the house) tells the story of the Famine of 1845-1850.
The famous Foxford Woolen Mills is 90km to the west, still a working Mill, weaving, rugs, blankets, and with an excellent shop with unique, original Irish products and a great cafe. Galway city is easily reached (108 km to the west), with its cultural attractions, Connemara and wild Irish west route. Sligo and Yeats country is also easily reached (85km) to the west.
Actividades al aire libre
Ocio
Actividades culturales
Transporte cercano
Servicios del barrio
Dónde ir y qué hacer mientras se esté en nuestra casa
The Purple Onion restaurant, and Keenan's Bar and restaurant (both with excellent food and drink) are a few minutes walk away in Tarmonbarry. The Richmond Inn in Clondra is a short walk away and is a great place to have a drink on the quayside.
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Condiciones
Uso de coche personal
Intercambios especiales
Miembro desde: 1998
Miembro hasta: 02/Apr/2024
We live in London but have our holiday home in Longford, on the banks of the River Shannon. We have two children, now adults, [Peter and Anne]. Matt is a Lawyer and Helen a Teacher. The house is spacious, detached, quiet and modernised.
Afinidades
Plantas y jardín,
Tenis,
Deportes acuáticos,
Ciclismo / ciclismo de montaña,
Senderismo,
Aficionados a la música
MásMenosProfesiones
Maestros / profesionales de la educación,
Juristas
Profesión
Teacher/ Lawyer
carlyne
France
Très heureux de ce premier échange et prêts à recommencer
Read Less...Robert Carl
France
Bruno
France
Hi Helen and Matt We had wonderfull weeks in your cottage at Shannon river and could explore some of Irelands landscapes. Thank you very much for thi...
Read More...Hi Helen and Matt We had wonderfull weeks in your cottage at Shannon river and could explore some of Irelands landscapes. Thank you very much for this exchange! Bruno and Kathrin
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