Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edi...
Read More...Michelle
Ireland
10/07/2023 - 22/07/2023
Miembro desde: 2012
Miembro hasta: 16/Mar/2026
We are family of two adults and two children. James was born in 2003 and Trassa in 2007. Christy and I are both Irish but we have lived in Edinburgh for over 20 years. We both play squash and the kids play a variety of sports. We also have two cats - Molly and Tiger. Christy is a micro electronic engineer and I am a civil servant. I love being near water and have always lived in coastal cities. Christy is a country boy and isn't so fussed about water.
Afinidades
Mascotas,
Tenis,
Deportes acuáticos,
Gourmets,
Aficionados a la música
MásMenosProfesiones
Juristas,
Profesionales de la tecnología
Profesión
Civil servant / Electronic Engineer
Nuestras mascotas
2 cats - Molly and Tiger
Michelle
Ireland
Carole
France
Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edi...
Read More...Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edinburgh. Thanks a lot !
Read Less...Sarah
Canada
Paula
Spain
Maria
Spain
Intercambio de casa
Intercambio joven
Se requiere cuidar de mascotas
No se permite fumar
Se aceptan niños
Uso de coche personal posible
01/06/2025 - 31/07/2025 | Norway |
Descripción de la casa que ofrecemos en intercambio
Our house is not available in 2024.
We live in Blackhall, a quiet suburb of Edinburgh, Our home is 10 mins by car or only 20 mins by bus into the city. We are 15 mins from Edinburgh Airport and about 5 mins from Haymarket train station. You will also have easy access to Glasgow (40 miles), St Andrews (50 miles) and the East coast of Scotland.
Our home is child friendly and the garden has a trampoline, play house, and two patios for outdoor living - 2 bedrooms downstairs and 2 upstairs. We have 3 adult bicycles available and 2 child car seats.
There is a large retail park 4 mins drive from our house. We are 1km from Davidsons Mains village, with shops, banks, pharmacy, bars, restaurants, churches and play parks.
We are 10 mins drive from Edinburgh Zoo, 10 mins drive from Ainsle Park leisure centre, 10 mins from Cramond Beach, 30 mins from Portobello Beach with more sandy beaches further east of Edinburgh. There are municipal golf courses nearby.
We have 2 very friendly cats - brother and sister Tiger and Molly.
Tipo
Casa de dos o más plantas/ Residencia principal
Comodidades
Entretenimiento
Extras
Entorno
Descripción de nuestro barrio y la zona en que se encuentra
The Neighbourhood
We live in a quiet, peaceful suburb of Edinburgh. The village of Davidsons Mains is 10 mins walk West with shops, chemist, banks etc. Closer to home there are some small shops and 2 lovely restaurants. There is a large retail park about 10 mins walk, 4 mins by car, East. We are 10 mins drive from Edinburgh Zoo, Cramond Beach and the Royal Botanic Garden. The Edinburgh Cycle Network path runs behind our house - an alternative way of getting around the city using the old tram line system so no hills!
Getting around
We are 5 mins walk from bus routes 41, 42 and 43, which will all take you into the centre of Edinburgh. The 41 bus will also take you to Cramond Beach, 15 mins from our house. There is off street parking for up to 3 cars. We are about 15 mins drive from the airport and a taxi will cost about £20. There is also the Airlink 200 bus option. The nearest stop is 5 mins walk from our house.
Other Things to Note
Our house is fitted with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors upstairs and downstairs.
Actividades al aire libre
Ocio
Actividades culturales
Transporte cercano
Servicios del barrio
Dónde ir y qué hacer mientras se esté en nuestra casa
We are 10 mins drive from Ainslie Park leisure centre, Edinburgh Zoo, the Royal Botanic Garden, the Dean Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. 20 mins drive East is Ocean Terminal, a large shopping mall including a cinema and the Royal Yacht Britannia. 20 mins drive West is the coastal village of Cramond. 30 mins West, across the Forth Road Bridge, is Deep Sea world, the largest underwater aquarium in Europe. St. Andrews, Perth and Dundee are 1hr 10mins drive north, Glasgow is about a 1hr drive west or 50 mins by train.
To the East are the coastal villages of Portobello, Prestonpans, Port Seton, Aberlady, Gullane and North Berwick, with fine sandy beaches at each of these locations. Loads of world class golf courses here too - Muirfield Championship golf course.
We are 20 mins by bus from the city of Edinburgh. Attractions include the Palace of Holyrood, the Scottish Parliament, Dynamic Earth, the Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Castle, Camera Obscura, Scottish Whisky Experience, the National Library of Scotland, the National Portrait Gallery, extinct volcano of Arthur's Seat, Royal Commonwealth pool, 3 Cathedrals, several theaters, loads of smaller museums, Ghost tours and the Edinburgh Dungeon.
Nuestros restaurantes favoritos
Los mejores bares y restaurantes
Las mejores tiendas
Actividades culturales y de ocio
Paseos o rutas para salir a correr
Gimnasios o centros deportivos
Excursiones de día que merecen la pena
Lo qué nos gusta y lo qué no... Estas son nuestras preferencias y normas domésticas.
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Uso de coche personal
Intercambios especiales
Trassa
Miembro desde: 2012
Miembro hasta: 16/Mar/2026
We are family of two adults and two children. James was born in 2003 and Trassa in 2007. Christy and I are both Irish but we have lived in Edinburgh for over 20 years. We both play squash and the kids play a variety of sports. We also have two cats - Molly and Tiger. Christy is a micro electronic engineer and I am a civil servant. I love being near water and have always lived in coastal cities. Christy is a country boy and isn't so fussed about water.
Afinidades
Mascotas,
Tenis,
Deportes acuáticos,
Gourmets,
Aficionados a la música
MásMenosProfesiones
Juristas,
Profesionales de la tecnología
Profesión
Civil servant / Electronic Engineer
Nuestras mascotas
2 cats - Molly and Tiger
Michelle
Ireland
Carole
France
Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edi...
Read More...Thanks to you, we had a wonderful stay in Scotland. Everything was there: superb house, warm welcome, easy going communication, ideal location in Edinburgh. Thanks a lot !
Read Less...Sarah
Canada
Paula
Spain
Maria
Spain
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