Dave
United Kingdom
1 feb. 2018 - 31 mrt. 2018
Deelnemer geworden in 2011
Vervaldatum 31/Oct/2020
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United Kingdom
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United Kingdom
Niet-simultane huizenruil
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Roken is niet toegestaan
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Gebruik van auto niet mogelijk
Alle ruilperiodes | Canada | Italy | Norway |
Alle ruilperiodes | Australia |
Beschrijving van het huis dat wij aanbieden voor ruil
The house is 300m from the sea at Penneshaw, on Kangaroo Island, and is tucked in a peaceful valley on the edge of the town and surrounded by bush. Kangaroos and wallabies are common visitors, and local wildlife includes dolphins, seals, whales, penguins, superb blue wrens, wedgetail eagles and the rare glossy-black cockatoo.
A large shaded deck overlooks the sea, and all bedrooms have sea views and sliding doors to the veranda. It's only a five minute walk to Penneshaw's pretty beach, where I keep two kayaks for exploring the coastline and enjoying occasional encounters with our local dolphin pod.
Kangaroo Island has an abundance of wildlife, with one-quarter of the island set aside as conservation park or wilderness reserve. There are beautiful beaches along the north coast while the more rugged south coast offers surfing and fresh air all the way from the Antarctic. It is Australia's third largest island, 150km in length and 4,400 sq km in area.
Penneshaw is small but has a post office, pub and petrol station, two cafes and a well-stocked general store. Evening meals are available at several restaurants and the pub. As there is no public transport on the island a car is essential. Visitors can either bring a car from the mainland or or rent one on the island.
Several wineries offer lunch platters of local produce and have beautiful views of the water. Fishing is good, and day trips can be arranged with tour operators. A drive to Flinders Chase National Park at the western end of the island is a must.
The island is beautiful at any time of the year but favourite months to visit are spring (Sept/Oct/Nov) and autumn (March/April/May). January and February are hot but there are many beaches to choose from for a swim.
Soort
Bungalow/ Hoofdverblijf
Voorzieningen
Vermaak
Extra's
Omgeving
Beschrijving van onze buurt en omgeving
My house is one of several in a row going up the hill so there are helpful neighbours on both sides. However, because the house looks out over a largely wild valley and hillside, to the sea, it feels quite isolated and private. With only 15 houses on the road, not much traffic goes up and down. It's an easy 15 minute walk past the beach to the Penneshaw post office, coffee shop and general store. There are also community tennis courts, playground, BBQ facilities on the beach, a skateboard park and a golf course. It's a friendly community, in a pretty setting, and neatly maintained.
Activiteiten buitenshuis
Vrije tijd
Nabij openbaar vervoer
Buurtvoorzieningen
Onze tips voor leuke activiteiten en uitjes bij ons in de buurt
It is a 3 minute walk down the hill to the shoreline, and then another 5 minutes along the coast to the main Penneshaw beach, a lovely curved sandy bay safe for children, with rock pools for exploring at either end. Access to the beach is easy, with several areas for parking right next to the sand. To the east of the house and a steep 10 minute walk (2 min drive) from the house is Baudin Conservation Park, home to many wallabies and kangaroos, as well as at least one pair of wedge-tail eagles. The park's walking track provides spectacular views over Backstairs Passage and the mainland.
Wandelgebieden en trimparcours
Wat we graag willen of wat juist niet...
Visitors need to be vigilant about closing the gate before dark as the wallabies, which are nocturnal, would love nothing better than to munch my garden plants.
Voorwaarden
Gebruik van auto
Ruilsoort
Deelnemer geworden in 2011
Vervaldatum 31/Oct/2020
Wij spreken ook
Frans
Interesse
Tuinieren,
Wandelen,
Kunst,
Muziek
MeerMinderVoorkeuren
Docenten / onderwijs,
Senioren
Beroep
Freelance Editor
Dave
United Kingdom
Gillian & Peter
United Kingdom
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