The exchange with Sheila and Alan was one of our best experiences. Contact with them was always smooth, with lots of information passed on to help us ...
Read More...The exchange with Sheila and Alan was one of our best experiences. Contact with them was always smooth, with lots of information passed on to help us organise our holiday. This made us very keen to meet them, and we are glad that we could spend an evening with them before we left to Scotland and after they returned from France. They are charming, funny, cultured people who have travelled a great deal which fuelled our conversations. Sheila and Alan did everything possible to ensure that we could make the most of our stay in the Scottish Borders. Their house is a haven of serenity, and a reflection of who they are. It is very comfortable, extremely clean and well maintained, finely decorated and relaxed at the same time. We felt at home immediately and loved the conservatory that provided us with great views over their beautiful garden and the surrounding hills. As for Innerleithen and the Borders, what a wonderful place to stay! The region is very green, peaceful and full of opportunities for sightseeing and the outdoors. They are many amazing walks, all very well explained by our hosts, and Innerleithen is also the best place for cycling, fishing and golf! We were given excellent recommendations of all sorts including eateries, shopping, visits, etc. which saved us a lot of time. Everything was easy and accessible by foot, by car or by bus. We did a day trip to Edinburg by bus (1:30h). With so many things to do, our 10 day-exchange went by in the blink of an eye and left us some wonderful memories. We are very grateful to Sheila and Alan for making it possible and for their unparalleled generosity.
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