Wunderful oportunity to explore County Clare with the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. The house is well kept and we felt welcome from the first moment...
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Dennis & Sue
Australia
Aug 10, 2019 - Aug 31, 2019
Home on hillside overlooking the burren
Ireland - County Clare - Kilfenora
ID : IEW205747
Became a member in: 2005
Renewal Date: 24/Oct/2024
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We have been exchanging our home since 1996. We are retired teachers with four adult children. We are very interested in theatre. Pat enjoys traditional irish music. Mary enjoys art and gardening.
About us
Affinities
Plants & Gardens,
Pets,
Foodies,
The Arts,
Music Lovers
MoreLessAffiliations
Teachers / Education Professionals,
Retirees,
Homemakers,
Artists / Entertainment Industry,
Construction
MoreLessProfession
Teachers (Retired)
Our pets
Koda our rough collie dog, George, our cat.
Front of our home
Front garden
Covered Deck with flowers.
View of deck from kitchen window - Georges bed!!
Entrance hallway and stairs
Living Room
Living room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bedroom
Twin bedroom
Koda
Koda in his bed
George
- Sleeping capacity7
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms4
Simultaneous Home Exchange
Pet Care Needed
Smoking Not Allowed
Children Welcome
Use of Personal Car is preferred
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Our Home For Exchange
Description of the home we are offering for exchange
Our home stands on its own site, surrounded by farmland on rolling hills with wonderful views. It has four bedrooms and four shower rooms with w.c., office, living room and kitchen/dining room.
Type
House - 2 or more floors/ Main Residence
Amenities
- Balcony / Deck
- Dishwasher
- Clothes Washer
- Clothes Dryer
- Microwave Oven
- Extensive Grounds
- Peaceful Surroundings
- View
- Privacy / Seclusion
- Garden
- Heating
- Private parking
- Terrace / Patio
Entertainment
- Computer available
- DVD
- Internet access
- TV
- Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Extras
- None
Setting
- Rural
Neighbourhood
Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area
We live 5 km from the village of Kilfenora which is home to the Burren Centre, Kilfenora Cathedral (in ruins,) and high crosses (12th century) and the Kilfenora Ceili Band (see Kilfenoraceiliband.com). Lahinch beach is just 10 minutes away by car and the Cliffs of Moher are just another 15 mins further up the Wild Atlantic Way drive.
Outdoor Activities
- Beach
- Biking
- Cultural Events
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Gym / Health Club
- Hiking
- Lake
- Public Swimming Pool
- River
- Windsurfing
Leisure
- Park / Playground
- Cafés
- Gym / Health Club
- Restaurants
- Shopping
Cultural Activities
- Concerts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Popular Monuments
- Theatre
Transport Nearby
- Bus
- Car Necessary
Neighbourhood Services
- Bakery
- Corner Shop
- Pharmacy
- Supermarket
Attractions
Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home
Ennistymon is our shopping town, just 10 minutes away by car. It has a choice of cafe's, wonderful butchers, supermarkets, gift shops, post office, hotel, the wonderful water cascades on the river Cullenagh which flows through the town.
Kilfenora village has 2 small shops, 2 pubs, one serving food, the 12th century ruins of the cathedral and high crosses and the informative Burren centre where you can learn about our famous Burren region of north Clare.
Our favourite restaurants
- Byrnes Restaurant, Ennistymon
- Falls Hotel, Ennistymon
- The Good House , Inagh.
Cafés & bars
- Market House, Ennistymon
- Foodies Corner, Ennistymon
- Oh Oh La La Creperie, Ennistymon
Special places to shop
- Super Valu, Ennistymon
- Kennys Craft Shop, Lahinch.
- Burren Perfumery, Carron.
Leisure and cultural activities
- Walking on our quiet rural roads
Walks or jogging paths
- Burren Way
- Cliffs of Moher walk
Health or fitness clubs
- Lahinch leisure centre and health club
- Falls Hotel Fitness club and Spa
Interesting day trips
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Cragganowen Heritage Site, Quin.
- Aran Islands by ferry from Doolin.
Our Preferences
Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules
We will have our home nice and tidy for your arrival and use. Please leave it as you find it. Our home is not suitable for very young children as we are a retired couple.
Conditions
- Children Welcome
- Pets Not Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Pet Care Needed
- Plant care is needed inside
- Plant care is needed outdoors
Use of Personal Car
- Use of Personal Car is preferred
Home Exchange Type
- Simultaneous Home Exchange
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