WESTPORT, Irland
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House in WESTPORT, County Mayo, Ireland
In the last no of years, we had four wonderful exchanges in France with: La Rochelle -North Brittany-, Paris and Vannes -South Brittany- and the last one in Oxford, UK;
We are now keen to consider an exchange -if covid allows safe travelling-in Santander Cantabria Spain next Christmas 2021-2022. The 5 members of the family will be part of this exchange.
We are open to consider offers from abroad for the year 2022. Looking forward hearing from you.
There is something magical about our town, Westport. Friendly locals, lots to do and stunning views of Croagh Patrick. From spa resources to rock climbing and snorkelling, from child and family friendly activities to the Great Western Greenway (42 km cycle or walk trail) etc. The Clew Bay is at the other side of Westport, 15 min walk, but approx. 12 min away by car you can find the nearest beach;
Westport is a designated Heritage town and three times overall winner of the National Tidy Towns Competition among many other awards along the years. Westport was voted to best place to live in Ireland last 2012. Our town is situated along the beautiful and authentic west coast of Ireland. If you wish to know more about this town, please visit: http://www.destinationwestport.com/2012/06/27/wonderful-westport-named-the-best-place-to-live-in-ireland/
Westport is approx. 50 min by car from the Knock International Airport or the West of Ireland Connaught Airport. Other than this the airports that we use are Shannon- in the centre of the country (2.30 hrs) or Dublin (3 hrs 30 min) by car from Westport ;
We are a family of five who lives in a charming 1805 three floors terrace house right at the heart of Westport town. At the back of our house we have the access to our garden.
By next summer, our three children will be aged from 19 to 11 years of age.
We live at the heart of Westport with less than 3 minutes walk from all the town amenities and shops (supermarkets, Town hall Theater, banks, fishop, bakery, organic market, restaurants, pubs, cinema, public swimming pools, play ground, skateboard park, bike rental shops, railway public walking trails …etc)
The house is a typical Irish terrace with 4 bedrooms with 3 double beds and a bunk bed room, 1 bathroom and two shower rooms. One of the double beds can be made into two singles if needed and one of the double rooms has the an ensuite shower room. The room with the bunks is also our study.
In the ground floor are: the sitting room, the kitchen- dining room with a table for 6- 8 people, the utility room and the small entrance porch.
The kitchen, in the house extension, opens with french doors to back wooden patio. This is a very pleasant sun trap area next to the kitchen where you can enjoy your aperitif while preparing lunch.
We also have a long and narrow garden which overlooks the roof tops and the centre of the town as we live on a hill.
We are a non smoking family and we have an small dog but he will be away during the exchange. We would offer our 7 seater car and our two adults and two children (9 -13 y.old) bikes. There are several bike rental shops in Westport if needed;
There is also an open all weather tennis court in Westport or a covered tennis court in Castlebar (20 min away by car) if you like this sport.
Be ensured that we will all be most respectful of your house and your belongings.
Familj
- 2 Vuxna
- 3 Barn
- 4 Antal byten vi genomfört
Yrke
- Occupational Therapy Manager/Secondary School Teacher
Vårt hem/ objekt
- Medlemstyp: Hus/ Villa
- Våning: 3
- Omgivningar: Småstad
- Sovrum: 4
- Badrum/ dusch: 3
- Antal bäddar: 9
Referenser?
I vårt hus
- Husdjur - Inte tillåtet
- Små barn - Tillåtna
Type av byte
- Bostadsutbyte
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Central värme
- Öppen spis
- Utrustning för baby
- Leksaker och spel
- tvättmaskin
- Diskmaskin
- Torktumlare
- TV
- Piano
- Gitarr
- Andra musik instrument
Outdoor
- Trädgård
- Terrass eller sol däck
- Park/ lekplats
- BBQ
- Cyklar: 4
Bekvämligheter
- Ingen rökning
- Bil nödvändig
- Använd / Utbyte av bil
Våra favoriter
- Öppen för alla förslag
- Spain
- Italy
- France
- United Kingdom
- Portugal
- Europe
Språk jag kan kommunicera på.
- Engelska
- Franska
- Spanska
- Tyska
Vårt grannskap
Närmaste flygplats: Knock West of Ireland, Shannon or Dublin International - from 60 to 250 kms (Knock or Dublin respectively
We live on a hill at the heart of the town. Within 3 -5 min walking distance to all the amenities that Westport has to offer. The car is not needed when in town;
Yrke
- Occupational Therapy Manager/Secondary School Teacher
Barn
- Pojke - Ålder: 20
- Pojke - Ålder: 14
- Flicka - Ålder: 22
Husdjur
- Male puppy crossed shitzu and springer spaniel. He won't be in the house during exchange.
Familje presentation, fri text
We are a family of five. Ariadna, Oisin, Marco, Leonard and I. Our ages range from 53 to 11 years at present.
Leonard and I work full time in the Irish Departments of Education and Health respectively.
Our oldest child is now studying abroad. Our second is finishing secondary and the youngest is in the last years of primary.
Our oldest two children may not be part of future exchanges we consider undertaking.
Livsstil
Our family enjoy open natural spaces, children spaces i.e.. aquatic parks,interactive museums, beaches, walking and also interesting cultural spots for both adults and children. We are looking for an opportunity to share time with our children somewhere in Europe, preferably England ie. London but also open to other offers in Europe!.
We love getting to know and being immersed in different cultures, languages and to enjoy the authentic feeling of being somewhere different.
The house has lost of toys for all ages and in the garden we have a sandpit. We also have 3 bicycles in the garden shed (2 adults and 1 child - 9-13 y.old-).
Referenser?
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