Galway, Ireland
Member since
2001The member has not specified any exchange dates
Should you wish to visit the west of Ireland please get in touch. We are retirees & flexible with dates & open to all destinations
Discover the stunning Wild Atlantic Way from our spacious family home situated in the quiet, rural village of Menlo minutes from Galway city. There are four comfortable bedrooms, one with a super king size bed, two with double beds and one with a set of bunk beds, three are en-suite. There is also a study with a sofa bed. We have a large, well-equipped kitchen with a family dining area, two reception rooms and a dining room. There is a large front and back garden and a gate so children can play safely outdoors. We are located near Lough Corrib and a ten minute drive from Galway city centre.
Galway is a vibrant city with plenty of interesting places to visit, including Galway Museum and the Aquarium. There is a lively pub and restaurant scene with locally-sourced and artisanal produce, two Michelin starred restaurants, a weekly craft and food market and bustling shopping streets.
Galway is noted for its arts scene with a range of theatre and street performances all year round as well as traditional Irish music in pubs and venues in the city. Galway International Arts Festival is a major attraction each July with theatre performances, children’s entertainment, a stunning parade and concerts. The Galway Races is a week-long racing festival held annually in late July/early August that attracts racegoers from around the country.
The promenade at Salthill is popular for walks and it has a blue flag beach that is safe for children. Other quiet beaches are a short drive away. Galway city is the gateway to Connemara - an unspoilt area of mountains, lakes, coastline and the Aran Islands. With its breathtaking scenery it is a great place for walking, swimming, cycling and hiking. Nearby is the world-famous Cliffs of Moher and the unique landscape of the Burren in Co. Clare. Other areas of interest can be visited on a day trip, including Croagh Patrick and the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise.
We are one hour from Shannon and Knock airports and two hours from Dublin.
We are a family of five - Mick is a retired family doctor and Fiona has retired from education management. Our three adult children now make their own holiday plans.
We are flexible with our travel dates throughout the year and will consider all offers including week-end trips. Long-term stays of two to three months will be considered. We have experienced 30 wonderful exchanges and will treat your home with care and respect.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 0 Children
- 31 Exchanges made
Occupation
- Family Doctor (retired), Education Manager (retired).
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 0
- Environment: In the country
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Sleeping Capacity: 7
References
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Long-term exchange wanted
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Computer available
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Clothes dryer
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Terrace or deck
- BBQ
- Garage / private parking
- Bicycles: 2
Facilities
- Non-smoking house
- Car necessary
- Use/Exchange of car
- Seclusion/Privacy
Our Destination Wish List
- Open to any destination
- New Orleans, LA, USA
- New Zealand
- Windermere LA23, UK
- Yorkshire, UK
- Provence, France
- Croatia
- Italy
Spoken Languages
- English
Our Neighbourhood
Occupation
- Family Doctor (retired), Education Manager (retired).
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- We do not have pets.
About Our Family
We are a retired couple with three grown up children and three grandchildren. Our eldest daughter lives in Wellington with her family so a trip to New Zealand would be wonderful. Over the years we have travelled widely and appreciate the opportunity to see more of the world through exchanging our home with like minded people. Open to all suggestions, we are available for long or short exchanges throughout the year. Please contact us should you wish to visit the west of Ireland.
Lifestyle
We enjoy the great outdoors as well as cities and are open to visiting other countries to experience the lifestyle and culture they have to offer.
References
This member has completed 31 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:
Ottawa, Canada
CA50674Thun, Switzerland
CH1693We experienced a very nice exchange. The house is very nice and spacious, the kitchen newly renovated and just great. The garden is huge, but unfortunately could not be used because of the bad weather. The house is on the outskirts of Galway in a very quiet area. A car is absolutely necessary.
The exchange with Michael and Fiona was mostly in writing. We really enjoyed the exchange, thanks again for that.
Rokycany, Czech Republic
CZ636273Bremen, Germany
DE7639The communication with our exchange partners was excellent. The house was very well prepared.
We were able to enjoy the house and the garden. Our thanks go to Fiona and Michael,
with whom we would exchange again at any time.
Oleiros, Spain
ES2544Turku, Finland
FI0539Mali Lošinj, Croatia
HROC1301The hosts were very cooperative in communication before the exchange. They welcomed us at the arrival with small lunch and explained everything before leaving. The house is large and nice with a beautiful garden.
The region is quiet, residental only, nice for walking, no shops, no bars or restaurants, no crowd.
Galway and surroundings nice to explore, worth visiting.
Blackrock, Ireland
IE2006County Kilkenny, Ireland
IE49205Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Morocco
MAOC3097Amsterdam, Netherlands
NL1196Poznan, Poland
PL175031The home exchange with Mick and Fiona exceeded our expectations. Their house is luxurious, located in a quiet, beautiful area. Since Mick and Fiona left us a car and bicycles, we were able to explore Ireland in many different ways. Ireland delighted us, it is a place that we would include in the "Must see" category.
Thanks again Mick and Fiona.
Eve and Jac