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WESTPORT, Ireland

Front of the house (typical Irish terrace)

Front of the house (typical Irish terrace)

View roof tops from back garden

View roof tops from back garden

kitchen from patio

kitchen from patio

Bathroom 2nd floor

Bathroom 2nd floor

sitting room towards stairs

sitting room towards stairs

Back patio at night

Back patio at night

shower room 1st floor

shower room 1st floor

A typical irish dresser!

A typical irish dresser!

kitchen counters

kitchen counters

Sitting room towards street

Sitting room towards street

Master room

Master room

Single bed bedroom 3rd floor.

Single bed bedroom 3rd floor.

Westport Christmas time

Westport Christmas time

Castle in Lough Key adventure Park

Castle in Lough Key adventure Park

Silver

Member since

2013


Open for exchange

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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. 

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 3 Children
  • 4 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Occupational Therapy Manager/Secondary School Teacher

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Floor: 3
  • Environment: In a small town
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Sleeping Capacity: 9

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In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Baby equipment
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Other musical instruments

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • Park / playground
  • BBQ
  • Bicycles: 4

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Car necessary
  • Use/Exchange of car

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Portugal
  • Europe

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Français
  • Español
  • Deutsch

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: 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;

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Occupation

  • Occupational Therapy Manager/Secondary School Teacher

Children

  • Boy - Age: 20
  • Boy - Age: 14
  • Girl - Age: 22

Pets

  • Male puppy crossed shitzu and springer spaniel. He won't be in the house during exchange.

About Our Family

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.

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Lifestyle

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-).

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References

This member has completed 4 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: