Description
Our home enjoys far reaching views over Caernarfon bay and the Isle of Anglesey. We are within 4 miles of the Snowdonia National Park and offer a convenient base to discover all of the many and beautiful attractions that North Wales has to offer and a chance to see and experience Welsh heritage and culture. The village of Llanberis (at the foot of Mount Snowdon) is four miles away from our home. The popular forest village of Betws-y-coed and the Victorian seaside town of Llandudno are within a 30 minute drive. The Roman city of Chester is a one hour journey. Whilst we live in a rural area, city shopping, multiplex cinema, swimming pools, theatre and great places to eat are all easily accessible, which means you really can have the best of both worlds. Good road/motorway links to airport - Manchester (2hrs) and Liverpool (1hr 30mins).
Our home is a detached, spacious four bedroomed house, with conservatory. It has all the usual modern conveniences and is a comfortable and well maintained family home.
We have a large garden which has four seperate patio areas. It is beautiful to sit and relax in as it gets the sun from morning to night. The garden is also well equipped for children with swings, slide, trampoline and large pool in the summer months.
Our recently built summer house and decking in the bottom of the garden, is the perfect place to relax and eat breakfast as it catches the early morming sun.
We also have a small rowing boat, big enough for four. During the summer months the boat is moored on Padarn lake, Llanberis, and you are welcome to use it.
Car/Bicycle/Canoe and Camping equipment exchange can also be arranged.
Neighborhood
We live approximately one mile from the nearest villge in a small hamlet of approximtely ten or so houses. It is in a quiet location but close enough for easy access to the many local amenities. Local shops (butcher, newsagent, local grocer, post office, bakery) are one mile away. The local pub is also within a mile and is a great place to eat out in the evening. The food is fantastic and it is very child friendly.
Several public footpaths are close to our home which means that you can walk directly onto the mountains. We often walk over the mountains with our children to Llanberis (approx 50 minutes) and then sit by the lake enjoying homemade icecream from Georgio's in Llanberis.
About Us
We are a careful and considerate family of four. I am originally from Liverpool but have lived in North Wales for over twenty years. My husband was born and bred in Llanberis. I am currently training to be a clinical psychologist and my husband is a nurse manager working in the field of mental health. We have two boys are aged 11 and 7. Both boys love sports and being outdoors. As a family we enjoy walking, canoeing, cycling and travel. My husband and children are fluent in both Welsh and English.
We would take great care of your home and if required we would be happy and willing to look after your pets and water your garden/plants etc.... We have a dog, four cats and two goldfish. When we exchange our dog normally goes into kennels but we would be very grateful if the exchange party would feed out well behaved cats and goldfish. However, if this is not possible we do have a very friendly neighbour who could do this.
We have been exchanging our home now for over seven years and have done numerous exchanges. We have exchanged with families in the UK, Belgium, France, Switzerland, The Netherlands and Canada. If required, references can be provided.
Destination
We would specifically like to arrange an exchange on Vancouver Island for 3-4 weeks during July/August 2008.
We would welcome other exchanges within the UK during any of the other school holidays.
For us these are:
09/02/08 -17/02/08 (Half term)
21/03/08 - 05/04/08 (Easter)
24/05/08 - 31/05/08 (Half term)
18/07/08 - 30/08/08 (Summer Hols)
25/10/08 - 01/11/08 (Half term)
