Rijswijk (Gld), Netherlands
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House in Rijswijk (Gld), Netherlands
Our house is situated south of the Lower Rhine, where the river crosses the Amsterdam Rhine Canal. It is a former traditional farmhouse at the border of Rijswijk , a small village with a nice old church and an old wind mill. Since it is situated in the countryside you need a car. The village Rijswijk is situated in the centre of the country.
In the front part of the house is a split level living. The living is connected by a third room with the kitchen.. At the ground level is a bathroom, a toilet and a corridor leading to the back part of the house. There you find a deep freezer and the 2 bicycles.
In the bath room downstairs is a bath, 2 wash stands and a washing machine
A staircase leads to the first floor with a double bed room , a douche and toilet. In the attic are two double beds. The attic is split level and not divided in rooms.
The house is surrounded by a garden. At the west side of the house is a barn annex glass house. The barn can function as garage. East as well as west of the house are tables to sit , read , dine or drink outside.
Our Family
- 2 Adults
- 0 Children
- 2 Exchanges made
Occupation
- retired veterinary parasitologist and teacher biology
- retired veterinary parasitologist and teacher biology
Our Home
- House Type: House
- Floor: 2
- Environment: In the country
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Sleeping Capacity: 4
In my house
- Pets - Not allowed
- Small children - Allowed
Exchange Types
- Home exchange
Indoor
- Free internet access
- Central heating
- Washing machine
- Television
Outdoor
- Garden
- Park / playground
- Garage
- Bicycles: 2
Facilities
- No smoking
- Car necessary
Our Destination Wish List
- Austria
- Belgium
- Switzerland
- Germany
- Denmark
- Spain
- France
- Great Britain
- Ireland
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- Sweden
Spoken Languages
- English
- Italiano
- Français
- Deutsch
- Dutch
Our Neighbourhood
Surroundigs Towns
Utrecht can be reached in 30 minutes. Amsterdam in 1 hour. Our village is in the centrer of the Netherlands , so each region and town can be reached quite easily.
In Amsterdam is the recently renewed Stedelijk Museum: Modern Art. On 13 April 2013 the restaured Rijksmuseum was opened!!
Shopping can be done in Maurik at 5 km east or in Zoelmond at 5 km west or in Wijk bij Duurstede at 2 km across the river or in Tiel at 7 km south.
Rijswijk is located in the very centre of the country , so all regions can be reached quite easily.
Surroundings Nature
Rijswijk borders the Lower Rhine. North of the river is the National Park "de Utrechtse Heuvelrug" . This is a wooded area with small sand hills, very suited for walking aned cycling. There is a ferry to cross the river.
At 30 km there is the National Park "de Hoge Veluwe", with the famous Museum Kroller-Muller (van Gogh and others , Modern Art) , an excellent possibility to combine Art and Nature.
Official swimming pool at 5 kilometer.
Transport
You better need a car, however there is Public Transport each hour by bus from Rijswijk to Culemborg at 12 km west.
In Culemborg is a railwaystation with trains each 15 min. to Utrecht in the center of the country.
Occupation
- retired veterinary parasitologist and teacher biology
- retired veterinary parasitologist and teacher biology
Children
- We do not have children.
Pets
- Pets are NOT welcome in our home
