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Zomergem, Belgium

back yard in autumn

back yard in autumn

our house and side garden in autumn sunlight

our house and side garden in autumn sunlight

wild flowers in our garden

wild flowers in our garden

football field and playground just across the street

football field and playground just across the street

Zomergem - the village

Zomergem - the village

Keigatbos - forest in Zomergem (home of deers!)

Keigatbos - forest in Zomergem (home of deers!)

Deer in "Keigatbos" - the forest is only 3km from our door

Deer in "Keigatbos" - the forest is only 3km from our door

"Meetjesland" environment - canals

"Meetjesland" environment - canals

Vinderhoute - Valley of "Oude Kale"

Vinderhoute - Valley of "Oude Kale"

Vinderhoute - Oude Kalevallei

Vinderhoute - Oude Kalevallei

Cycling to Ghent... You will be treated with wonderful views!

Cycling to Ghent... You will be treated with wonderful views!

Winter view - Zomergem environment

Winter view - Zomergem environment

Bruges - Unesco World Heritage

Bruges - Unesco World Heritage

Brugge - Unesco World Heritage

Brugge - Unesco World Heritage

Belgian coast: dunes and lot's of sand, when you look past the high buildings

Belgian coast: dunes and lot's of sand, when you look past the high buildings

"Vlaamse Polders" - the typical landscape in Flanders

"Vlaamse Polders" - the typical landscape in Flanders

Ypres and the memorials of the 1st world war

Ypres and the memorials of the 1st world war

Brussel... known for its cultural richness and beauty.

Brussel... known for its cultural richness and beauty.

Blaarmeersen Gent - ideal for swimming and relaxing - with a special lake for toddlers

Blaarmeersen Gent - ideal for swimming and relaxing - with a special lake for toddlers

Castle in Lovendegem - one of the many (!!) castles in Flanders

Castle in Lovendegem - one of the many (!!) castles in Flanders

Vosselare Put - Deinze - ideal for swimming outdoors!

Vosselare Put - Deinze - ideal for swimming outdoors!

Antwerpen - Harbour House

Antwerpen - Harbour House

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2012


Open for exchange
Exchange dates Duration
March 01, 2025 - March 09, 2025 1 weeks

An exchange for one week... Preferably within driving distance. Frankfurt would be awesome, we'd love to catch up with friends who live there. But, each offer will be taken seriously, so please just contact us.

July 25, 2026 - August 23, 2026 2 weeks

We would like to exchange homes for 2-3 weeks in the given period. Norway would be great, we'd love to meet up with friends who live in Bergen. If you are interested in exchanging homes in other periods, please just contact us, and we can see if we can make a match another time?

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Sunny family home in charming Zomergem, nearby Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp and the North Sea Coast.

WELCOME TO ZOMERGEM!

Make yourself comfortable in our home, garden and neighbourhood, and go and have cultural, sportive, gastronomic and nature experiences within short distance!

ZOMERGEM is a cosy village with all facilities you need. We live in a low traffic, childfriendly residential area, in a cul de sac street. Children can easily play on the streets, there is a football field and a nice playground where children and youngsters of the neighbourhood gather and play. There is a basketball goal on the streets, if you want to throw a ball.

Our HOUSE is built in 2012. It is bright and contains large open spaces, and is very suitable for big families.

On the GROUNDFLOOR there is the garage (with bikes all sizes), toilet, bureau, living room with piano & guitar, a reading area and open kitchen with dining table. 
On the FIRST FLOOR is the main bath room (with shower, bath, toilet), the master bed room (with double bed) and two children's rooms (Bastijn's room's got a highsleeper and can sleep 2 people), the shower room (with shower, two washing machines and a tumble drier) and a dressing room where you can store your own clothes.
On the SECOND FLOOR there are two children's rooms (Jasper's room has a double bed, Ambroos' room has two single beds), a study room (where we can put an extra mattress),a toilet, and an open play area for the children.

The back GARDEN is about 160 m2 and south orientated. It is very quiet, you can easily relax here and enjoy bird songs while looking at the goats and chicken, and sometimes donkeys, behind the backyard.

For long distance travelling, CAR exchange can be practical. We drive a VW Transporter (long version); this is an 8-seater. We need a car with 6 seats if we travel with our family. We do not mind driving long distances, though.
 

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 4 Children
  • 19 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Capacity Building Officer, in the Innovation Hub of Enabel (the Belgian agency for Development Cooperation)
  • Educator in a nursing home for disabled adults

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Floor: 3
  • Environment: In a small town
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 10
  • Living Area: 250 m2
  • Total Area: 280 m2

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In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Hospitality wanted
  • Long-term exchange wanted
  • Non-simultaneous exchange
  • Home exchange
  • Hospitality offered
  • Youth / Teen exchange

Indoor

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

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Terrace or deck
  • Park / playground
  • Garage / private parking
  • Bicycles: 9

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Car necessary

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • Germany
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Croatia
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Sweden
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenië
  • Spain
  • England, UK
  • Norway
  • Hungary
  • Finland
  • Africa
  • Portugal
  • Iceland
  • Morocco

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Français
  • Dutch

Our Neighbourhood

Nearest Airport: Brussels Airport Zaventem - 85km

Zomergem is situated between Ghent and Bruges, in the province of East Flanders, in the touristic area known as "Meetjesland".
http://www.visitflanders.us/index.jsp 
http://www.toerismemeetjesland.be/ml/

Zomergem is a cosy and charming village, yet all facilities are here: there are several supermarkets, bakeries, butchers, a public swimming pool, tennis courts, etc. The surroundings are known for cycling, mountainbiking and walking. There are several rivers, streams and forests nearby. Zomergem is very nearby big autoroutes to Antwerp (45 min.), to Brussels (45 min.) and to the North sea (45 min.). Since Belgium is a very small country, even the borders of France and the Netherlands are not that far away.

Ghent is only 15 kilometers away. Ghent is known to be the third most authentic city of the world, by the National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Each year in July, there is a 10 days during festival in the whole city, offering all kinds of cultural activities for children, youngsters and adults. The Festival will take place from 16 to 25th of July in 2016.
http://www.visitgent.behttp://www.gentsefeesten.be 

Bruges is known for its medieval city centre, being the "Venice of the North". The whole city is protected as World Unesco Heritage. The city offers many historical attractions but also many activies for both young and old, during all seasons. 
http://www.brugge.be/internet/en/toerisme/index.htm & http://www.klinkers-brugge.be & http://www.cactusfestival.be & http://www.boudewijnseapark.be 
 
Antwerp is not that far neither. A wonderful city for a stroll, lots of musea to visit, the Schelde-river passing through which makes Antwerp a very big harbour... Look for activities on this site: http://www.visitantwerpen.be/

To convince you even more, we refer to Lonely Planet: "Top 10 reasons Belgium isn't boring": http://www.lonelyplanet.com/belgium/travel-tips-and-articles/top-10-reasons-belgium-isnt-boring?fb_action_ids=10201679491162788&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%2210201679491162788%22%3A167342103467116%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210201679491162788%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

And, last but not least: 13 foods that'll make you want to visit Belgium ;) : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/21/belgian-cuisine-food_n_4617498.html?utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false

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Occupation

  • Capacity Building Officer, in the Innovation Hub of Enabel (the Belgian agency for Development Cooperation)
  • Educator in a nursing home for disabled adults

Children

  • Boy - Age: 16
  • Boy - Age: 15
  • Boy - Age: 13
  • Boy - Age: 10

Pets

  • We do not have any pets ourselves. Our neigbors have goats and chickens in their garden. There are many farmers in the neighbourhood, so within a short distance walking, you can goats, lamas, sheep, horses, donkeys, cows, ...

References

This member has completed 19 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners: