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Louis is 13 and Matilda is 11 and we live in the beautiful fishing village of Ballycotton in Co. Cork in our home with my partner Michael.
The kids and I enjoy lots of things including food, nature and socialising. Louis loves hanging out with his friends, soccer, surfing, fishing and computer games and Matilda loves to cook, draw, pretend to be teacher, tidying her room (that's sadly changing!) and playing with her friends and I love writing, running (more walking these days!), entertaining, baking and life!
We have two cats, Magic and Boots and a dog called Kiwi.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Pratique d’une langue
Enseignement
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Travellers will have plenty of free time to explore Ballycotton and beyond and plenty of opportunities to meet friendly English speakers in order to improve their English.
Learn how to clean!! (I'm good at teaching anyone that might not have any prior experience!) :-)
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Aide
We are looking for someone to help out with every aspect of home-life - looking after the children, animals, babysitting and sharing the housework, cooking, cleaning and the laundry / ironing. We would love help in the garden too. Our garden is a blank canvas with plenty of opportunities and we are open to ideas.
We are looking for someone sociable, self motivated, easygoing, independent and keen to muck in and be part of the family.
French speaking applicants only please (to speak and play games in French with the children - plenty of opportunity to speak English with me and everyone else!). The reason is that Louis and Matilda's father is French and I am very keen they do not lose their French language and a link with their French cultural side - This is my main objective for inviting a Workawayers into our home, so French speaking applicants only please!
I am looking for someone who loves children and animals and enjoys cooking and cleaning too and someone who enjoys the simple pleasures in life and would enjoy mixing with lots of lovely Irish people!
You will need to be self-sufficient as Ballycotton is a very small fishing village in East Cork (about an hour from Cork) and although we have a quiet life and are surrounded by a wonderfully sociable community. You will have plenty of time to yourself and / or socialise with other local au pairs and locals or take sightseeing trips away - everything is possible with clear communication and mutual planning and a sense of adventure!
If this interests you, we look forward to hearing from you and hopefully meeting over Skype soon to get to know each other a little more.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Hébergement
Room with a sea view!
Autres infos...
If you like the sound / look of us and you're French speaking... We look forward to hearing from you!
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
Looking more for another temporary family member rather than an employee! (max 25/week)
N° de référence hôte : 13459112644c
Feedback (15)
27 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Caroline) pour l'hôte
I stayed three weeks with Helen and her family, it was my first workaway experience and I was very fortunate to be welcomed into this absolutely incredible and so generous family.
I would never forget Ballycotton, my first week in the snow, the Blackbird, the meetings, the atmosphere and the warm welcome of the Irish, this perfect place to live in… read more
I would never forget Ballycotton, my first week in the snow, the Blackbird, the meetings, the atmosphere and the warm welcome of the Irish, this perfect place to live in… read more
30 déc. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charnacé)
Adele was an absolute pleasure to have as part of our family for 2 months (Nov / Dec 2017) and we are hugely grateful for everything she did for us during this time - thank you Adele! Always willing to help and learn new things and good at everything she did, enthusiastic about new experiences and always charming and positive.. we will miss you!… read more
(Excellent
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11 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Manon) pour l'hôte
My Irish experience was amazing because I lived 3 months with a lovely family. Helen, Mickael, Louis and Matilda are very very good people with a big heart. They want just sharing with you their life, their history, their country. Helen is very great mother, a wonderfull and courageous woman. Mickael is really kind funny and so discreet ( like… read more
8 mars 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Manon)
Just realised I never left feedback for you Manon... we loved having Manon with us and still miss her. Manon stayed for 3 months from September to December 2016 and was an absolute pleasure to have as part of the family during this time. Manon was a willing an able help in all domestic duties asked of her and loved to bake with the children too.… read more
(Excellent
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27 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Caroline) pour l'hôte
I stayed three weeks with Helen and her family, it was my first workaway experience and I was very fortunate to be welcomed into this absolutely incredible and so generous family.
I would never forget Ballycotton, my first week in the snow, the Blackbird, the meetings, the atmosphere and the warm welcome of the Irish, this perfect place to live in… read more
I would never forget Ballycotton, my first week in the snow, the Blackbird, the meetings, the atmosphere and the warm welcome of the Irish, this perfect place to live in… read more
30 déc. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charnacé)
Adele was an absolute pleasure to have as part of our family for 2 months (Nov / Dec 2017) and we are hugely grateful for everything she did for us during this time - thank you Adele! Always willing to help and learn new things and good at everything she did, enthusiastic about new experiences and always charming and positive.. we will miss you!… read more
(Excellent
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11 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Manon) pour l'hôte
My Irish experience was amazing because I lived 3 months with a lovely family. Helen, Mickael, Louis and Matilda are very very good people with a big heart. They want just sharing with you their life, their history, their country. Helen is very great mother, a wonderfull and courageous woman. Mickael is really kind funny and so discreet ( like… read more
8 mars 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Manon)
Just realised I never left feedback for you Manon... we loved having Manon with us and still miss her. Manon stayed for 3 months from September to December 2016 and was an absolute pleasure to have as part of the family during this time. Manon was a willing an able help in all domestic duties asked of her and loved to bake with the children too.… read more
(Excellent
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6 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Camille)
Camille spent the month of August 2017 with us and she was a fantastic help at home and a pleasure to live with.
Camille brought self assured calm and an inspiring motivation with her (hope some rubbed off on the kids!) and always made time For fun with Louis and Matilda. She was always willing and helpful and approached every task asked of her… read more
Camille brought self assured calm and an inspiring motivation with her (hope some rubbed off on the kids!) and always made time For fun with Louis and Matilda. She was always willing and helpful and approached every task asked of her… read more
(Excellent
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24 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Cindy) pour l'hôte
I spent 2 weeks at Helen's house, it was very short. Helen's family was very great persons, Louis and Matilda speak very well french, it was a pleasure to read some books for Matilda, cooking with her, walking outside with Louis!
Helen went with me at the cliff walk, just near the house for the really nice moment !
I really liked to help Helen… read more
Helen went with me at the cliff walk, just near the house for the really nice moment !
I really liked to help Helen… read more
15 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cindy)
Cindy spent two weeks with us and although short, we thoroughly enjoyed living with her. Cindy was extremely helpful and always smiling and positive whatever task she was asked to do and she made a huge effort to speak, read and bake in French with Louis and Matilda - thank you Cindy... and I do think your english improved too! Thank you also… read more
(Excellent
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6 sept. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Joséphine) pour l'hôte
I spent a month in this great family ! I was lucky to be the first in the wonderful new house! Helen is really welcoming as other people in the village. I meet some super kind people (there are some other au pair in the village). Matilda and Louis are really good kids, energetic and fun!
I hope you feel good in your new house and i hope to… read more
I hope you feel good in your new house and i hope to… read more
31 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joséphine)
Josephine was with us for the month of May 2015 and helped us make the big move into our forever home! The move was smooth and even pleasurable thanks to Josephine's always helpful and cheerful manner! I would highly recommend Josephine to other families (would love to see her back in Ballycotton sometime too!).
Thank you Josephine for all… read more
Thank you Josephine for all… read more
(Excellent
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3 sept. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Laurianne) pour l'hôte
I spent three weeks with Helen, her lovely and funny children Louis and Mathilda and Micheal. And for me, it was not enough ! Times flies, and especially when you are with people as great as them! Helen is really a lovely lady, always positive, attentive , very interesting. Louis is very active and very funny, and Mathilda is so sweet and kind. I… read more
31 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laurianne)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Laurianne to stay and hugely appreciate that she came to us at such short notice! Thank you also for all the help around the house and for always having a smile and a helpful and positive attitude.... even when it came to cleaning up kitten mess!! :-)
I will miss the laundry magically being sorted, rubbish bins… read more
I will miss the laundry magically being sorted, rubbish bins… read more
(Excellent
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31 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Clara)
Clara was with us briefly but despite having to go home much earlier than expected, Clara did not let us down and waited for another Workawayer to join us which was much appreciated.
Clara is charming and always willing to help and we wish her well in the future!
Clara is charming and always willing to help and we wish her well in the future!
(Excellent
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7 mai 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Laura) pour l'hôte
The 3 weeks I spent in Ballycotton were really nice ! I discovered many wonderfull places and stay with Helen, Michael, Louis and Matilda is lovely. I enjoyed to do outside videos, strange scientific experiments, paint and draw with Louis and Matilda. I was a real part of the familly and meet a lot of people. Helen always tries to give you the… read more
6 mai 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laura)
Laura stayed with us for only a few weeks but was a huge help at home and in the garden (between showers!). Thank you for introducing me to coconut oil for everything... I'm hooked and for leaving us all with super knitted hats for next winter and attempting to teach Matilda to knit - she wasn't quite ready to embrace it perhaps!
Thank you for… read more
Thank you for… read more
(Excellent
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4 avr. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Aurélia) pour l'hôte
Hey Yes ! two weeks it was really too short. For my first experience with WorkAway I am delighted, although my English still wondering practice.. I didn't take long to feel at home here, a warm home with beautiful energies. The Irish coast is beautiful and I enjoyed the walks. It's wonderful village with hospitality and so peaceful. I hope that… read more
25 mars 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Aurélia)
Aurelia Joined us for only two short weeks but we shall fondly remember her time with us and she is welcome back anytime! The children were given their first introduction to Yoga and Meditation (much needed for Louis especially!) and Matilda particularly enjoyed the Mme Contraire (sp?) and Ms Brave and other French night-time stories.
Thank you… read more
Thank you… read more
(Excellent
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18 févr. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Nathalie) pour l'hôte
Thank you so much ! You are a great family !
Helen, you are a gorgeous person with always the smile.
Louis and Matilda, you are nice children with lot of energy. It's very good to play ;-) !
Ballycotton is a wonderful village.
Thank you for all activities : orientering, walking, zoo (with giraffes!!)
I didn't get bored and I couldn't found a… read more
Helen, you are a gorgeous person with always the smile.
Louis and Matilda, you are nice children with lot of energy. It's very good to play ;-) !
Ballycotton is a wonderful village.
Thank you for all activities : orientering, walking, zoo (with giraffes!!)
I didn't get bored and I couldn't found a… read more
9 févr. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nathalie)
We loved Nathalie being part of the family with us for 6 weeks and already miss her very much. Thank you Nathalie for all your hard work in the house and your happy, appreciative and positive nature around the home. You were a great calming influence on us all! We thoroughly enjoyed your delicious cooking and baking too… thank you. Your… read more
(Excellent
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9 févr. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Perrine) pour l'hôte
This family is very beautiful. Helen is a gorgeous person, Louis and Matilda are dynamic, very cute and very easy! Helen and the kids spend a lot of time with me during différents activites like (orientering, church, shopping,...) enjoyed living with them. thank you very much for all memories with you.
It's a real pleasure for me to come back in… read more
It's a real pleasure for me to come back in… read more
5 janv. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Perrine)
Perrine quicky became and indispensable part of our family and we are so looking forward to her coming back to us at the end of February for a couple of months. Perrine was always helpful and using her initiative to keep everything in order at home… including the children!
We had so many giggles.. even if some were nervous giggles at the… read more
We had so many giggles.. even if some were nervous giggles at the… read more
(Excellent
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1 nov. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Luisa) pour l'hôte
I spent such a great time with that lovely family! Helen is a gorgeous person and let you feeling a part of the family so quickly. Louis and Matilda are great and uncomplicated - you can really have fun with them! I enjoyed living with them. I'm very thankful for all memories and stuff I learned at their house. Hope to see them during my next time… read more
30 oct. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Luisa)
Luisa instantly fitted comfortably into our family and made herself indispensable and highly missable! Thank you Luisa for spending time with us during your travels and for everything you did to make our lives (and our house move) easier and even pleasurable. We look forward to bumping into you in the area for the next two months (our door is… read more
(Excellent
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8 sept. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer () pour l'hôte
Helen is a very good person and I spend a really good time in Ballycotton !
She is open-minded, understanding and want you to be a part of her family quickly.
Louis and Matilda are lovely and have a lot of energy during the day so I never get bored ! They all have the smile in Ballycotton and it's a peaceful place !
Thank you very much Helen… read more
She is open-minded, understanding and want you to be a part of her family quickly.
Louis and Matilda are lovely and have a lot of energy during the day so I never get bored ! They all have the smile in Ballycotton and it's a peaceful place !
Thank you very much Helen… read more
(Excellent
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29 août 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer ()
Hermine was considerate and helpful and we very much enjoyed having her to stay with us. Hermine brought a serene aura to our home (much needed!) and quickly gained the children's trust and respect and instinctively helped me enormously around the house. Thank you Hermine!
We wish Hermine all the best for the future and look forward to her… read more
We wish Hermine all the best for the future and look forward to her… read more
(Excellent
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24 févr. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Justine) pour l'hôte
Helen was so great with me ! I was really happy to share her lovely home with Louis and Matilda which are adorable and nice.
Helen is so enthousiastic all the time, she has a lot of ideas, she is very involved in a lot of things and everything is very interesting with her. It is easy to talk with her, she gives a lot of good advices and she is… read more
Helen is so enthousiastic all the time, she has a lot of ideas, she is very involved in a lot of things and everything is very interesting with her. It is easy to talk with her, she gives a lot of good advices and she is… read more
3 janv. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Justine)
We thoroughly enjoyed having Justine stay with us for a few months and she fully embraced Ireland, 'the locals' (people and pub!) and being part of the family! Justine kept the house just the way I like it! :-) (Merci Justine!) She was a quick and keen learner and we thank you for spending time with us Justine and working so hard and always being… read more
(Excellent
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24 févr. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Amélie) pour l'hôte
Helen, Louis and Matilda are amazing people to live with. I felt included as soon as I arrived! Helen is always smiling, positive and active. I didn't get bored. When I was finished with the housework, she took me to discover the places around Ballycotton. She let me be a part of so many things!
Louis and Matilda are really sweet and nice… read more
Louis and Matilda are really sweet and nice… read more
24 févr. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Amélie)
Amelie was an absolute pleasure to live with and almost immediately became part of the family. Always calm, in great humour and willing to help with any task asked of her.
Amelie carried out the household duties with perfection and also helped enormously with an RNLI Charity event I was involved in organising during her stay. She came up… read more
Amelie carried out the household duties with perfection and also helped enormously with an RNLI Charity event I was involved in organising during her stay. She came up… read more
(Excellent
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2 sept. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (DonaDe)
Edona instantly became part of the family and was always eager to help with everything and anything. Louis and Matilda benefited hugely from Edona's wonderful sense of humour, enthusiasm for life and boundless energy.
Thank you Edona for everything you did for us (really appreciate everything) and for just being you.. hardworking, fun, great… read more
Thank you Edona for everything you did for us (really appreciate everything) and for just being you.. hardworking, fun, great… read more
(Excellent
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31 août 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (DonaDe) pour l'hôte
Louis and Matilda are the best children to stay with, if one wants to work with children; both very energetic, funny, open and nice. Helen is a very happy person, who really enjoys life and affects everyone with her good mood. She was not a host mom, but much more a friend, a sister and a mentor, who always took care of me and taught me about many… read more
16 août 2012
Laissé par le workawayer (Madelon) pour l'hôte
I lived for more than 2 months with Helen and the kids. It's was a real pleasure to be there !! They welcomed me so well ! Louis and Matilda are great children, they are very affecting and they need you to play with them. Helen is a great person too, I'm really get on well with her and I will miss them so Much !!!
Ballycotton is a beautiful… read more
Ballycotton is a beautiful… read more
13 août 2012
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Madelon)
Madelon quickly became a much loved member of our family, she was a pleasure to live with the kids and I will miss her very much.
She proved also to be a huge help around the house and in a crisis!!
I would have no hesitation in recommending Madelon to future Workaway hosts - they will be lucky to have her!
She proved also to be a huge help around the house and in a crisis!!
I would have no hesitation in recommending Madelon to future Workaway hosts - they will be lucky to have her!
(Excellent
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