General help in the garden and home on the south west coast of Ireland

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  • Last activity: 25 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We have a large garden (about 4 acres) and we're looking for some help for approx 4.5 hours a day to prepare the garden after the winter. Lots of different projects including clearing, planting and painting fences and gates.

    We are looking for a couple who like being outdoors and if you have garden experience that would be fantastic.

    If you like being outside and enjoying a beautiful environment this is a perfect place to be and if you don't have some experience of outdoor projects then this is probably not suitable for you.

    We don't live near a town so it's good if you like being in a remote location and enjoying nature. Even better if you have your own car!

    A good level of English is essential.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live in a lovely place, by the sea but very private with our own jetty and boat and beaches all at the bottom of the garden.
    Both David and I have travelled a lot and lived in different countries and I volunteered in New Zealand and Australia so I know the benefits of doing this. My parents also had volunteers when I was growing up and that was the 1970's/80's when it was less usual! We love having people from other countries and showing them around and showing them Irish life......

    You can walk to Derrynane beach from here. Public transport is not very regular but all our previous Workaway's have managed to see a lot while they've been here. If you have a car all the better!

    We are happy to give you dinner some evenings but you can eat breakfast and lunch in your apartment (where there is a kitchen) and we'll happily provide your food. The weekends are free and we don't cook.

  • Help

    Help

    We welcome general help around the house and garden but only for a few hours a day. The help is suitable for couples as we don’t have other Workaways and it can also be a little physically demanding.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a room with a kitchen and ensuite bathroom in a separate building from us. We can't take families. We would like couples or 2 friends travelling together(there is only one double bed but we can provide a blow up bed as well).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are lots of things to do locally although it is challenging without a car. Derrynane House National Park and beach are very close (15 mins walk) and there is lots of hiking as we are on the Kerry Way.

    There is a local bus service called local link which runs every day and will take you to the nearest town and back.

    There are buses to Killarney from Waterville which is about 10 kms away and from Killarney there are trains to Dublin and Cork.
    There are buses to and from Dublin as well and a flightlink directly to Dublin airport from Killarney.

    The best months to come are between March to October. We have no work in the winter months.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 814292594767

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