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First where we live! Our home, on 2.5 hectares, is in the beautiful area of West Cork, within earshot of the ocean, between the town of Clonakilty and the village of Rosscarbery, both really nice places. We are 3 to 5 kms from some super surf and swim beaches. A 10 minute bike ride will get you to the nearest beach and an 8 min drive will get you to the great pubs and music gigs of Clonakilty. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU DO HAVE TRANSPORT THERE ARE SO MANY PLACES TO EXPLORE IN YOUR FREE TIME AND IT WOULD REALLY MAKE YOUR STAY EVEN BETTER!
This region is renowned for hospitality, good food, music, art etc. There are people from everywhere and whoever you are from wherever, you are guaranteed to love west Cork!
As for us!! We are now retired from 20 years of hard intensive organic farm work...yet we still have a sizeable area to manage. This is no longer a commercial project but it is massive play-park to maintain! The plan is to slowly re-wild the farm, ie. planting of native trees, propagation of bushes, allowing old grasses to recover, improving insect habitats etc etc. There are presently 3 bee hives on the property.
Work will vary from being involved in the above, to managing our 250 blueberry bushes and re-constructing its storm damaged bird-cage, (& of course, the joy of picking the berries when in season!), Also, clearing out and transforming old henhouse spaces to a workshop spaces. We also have an bnb and welcome help with cleaning and getting organized to welcome guests.
Anyone out there who wishes to come and stay with us for a short while and give us a hand, you will be more than welcome! Lots of stories and good food guaranteed.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Anyone who stays here will Learn a lot about themselves. It is so peaceful here a great chance to reflect and come home to yourself. We are close to the sea and good things usually happen in the locality...
Help
Helping with new building painting etc Some outdoors maintenance.. clearing hen houses some work in garden and in polytunnel. Clearing a path weeding meditation!! Maintenance of blueberry bushes.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Accommodation is in our home.
Helpers have the chance to cook independently and sometime to eat with us. We live in the countryside, 3kms from beach and we have a bicyle and will always help you get to the town or sea when I can.
What else ...
Own transport would be an advantage ..the sea lifts everyones spirits and we love to sea swim all year round... From Rosscarbery you can easily get to Cork... Kinsale or Clonakilty lively towns that usually has good music
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We can discuss all options with you before you come. We are in a great location for exploring and it can be great to have your own vehicle as limited public transport
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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They stayed for a month and helped us with many 'jobs' which were on the 'long-finger'
jobs as varied as painting in the house to planting young trees to clearing out an old store polytunnel
We wish them both the very best in their workaday experiences
We enjoyed having them stay and they helped so well with all our jobs .
they are very willing helpers and ready for any work
Their cat Nina is so adorable and loves cuddles. The house is large and fully equipped, providing everything we needed. Our bedroom was very… read more
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They stayed for a month and helped us with many 'jobs' which were on the 'long-finger'
jobs as varied as painting in the house to planting young trees to clearing out an old store polytunnel
We wish them both the very best in their workaday experiences
We enjoyed having them stay and they helped so well with all our jobs .
they are very willing helpers and ready for any work
Their cat Nina is so adorable and loves cuddles. The house is large and fully equipped, providing everything we needed. Our bedroom was very… read more
