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1 Nov 2023
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Description
We are a nature loving Irish couple living in the idyllic countryside of West Cork on a five-acre smallholding. We grow fruit and vegetables following organic principles in three polytunnels and also outdoors. We also keep hens, ducks, pigs and turkeys for our own eggs and meat. We have a market stall at Bantry country market selling plants, fruit, vegetables, eggs and jam.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningGeneral MaintenanceFarmstay helpAnimal CareUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is lots to learn on our smallholding including how to grow fruit and vegetables following organic principles. From seed to harvest to market there's something happening at all times of the year!
Help
We are looking for help mostly in the garden, assisting with preparing the ground, planting seeds and seedlings, weeding and harvesting along with general garden maintenance.
This would suit a single traveller or couple interested in helping for 25 hours for 1 week. We require some flexibility in working hours depending on the weather but can also be flexible in return regarding hours and days worked.
No smoking inside the house.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The accommodation comprises a large bedroom with king size bed and a shared bathroom with the hosts. You will join the hosts for home cooked meals using the harvest from the garden.
What else ...
The hosts live in a rural village in west Cork within short walking distance of shop, post office, pubs and churches. There are bus services available in the nearby town servicing most of west Cork and all that it offers!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
We (with our dog TAS) stayed with them about 2 weeks and we learned a lot of things about gardening and vegetables - and also their different flavors!
Things to do were always very varied like planting, tunnel cleaning, building and repairing with wood,… read more
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We (with our dog TAS) stayed with them about 2 weeks and we learned a lot of things about gardening and vegetables - and also their different flavors!
Things to do were always very varied like planting, tunnel cleaning, building and repairing with wood,… read more