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80 %
Last replied
10 févr. 2022
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I am a retired medical practitioner from Scotland and have lived in this new house and smallholding for the past six years. Polytunnel gardening, exploring the history and geography of the area, take up most of my time.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Entretien général
Aide avec des éco-projets
Aide à la maison
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
They would acquire basic polytunnel gardening skills, experience of helping on an organic smallholding in a remote and rural Gaeltacht community with access to folk music, and an Irish language centre,
The smallholding is in Dunlewey Donegal, Ireland, located among the Deryveagh Mountains overlooking Lough Nacung, at the foot of Errigal Mountain and a short walk from the Poison Glen.
Glenveigh Castle and National Park are nearby.
Famous historical and archeological sites in the vicinity.
Excellent hill walking opportunities abound.
Kayaking, cycling, golfing, horse riding, and fishing are all easily available.
The Dunlewey Cultural Centre is less than five minutes walk away with historical video presentations, and boat trips on Dunlewey Lough. There is a theatre, restaurant, bookshop and gift shop within the Dunlewey Centre.
Boat trips to the offshore islands of Arranmore, Tory, and Gola are all short distances away.
Aide
Help welcomed to maintain the raised beds in a polytunnel, and general gardening activities on my retirement smallholding.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
Two comfortable, warm bedrooms, above a recently built workshop.
WC in the workshop
Access to a shower and bathroom in the adjacent house.
Access to a modern kitchen and dining room
Autres infos...
I would be happy to drive helpers to local tourist attractions, and outdoor activities described above.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
I have good WiFi
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
He carried out all tasks to a very high standard, and used his own initiative to improve the organisation and efficiency of the Polytunnel and the garden.
He participated in planting and harvesting edible leaves and vegetables in… read more
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Exactitude du profil:
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Échange culturel:
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Communication:
(5.0)
He carried out all tasks to a very high standard, and used his own initiative to improve the organisation and efficiency of the Polytunnel and the garden.
He participated in planting and harvesting edible leaves and vegetables in… read more
I would have no hesitation in recommending them to any other host.
Daniel is so interesting, we could stay and listen to him for hours, we learned a great deal from him, being about gardening, bees or local history!
The work is not that hard as long as you're motivated! Working in the poly tunnel was very nice, we look forward to seeing the… read more
I would highly recommend them as a very high quality young couple who are an asset to any Workaway host.
I have no hesitation in recommending her to… read more
A lovely place, we recommend to go there !
