Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
13 Mar 2024
Reply rate
80.0 %
Usually responds within 29 days
Feedback
22
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Details
Description
We are a family of 4 - husband, wife and 2 small boys - living on a farm just south west of Dublin. It is a mixed farm with cattle, sheep and horses. We rent out apartments here, so there is always a lot going on and plenty of people around! It is a social place and has a real community feel. We are only 15 miles from Dublin and there is a regular bus / tram service into the city centre.
Types of help and learning opportunities
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be welcomed into our family and shown some great Irish hospitality. There is the opportunity to learn about farming practices here in Ireland, and be part of a team. You are in rural Ireland but very close to the city.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for people to help in general farm work during the winter months. The work is varied, tasks include: feeding cattle, feeding sheep, and a variety of other tasks around the farm.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
This is a large house and you will have your own bedroom and a separate bathroom.
What else ...
The farm is on the edge of the Wicklow mountains which are very beautiful so you will have the opportunity to explore the area and also to spend time in Duiblin.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 626633875943
Feedback (9)
29 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Felizia) for host
Our first workaway experience was very nice. The work on the Farm varried a lot from trying to defeat nessels to holding down sheep. Rupert trusted us a lot so we were allowed to drive the quad and the excavator. That was always fun, you get a real feeling of freedom driving accros the hills on the quad. We made friends with all kinds of animals… read more
8 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Biger)
Guillaime was a very pleasant man and we enjoyed his company. Some jobs on the farm he found easy and did well, and others not so. He would perhaps be best suited to an urban placement. We wish him well in the future.
(Good
)
2 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sebastien & Marylou) for host
We could resume our time with Alice and Rupert by this: Best workaway we have done! They're the nicest persons we met in Ireland. And their children are always full of energy and dynamic. They gave us opportunities to discover things about ourself and helped us to improve our english and skills. I never thought I would be capable to help like I… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastien & Marylou)
Marylou and Sebastian were with us for January and February and then Marylou stayed on until the end of March so that she could help with lambing. It was a pleasure having them here with us.
Seb was very helpful and completed all jobs very well, and it was great to have the extra pair of hands. Marylou is an exceptional young lady with a… read more
Seb was very helpful and completed all jobs very well, and it was great to have the extra pair of hands. Marylou is an exceptional young lady with a… read more
(Excellent
)
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Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.5)
Communication:
(4.5)
29 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Felizia) for host
Our first workaway experience was very nice. The work on the Farm varried a lot from trying to defeat nessels to holding down sheep. Rupert trusted us a lot so we were allowed to drive the quad and the excavator. That was always fun, you get a real feeling of freedom driving accros the hills on the quad. We made friends with all kinds of animals… read more
8 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Biger)
Guillaime was a very pleasant man and we enjoyed his company. Some jobs on the farm he found easy and did well, and others not so. He would perhaps be best suited to an urban placement. We wish him well in the future.
(Good
)
2 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sebastien & Marylou) for host
We could resume our time with Alice and Rupert by this: Best workaway we have done! They're the nicest persons we met in Ireland. And their children are always full of energy and dynamic. They gave us opportunities to discover things about ourself and helped us to improve our english and skills. I never thought I would be capable to help like I… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastien & Marylou)
Marylou and Sebastian were with us for January and February and then Marylou stayed on until the end of March so that she could help with lambing. It was a pleasure having them here with us.
Seb was very helpful and completed all jobs very well, and it was great to have the extra pair of hands. Marylou is an exceptional young lady with a… read more
Seb was very helpful and completed all jobs very well, and it was great to have the extra pair of hands. Marylou is an exceptional young lady with a… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
We were lucky enough to have Tine at our farm for two and a half months, during which time she looked after and exercised the horses, helped on the farm with both sheep and cattle, and helped with our children from time to time.
We found Tine to be the most wonderfully enthusiastic and competent girl. We were away for a week, during which time we… read more
We found Tine to be the most wonderfully enthusiastic and competent girl. We were away for a week, during which time we… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
5 Stars are definitely not enough for this lovely family.
I spent 2,5 months with Alice, Rupert and their 2 children and that was one of the best times of my life.
Rupert has a great sense of humor and I enjoyed every car drive with his vocal performances and Alice is the most kindest person and a great cook and she always wants to make sure you… read more
I spent 2,5 months with Alice, Rupert and their 2 children and that was one of the best times of my life.
Rupert has a great sense of humor and I enjoyed every car drive with his vocal performances and Alice is the most kindest person and a great cook and she always wants to make sure you… read more
6 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ignacio)
Ignacio was with us during the autumn, and it was a pleasure to have him here. While farming is never going to his thing, he entered into every task with great enthusiasm and was always willing to help. On top of this he was very good company and the children liked him. We wish him well in the future and hope very much that he will keep in touch.
(Excellent
)
28 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ignacio) for host
I spent three months with Alice and Rupert on their farm, and the only downside was having to leave.
Alice and Rupert were both wonderful hosts; they helped me settle in taught me how to get around in Ireland, and provided anything I needed. Not to mention sharing their culture through long conversations about anything and everything!
The farm… read more
Alice and Rupert were both wonderful hosts; they helped me settle in taught me how to get around in Ireland, and provided anything I needed. Not to mention sharing their culture through long conversations about anything and everything!
The farm… read more
18 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Unai)
We enjoyed having Unai on our farm during the summer. He was particularly good at fixing anything on the farm, including stable doors and chicken runs. A very hard worker with impeccable manners. We wish him well.
(Excellent
)
18 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Clàudia)
Claudia was with us during August this year. She was a pleasure to have as part of the family and was a very hard worker, and with a great sense of humour. We wish her well with the rest of her studies and very much hope to see her again.
(Excellent
)
5 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
I planned to stay with Alice, Rupert, Barney and Billy for September and October. After my first days with this lovely family I knew I had to stay longer!
I left at the end of April.
I learned and improved so many new skills while I was working on their farm: driving the digger, helping while lambing season, a lot of horse riding especially… read more
I left at the end of April.
I learned and improved so many new skills while I was working on their farm: driving the digger, helping while lambing season, a lot of horse riding especially… read more
10 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
Franzi arrived here in September and was due to leave in December, which she did, but then came back immediately after New Year until the end of April.
During her time with us she tried her hand at everything from lambing, to riding a spoilt race horse, to feeding cattle, pigs and hounds! She is hard working and capable.
Franzi is the most… read more
During her time with us she tried her hand at everything from lambing, to riding a spoilt race horse, to feeding cattle, pigs and hounds! She is hard working and capable.
Franzi is the most… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Sadly Hannah was only with us for a short period as she was taken ill. During her time with us we had a lot of laughs and some very good cocktails made by her. A lovely person.
(Very good
)
10 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sydney)
Sydney was with us during December and January. She was a pleasure to have around, and was very helpful. She is a resourceful person with good manners and a good sense of humour.
(Very good
)
19 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Maéna)
We really enjoyed having Maena with us during the summer. She had a lovely relaxed Caribbean style and the children enjoyed her company, as did we. She is kind, helpful and has a great sense of humour, not to mention a love of chocolate!
(Very good
)
15 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maéna) for host
Rupert and alice are awesome and they have a beautiful family. I was with then for 3-4 weeks and I really enjoyed my holidays. thanks to them.
The bed room is comfortable, the house is huge, animals are lovely. I worked the monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday morning. So I was going in Dublin every week-end (bus 65).
The area of… read more
The bed room is comfortable, the house is huge, animals are lovely. I worked the monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday morning. So I was going in Dublin every week-end (bus 65).
The area of… read more
19 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas was with us this summer and was an absolute pleasure to have on the farm and in the house. He was extremely hard working and diligent. He has impeccable manners and a great sense of humour. We wish him all the best with his studies and hope that he keeps in touch with us.
(Excellent
)
9 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Maude & Anthony)
Maud and Anthony stayed with us for 2 weeks, and were a pleasure to have around. They helped us a lot, and made a big difference in their projects - thank you! They are very polite and easy guests, and they really enjoyed exploring the Wicklow mountains and are clearly making the most of their time in Ireland.
(Very good
)
21 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Maude & Anthony) for host
We lived with Rupert, Alice, their 2 « devils » Barney 3.5 and Billy 1.5 years old and 4 lovely dogs for 2 weeks in their huge house. We worked on the morning in the farm. The work is so varried : drive a quad bike, take care of the green house, feed the animals (cattle, sheeps, lambs, pigs, dogs,..) We spent very good times in the farm because it… read more
20 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Austin & Sara) for host
My wife and I spent a week and a half at Rupert and Alice's farm. We were originally supposed to stay for about a month, but after some issues with immigration we had to sadly shorten our stay. We had such a good time learning and doing new tasks which we had never done before. My favorite had to have been my experience picking up the sheep for… read more
3 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Sarah)
Sarah and Julia stayed with us for a month. They were always bright, cheery and full of laughter. They worked very hard and were very diligent. They were wonderful with the children and animals alike. We loved having them around. We wish them well with their travels and studying.
(Excellent
)
2 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Sarah) for host
Alice and Rupert are kind, cooperative and hardworking people with two lively and lovely children. The work is very various: feeding the animals, gardening, babysitting and support in other things. Furthermore on the farm live many different kinds of people, so you don't have to leave it to get in touch with new people. It never gets boring there!… read more
