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Description
We are a busy family based in the Wicklow countryside. There are 4 children, ages 5, 6, 8 & 11, 2 dogs and a cat. We are 1km from our nearest village where there is a church, pub and GAA grounds and 2km from the next village where there are shops, pubs, hotel, restaurants. We live in an area where outdoor pursuits are very popular e.g. walking, hill-walking, cycling, golf, horse-riding. There are local hill-walking clubs, athletics club, triathlon club. We live in the middle of the countryside on a private site with a large garden. Our nearest town is Arklow where there is a shopping centre, a cinema and many restaurants and pubs as well as a bus and train service to Dublin/Bray/Greystones and Wexford. Dublin is about 90 mins away by public transport.
Our guest would have their own en-suite bedroom and we would welcome them to live as part of our family while visiting. We have WIFI.
We would require help with the children, all of whom are in school, with light housework, gardening and walking dogs-just the everyday family stuff. I am a teacher in a nearby school.
We are looking for fun, energetic, enthusiastic people that fit in with our very lively and busy household!
You must be willing to engage with the children and also be confident to help out with our dogs-a Bernese and a terrier.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will get the opportunity to immerse themselves in Irish family life using our home as a base to explore our wonderful countryside and the culture that is on offer in our locality.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would require help with the children, all of whom are in school, with light housework, gardening and walking the dog-just the everyday family stuff. You must be willing to engage with the kids and also willing to help walk/ look after our 2 dogs. We would also love if give the children language lessons.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Guest will have their own en-suite bedroom and access to everything in house.
What else ...
As we are a busy family I visit the nearby town 1-2 times per week and will be happy to bring you to meet public transport/collect you.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
From the day Sofia arrived to our home she fit right in. She was wonderful with the kids and with our dog Florrie. The kids adored her! She helped in every… read more
I spent 5 weeks with Linda and her kids and I wished I could have stayed there longer. They have the ability to make you feel like home since the beginning and it's amazing!
They live in a beautiful house with a lovely dog and a big garden and I personally think that it is stunning.
During the day you have… read more
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From the day Sofia arrived to our home she fit right in. She was wonderful with the kids and with our dog Florrie. The kids adored her! She helped in every… read more
I spent 5 weeks with Linda and her kids and I wished I could have stayed there longer. They have the ability to make you feel like home since the beginning and it's amazing!
They live in a beautiful house with a lovely dog and a big garden and I personally think that it is stunning.
During the day you have… read more
