Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
20 Aug 2023
Feedback
6
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Description
Our home is in the middle of an medieval village one hour south of Dublin, I once was retired but now back working and am running a bed and breakfast. The house is in need of love and tender care, so painting and gardening is always in demand. Help around the house is always welcome.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningGeneral MaintenanceHelp around the houseHelp
A pleasant out look is important, so they can get on with others that might be in house, and be willing to work alone.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I intrested in spanishAccommodation
one large bedroom with bathroom and a small sitting room.
What else ...
The village is one hour south of Dublin,with Train and bus service near by, Kilkenny City is 40 mins away AND Waterford is about one hour. I have bees. We like every one to know that we have computer connection but NO wifi.......as a student of Spanish I could enjoy a little Spanish lesson after work.
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
Feedback (6)
The first day I had some complications contacting John, who was supposed to pick me up at the bus station...so I was a bit lost and angry when he finally contacted me and picked me up with his small, old car. When we arrived at the school house, it was absolutely not what I… read more
John was a great host! He made sure I took the time to enjoy my days off. He was very helpful on teaching me the history behind the village and Ireland. He's a very simply man, but… read more
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The first day I had some complications contacting John, who was supposed to pick me up at the bus station...so I was a bit lost and angry when he finally contacted me and picked me up with his small, old car. When we arrived at the school house, it was absolutely not what I… read more
John was a great host! He made sure I took the time to enjoy my days off. He was very helpful on teaching me the history behind the village and Ireland. He's a very simply man, but… read more
I will try to explain myself with some order.
The place, Castledermot, is a tiny,… read more
Thank you.
(Pigeons… read more
Is not a good place to practice English and there are real problems with meals.