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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
5 Jun 2023
Feedback
10
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Description
We are a couple with 2 children. Our son is 10 and our daughter is 8. We live in beautiful south west Kerry, just off the Ring of Kerry and close to the Wild Atlantic Way. Mountains, beaches, Skelligs (Unesco World Heritage Site), traditional music sessions and pubs are all close by. We have a large garden with a labyrinth and an organic vegetable garden.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Táimid inár gconaí i lar Gaeltacht Uíbh Ráthaigh. Béidh seans agat ceol agus rince tradisúinta a fhoghlaim agus b'fheidir cúpla focail Gaeilge fresin.
We live in the middle of Gaeltacht Uíbh Ráthaigh (Irish speaking area - everyone speaks English as well though). You will have a chance to learn some traditional music or dance and maybe a few words of Irish as well.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We're flexible with regard to what you choose to help out with. We have lots of projects to do in the house and garden and we can always use an extra pair of hands and eyes with the kids!!!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We live in an old stone built farmhouse with beautiful views over Ballinskelligs Bay. Accommodation is in a bedroom with one double bed and one single bed.
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 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 948459887519
Feedback (5)
22 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)
Johanna contacted us looking for a family to spend Christmas with - we were looking for someone to look after our animals while we are away for a few days during December (we assured her that we would be here at home for Christmas and she was welcome to spend it with us). She arrived on the day we arranged but without contacting us at all to let… read more
(Negative
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26 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Thais & Marine)
Thais and Marine stayed with us for about a month. They helped out in the house, in the garden and with our children. They also looked after our house and pets for us while we were away for a few days. They are really nice, friendly, enthusiastic, helpful and hardworking. They're also very independent and adventurous!! They were really good with… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Thais & Marine) for host
It was our first workaway but we were enjoying it because Kevin and Nicola were very nice and confident with us. We discovered the beautiful Kerry's county with Dingle, Cahersiveen, Killarney. They drove us until Tralee !
We spent some good times with their two childrens and we hope they will remember some french animals names that we learnt to… read more
We spent some good times with their two childrens and we hope they will remember some french animals names that we learnt to… read more
17 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthieu)
Matthieu stayed with us for about 2 weeks. He looked after our house and pets while we were away on holidays and helped out around the garden and with our children while we were here. He did a wonderful job looking after everyone for us while we were away. When we got back the house was spotless, our dogs were really happy and our cat didn't seem… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Matthieu) for host
I stayed two weeks in Nicola and Kevin's home, and I had a great experience. Most of the time I was doing housesitting (taking care of the dogs, cat and hens) while they were on holidays. I also helped a little bit with weeding and spent some time with the children. Kevin, Nicola, their children are super nice, the dogs are friendly and playful,… read more
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22 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna)
Johanna contacted us looking for a family to spend Christmas with - we were looking for someone to look after our animals while we are away for a few days during December (we assured her that we would be here at home for Christmas and she was welcome to spend it with us). She arrived on the day we arranged but without contacting us at all to let… read more
(Negative
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26 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Thais & Marine)
Thais and Marine stayed with us for about a month. They helped out in the house, in the garden and with our children. They also looked after our house and pets for us while we were away for a few days. They are really nice, friendly, enthusiastic, helpful and hardworking. They're also very independent and adventurous!! They were really good with… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Thais & Marine) for host
It was our first workaway but we were enjoying it because Kevin and Nicola were very nice and confident with us. We discovered the beautiful Kerry's county with Dingle, Cahersiveen, Killarney. They drove us until Tralee !
We spent some good times with their two childrens and we hope they will remember some french animals names that we learnt to… read more
We spent some good times with their two childrens and we hope they will remember some french animals names that we learnt to… read more
17 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthieu)
Matthieu stayed with us for about 2 weeks. He looked after our house and pets while we were away on holidays and helped out around the garden and with our children while we were here. He did a wonderful job looking after everyone for us while we were away. When we got back the house was spotless, our dogs were really happy and our cat didn't seem… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Matthieu) for host
I stayed two weeks in Nicola and Kevin's home, and I had a great experience. Most of the time I was doing housesitting (taking care of the dogs, cat and hens) while they were on holidays. I also helped a little bit with weeding and spent some time with the children. Kevin, Nicola, their children are super nice, the dogs are friendly and playful,… read more
11 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Elyse)
Elyse stayed with us for a couple of weeks. She did a wonderful job looking after our house & animals while we were away for a few days and helping out with everything while we were here! She's a really lovely, friendly, outgoing, helpful person and was really good company for the time she stayed with us. We definitely recommend her as a… read more
(Excellent
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4 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Elyse) for host
My experience with Nicola, Kevin, Sean, and Sadhbh was unforgettable in the best of ways.
My highlights include weekend French toast (if the chickens cooperate hehe), Sean’s tractor alarm, “noisy” Irish songs played in the car and live in the kitchen, Sadhbh’s pants optional rule, Nicola’s delicious cooking, morning meditation, SHEEP, night time… read more
My highlights include weekend French toast (if the chickens cooperate hehe), Sean’s tractor alarm, “noisy” Irish songs played in the car and live in the kitchen, Sadhbh’s pants optional rule, Nicola’s delicious cooking, morning meditation, SHEEP, night time… read more
5 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (AIKO) for host
I stayed for 2 weeks in here.
There are really nice family with lovely kids and animals.
I was happy to stay with them.
I had great meal, music, meditation time,free time to bike around hills and so on.
I gave many things from them. I appreciate it.
THANK YOU!!
There are really nice family with lovely kids and animals.
I was happy to stay with them.
I had great meal, music, meditation time,free time to bike around hills and so on.
I gave many things from them. I appreciate it.
THANK YOU!!
30 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (JIWOOK)
Jiwook stayed with us for nearly 2 months - helping mainly in the house and with the kids. She was very pleasant company and an excellent cook! She made us many delicious Korean meals!! She was very good with the kids and willingly helped with any tasks asked of her.
(Excellent
)
3 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (JIWOOK) for host
This is my second workaway. I spend about one and half month with family.
Cahersiveen is very nice town. I can walk to beach and play with sean. sean is very lovely child.
I made my country food for family . I'm happy to their eat well.
and I can go to near city such as Killarney and enjoy free time.
It's nice experience for me.
Thank… read more
Cahersiveen is very nice town. I can walk to beach and play with sean. sean is very lovely child.
I made my country food for family . I'm happy to their eat well.
and I can go to near city such as Killarney and enjoy free time.
It's nice experience for me.
Thank… read more
