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Looking for housesitting help
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We are looking for a mature person, over the age of 25 (for car insurance purposes), with a full clean driving licence to come and spend at least one week with us from 23rd Oct- 1st Nov 2026. We need help with caring for our donkeys, hens, dogs and cats on our private smallholding. We need someone who loves the great outdoors and is happy to muck in with us to care of our pets. The landscape is essentially a temperate rainforest and growth is therefore verdant! In return, we offer a fun cultural exchange experience, quality accommodation, and use of our car, to enjoy all the delights that the West of Ireland can offer. We have hosted many other workaways over the last four years and 5 star reviews show we are a kind, open and welcoming family to land with!
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Welcome to the Family!
We are a family of three, with Irish roots, who moved to Caherdaniel over six years ago from inner city London and haven't looked back!
Chris is retired after spending his working life in humanitarian work and I (Philomena) run a grant making charity from home and teach in a university. Our daughter, Aibhlinn ('Ave-leen') is nearly ten and is a lively, fun and kind girl who loves riding, singing, swimming, playing the fiddle and being wild outdoors.
We have been learning how to run a small holding and to tend the land and various animals who have found their way to us. There's always lots to do and we are always open to new ideas and projects. We genuinely love this place and would like to share its richness with fellow travellers. -
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Leichte Gartenarbeit
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Haus- & Haustiersitting
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Interessengebiete
Vegetarier / Veganer
Politik & Soziales
Karitative Arbeiten
Schreiben
Bücher
Tiere
Natur
Strand -
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
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Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We are privileged to live in a spectacular spot on the planet - there is so much to learn here about the sea, nature, gardening, rural life and caring for kids and animals in a positive and creative way. We have travelled extensively ourselves - Chris spent a lifetime in international development - and so we are keen to meet like-minded others, who like us, care about people and the planet. Caherdaniel, our village, is a lively spot in the summer with many tourists passing through as they do the 'ring of Kerry'. Off season, the place is quiet and peaceful and you can enjoy the unspoiled local beaches to yourself at this time. Bliss for those who love nature and the great outdoors!
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Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
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Arbeit
Our family lives on a beautiful small holding overlooking the sea, with two donkeys, six chickens, two dogs (all rescues), 4 cats and 6.5 acres that we manage environmentally.
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Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
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Unterkunft
We have a large farmhouse with a spare double bedroom, with its own ensuite bathroom. There is plenty of living space in a comfortable setting, and a 'tiny house' in the grounds if you need some 'alone' space too. We keep a well stocked pantry and freezer so workaways can cook for themselves or join us in family meals as preferred.
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Was noch ...
We are a ten minute walk to the famed beaches of Derrynane (voted 4th best beach in the whole of Ireland) where there is good surfing, swimming and water sports all happening, and the national park and gardens of Derrynane House, home of the famous 19th Century Irish 'liberator' Daniel O'Connell. The area is rich in history, natural beauty and archaeological sites and the local village of Caherdaniel has a lively pub, with other pubs and restaurants close by. There is great hiking in the mountains around you, the walking route, 'the Kerry way' passes our doorstep, and you would have access to a bike and our car for travel in your time off. Chris might even let you drive his boat if you ask nicely! The county town of Killarney is 75 minutes away, Cork city a 2.5 hr drive and we are on the famous ring of Kerry which demands a scenic drive around the 179km of wild atlantic way. This place suits anyone who loves the great outdoors!
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Etwas mehr Information
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Internet Zugang
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Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
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Wir besitzen Tiere
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Wir sind Raucher
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Familien möglich
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Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
We have a driveway that would comfortably fit a large camper van.
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Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Maybe - depending on how they might mix with all our own pets.
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Mi sono sentito subito a mio agio, come se fossi a casa mia, e questo grazie a voi. Ho apprezzato tantissimo ogni momento trascorso … read more
I was really blown away by their generosity and going above and beyond with sharing outings and cultural experiences of the area which is a gem in … read more
at their place. I enjoyed very much the scenery around
Derrynane and did some jobs outdoors on their property.
We had a nice time together as it happened to be St. Patrick's
Day so we went to Sneem which is the closest bigger village around.
I wanted to help more but Chris told they have … read more
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Korrekte Angaben im Profil:
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Kultureller Austausch:
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Mi sono sentito subito a mio agio, come se fossi a casa mia, e questo grazie a voi. Ho apprezzato tantissimo ogni momento trascorso … read more
I was really blown away by their generosity and going above and beyond with sharing outings and cultural experiences of the area which is a gem in … read more
at their place. I enjoyed very much the scenery around
Derrynane and did some jobs outdoors on their property.
We had a nice time together as it happened to be St. Patrick's
Day so we went to Sneem which is the closest bigger village around.
I wanted to help more but Chris told they have … read more
