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Beschreibung
We are a married couple with four boys. The eldest is working in London, the second is working his way round the world with the horse racing industry, the third is married and living in New York with his husband and the fourth is working in London.
We found this house 25 years ago. Built in about 1760, it was a virtual ruin and we have restored the main block. The gardens, which include two walled gardens, are gradually being restored. Caroline is a keen and knowledgeable gardener (RHS qualified), while Patrick is an architectural historian.
Our sons come home for holidays and we have students staying in the house at times.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
If they want to learn English we can help them and Patrick is TEFL qualified and can give English lessons.
We encourage them to explore the surrounding beautiful countryside and take them with us for walks and visits to local sites if they want to come. We teach them about the Irish legends of this area and Irish history and architecture.
Projekte mit Kindern
Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.
Arbeit
At this time of year there is always help needed in the garden. When it is raining, there are plenty of things to do in the house. This building is an ongoing restoration programme for us. There is always some painting help and there is some housework. This is our fifth year of hosting workawayers and, as you can see, people like staying here.
We make a point of treating our workawayers as part of the family and every night we all sit down to dinner together. We really enjoy it if a workaway cooks for us sometimes - particularly food from their country.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Französisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
Full board. We have a double room and a single room with a bathroom next to them.
Was noch ...
This area, largely unknown to tourists, is situated in the North Midlands of Ireland and is rolling country with beautiful lakes. It is 100kms northwest of Dublin, close to Mullingar, with good transport links: train, bus and main M4 close by, (75 mins. driving). There is good fishing in the lakes. The village has a good pub with music on occasions and restaurants nearby (driving). The house is very much in the country, surrounded by farmland (though we are not farmers). As such it is not suitable for people with allergies to animals. The local village is 10mins. walk away. There is a daily return Bus Eireann bus to Dublin (about 2.5 hours each way). There are, however, other faster methods of getting to Dublin by bus and train.
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25 hours maximum
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11 Mai 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ricard)
Riki is just the most splendid young man; full of fun and mischief. He is very quick to learn new skills and speaks a truly excellent level of English. Eventually, poor boy, he stopped falling hook, line and sinker for my merciless teasing, when he realised that I was not being serious. He loves his Granny and I love her too now. I cannot praise… read more
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1 Mai 2022
Vom Workawayer (Ricard) für Host
I spent 3 weeks in Simonstown and it was a marvelous experience that I don't regret one second. They are such kind people always willing to help you, they make you feel very comfortable. The jobs were quite diverse and the dishes cooked by Caroline were on another level. I had the pleasure to meet three of their four sons, all of them very nice… read more
3 Apr. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Max) für Host
The time at Caroline and Patricks place was wonderful and very intensive.
I got to learn so many useful things I can use later in life. They both were so friendly and it was very easy to feel comfortable and at home.
Thank you for making it possible for me to get to know Ireland's culture/people and have a lot of great experiences that shaped me… read more
I got to learn so many useful things I can use later in life. They both were so friendly and it was very easy to feel comfortable and at home.
Thank you for making it possible for me to get to know Ireland's culture/people and have a lot of great experiences that shaped me… read more
10 Feb. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Santiago)
We very much enjoyed having Santi here. He worked very well with Luca, an Italian workawayer. A lot of the work here is physical ongoing building work restoring this historic house and he was able to join in well. He was also able to join in with the conversations over dinner in the evenings and benefited from them. We wish him well in the future.… read more
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23 Nov. 2021
Vom Workawayer (Santiago) für Host
My first workaway experience started in this house with Caroline, Patrick and a lovely dog named Gertie.
The house is amazing and you can find many beautiful places near, also with the friends of the family who are all fantastic people.
The meals togheter were a fantastic time to chat with Caroline and listen to Patrick talking about… read more
The house is amazing and you can find many beautiful places near, also with the friends of the family who are all fantastic people.
The meals togheter were a fantastic time to chat with Caroline and listen to Patrick talking about… read more
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11 Mai 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Ricard)
Riki is just the most splendid young man; full of fun and mischief. He is very quick to learn new skills and speaks a truly excellent level of English. Eventually, poor boy, he stopped falling hook, line and sinker for my merciless teasing, when he realised that I was not being serious. He loves his Granny and I love her too now. I cannot praise… read more
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1 Mai 2022
Vom Workawayer (Ricard) für Host
I spent 3 weeks in Simonstown and it was a marvelous experience that I don't regret one second. They are such kind people always willing to help you, they make you feel very comfortable. The jobs were quite diverse and the dishes cooked by Caroline were on another level. I had the pleasure to meet three of their four sons, all of them very nice… read more
3 Apr. 2022
Vom Workawayer (Max) für Host
The time at Caroline and Patricks place was wonderful and very intensive.
I got to learn so many useful things I can use later in life. They both were so friendly and it was very easy to feel comfortable and at home.
Thank you for making it possible for me to get to know Ireland's culture/people and have a lot of great experiences that shaped me… read more
I got to learn so many useful things I can use later in life. They both were so friendly and it was very easy to feel comfortable and at home.
Thank you for making it possible for me to get to know Ireland's culture/people and have a lot of great experiences that shaped me… read more
10 Feb. 2022
Vom Host für Workawayer (Santiago)
We very much enjoyed having Santi here. He worked very well with Luca, an Italian workawayer. A lot of the work here is physical ongoing building work restoring this historic house and he was able to join in well. He was also able to join in with the conversations over dinner in the evenings and benefited from them. We wish him well in the future.… read more
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23 Nov. 2021
Vom Workawayer (Santiago) für Host
My first workaway experience started in this house with Caroline, Patrick and a lovely dog named Gertie.
The house is amazing and you can find many beautiful places near, also with the friends of the family who are all fantastic people.
The meals togheter were a fantastic time to chat with Caroline and listen to Patrick talking about… read more
The house is amazing and you can find many beautiful places near, also with the friends of the family who are all fantastic people.
The meals togheter were a fantastic time to chat with Caroline and listen to Patrick talking about… read more
12 Nov. 2021
Vom Workawayer (Luca) für Host
I spent a month with Patrick, Caroline and Gertie (a fantastic dog) and it was a beautiful experience that I recommend to everyone!
They are very nice people, interesting and always ready to help you. I loved the family chats during meals (the food was very good), the walks with Caroline and her friends, always in beautiful and characteristic… read more
They are very nice people, interesting and always ready to help you. I loved the family chats during meals (the food was very good), the walks with Caroline and her friends, always in beautiful and characteristic… read more
9 Nov. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Luca)
Caroline and I absolutely loved having Luca here; always so easy going and with a beguiling smile. He was very good at everything he did, even drainage. He was also an essential cook for lunch; lots of pasta for his fellow hungry workawayer. He had learned a lot working on his father's old property and we benefited from that. But, he learned from… read more
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16 Okt. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (James)
James has just left us after a stay of just over a week. James is a highly skilled carpenter with many other skills learned in the British Army; he is a leading expert player of the bag pipes. Like many Scots, he is taciturn but with a wry sense of humour. He is incredibly interesting to talk to, loves history and is a great cook. He did one of… read more
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2 Okt. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Christian & Lena)
Christian and Nick came to us somewhat at the last minute; they had to find somewhere quickly. They had driven from Germany and were very well equipped. It soon became apparent that they are resourceful and very competent young men and good friends, which always helps. Preparing a large lawn with a lot of stones to clear is hard work and they were… read more
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1 Okt. 2021
Vom Workawayer (Christian & Lena) für Host
Christian and I had our first Workaway experience by Caroline and Patrick, and it was amazing. Unfortunately we could only stay for one week in Simonstown House. Caroline and Patrick are very obliging and supported us in every situation. It’s like you are part of their Familie. They both are magnificent cooks and in the evening you talk about so… read more
1 Okt. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Victor)
Despite Victor contacting me again, as he couldn't come earlier, (he was working elsewhere) he did not show up. He said he had found a really cheap fare, had sorted out times of buses here and then.........silence. I had turned down a whole lot of applicants. It is unfair to do this to other workawayers and is very frustrating for them and for me.… read more
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16 Sept. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Eloy)
Caroline and I just loved Eloy being here. He has a wonderfully warm personality and we do so hope that maybe he might come back to us or we will visit him in Spain one day. With all the building work and garden to improve, Eloy's experience as a Civil Engineer was invaluable. He approached everything with cheerfulness and a thoroughly practical… read more
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16 Sept. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Merlin)
Merlin came to us from Switzerland. His English is extremely fluent and he turned his hand to everything he was asked to do. He is a very agreeable young man and we really enjoyed having him for the six weeks he spent with us. There is a lot of work going on at the moment in the house and garden and much of it was hard physical work. He also got… read more
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2 Sept. 2021
Vom Workawayer (Merlin) für Host
I couldn't have wished for a better host for my first Workaway experience. Patrick and Caroline are wunderful people and great hosts. The working hours are fair, the accommodation is comfortable, the food was always very nice and the hosts are very friendly and helpful whenever you need something. If you get the chance to stay here, you should… read more
3 Juni 2021
Vom Workawayer (Diego) für Host
This was my first experience as a Workawayer, and I enjoyed a lot during my month in Simonstown house. Patrick is an arts passionate, you can talk with him about any subject, I had fun discussing with him during the meals. Caroline is a wonderful person, she makes wonderful dishes and she will help you when you need something. I have to say that… read more
3 Juni 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Diego)
Diego was a total delight to have here. Caroline and I have become fond of him and we hope he comes back. Despite his young age and diffident nature, he has a lot of talent. He speaks three languages, can turn his hand to anything and is good company. He worked really hard while he was here and did his work very conscientiously He adored Gertie,… read more
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3 Juni 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marta & Jon)
Marta and Jon were terrific workawayers, able to turn their hand to anything. Marta was dubbed 'The mighty Marta' despite her diminutive size! Jon helped our builder, who called him Hercules; he is strong! It was great having them here for three weeks; Jon makes terrific Tortilla and Marta also cleans beautifully. We wish them well in their next… read more
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2 Mai 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Bruno Eduardo)
What you see in Bruno's photos is what you get; a person full of fun and positivity. He is a very versatile guy; he can turn his hand to anything and now knows how to hang wallpaper beautifully! He is intelligent, enquiring, sensitive, down to earth and a pleasure to be with. He is a terrific cook; we loved the Argentinian 'potatoes cake'. Bruno… read more
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2 Mai 2021
Vom Workawayer (Bruno Eduardo) für Host
My experience in Simonstown House, with Caroline and Patrick was absolutely amazing. I have no words to describe how satisfied and at ease I felt during my whole stay in this great and cosy house. Living there, and being part of this family is something I'll always remember.
Thanks so much again and again!
Thanks so much again and again!
12 Apr. 2021
Vom Host für Workawayer (Nikolay)
Nikolai was a great pleasure to have here on all sorts of different levels. As an Italian he was an excellent pasta chef; As a Russian, he brought a wry sense of humour. He was always in good form; even his disappointments when his beloved Roma football team lost were quickly put aside! He worked really well here and got on very well with his his… read more
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11 Apr. 2021
Vom Workawayer (Nikolay) für Host
My first workaway experience, i've been there about a month and i can say an Excellent experience! Patrick and Caroline will host you as a member of Simon's town house and you will enjoy the freedom of their huge proprety in the nature with the adorable labrador Garty, You will work 25 h per week, sometimes will be a hardwork because there are… read more
19 Aug. 2020
Vom Workawayer (Marcus Vinicius & Carla Daniela) für Host
Caroline and Patrick are lovely people. We were privileged to live incredible moments with your family and friends. We loved the candlelight dinners with good conversation and laughter with wonderful food with the vegetables picked straight from the garden, always prepared with great care. We loved the walks at the lakes and gardens with Caroline,… read more
17 Aug. 2020
Vom Host für Workawayer (Marcus Vinicius & Carla Daniela)
I don't quite know where to begin in my superlatives regarding Markus and Carla. They do everything so very well: painting, making lawns (including carefully removing the stones and preparing prior to sowing), mowing, strimming and cleaning, They were unfortunate in arriving to learn English just before the lockdown. They proved to be immensely… read more
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18 Nov. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alex)
Phileas and Alex are a great double act. They managed to finish off a complicated fence, hang old gates and strengthen a roof. They were really nice to have around too. Phil's English is better than Alex's but, by the end of their stay, Alex was talking quite competently. They may come back for a night before heading back to France in their car in… read more
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26 Aug. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Julien)
We do seem to be very lucky with those workawayers who come to us. What we loved about Julien was his ready smile and his willingness to tackle anything and he did everything very well too. He is also great company. He settled into our life here at Simonstown with our eccentric ways. It would be lovely to see him back with us here again,… read more
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26 Aug. 2019
Vom Workawayer (Julien) für Host
I spent 6 wonderful weeks with Patrick and Caroline where I was very well welcomed. We all ate together which was good for talking and then improve my English and spent good moments. They are good cooks and prepared delicious dishes. Patrick is passionate about history and has lot of very interesting knowledge. We did some activities together in… read more
26 Aug. 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Mathon)
Victor is a dream workawayer. Not only did he use his two years training in hard landscaping to our considerable benefit but he was also so willing to learn new skills. The Pergola and boundary fencing were a fantastic addition to the beauty of our garden. Victor is also great company and a very good maker of crepes! You will be welcome back at… read more
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16 Juli 2019
Vom Workawayer (Pierre & Eflamm) für Host
I have had 12 lovely days with Patrick and Caroline who are so good people ! I had my own bedroom in their great house and we had lunch and dinner all together (with two other guys) which was really nice to chat and share good moments in the evening. I worked on the renovation of a ruined house in the garden and with some gardening which was… read more
13 Juli 2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Dorian)
We have had many good workawayer guests over the last six years, but Dorian stands out as one of the best. His ready smile has immediate appeal and he learned how to do his various tasks very quickly. Sadly for us, he wanted to broaden his knowledge of Ireland and go to the West, quite rightly so. We very much hope that he will come back and see… read more
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30 Juli 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Guillermo)
Guilliermo or William as we called him, came to us after a difficult time elsewhere in Ireland. He asked for our help and, fortunately we were able to help him and get him a place with friends nearby. He was a great help to them and, by way of thanks, William gave us a day's work. He is a generous, kind lad with a very sunny disposition. We both… read more
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24 Juli 2018
Vom Workawayer (Guillermo) für Host
First of all, I have to say thank you to Patrick and Caroline, for rescued me from a bad workaway experience. They demostrated me that they are one of the most beutiful person I have never met. Then I have been working in their house and always they are looking after you. Furthermore, I had a really good experience in the ollie's 21 birthday… read more
29 Juli 2018
Vom Workawayer (Alan & Louise) für Host
We enjoyed our time with Caroline and Patrick and we hope we were of help to them. They have a very interesting house and large garden, with several "projects" as well as general maintenance tasks to be done. Patrick and Caroline are busy people, hosting language students also. Our meals were plentiful and delicious! We were sorry to have been… read more
21 Juli 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alan & Louise)
It was a great pleasure to have Alan and Louise stay with us although, sadly, their visit had to be cut short by one week because of their own family commitments. However, what they achieved in that one week was amazing. Alan has great experience and practical skills and Louise is an ace gardener. Don't let their age put any prospective host off.… read more
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27 Mai 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Julien)
Julien came here for two weeks and was very helpful, particularly in the garden where he strimmed. He also double dug the long border and it was quite hard to get him to stop! We wish him good luck in his future workaway experience.
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26 Mai 2018
Vom Workawayer (Julien) für Host
My first experience ,that was a success,veri nice people .i hope to come back :wink:.
5 März 2018
Vom Workawayer (Charles & Nathan) für Host
We spent a really great time in the lovely old and authentic house of Patrick and Caroline. We worked mainly outside doing the guttering or gardening. Patrick and Caroline were really welcoming, nice, funny and interesting. It was truly nice to talk with them and to spend time with them. Moreover, they encouraged us to discover Ireland, its… read more
21 Feb. 2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Charles & Nathan)
Charles and Nathan stayed with us for two weeks. They fully entered into the spirit of this eccentric house. They were very resourceful and worked hard on completing some guttering as well as gathering leaves despite the snow. They took themselves off to Galway for the weekend. For them their experience was a cultural one as well. We would have no… read more
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21 Sept. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Francesco)
Francesco was a really delightful man to have staying here. Educated and with a desire to learn and participate in the life of this eccentric house and family, we all benefited. We would certainly welcome him back and would recommend him to any other host who reads his profile. See you in Milan Francesco! Patrick & Caroline
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17 Sept. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Francesco) für Host
I spent three fantastic weeks with Patrick and Caroline, and I had a wonderfull first workaway experience.
I enjoyed to stay in their Georgian house and to listen the history about the house. I helped them in the garder to find out the old remains of the original big house. When it was rainy I helped working inside the house. During the day off I… read more
I enjoyed to stay in their Georgian house and to listen the history about the house. I helped them in the garder to find out the old remains of the original big house. When it was rainy I helped working inside the house. During the day off I… read more
14 Aug. 2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Fabien)
Fabien was a really terrific man to have here for the three weeks that he was with us. Despite his young age he was able to lead help a much less experienced workawayer in his tasks. His Scouting was undoubtedly a factor in this. He entered into the spirit of this old house. He visited Dublin and treated the whole experience as a cultural exchange… read more
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14 Aug. 2017
Vom Workawayer (Fabien) für Host
I spent three very interesting weeks in this traditonal house. The family is cultivated, welcoming and organized. I assure you that if you are curious you won't lose your time. To conclude I know now a new culture, a new country and as I wanted I realy improved my english lever. Thanks for all !
14 Aug. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Baptiste)
We are going to miss Baptiste hugely. From the very outset he entered into the spirit of this house with enthusiasm Nothing was too much trouble. He did everything from mowing to painting, looking after hens, dogs, puppies and us! He relaxed with us, chatted with us, cooked with us. It was a pleasure to see him in the morning and discuss the day's… read more
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14 Aug. 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (Clara & Marco)
We really loved having Clara and Marco staying with us. There was so much to do while they were here: from scarrifing and raking a very large lawn to preparing and painting a very large drawing room. They both entered into the spirit of this house and got on really well with our French workawayer. I would not hesitate to recommend them to any… read more
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12 Aug. 2016
Vom Workawayer (Clara & Marco) für Host
This was our first experience like a workawayers and it was great!
We spent 3 weeks with Patrick and Caroline and their dogs, puppies, hens... We enjoyed stay in their home and listen the story of family and so else about history.
We worked in the garden and in the home to clean and to paint drawing room. There are some spiders, but you don't… read more
We spent 3 weeks with Patrick and Caroline and their dogs, puppies, hens... We enjoyed stay in their home and listen the story of family and so else about history.
We worked in the garden and in the home to clean and to paint drawing room. There are some spiders, but you don't… read more
3 Juli 2016
Vom Host für Workawayer (John)
John was a really excellent workawayer. Sadly he was unable to get the right visa to stay with us as he is American. There has been a recent change in the Immigration personnel at Irish Ports. Before, the Irish Police were very accommodating but now, even volunteer work for board and lodging is seen by the civil servant immigration officials as… read more
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3 Dez. 2015
Vom Workawayer (Alexis) für Host
Patrick and Caroline are really nice and their dogs are adorable. The atmosphere is really relaxed and the food is really good.
I spend 2 months with them and it was a great experience, I recommend it.
I spend 2 months with them and it was a great experience, I recommend it.
17 Juni 2015
Vom Workawayer (Carlos) für Host
I spent 3 months with this family and loved every minute of it. A fantastic work away experience if you're an independent worker with initiative, looking to speak mostly English, and want to get to know an interesting couple and sons.
Work was project-centered. I cleared and weeded. I also helped with some housekeeping and organizing jobs. I… read more
Work was project-centered. I cleared and weeded. I also helped with some housekeeping and organizing jobs. I… read more
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