Help needed with some renovations and in our gardens on our small farm with lovable lively dogs in Goleen, Ireland

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Workawayers...A little about us......
We live in a very old farmhouse, which is under continuing renovation,so we have some unplastered walls, dust and things that are not in the right places yet!
We have a small farm,with beef cows, a pig ,some chickens and ducks,as well as 3 dogs and 4 cats.
We try to grow seasonal vegetables ,and most meals are cooked from scratch wherever possible.We like fresh meat and fresh vegetables and try to avoid junk food. We are also almost diary free.
We live 3 miles from the nearest village, and are only 1 mile from a beautiful safe sandy beach .
We are easy going and quite laid back (most of the time !!)but things can get hectic,and depending on the weather, we could also be working in the rain!! this is avoided of course if at all possible! but after a busy day,we prefer quiet evenings at home, with a roaring fire, and a dog to cuddle .
We are renovating our farmhouse very slowly and also hope to have some good vegetable crops in the garden in 2020 .....so maybe your skills can help us reach our goals? It is a simple life,with no TV ,but we do have Netflix and lots of DVD's!! And plenty of hot fresh tea!
Volunteers would be sharing a room ,we have two comfortable single beds in the spare room with DVD/VCR .And we all share the shower room.(We only have same sex volunteers, as the room is shared unless they are a couple.)
Someone with good English and common sense would be preferred , and a genuine interest in farming,animals and gardening would also be useful.As would broad shoulders and a good sense of humour!!
Volunteers help in all aspects of the day to day running of the farm, the daily chores i.e.. feeding animals, mucking out daily ,washing feed/water containers,maybe some light housework, and weeding/gardening...other farm related jobs could be.. helping with fencing, picking stones,moving cattle, planting trees, chopping logs, or painting.
The working day is longer than we would like, also again depending on the weather and the task , but you will be given time off for yourself and time to explore the area. We will also include you in visits to a local market,nearby towns, and friends farms as well as take you to see the sights when time, transport and weather allows.
....So... If you think you can help with this and contribute to the running of the farm ,and garden and be part of the 'family' for your stay, and you don't mind sharing the sofa with the dogs and cats...then why not drop us a line and lets see where your journey will take you. You are guaranteed to get dirty, wet,and tired and maybe all three in the same day, but the rewards in seeing jobs done, and happy animals and birds makes it all worth while.
Thanks for reading this. we look forward to hearing from you, and welcoming you into our way of 'life'.
Boots,coats and gloves can be provided in most cases , as well as spare clothes....in case you are travelling light!!!
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Other
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Many volunteers have learnt to cook, and garden,we try to teach what we know about our animals and birds, and also we have shared our local knowledge and we have also helped improve language skills.
Help
Volunteers could be asked to help with a variety of tasks, from gardening,painting, helping with farm chores, gathering wood for fire, and if necessary a little light housework .Good English and common sense would be an advantage.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
We have a room in the main house, there are two beds in this room, so it would be shared if two volunteers were here at the same time. The bathroom is shared by everyone.
What else ...
we live 3 miles from a village, we like to live a quiet life where possible, we tend not to go out in the evenings, but we do have internet/Netflix/skype. We also include volunteers in trips to local towns , markets , neighbours farms and trips out where possible.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours/day, 5 days/week maximum

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17/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)

One of the best volunteers we have had. Lea helped in all aspects of the house and farm, stepped in to hold the fort when we had a crisis and was capable once shown in all areas of house/farm and animal care. She is polite, tidy, trustworthy, great fun and is very much missed by us all. Her English improved and her sense of humour is quick and… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ayelet) for host

I had a very lovely time staying with Denise and Chris. They were both very warm and welcoming, and accommodating to my special dietary needs. They didn't make me do any tasks I wasn't comfortable doing and the work was very versatile so I was rarely ever bored. I loved being with all the animals and with the gorgeous Ireland nature. The one… read more

(Very good )

21/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ayelet)

Ayelit is a very polite,pleasant girl, she can work, once shown, very well on her own or within a group, and is not afraid to get her hands dirty. She has a nice personality and is respectful of property and people. We enjoyed having her to stay and would happily have her back in the future.

(Very good )

21/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alix)

Alix was a great volunteer, she is fun to be with and has a willingness to learn new skills and practise her English, She is a very capable young lady and we miss her smiling face. Her English is quite good, and she can easily hold a fluent conversation without too much difficulty. She fitted in straight away with us and the other volunteer and we… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alicia)

Alicia is one of those amazing people who come along on rare occasions, and just fits in......she is not only very willing, but also very able, is fun to be around, and does everything with a smile. She went over and above the call of duty when I had a family crisis, and I shall be forever grateful that I could deal with things that end without… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Giorgio) for host

Denise and Chris accepted me even if it was my first Workaway experience and we met in a couple of days. They both are very sincere and plain persons, for everything you know that you are able to communicate and share your feelings. Sometimes days may be quite long, but you are not forced to apply for all the jobs, even if sometimes the dynamics… read more

(Very good )

08/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgio)

Giorgio came to us at short notice, and after a week decided to stay a second week. He was a great help on the farm, learning to deal with cattle, and the general running of the place. His English is good, he is eager to learn and we had many wonderful conversations. He helped create a new vegetable garden, and made a great job of it. He can work… read more

(Very good )

15/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Liam)

Liam is a great guy, hes able to work well on his own as well as with other people, he has great communication skills, and is really easy to have a good conversation with.... we wish him well on his future placements ,and know he will succeed on his chosen path...thanks for all you did Liam, good luck with everything. Come back anytime......

(Good )

14/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Liam) for host

I really enjoyed my week with Denise and Chris.
Denise is a great cook, and was very welcoming.
Chris has a really funny sense of humor, and is great for a laugh.
I'm just sorry that I wasn't in good enough shape to be of more help at the time.

(Very good )

13/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Margot)

Margot was with us for just a week, as her host let her down at the last minute. We offered her a short term place and did not regret it...she is a lovely person, with a warm smile and a great sense of humour, and she is able, once shown, to work on her own, as well as in a group...Her spoken English, is quite good, and she is very able to hold a… read more

(Very good )

18/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Brooke) for host

Chris and Dee are incredible hosts and even better people. They are warm and hardworking and all they ask is the same from you. All the animals are amazing and you really do fall in love with them. The work is hard but so rewarding. I learned a lot about myself, and from the example of Chris's and Dee I also learned what true hard work and… read more

(Excellent )

22/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Brooke)

Brooke is a lovely, lively girl who can helped in all aspects of the farm, She put 100% into everything she did, and was a great help, as well as great fun. She is polite and respectful, and has a great sense of humour. Despite the inclement weather in Ireland, she didnt worry about the weather...thanks Brooke, you were great....We would welcome… read more

(Very good )

10/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Olga Carlota) for host

Denise and Chris were like a family to me, i took so long to give feedback but I really loved my stay with them. I had a really good time and learned a lot about farm life. I would with no wonder come back with them and have a long stay with them. They had no problem with me being vegetarian and Denise cooked me some really goooooood… read more

(Excellent )

04/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Olga Carlota)

Olga is a great volunteer, she is cheerful, helpful and can think ahead, and is very capable of working on her own or in a team. She picked up our daily routine within a few days and fitted in very well with everyone. She has an excellent command of English and is great fun to be with, Any host would do well to have her stay. She was a volunteer… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Nora Aletta)

Nora is a wonderful workawayer. She has perfect English, a great sense of humour and a great work ethic. She helped us with all aspects of farm life, feeding, mucking out, moving animals and everything associated. She has a huge love of animals, and was a delight to host for 2 months. We were all very sad when her time to leave came, but we would… read more

(Excellent )

22/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena & Matias Rodrigo) for host

Denise is an angel and we enjoyed a lot time with her and with the other workway girl. We learned about farm, animals, gardening, english and delicious food. Even though, sometimes it was difficult to understand Chris and his way of speaking came to scare us. Thank Denise very much for all!!

(Good )

27/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Magdalena & Matias Rodrigo)

Matti and Magda were with us for about 2 weeks, they helped in all aspects of the farm, mucking out cattle sheds and feeding. but they worked mainly in the garden, reclaiming a piece of ground and did the most amazing job in creating a new vegetable plot. English is not their first language but they both have a keenness to learn and are a joy to… read more

(Very good )

27/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Flora)

Flora is an excellent example of a workawayer....she has a genuine interest and love of animals, and is very able to do any task asked of her. She is fluent in English, has a great sense of humour, and is a perfect houseguest. Thank you Flora, for the beautiful baking, all your help and your wonderful company. We do hope we will see you again.… read more

(Excellent )

27/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Flora) for host

Hi Denise and Chris :blush:
I stayed with Denise and Chris for a little bit more than 2 weeks and it was amazing !
The food is just amazing and the work is exactly as described, the animals are amazing too. I have no words for the views you can get if you go on a walk ! I have enjoyed my stay and I hope that Jerry found his legs again :joy:… read more

(Very good )

04/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Reuben & Stella)

Stella and Reuben are a really nice couple. they helped in all aspects of the farm, house and garden, and were great company. They did an amazing job transforming a wilderness into a wonderful garden area and patio. they are polite, punctual and courteous and we would welcome then back anytime.

(Very good )

04/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jannik)

Jannik is a very nice young man, he has good spoken English, and was a great help in the garden and around the farm. He is polite, well mannered and is very sociable.Jannik is capable of working on his own or in a team, and once shown what to do, he can carry on.

(Very good )

30/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Katy)

Katy came to us at very short notice, but she was an amazing workawayer.......She fitted in with our crazy household from day one, and was eager, keen and well able to do any task that was asked of her. She has a great sense pf humour, and a clear passion for animals, we had lots of nice chats and lots of laughs and we miss her very much. A true… read more

(Excellent )

24/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Katy) for host

Oh, how I am ever so grateful for Denise and Chris! They welcomed me on incredibly short notice and even picked me up in a nearby village after a catastrophic failure of trying to reach their location (which turned out to be a great laugh for all of us!). Dee, as she already knows, is an AMAZING cook and is very accommodating to all types of… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)

Robin was with us for 3 weeks and in that time, we got a lot of jobs completed. She is organized, can work well on her own as well as in a team and is great fun to be around. She is very able to turn her hand to anything, and has a great sense of humour and common sense. Would highly recommend her to any host and would willingly have her back at… read more

(Excellent )

05/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Harry)

Harry and Emma are a really nice young couple, they are cheerful and polite, they helped us with animal care, feeding, cleaning and wood chopping as well as some internal decorating in the house. Sadly their stay was shortened as Harry was unwell, but we really enjoyed their company and appreciate their hard work whist they were here.... would… read more

(Very good )

30/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Lieve)

Lieve is a really nice person, she has great spoken English, and is very capable of working alone as well as in a team, her stay with us was short, but she helped us greatly, and was very pleasant company.Thank you for what you did to help us Lieve and Good luck in your onward travels.

(Very good )

21/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sina) for host

I stayed with Chris and Denise for 2 weeks in January, some time ago, but now I finally have the heart to write a review about my experience. At first they were both really nice to me and the work was hard, but I didn't expect anything else from a farm. The only problem I had at first was that I had trouble understanding Chris, so I recommend only… read more

(Good )

03/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Abby) for host

I had the best time here! Dee and Chris are great to work with - they are happy to teach you how to do anything around the farm. The work wasn't difficult, and even though sometimes it got a bit smelly we always had a great time. The farm is in a remote location, but these excellent hosts made sure to bring me with them on any errands and went out… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Abby)

Abby was a really good volunteer, she had common sense , a good work ethic, and was quite capable of working on her own as well as in a team. She had a great sense of humour and was pleasure to host. She helped in all aspects of our farm, including birds, pigs and cattle as well as the cats and dogs, from cleaning out to feeding. Everything she… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

I had a nice but short stay at Chris and Denise's farm because I realised I wasn't made for working with cows. Fortunately they were really understanding and they kindly accepted my decision to leave them sooner than expected. Anyway, they were nice and interesting, just like the two other volunteers, the dogs were really cute, the food was… read more

(Good )

03/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

Davids' stay with us was very short, but he is polite, helpful , cheerful and has a good command of English. He was a great help in the kitchen, and is very able to work well in a team or on his own once shown.

(Good )

01/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ann-Katrin)

Ann-Katrin is a great workawayer, she is able, intelligent,honest and trustworthy and has great common sense, as well as a good sense of humour.. She did all the tasks asked of her to a very high standard and can work well on her own as well as in a team. she has almost perfect English, and very quickly learnt our routine, and therefore had the… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah was with us for a week, she is a lively, intelligent woman, who is very capable of working on her own as well as in a group, she has wonderful spoken English, and a great sense of humour. Sarah helped is with the cattle, and mucking out and also helped late into the evening when we had a minor crisis, she is a lovely example of a workawayer… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Hoimar) for host

I stayed about two and a half months with Chris and Denise and work with them. Even though I come from the city it was no problem for me to adapt to this new lifestyle, thanks to Denis' and Chris' help. The work was very divers and interesting, it ranged from the work with animals to technical tasks. Therefore I learned a lot, and I developed a… read more

(Excellent )

05/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Hoimar)

Hoimar is a very good volunteer. He is able to work independently , as well as in a team, and has the ability to work out problems for himself. He is polite, with a great sense of humour, and his spoken English is excellent. He is punctual, tidy and we really enjoyed hosting him. He helped us with many tasks on our farm, animals care, wood… read more

(Very good )

18/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah is a good example of a workawayer. She is polite, tidy, punctual and after being given instructions, very able to turn her hand to any task she is asked to do, . We had lots of laughs and long talks, and she has a great sense of humour, we would have her back anytime, and wish her well on her travels.

(Very good )

04/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Simrin)

Simrin, is a very articulate, polite and sensible person. She took herself way out of her comfort zone with us, and succeeded very well in all tasks set. She has a way with animals, and a good work ethic. Once shown, she could manage even the most challenging tasks, and coped well with an emergency that we had, and in spite of the unseasonal… read more

(Very good )

19/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie)

We had the privilege of being Natalies hosts for two weeks. She is an amazing young woman, with an infectious smile and wonderful sense of humour. She was a great help around the farm, and interracted very well with the cattle, dogs and cats. Nothing was too much trouble and she is very able to work on her own as well as in a team. Her… read more

(Excellent )

24/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Thomas ) for host

I was with Dee and Chris for 3 months. Living and working with them was great.
They are really nice, kind, patient and caring people with a good sense of humour and I felt right at home.
Besides Dee is a great cook, the word "hungry" just doesn't exist in her kitchen, and Chris has a billion funny stories to tell. Although I never worked on a… read more

(Excellent )

23/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas )

Konstantin, is an excellent example of a workawayer, he is polite, punctual, very able to work on his own or in a team. He has a wonderful sense of humour and is great fun to be around. He was with us for 3 months and we are all really sad when the time came to say goodbye. He has a great way with all animals and a real sense of dedication and… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Thalia) for host

generous and kind people. the food is amazing !!!!

(Very good )

23/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Thalia)

Thalia was with us for a very short time, as illness forced her to return home, but she is polite, punctual, and very willing to help. She can work well on her own or in a group. She was also very good and keeping in touch.

(Good )

04/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Hollis) for host

Working with Denise and Chris was great. While I was in Goleen on their farm, I helped with cows (mucking out the barn, feeding, bringing in wheels of silage), made a new silage feeder, ran errands, cared for the chickens and dogs, carried a lot of timber, and helped a little around the scrap yard. They were always kind to me, we laughed a lot,… read more

(Very good )

03/12/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Hollis)

Hollis is an amazing volunteer. She is cheerful, helpful, and has a wonderful sense of humour. She can work well on her own or in a team, and even smiled through the most smelly of jobs. She carried on with outside jobs, bracing the Irish inclement weather, and did any task asked of her to an excellent standard. She was great with all the animals… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Nadia)

Nadia was with us for nearly three weeks and from the moment she arrived she was eager to help in any way she could .She managed all of the tasks she was given with ease.....she is a quick learner, has common sense and a great sense of humour. She is punctual. polite and has excellent English, and can work on her own as well as in a team.....We… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)

Anne was with us for 3 weeks in June, she is a great example of a workawayer, she was very able in all aspects of farm and house chores, including some of the not so pleasant jobs. She is polite, trustworthy, and an obvious animal lover, as well as great to chat too and has a great sense of fun. WE miss her infectious smile and would welcome her… read more

(Very good )

30/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host

It's a bit late now but I just need to leave some feedback for the simple reason that this farm was one of the best experiences I had so far! If you love the countryside, lively animals, lovely irish hospitality, amazing food making your hands dirty while working in the outdoors then this is the host for you ;)
I had so much fun working with all… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lorianne) for host

I was very welcomed when I arrived. Denise and Chris are hardworking and as the profile states, the hours can be long. Chris worked along side me and I wasn't asked to work more than he did. The work is hard and the rain makes it very muddy and dirty. It was difficult to know if I was doing a good job as the feedback was saved for when I was doing… read more

(Good )

10/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Estel)

Estel came to us for July, and we instantly took to her, she has an infectious smile and an amazing personality and wit. Although she had never done farm work before, she watched and listened and learnt very quickly and was soon able to do most of the tasks automatically, The animals on the farm all responded well to her, and she handled… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Estel) for host

I spent all July 2017 with Denise and Chris in order to improve my level of English. It was my first Workaway experience and I was a bit scared at the beginning of my trip but with them I felt like home quickly. They both are easy going, kind and friendly and we spend such a funny moments together. They try to be close to you and they care about… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Larissa) for host

I stayed with Chris and Denise for 3 weeks and I will never forget this wonderful experience. They are a lovely couple with an open ear for everybody and everything. They are both really kind and hospitably. I felt like a part of the family. Also I love their dogs, everytime when I sat down on the couch they came to me for a cuddle.
I never worked… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Larissa)

Larissa stayed with us for 3 weeks, she fitted in very well from day 1, she is very capable of doing any task assigned to her, and can work well on her own or in a team. She does everything to an excellent standard and with a cheery smile, She has a good command of English, and a wonderful sense of humour. She is a good cook ,and is trustworthy… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Letho)

Lethos' shortened his stay with us, as he said he did not enjoy the farm work, that said , any job he did was done to a good standard, and in good time.He is man of strong character and speaks very good English. He is capable of working alone or in a team, and we thank him for what he did for us and wish him well on his journey.

(Good )

27/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host

I stayed with Chris and Denise for ten days. They were welcoming and kind throughout. Denise prepared lovely food every evening (including puddings) and Chris was an amusing and certainly idiosyncratic guide to farm life, teaching me about a lot from the vast array of bovine Amys to the phenomenon of a fart egg. Whether out of love or hunger, the… read more

(Excellent )

25/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)

Tom was with us for ten days. He is a very able young man, and once shown,capable of working on his own as well as in a team. He is polite, punctual and respectful, and well mannered and was a pleasure to host.
We were his first farm, and he coped very well, with the different animals and manual work.
We would be happy to have him back and… read more

(Very good )

23/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Shannon)

Although Shannons stay with us was brief, she was very able to carry out the tasks set to her. She is a really cheery person, with an infectious smile, and is not afraid of getting on with things, She is a capable , intelligent person with common sense, and we would be happy to host her again if she wished to return, Good Luck Shannon and thanks… read more

(Very good )

22/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Calvin) for host

I stayed with Denise and Chris for 2 months Denise is kind and the animals lovable and accepting of new people the food is great and the accommodations are very hospitable you never feel like a guest in their house theyre very welcoming and Chris has a million good stories plenty of west cork sight seeing opportunities Thanks again Denise and… read more

(Excellent )

10/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Calvin)

Calvin is a really nice man, He is polite, trustworthy, well mannered and punctual. Any tasks that were assigned to him were carried out to a very high standard and in good time. We really enjoyed hosting him and would have him back anytime we have a space. He is great company and has a good sense of humour. He made a great job of training our… read more

(Very good )

12/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Liza) for host

I spent 5 days with Denise and Chris. But it felt like 5 weeks, we got to know each other very well and I've learned a lot, we had a great time together. My accommodation was comfortable, I slept in a little caravan not far from the house, one of the dogs was always next to me. I miss the feeling to wake up, leave the caravan and meet a little… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Liza)

Liza stepped in at short notice to help us, for just under a week, we would happily host her again. she is confident, polite,capable, interested and keen to learn, she has a wonderful personality, an excellent command of English and is great in the kitchen as well as with the animals. We will miss her very much and wish her every success in her… read more

(Excellent )

22/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)

Olivia, is a very capable person, and once shown, can carry out a wide variety of tasks to a high standard. She is punctual, polite and easy going, and works well in a team as well as on her own.She helped in the construction of a building, caring for cattle, pigs and poultry, as well as painting our bathroom and learning to cook and helping to… read more

(Excellent )

21/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host

I spent a month with Chris and Denise and it was amazing! Chris is hilarious and Denise is very caring. They truly welcomed me as part of the family and I felt right at home. They are both incredibly kind and patient and understanding.

I had never worked on an animal farm before, but I quickly learned the ropes. Expect to get dirty while… read more

(Excellent )

16/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (William) for host

I spent ten days with Denise and Chris. That was my first Workaway experience, and I'd remember it! This couple is very welcoming and kind. I highly recommend this landscape. The surroundings are gorgeous and Chris does not hesitate to take you there. The dishes prepared by Denise are varied and very good. The work is not complicated . Expect you… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (William)

William, is an excellent 'workawayer' ...he speaks very good English, can work well on his own , as well as in a team, he is polite, punctual and trustworthy.and has a great sense of humour. He stepped in at short notice after we had a cancellation and did lots of different tasks for us, all were done to a very high standard. He was a joy to… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Johannes)

Johannes was a pleasure to host, he helped us in all aspects of farming, from chickens to cows,including feeding and mucking out, and did all tasks requested with a smile. He had very little animal experience when he came, but handled all our creatures in a caring and professional manner. He is very tidy, polite and well mannered, and we would… read more

(Excellent )

03/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Johannes) for host

My first workaway with Denise and Chris was a wonderful time with many new experiences. Thank you so much! I never worked with animals before and while my stay with you I started to like dogs ;-)
I can fully recommend this host especially for new workawayers! And don't miss a walk down to the beach! Wonderful quiet and peaceful place.

(Excellent )

25/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte & Ben) for host

This was our first workaway and first time working on a farm and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Chris and Denise are extremely hospitable hosts and made us feel very welcome in their home. They are both friendly and outgoing people who make an effort to ensure that you get the most out of your stay.

Besides the daily tasks of tending to… read more

(Excellent )

23/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte & Ben)

Ben and Charlotte are a lovely couple, reliable, honest, tidy and quite able to do any task asked of them,once shown,they battled the awful weather we had ,as most farm jobs are outside and their initial 4 week booking turned into 7 and we enjoyed every minute of their company,They work well together ,as well as apart and used common sense and… read more

(Excellent )

29/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host

My time with Denise and Chris was a wonderful experience. I never worked on a farm befor, but they made me feel very welcome in their home. It was easy work with the animals, it's been interesting for me to see, how the real farm life looks like.
My tasks were really achievable which I really enjoyed. I also had lots of free time for myself.… read more

(Excellent )

19/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)

Claire was with us for 3 weeks, and despite the awful rainy weather, she helped us in every aspect of our farmwork, both inside and out and always with a smile. She is a lovely girl, with a great sense of humour,and is tidy, honest and reliable She even made us a wonderful German dish for dinner.She is capable of doing anything asked of her, to a… read more

(Excellent )

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