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Help me bring an old cottage back to its former glory in Achill Island, Mayo, Ireland

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Looking for painters, carpenters and gardeners. I live in beautiful Achill Island, Co. Mayo. Renovating an old cottage on 2 acres of land. Ideal for a couple looking to travel.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Learning english. Learning Irish culture. DIY skills I am a qualified carpenter, will share kmnowledge. Will teach surfing

  • Help

    Help

    DIY, clearing garden. Painting and decorating. Light cleaning nothing dangerous

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    House with facilities full kitchen, two bedrooms and showers.

    Included is good wholesome Irish food.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Can provide lifts to local transport and bicycles. There’s beautiful beaches and mountains to hike as well as a friendly local community and pubs and restaurants

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Mo Chara

Host ref number: 137348161147

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The image depicts a compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a window, featuring a sink and dishwasher, with a cluttered countertop and a wooden floor.
The image depicts a small bedroom with a wooden bed frame, white walls, and a wooden floor, featuring a single bed with a floral-patterned duvet.
The image depicts a rustic stone cottage with a chimney, situated on a dirt road, surrounded by a serene blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene sunset over a body of water, with a mountainous landscape in the foreground and a vibrant sky with hues of yellow, pink, and purple.
The image shows a man with grey hair and a beard wearing sunglasses, standing in front of a body of water with a mountainous landscape in the background.

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