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Help us with gardening in Ennis, Ireland

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a very active older couple. With wide-ranging interests. I design and make knitwear to sell and Robin is a bee keeper. We live in the countryside close to the Burren, in an old cottage which we renovated in the 90s. We have a very large garden and a woodland. My main interest is in creating an ornamental garden, growing a large variety of perennials, shrubs and trees. Robin grows vegtables and keeps sheep. as well as the bees.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have hosted hundreds of volunteers over the years and enjoy meeting new people. Volunteers can learn how it's possible to earn an independent living in the countryside and how to create a garden. We live in a beautiful area, with lots of opportunities for hiking and exploring the Burren, its geology and archaeology.

  • Help

    Help

    I mainly need help in the garden... weeding, composting, hedge-cutting and general maintenance.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak some French and Spanish and would love to improve in both. I like to help with English language learning.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bedroom in house. All meals are provided, and help with food prep is appreciated.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Public transport is available to the nearest village 4 miles away. Volunteers are free at weekends and are encouraged to explore the immediate countryside or venture further afield. It's a good area for music-lovers. Bikes are available.

  • 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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 194882215128

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