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We are a family living in Shanagarry, East Cork. Rupert and Lydia with our 4 children, Amelia who is 16 Jasper 14 Ottilie 11 and Jago who is 7. Rupert runs farmers markets and his family oyster farm nearby. Lydia does part-time illustration and full Time mothering.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live on Lydias parents organic farm and it's a good place to be if you are interested in food. We are a mile from the sea and 40 minutes from Cork city. Our closest village is Shanagarry. The small fishing village of Ballycotton is just a few miles away.
You will enjoy living in the Irish countryside and improving your english. There are lovely villages beaches and many things to do in the local area and we have a bikes for you to use.Au Pair Help
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Help
We would like an easy going enthusiastic person spend time with us to help out with basic gardening and maintenance, no experience necessary just a love of learning.
If there is someone out there who is a travelling primary school teacher we’d also love some help with our 11 year old who is home educated.
This hosting might suit someone working on studying online as you’d have plenty of time to yourself.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation is a bedroom in the courtyard behind the house with separate entrance, bathroom, tiny kitchen and wifi. Living beside a cookery school and working at markets means the food is good around here! The fridge and freezer are always full and you are welcome to help yourself. Eat with us during the day and we’ll deliver for food or ingredients to you in the evenings.
What else ...
We live in a beautiful rural area with lots of interesting things going on, particularly in the world of food and Organic farming. Our nearest village is Shanagarry (5 min bike ride), which has a pub, shop, pottery, craft shop and cafe and we are 4km from the fishing village of Ballycotton, where we keep a small fishing boat. We are close to many different beaches and lovely cliff walks. Cork city is 40min away and there are regular trains from our closest town, Midleton and slightly less regular buses from Shanagarry.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We don’t need help other than mornings so this might suit someone studying or needing to work online for a few hours everyday.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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They are very joyful, full of energy, showing love and care to everyone. I was welcomed right away as if I was part of the family. Unfortunately my experience was a short one, however it was wonderful. There was no obligation to work, but every day I was learning new incredible things.
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They are very joyful, full of energy, showing love and care to everyone. I was welcomed right away as if I was part of the family. Unfortunately my experience was a short one, however it was wonderful. There was no obligation to work, but every day I was learning new incredible things.
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The kids were really fun and had lots of energy. I instantly fell in love with the family's two ponies and got to take them out for trailrides with the family.
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thx for having us even tho it was shorter than expected.
We learned a lot and they showed us all around the place.
Thank you :)