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Gardening, painting, maintenance and helping with ponies in East Cork, Ireland

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family living in Shanagarry, East Cork. Rupert and Lydia with our 4 children, Amelia who is 17 Jasper 15 Ottilie 12 and Jago who is 9. 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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Teaching
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    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.

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    Projects involving children

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  • Help

    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. We will teach you some new skills and your time will be varied and useful. Great if you have any experience with horses and can’t take our daughter out for a hack or lesson,
    This hosting might suit someone working on studying online as you’d have plenty of time to yourself.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    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 ...

    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.

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    A little more information

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    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    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

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

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    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image features a basket of fresh basil leaves alongside a pile of cherry tomatoes, both with vibrant green and red hues, respectively.
The image depicts a young girl riding a bicycle with two children on the back, while another child walks alongside. The scene is set in a park-like environment.
The image depicts a serene landscape view from a window, featuring a wooden table, a field, and a distant hill, with a cloudy sky and a warm sunset.
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The image depicts a serene scene of a herd of black cows grazing in a lush green field, with a large tree and a distant building in the background.
The image depicts a woman and three children planting in a greenhouse, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers. The scene exudes a sense of growth and nurturing.
The image depicts three children sitting on a sandy beach, wrapped in towels, with a serene blue sky and grassy dunes in the background.
The image depicts a small white boat with a blue interior, carrying three people, navigating through the water near a small island with a lighthouse.
The image depicts a family of five posing for a photo, with a man, woman, and three children, set against a white wall with greenery on the left.

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