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Last replied
26 Apr 2022
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Description
Hi, my name is Elio. I'm originally from Argentina, but been living in Ireland since 2013. I live alone in a lovely isolated cottage with my two cats in the beautiful Mayo.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
I speak both English and Spanish, they can practice these when staying with me. Also learn about living in the heart of Ireland. I live in a very special location, minutes away from Croagh Patrick, lakes and other beautiful areas. The cottage is located 10 min away from Westport, which is one of the most beautiful towns in Ireland. I feel like if you stay in my house, you will get the best of both worlds: staying close to a touristic spot, while remaining isolated quiet at the same time. The house is in the middle of the fields, away from roads and urban areas. It's perfect for anyone who wishes to disconnect from regular life for a while.
Help
I'm looking for someone with some gardening experience to help me with some tasks I need to do around the cottage where I'm living in Mayo, Ireland. Is mainly tidying up the garden and help outside the house that has been a bit neglected. I can offer a single room and vegetarian food. I have two cats so the person needs to be ok with that.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I would love to learn some Portuguese and improve my Italian a bit.Accommodation
I have a single room available in the cottage house with a double bed for the person staying.
I can offer 3 vegetarian meals a day to anyone staying in the house and access to the fully equipped kitchen. I don't mind if they want to buy/cook their own food apart from what I can offer.What else ...
The cottage house is right in the middle between Castlebar and Westport, in Islandeady. 10 minutes driving or 30 min cycling to either one of those towns. Westport is a lovely town in the west of Ireland with beautiful beaches and the famous Croagh Patrick mountain. This is the perfect spot for those hiking lovers. The house is very isolated, but I have a bike I can lend to my helper that they can use anytime if they wish to cycle around. They can do the Green Western Greenway which is a beautiful greenway on the West Coast. Also they can travel around the Wild Atlantic Way. Westport is full of amazing restaurants, and Castlebar is the capital of Mayo, so there's plenty of shops and things to do.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 4 days a week
Feedback (1)
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In a beautiful setting Elio made me work in his garden as planned, we communicated with lots of ease. In addition, he allowed me to take bicycles and his car to visit the surroundings.
Only negative point concerning the state of the kitchen: nothing dramatic,… read more
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I provided… read more
In a beautiful setting Elio made me work in his garden as planned, we communicated with lots of ease. In addition, he allowed me to take bicycles and his car to visit the surroundings.
Only negative point concerning the state of the kitchen: nothing dramatic,… read more