Nature, outdoors and quiet living in Goleen Co Cork, Ireland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in South west Ireland on the coast a few miles from the Mizen Head. A number of beautiful beaches are close by. We live remotely and like the quiet life. We are working from home. The experience we offer would be good for an individual who likes nature, outdoors, quiet living. We have 4 children, all are away at college/working. But two return home for the Summer months and work nearby. Our nearest villages Crookhaven and Goleen are six miles away. We grow vegetables, fruit and have a large ornamental seaside garden. We live in a renovated traditional farmhouse. we can provide own room and shared bathroom and are a very LGBTQ+ friendly household. Food is supplied. Kate is a keen and experienced cook/baker, supplying the home with fresh bread and cakes. We are looking for help maintaining the garden and general outdoor work, painting, mowing grass and whatever skills you can contribute. We would be happy with 4 good hours help 5 days a week. We would prefer you had gardening experience and a keen interest in nature and the outdoors. Good physical health and strength is needed. Experience of using lawnmowers, strimmers and other machinery is a bonus. Also woodwork skills are good. If the weather is bad we will find indoor tasks that need doing, for example painting and general household cleaning etc. . This Summer we hope to get the outside of house painted. Kate is a potter and Owen is a textile artist. Summer is a busy time for us, Kate bakes in a local cafe as well as working in her pottery shed. There is a rural bus running locally. Owen has limited mobility due to a spinal condition so physical work is difficult for him at the moment.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Self development
    Farming
    Charity work
    Culture
    Politics / Social justice
    LGBTQ
    Sustainability
    Animals
    Astronomy
    Drawing & painting
    Writing
    Books
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Art & design
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Fitness
    Beach
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Shared meals, local sight seeing. Kate is a potter and Owen is a texxtile artist. Interested in learning about different cultures and backgrounds.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Outdoor tasks and gardening

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Full bed and board, own bedroom and shared bathroom. Please let us know of any diet requirements. Breakfast is help yourself, lunch with Owen or if he is out/unavailable help yourself. Dinner is provided and shared with the family.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in a rural area but there is much to see. Mizen Head local beaches and beautiful scenery

  • 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?

    One

Host ref number: 327165518656

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