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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
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
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
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
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Help
Outdoor tasks and gardening
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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 ...
We live in a rural area but there is much to see. Mizen Head local beaches and beautiful scenery
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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