Rediscover an historic garden with us near Dunboyne, Ireland

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  Description

  We are a historic home in rural Co Meath - in Ireland’s Ancient East. The house was built in 1777 and is surrounded by fertile farm land while being only half an hour from Dublin's city centre. It boasts a woodland trail and a romantic garden which is being rediscovered and open to the public on weekends during the Summer months. A French style cafe was added last year in an old coach house within a secluded courtyard. This year we commenced a new Allotment project where local enthusiasts can grow their own vegetables and fruit.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Getting to research & resurrect a historical garden, learning about trees and plants & contributing to the development of cafe and other areas.. Although if is necessary to have English as a second or third language you can advance your English with formal classes with the owner if required.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  The project involves working alongside the owner to rediscover the gardens and bring them back to their former glory, maintaining a newly excavated woodland trail . Some plumbing and carpentry skills would be useful but not essential . Possible work in woods...felling trees etc. Landscaping projects...There is quite a lot of variation . In the Spring and Summer we run a seasonal cafe and a passion for baking savoury and sweet treats and barista skills useful

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  French / Italian both of interest
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  Accommodation

  Large , comfortable double bedroom with bathroom. Household consists of owners and up to 3 Maynooth Univ students. Large , well equipped kitchen with Aga shared with owner. Plenty of outside space with beautiful walks in the woodland and gardens. Less than an hour to Dublin by train.

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  What else ...

  The House is located in the ancient east of Ireland near Dublin. There is a bus service from the local town of Dunboyne which is a 10 minute bike ride or there are a number of people onsite with a car -mainly willing to offer a ride to the local shops or train. Dublin City is 30 minutes away by train from Maynooth or Dunboyne and the house is a beautiful historic house located beside two stud farms, near the boyne valley and ancient sites. You will have opportunity to enjoy getting to explore the country and socialise with other residents if you wish

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  A small two man campervan will fit comfortably on site

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Normally 4 days a week with 3 days to enjoy exploring the country. We have good train and bus routes come by .

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