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Description
I would be very thankful to receive help with the springtime tidy up of our garden. I have a second hand pavillion. Your accommodation will be in a large apartment in the house which you will have to yourself or share with another workawayer. Separate bedrooms.
Ideal length of stay is one week but we can be flexible.
We are a small, easy-going, bilingual German/Irish family living near Heidelberg with a little dog. We've had many great Workaways over the last years help us out with everything from IT to painting and the experience has always been so rewarding.
I am a hobby musician and l am trying to learn how to use social media to promote our band - skills here would be a big bonus!
Staying with us would best suit people who are quite independent and intuitive :)
We look forward to meeting you 😊
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a qualified English language teacher and happy to help you improve your English if you like!
Some workaways have taken language courses in Heidelberg and/or joined local clubs. Our village is relaxed with an open air swimming pool in summer, walks, cycle paths and lots of nature.
I would love to play music with you!
Help
Currently we require
Gardening skills (spring planting and general tidy up after winter).
Sorting and tidying stuff in house.
Social Media help to promote our hobby band.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own self contained apartment - clean and well equipped.
What else ...
There are lots of walking and cycling areas nearby. In summer there's an out door swimming pool just minutes away. You can have the use of a bicycle. Heidelberg is just 15 mins away by train.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 381449872677
Feedback (14)
9 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
Marco was a super Workawayer. He was relaxed yet ready to take on any task. His main project here was to strip off old wallpaper and paint walls and a wooden ceiling. He did a good job and he has a lot of independence and initiative to work alone. On occassions where he was involved with holiday guests he dealt with them politely and… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
Nia is super XD
I stayed at her for three weeks and I'm so glad I did as my first workaway experience!
She's truly amazing, always kind and understanding. The tasks, mostly DIY, were easy and fun to do, never too hard or stressfull.
You'll enjoy for sure working on her side since she's a great humor, is really open to everything and will never… read more
I stayed at her for three weeks and I'm so glad I did as my first workaway experience!
She's truly amazing, always kind and understanding. The tasks, mostly DIY, were easy and fun to do, never too hard or stressfull.
You'll enjoy for sure working on her side since she's a great humor, is really open to everything and will never… read more
13 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (jelolu1) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was great! Niamh maked me feel confortable since the first second, and time flew during my stay!
I stayed for 3 weeks and I helped Niamh with some tasks in the house. There is always something to do, but She is really flexible and will always let you do the tasks in which you feel more confortable. I… read more
I stayed for 3 weeks and I helped Niamh with some tasks in the house. There is always something to do, but She is really flexible and will always let you do the tasks in which you feel more confortable. I… read more
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Owain)
Wow Lisa and Owain were brilliant Workawayers! They stayed several weeks with us and it was a pleasure. They both have a great attitude towards getting stuck in and getting a job done. Lisa helped me a lot with looking after the guesthouse and sorting, organising and cleaning. She made a great job of painting furniture too! Owain is very handy… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Owain) for host
Niamh and the boys are a lovely family and great Workaway hosts, who made us feel welcome and at ease right away. This was our first Workaway and we were a little bit nervous, but Niamh looked after us and welcomed us into her home.
Most of the time we were house sitting and looking after the apartment while Niamh was on holiday, so some days… read more
Most of the time we were house sitting and looking after the apartment while Niamh was on holiday, so some days… read more
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9 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
Marco was a super Workawayer. He was relaxed yet ready to take on any task. His main project here was to strip off old wallpaper and paint walls and a wooden ceiling. He did a good job and he has a lot of independence and initiative to work alone. On occassions where he was involved with holiday guests he dealt with them politely and… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
Nia is super XD
I stayed at her for three weeks and I'm so glad I did as my first workaway experience!
She's truly amazing, always kind and understanding. The tasks, mostly DIY, were easy and fun to do, never too hard or stressfull.
You'll enjoy for sure working on her side since she's a great humor, is really open to everything and will never… read more
I stayed at her for three weeks and I'm so glad I did as my first workaway experience!
She's truly amazing, always kind and understanding. The tasks, mostly DIY, were easy and fun to do, never too hard or stressfull.
You'll enjoy for sure working on her side since she's a great humor, is really open to everything and will never… read more
13 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (jelolu1) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was great! Niamh maked me feel confortable since the first second, and time flew during my stay!
I stayed for 3 weeks and I helped Niamh with some tasks in the house. There is always something to do, but She is really flexible and will always let you do the tasks in which you feel more confortable. I… read more
I stayed for 3 weeks and I helped Niamh with some tasks in the house. There is always something to do, but She is really flexible and will always let you do the tasks in which you feel more confortable. I… read more
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Owain)
Wow Lisa and Owain were brilliant Workawayers! They stayed several weeks with us and it was a pleasure. They both have a great attitude towards getting stuck in and getting a job done. Lisa helped me a lot with looking after the guesthouse and sorting, organising and cleaning. She made a great job of painting furniture too! Owain is very handy… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Owain) for host
Niamh and the boys are a lovely family and great Workaway hosts, who made us feel welcome and at ease right away. This was our first Workaway and we were a little bit nervous, but Niamh looked after us and welcomed us into her home.
Most of the time we were house sitting and looking after the apartment while Niamh was on holiday, so some days… read more
Most of the time we were house sitting and looking after the apartment while Niamh was on holiday, so some days… read more
25 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (John)
John was honestly an amazing Workawayer! He has a wide range of skills and is very good at offering ideas. He fixed all our bicycles, put up shelves, pictures, lamps, tiled and repaired our cracked marble entrance. He got on well with the boys and our little doggie! He likes his own space but equally enjoys being very sociable. He has some great… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (John) for host
(Sorry Niamh that it has taken me so long to find out how to leave this.) I really enjoyed my time with Niam, Felix and Ewan. They are an amazing family and I fell in love with all three. The work was all within my capabilities and I was able to explore the countryside in my spare time, plus go to Heidleberg, to great museums in Stuttgart and… read more
5 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Neila) for host
How can I start this feedback? Can I give 10 stars? I was planning to stay a month and ended up staying 3. I would've stayed longer if I had a Visa. My best workaway experience! Not all of them have been great, but this one made up for the others. Niamh is fun, flexible, easy-going. I wish there were more people like her in the world. The boys… read more
29 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Crystal)
Crystal was a wonderful Workawayer - very friendly and open. In the short time she stayed with us, she did a fantastic job of organising and sorting our music collection and she transformed the store cupboard into a really usable space! She's willing to help and give anything a go. Best wishes Crystal!
(Excellent)
14 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Crystal) for host
I can't speak more highly of my time with Niamh and the boys! Niamh is such an amazing, kind and funny woman, right away I felt welcome and at home with her and the boys! Though they are shy at first they are such good and fun kids, and really creative little entrepreneurs! :) I so enjoyed my stay here and the work was nothing hard at all, I… read more
17 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Dexter) for host
An Irish/German delight. I enjoyed my time at this Workaway project. I was happy that I could help with painting, cleaning, and a little bit of drumming... the music room was great. Niamh was easygoing and a pleasure to be around. Bammental was a quiet idyllic place with Heidelberg being just a 20 minute train ride away. If you'd like to explore… read more
15 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dexter)
Top class Workawayer! Dexter helped me out with the music room equipment and even gave me some drumming lessons. He helped tidy, organise and move stuff around the house and garden and did so with great initiative and common sense. He worked well in a team of other workawayers to strip wallpaper and repaint walls with an admirable attention to… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dandara)
Thank you Dandara for being such a wonderful warm helpful kind person!! How you organised my kitchen, tool room and music room is legendary! I am still amazed at how quickly and brilliantly to sorted everything out! I enjoyed playing music with you. You are a cool bass player! Hopefully we will get to visit you one day. xxx
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Dandara) for host
it was my first workaway experience and it couldn't be better!! First, Niamh accepted my request in a very short notice and secondly she is an incredible person! She received me with a big hug and showed the house around. I stayed only a very short week but it was amazing!
I mainly helped her with cleaning and sorting things in the house like… read more
I mainly helped her with cleaning and sorting things in the house like… read more
19 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego & Valeria )
You simply cannot find a nicer couple than Diago and Valeria! They are warm, friendly, honest, funny, mega interesting and they work really hard! We really enjoyed their time with us and would highly recommend them to other hosts. Be sure to check out Valeria's art skills! Best wishes guys... you're made for each other! xxx
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Diego & Valeria ) for host
We stayed 10 days in Niamh house and it was amazing !!
Niamh is a super mom and a very special person . She always cared about us and how was every going for us. We really felt her house like home, so we were very happy to help with her projects. It didn't feel like work.
Niamh's house was very close to train station and only three stops away… read more
Niamh is a super mom and a very special person . She always cared about us and how was every going for us. We really felt her house like home, so we were very happy to help with her projects. It didn't feel like work.
Niamh's house was very close to train station and only three stops away… read more
14 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentina)
Valentina was a wonderful workawayer! We really enjoyed her cooking and when she cleans you feel like you've walked into a brand new house! She is really friendly and great with kids. She's independent and has loads of initiative. She's also quite fearless - she was the only brave one to try to get a bat out of the house!! Best wishes Valentina!
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Valentina) for host
I spent 3 wonderful weeks at Niamh's place, and it was really nice!
Niamh is an absolutely lovely and super fun person, I love her sense of humor! but she is really busy so you have to be quite independent. She was really patient with my sometimes bad english so that was just great for me. The boys are really lovely and shy, I enjoyed playing… read more
Niamh is an absolutely lovely and super fun person, I love her sense of humor! but she is really busy so you have to be quite independent. She was really patient with my sometimes bad english so that was just great for me. The boys are really lovely and shy, I enjoyed playing… read more
14 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mauricio)
[Trumpets sound]... if there is ever a competition for the BEST WORKAWAYER EVER then this guy wins, hands down! Mauricio is a complete all rounder - IT expert, cook, child-minder, floor layer, painter, fence builder, removal man, taxi driver, party planner, travel adviser, BBQ-Grill-King, language coach, life coach, footballer and musician! The… read more
(Excellent)
14 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Javier)
Javier was a real pleasure to have in our house. He cooked delicious vegetarian food for everyone - even my kids loved it! He often looked after the kids and played chess and football with them. He helped out with renovation work in the house and moved heavy stones in the garden. A short stay but he quickly fitted in as he is friendly, polite,… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gino & Helena )
I need more than 5 stars to rate Gino! He is an absolutely fantastic person and skilled tradesman. In one week he fitted kitchen worktops, sanded and painted balcony wood, hung cupboards, shelves, pictures and mirrors, assembled furniture and he taught me how to drill! He works fast and professionally. He is also really friendly and easy going and… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gino & Helena ) for host
What a lovely time I had with Niamh and the kids! She has a great energy not only with work but with life in general and made me feel like part of the family straight away.
My Stay with her was much needed and I'm glad I got to help her and her family out. The work was unpressured and she set out tasks for you to do whenever you wanted so you… read more
My Stay with her was much needed and I'm glad I got to help her and her family out. The work was unpressured and she set out tasks for you to do whenever you wanted so you… read more
31 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Philippa) for host
I was blessed to stay in Niamh's house in Bammental for the past 5months as a workaway. I had the pleasure of working with the tradesmen while renovating her house, I learnt so much and I enjoyed my time with Niamh and the boys when they were around.
I wish you Niamh and the boy's a wonderful new start in Bammental. Thank you for all your help… read more
I wish you Niamh and the boy's a wonderful new start in Bammental. Thank you for all your help… read more
9 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Talya) for host
Thanks so much for having us Niamh!
You're so chipper and welcoming, and we had a really lovely time meeting you and your other work-awayers/friends. Getting to hang out in a cute little village, just a quick train trip from Heidelberg, was such a privilege.
We're so thankful we met you and your family, and we'll be following along closely to… read more
You're so chipper and welcoming, and we had a really lovely time meeting you and your other work-awayers/friends. Getting to hang out in a cute little village, just a quick train trip from Heidelberg, was such a privilege.
We're so thankful we met you and your family, and we'll be following along closely to… read more
3 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Maike) for host
Dear Niamh,
thank you so much for having me! I had a really great and special time at your house and I learned a lot.
plus I felt closer to my dream of the green island ;)
I wish you all the best for continuing this huge project!
May you always have hope, light and good people around that you can count on.
I see you as an incredible… read more
thank you so much for having me! I had a really great and special time at your house and I learned a lot.
plus I felt closer to my dream of the green island ;)
I wish you all the best for continuing this huge project!
May you always have hope, light and good people around that you can count on.
I see you as an incredible… read more
2 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Maike)
Maike was one of my first Workawayers and she stayed for almost a month. I heartily recommend her to other hosts! She was always willing to help in whatever way possible and frequently had great initiative to carry on without me. Her dog Nino is adorable, great with the kids and easy to have about the house. I am sorry to lose such a warm and… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica and Talya helped me out for a week and they were brilliant! Jessica is a real DIY perfectionist and got me off to the best start possible with my renovations. They are both super cooks, great workers, love to chat and are just a joy to have around. You won't be disappointed if you have them as your Workawayers!
(Excellent)
