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Last replied
23 Apr 2022
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Description
We moved into a derelict mansion six years ago. When we moved in two weeks before Christmas 2015 there was no bathrooms, no kitchens, no electric, in fact not even a water supply. All the pipes had been cut for the heating and the place was a sorry mess.
Since then we have worked and worked and got it up to the present condition.
We are now running out of steam and desperately need some help. Nigel is not in good health so needs to take a rest for a while.
At the start of covid we opened our home to people who needed a home. Not just somewhere to lodge for a few months but people who would love our home as much as we do.. Our home is now home to 6 of us.
Our main problem area is the gardens. With nearly 2 acres we are hoping to find some help during the summer months. We have just purchased a poly tunnel and experimenting on growing our own veggies.
When its rainy days we fill our time with getting more rooms ready for more people to have a home.
I love cooking so you will be well fed. We aren’t that fit so only want to work about four hours a day so the rest of the time is relax or fun time. We have five dogs, four cats, chickens and rabbits and a boat which takes up the rest of our days.
We live near the border of Northern Ireland with beautiful country side all around us. Public transport is terrible so you must have your own transport or hitch a lift off us if we are going your way.
Our rooms are large so perfect for two people.
The Help
Anything and everything
Gardening
Painting
Carpentry if you can
Plumbing if you can
Cleaning house
House sitting
Looking after pets
What on offer
Room with en-suite or room for van with plug in electric
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lots of dogs to cuddle (and walk)
Friendly easy going couple
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
What’s on offer
Room with en-suite or room for van with plug in electric
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Use of swimming pool
Boat trips
Lots of dogs to cuddle (and walk)
Friendly easy going couple
Traditional Irish music with resident banjo player
Help
The Help
Anything and everything
Gardening
Painting
Carpentry if you can
Plumbing if you can
Cleaning house
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
en-suite room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner and anything in between
What else ...
Location is perfect if you like lakes, mountains, etc.
Plenty of lakes for fishing.
Nearest town is the island town of Enniskillen.
A little more information
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?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (3)
They have a gorgeous home with a garden that we helped renovate over the course of our stay. There was no shortage in work.
We were very nervous to spend such a long time somewhere, but we have no regrets since our stay was very positive and memorable. Nigel and Avril are excellent people,… read more
I had a great time with them and the people who live with them.
Avril cooks very well, Nigel explains the tasks well and is patient.
The work is honest.
The room and the bathroom are very good.
If you are looking for a quiet place with good company for an honest job, I highly recommend it.
They were sometimes patient with us due to our lack of experiences with differents works.
That was definitely one of my best… read more
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They have a gorgeous home with a garden that we helped renovate over the course of our stay. There was no shortage in work.
We were very nervous to spend such a long time somewhere, but we have no regrets since our stay was very positive and memorable. Nigel and Avril are excellent people,… read more
I had a great time with them and the people who live with them.
Avril cooks very well, Nigel explains the tasks well and is patient.
The work is honest.
The room and the bathroom are very good.
If you are looking for a quiet place with good company for an honest job, I highly recommend it.
They were sometimes patient with us due to our lack of experiences with differents works.
That was definitely one of my best… read more
