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Bill works as a General Manager in Research and Elspeth works as a PA. We have a tiny cat named Ohio and two chickens and some tropical fish, in our main house and another 2 dogs and 2 cats in small house close by.
The time would be spent between both houses and someone that is used to having animals around is a must.
The main home is a beautiful, private, period residence overlooking the sea in Cork Harbour, with extensive garden and the garden requires lots of attention.
The smaller house is a brick built 130 year old house with lovely trees and small but private garden. General maintenance may be needed here.
Cobh is a very attractive, historic town. It was the last port of call of the Titanic and receives up to 70 plus cruise ships each summer.
There are lovely restaurants and bars in Cobh. Many tourist attractions in neighbouring towns i.e. Blarney Castle, Midleton Jamieson Distillery, Kinsale Gourmet Food.
Cobh is well equipped with sports clubs i.e. tennis, golf, rugby. It has a rail link to Cork city which is 22km away.
We are both vegetarians! So would prefer if you were too, but not essential.
Use of private wooden outboard boat is available but your need your own insurance.
Private large bedroom with beautiful sea view is offered.
Non smoker preferred.
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
You will have the opportunity to learn new languages i.e. English, Irish and German.
See wonderful historic sights in the locality i.e. Titanic museum, Blarney Castle, Cork English Market. Experience local culture i.e. traditional Irish music and local theatre.
Sporting events i.e. Irish Hurling and Gaelic football, etc.
The project is to maintain the mature gardens over the summer.
General up keep of grounds, cutting back of shrubs, replanting flower beds, etc.
Indoor painting projects in the big house.
The gardens in main house are extensive and there are a lot of heavy projects, cutting back bushes and general upkeep of plants and grass. There is also an area to clear in the orchard and a project to make a workable compost heap.
So someone who likes gardening is a must.
There is a second smaller garden (where the 2 dogs and 2 cats stay) that could also do with some tasks DIY and garden help and indoor painting in that house too.
Some small tasks in the main house like painting and perhaps you can show us your cooking skills too (remember we don't eat meat).
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Irish: Intermediate
Private large bedroom with beautiful sea view is offered in large home.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided, but it is up to yourself to make it.
You will largely be helping out on your own during the day.
Evening meals will most likely be with one of us, except from Monday and Wednesday nights.
Weekends will be free to do as you wish.
Good local bus and train service in to Cork city and beyond.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
