Gorgeous traditional Irish Cottage overlooking Lough Derg in Co Tipperary, Ireland

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  Description

  I am a writer and I live in a beautiful and tranquil part of Tipperary, overlooking Lough Derg lake. I live rurally, about 2 miles from the nearest shop or pub, 7 miles from the local historical twin towns of Ballina/Killaloe and 7 miles from the market town of Nenagh.
  
  I do not need help all the time but only when I have certain projects in the garden.
  
  Please get in contact with me if you are interested in staying with me and I will let you know if I need anyone. I prefer two people at a time so that you have the company of each other.
  
  I will have specific projects over the coming spring and summer, such as clearing out and organising my very large and very untidy garden shed, and painting it with protective oils on the outside. My wooden fences and garden gates need sanding and re-painting and I also need an area with old broken raised beds to be cleared and levelled in preparation for new ones.
  
  All the jobs I have are outside so please only enquire if you are all-weather enthusiasts!!! It rains a lot in Ireland - and I really don't have much work inside the house. Unless ... you are an experienced painter and decorator. I do have some painting work to be done inside but its up high so I would only give the work to someone who is experienced.
  
  I live with my two cats and my dog - so you need to be animal lovers to live with us!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I live in one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. The area offers gentle rolling hills and one of the largest lakes in Ireland, called Lough Derg. You will get to stay in a beautifully renovated old Irish cottage in a much sort after tourist area of Tipperary. You will be a 20 minute walk from the village of Garrykennedy with its fishing and sail boats and famous pubs and good food.
  The hiking here is great in the local hills and in Killaloe you can hire little fishing boats to enjoy the lake and river.
  
  I am a writer and a creative writing teacher and can always help you with any writing projects you have in mind.

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  Help

  I am looking for help with chores and projects in my garden. I am trying to turn my small garden into an 'Ark' - which is to do with re-wilding the garden, giving part of it back to nature and growing my own vegetables as well. Re-designing the garden and some tedious weeding need doing as well as some heavier work of taking out a willow hedge and building raised veg beds.
  In the house, I have a few painting jobs (one very high up so an experienced decorator would need to do this and window cleaning would be appreciated.
  
  APRIL: My main job is the hideously untidy and crammed garden shed. Please get in touch if you can lift and sort and tidy and sweep and clean and re-organise my shed. There will be spiders and cobwebs and maybe even a mouse or two so please don't be afraid of getting dirty. I really need people who would love to take a mess and create a useful space out of it !!! Then, when its done, it needs oiling on the outside.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  You will have full use of the traditional and very pretty Irish cottage. I live in the extension which is attached. There are two bedrooms available, both with double beds. One is up a narrow and steep stairs, so is not suitable for people with any disabilities. You will also have a small kitchenette for your use. Also included is a lovely shower room with a power shower and above all, a gorgeous sitting room with a wood burning stove.
  
  
  I provide:
  
  * Bed and lovely accommodation with sitting room and kitchen and bathroom for your use only.
  * Power shower
  * Full internet access
  * Central Heating in the colder months for an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening.
  * Wood burning stove for your use if you wish to.
  * All meals are vegetarian - I will give you food for you to prepare your own breakfasts and lunches in the kitchenette and I will cook for us all in the evenings
  * Bedding & towels
  
  You provide:
  
  * 5 hours work a day, 5 days a week
  * Wood for the wood burning stove which we can get from local shops
  * Your own toiletries

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  What else ...

  Transport is a bit limited around here but even my 80 year old neighbour walks to the village every day, so its not too bad. two miles away is the lovely harbour of Garrykennedy with two pubs and harbour and wood walks. The town of Nenagh is 7 miles away and i go in most days so I can give you a lift in on your time off if needed. There is a bus from our village Portroe to Nenagh and buses into the city of Limerick, so you won't be stuck for things to do. Walking and hiking are very popular around here too and we have some lovely hills to walk with great views over the lake.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Your accommodation will be in my cottage - and I live in the extension which is adjoining. You’ll have a bedroom, bathroom, small kitchen and a sitting room with internet access and a desk so you are welcome to work from the cottage when you aren’t helping me in the garden. There are two bedrooms, each with a double bed, so friends can have a bedroom each or a couple can share - its completely up to you.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week