Help with restoring the house and gardens. Love of animals and looking after them. Northen Ireland

United Kingdom

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I live with my partner in our home which is shared with our dogs.
The house and grounds are in need of a lot of attention to restore her to her former glory.
I’m easy going and pretty flexible.
It would be great if you love animals as there are plenty to look after here.
General maintenance,painting and gardening are on the list,along with cleaning out the stables,kennels and Cattery.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Help with Computers / internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Northern Ireland has a huge amount to offer from historical sites, beautiful places to visit and friendly folk to meet.
Visiting various cities and places from my house is very easy are we are close to all types of transport.
I can teach you how to make our traditional breads and the famous Irish Stew!
Also help with speaking English would not be a problem. If you want to learn how to look after different kinds of animals I can teach you.
Help
I live in a large country house beside Belfast International Airport. The house is being restored and is an ongoing labour of love. Ideally someone who enjoys gardening, and keeping things tidy outside would be great . Painting is also on the agenda.
Travellers must love animals as there are quite a number of dogs and horses , a pet pig called Wobbly and 2 pet sheep, and a new arrival a little lamb!
I would like to try to learn which ever language you speak and am also open to learning any musical instrument that you play.
As I go along in my life I am always trying to improve this huge task I have taken on ! Slowly but surely I will get there...
If you enjoy running you can pick a dog to run with you... some of them are rather over weight and would love to keep you company.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
Workawayers will live in the house with us, have their own bedroom, a shared bathroom and all food is free.
What else ...
We are about 20mls from Belfast where there are plenty of things to do. Visit the Titanic Centre and learn about her short life, the people who worked on her and the wonderful craftsmanship that sadly now is very rare.
Visit the Giants Causeway and the rope bridge. The locations where Game of Thrones is filmed including The Dark Hedges. There are many more places to find and enjoy.

We are a laid back couple who work hard so you need to be able to get stuck in and do things well.
We are a non smoking home.
Shoes must be removed in the house.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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01/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Giovanni)

Giovanni is a very quiet young man and it took a little while for him to settle in.
He is meticulous in his work and willing to try anything, he hadn’t painted before but made an excellent job of my railings.
He cooked pasta for us which was delicious. He also helped in the house and tidied outside.
He got on really well with the animals and they… read more

(Excellent )

15/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Vlad) for host

When I first got to the farm I was very anxious but Primrose and Stephen made me feel very welcome and I quickly got used to being there. I stayed with her for two wonderful months, during which I was able to learn a lot about Irish culture, build a relationship with the dogs, all of whom are very friendly and adorable. Primrose is a very laid… read more

(Excellent )

14/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Vlad)

Vlad will restore your faith in young people. He is kind thoughtful and considerate.
He loves animals and my dogs just adored him, he loves to fix things and repaired both my chicken coops and I now have some very happy hens.
Vlad also is very capable doing housekeeping and cooking making me some of his Russian meals. He was a delight to have in… read more

(Excellent )

15/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)

Paula is a real diamond, an excellent worker both inside and out.
She got on great with my dogs who loved her. She works hard and is very good at ironing and housekeeping.
She is also a very good cook and her food is delicious.
I loved having her stay and hope that she will return in the future.

(Excellent )

14/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ellande & Marie)

I had a great time with this couple.
They are excellent careful and tidy workers,transformed a bedroom into a beautiful room!
They love to play board games and we had great fun in the process..
I really enjoyed having them stay and would certainly recommend that you have them as workawayers.

(Excellent )

31/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tomás)

The twins came and stayed for2 weeks.
Tomas is quite shy and depends on Beatrice, so to help his English it would be better if they worked separately for some of the time to encourage Tomas.
Beatrice is a lovely girl, sings all day long!
She is excellent at all housekeeping and very good at ironing.
I enjoyed having them stay and would recommend… read more

(Excellent )

14/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nunzio) for host

I was in Primrose's house for two weeks.
I can say that Primrose is a very polite lady and helpfull with me.
My room was very comfortable and clean.
I worked for 5 hours per day and later free all day.
The area arround the house is very calm, there is no traffic, no smog, no noise.
Thank you Primrose for your welcoming.
All the best.
Your… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Nunzio)

This is one of life’s gentlemen an absolute delight to have in my home.
He is very funny, kind and respectful and was a great help during his stay.
He weeded my flower bed, tidied the garden and made a huge difference.
Nunzio also put up a cupboard and fitted a new sink all perfectly.
He also tried to teach my two left feet to dance!
I loved… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Belinda) for host

A home away from home!
I stayed with Primrose for nearly 2 month now, and from the minute I stepped into her home I felt so very welcome. Impressed by the kindness and strength of Primrose and her ongoing dedication in restoring this beautiful place it was a pleasure to be part of the Family. I´m leaving with a heart full of new friends… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Belinda)

Belinda is a great girl to have as a workawayer.
She is kind thoughtful and adaptable. Has excellent communication skills and a very good attitude to any task she tackles.
In her time with me she cleaned,cooked and painted being extremely tidy throughout.
My dogs loved her and she was happy to walk Ivy my very overweight cairn terrier!
I hope that… read more

(Excellent )

21/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gerry) for host

Primrose was such a breathe of fresh air from the hosts that seek labourers and offer in exchange a Harry Potter existance under the stairs.

Primrose is beautiful and generous and funny and warm and honest. I found myself with horses and dogs and fresh air. I was made to feel cosy and homely. I was aslo lucky enough to share my time here with… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Gerry)

Gerry spent the last month with me, he is kind and thoughtful and very clean and tidy.
His time was spent working outside with my young horses mucking out and feeding he got stuck in and they were always very well done.
He also cleared the back yard which was a mammoth task and did a great job.
He has a great sense of humour and loves to chat.
I… read more

(Excellent )

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