Small renovation projects around our home in idyllic and remote part of Co. Donegal, Ireland

Description

We are a family of four; two adults and two children (ages 7 and 10). We are in the process renovating a house in a remote part of co. Donegal. It is in an idyllic location, with a lake and six acres of woodland and garden. We are looking for help with any the following projects: painting, to restore an old boat house, build a pier, build a wood store, fix a footpath, etc. transport is not essential but would be beneficial given the remote location. It is a 1.5 km walk to the pub and 5 km to the village. We have an organic garden which we have developed over the last year. We can accommodate individuals, couples, and groups up to four.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

They can learn gardening skills, fishing, boating (we have a small lake). The area is really beautiful for walks, cycling etc. When larger groups are present there is a separate kitchen and sitting room that workawayers can use.

Projects involving children

This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

Help

We are looking for help in the form of manual tasks, particularly welcome persons with skills in painting, gardening, building repairs or general maintenance to help alongside us while we are renovating a boat shed, building a wood shed and building a pier into the lake. Note that we provide accommodation and food or a food budget. We decide this depending on the number of workawayers at a given time.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Irish: Beginner

Accommodation

We have two an attic room available for the sole use of the workaway.

What else ...

The host is located in a remote part of Co. Donegal, the nearest village being Gortahork which is approx 1.5 miles away. Nearby are beautiful beaches (approx 3 miles), hills (approx 1 mile). Activities include swimming, hill walking, sailing (we have a small boat that can be used), surfing.

The house is a large old house, with four bedrooms, two living areas, and a lake. We have a polytunnel and veg garden (organic).

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

How many Workawayers can stay?

One

Hours expected

5 hours per day for 5 days per week