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11 Aug 2023
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Hi there we are a family run furniture business based on the beautiful Beara peninsula in west cork on the famous Wild Atlantic Way route. Our home and workshop are run from our small holding we are currently doing some building work and require help with laying concrete, block work, stone work and other physical jobs. We would expect 5 hours mon to fri in return for bed and meals. you would live with our family in our small stone cottage, we have 2 dogs and 2 cats so a love of animals is a plus, our property has its own beach and there we have kayaks for you to explore the bay if you wish as well as being based at the foot of hungry hill with direct access onto the main hill walking route, The Beara peninsula in a hidden gem ideal for hikers, walkers, water sport enthusiasts . Castletownbere is 6 miles away with the larger towns of Bantry and Kenmare being within a half hours drive.
We are looking for Volunteers to start immediately. Volunteers should be hard working, able to use own initiative and have a good sense of humour. we look forward to welcoming you into our family.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us out will have the opportunity to improve your English, learn traditional building techniques and be involved in woodwork projects.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Volunteers should be able to do some of the following Painting/decoration, building work, general labouring, gardening. They will need to be physically fit and strong, We would expect 5 hours help mon to fri in return for bed and meals.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom with single bed within our home, you will share the family bathroom.
What else ...
If you want some more information about our area please check out some of the following web sites: wild atlantic way
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
They' are a funny couple and I laughed a lot in their company.
They are also very kind and helpful people and when I asked them if i could stay more they didn’t hesitate to say yes.
Thanks you for the great experience!!
He did so to tools of mine I'd discarded to the scrap heap.
He became a competent and precise block layer with a very keen work ethic, his practicable ability and precision made
him an asset on any project in the workshop.
He was a… read more
Irene and Paul are very welcoming persons. Sensible for your comfort.
Their life is full of interesting stories. The house is in a paradise spot with the beach access by walk and a beautiful view of the bay.
There are a lot of different and… read more
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They' are a funny couple and I laughed a lot in their company.
They are also very kind and helpful people and when I asked them if i could stay more they didn’t hesitate to say yes.
Thanks you for the great experience!!
He did so to tools of mine I'd discarded to the scrap heap.
He became a competent and precise block layer with a very keen work ethic, his practicable ability and precision made
him an asset on any project in the workshop.
He was a… read more
Irene and Paul are very welcoming persons. Sensible for your comfort.
Their life is full of interesting stories. The house is in a paradise spot with the beach access by walk and a beautiful view of the bay.
There are a lot of different and… read more
They are very welcoming , funny, fair and hard working. You can learn a lot from Paul about wood working and building work in general as he is an incredibly talentet builder. There are loads of different tasks, so there is always something new to learn and you will never get bored,… read more
