Stay in a hexagonal cabin with a local family in Galway, West of Ireland

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  Description

  Hello my name is Sophie, I live in the County Galway countryside, less than 30 minutes from Galway City in the West of Ireland. I live in a bungalow with my two teenage boys aged 18 and 13. I am a teacher in a Further Education College but I am off work for three months of the summer. I am also a holistic life coach and yoga teacher. I love walking in many of the beautiful places along the Wild Atlantic Way coast and in Connemara. I sea swim and sauna throughout the year. My home is situated in beautiful Irish countryside, with fields and lanes for walking and a short drive to local villages and also Galway city.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Events & social

  

  Self development

  

  Charity work

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Mountain

  

  Beach

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  My family and friends and I sea swim and hill walk and enjoy outdoor activities that you are welcome to join. I go on regular road trips over the summer months so you would be able to explore many parts of Ireland while on your stay. Happy to practice your English if needed. I am a good cook so would love to exchange different cultural food ideas! I paint as a hobby, and have a lot of art materials available for you to paint or draw or create while you are staying. I am a yoga teacher and life coach so I am happy to share those skills with you too.

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  Help

  I own a field and large garden that is a bit wild, I would like help doing some garden design & landscaping this summer 2026, creating some flower & herb beds, wild flower areas, pruning hedges and planting some new trees and shrubs. I would like to create some separate areas for outdoor seating, a fire pit, and storage spaces and I am open to design ideas!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  You will stay in a hexagonal wooden cabin (The Pod) located in the field behind my house. It has a high ceiling, windows, is insulated and has heating, electricity, WIFI, a lockable door, clothes storage and two single beds that can be pushed together to make a double bed. The bathroom, kitchen and clothes washing/drying facilities in my home will be accessible for you to use at any time.
  I will provide breakfast and lunch ingredients for you to prepare yourself and will cook an evening meal for you daily, based on your dietary preferences.

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  What else ...

  There are arts and music festivals and live music gigs throughout the summer in Galway. There is a bus to the city centre regularly from a nearby village and from Galway city, it is easy to get transport anywhere in Ireland if you wanted a weekend away. I am happy to take you to visit some of our local landmarks, walks, and beaches.
  No smoking please, inside my home or the cabin (The Pod).

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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

  Large desk available in the cabin and Wifi access for digital nomads to work

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Camper/motorhome can be safely parked in my driveway, access to water/electricity

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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