Stay with our lively family of six on the Beara Peninsula in County Cork, Ireland

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  Description

  Hi, we are a family of 5 (soon to be 6) living on the beautiful Beara Peninsula in County Cork, Ireland.
  We (Anja and Mirko) are originally from Germany and moved to Ireland last year with our three boys and two dogs. We have since adopted a cat and will soon welcome our 4th child into our family. I, Anja, am a midwive and Mirko works as a carpenter in the area.
  You would join our busy family in our beautiful family home on the hill side of the Caha Mountains. From our house we are overlooking the wild Bantry Bay and the Sheeps Head Peninsula.
  You would have your own bedroom and ensuite bathroom. As you can imagine with four kids (from baby to 7 years of age) we would need a bit of help for the daily tasks with our family and around the house. This would include some gardening and house work, looking after or playing with the children, cooking meals and maybe taking the dogs for a walk. There is a beach in walking distance. We are speaking English and German at home.
  Bantry Bay offers a number of outdoor activities such as Kayaking with the seals in Adrigole Harbour or the popular hill walking on Hungry Hill and Sugar Loaf. The closest towns are Castletownbere, one of the biggest fishery towns in Ireland, where you can find a lively local scene especially on the weekends as well as the known McCarthys Pub, there are a number of lovely cafes in town, a library, book shop and a gym.
  We have a well known Buddhist Retreat Centre and Temple in the area for your quiet days off if you like or you can take the public transport to visit Bantry town where you can find shops, coffee shops, shopping, a swimming pool and a cinema.
  We are looking froward to welcoming you into our home and share the beautiful Irish culture and landscape with you!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Photography

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Cycling

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are German originally, speaking German and English at home. As mentioned there are social activities such as cinemas, pubs, caffees and a library easily accessible. We love to learn about different cultures and love to share the Irish culture within a beautiful rural setting.
  We have a variety of things you can learn from us. Since we are expecting our fourth child—and Anja is a midwife—you are welcome to learn about pregnancy, childbirth, and newborn care. We also have plenty of gardening work to do; we’re happy to share what we know, and we’d love to learn from you as well. Mirko is a carpenter and artist, so if you enjoy working with different materials, you’re welcome to explore your creativity in our workshop. Our very active boys are always happy for a change of pace, and you’re welcome to join them for games, fun, and outdoor activities.
  We will try our best to gear the work around what your talents are and what you enjoy doing most.
  We aim do our best to offer advice and support in making the most of local tourist activities and sights whilst your with us.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  You would mostly help around the house and garden with some light tasks to help us keeping on top of everyday life. Help would as well including sometimes cooking meals and if you want going for walks with the dogs to the nearby beach.
  We could also use some help in the garden and with DIY projects. Assistance around the house is also very welcome. Naturally, you are free to contribute in areas that align with your talents and the things you enjoy doing. We are not interested in an au pair.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are always interested in learning new languages (and cultures!). French, Spanish and Italien, Slavic languages, all welcome!
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  Accommodation

  We have 2 guest bedrooms. One with a single bed and one with a double bed to accommodate couples traveling. Bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom. If both bedrooms are occupied the bathroom would be shared between workawayers.
  We eat mostly everything. You are welcome to eat our food or to prepare your own food in our kitchen.

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  What else ...

  We are living rurally and transport is needed to reach nearby towns. There is a reliable busroute servicing Castletownbere and Bantry, we have a bike you can use and we are of course happy to take you with us when we are traveling for shopping etc. Bantry offers a cinema, swimming pool, coffee shops and other amenities. Casteltownbere offers a library, coffee shops, book shop and the renown Mc Carthy`s pub!

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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

  We have a spacious guest bedroom that can double as a working area and stable unlimited internet access, the house is situated in a quiet countryside area with lovely sea views, perfect for Digital Nomads to work in an inspiring and relaxing surroundings.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a big entrance and we should be able to give you electric.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Mara & Loki

  Mara is an old street dog lady. Gives always alarm when someone is coming, but always friendly.
  Loki is an old Old English Bulldog, always friendly and if you want your shadow. He loves just to be with the family.

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