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Description
We are a family of 3 adults, 1 teen, 2 energetic dogs and a cute cat!
We live in a vibrant town with stunning local amenities, river walks, natural wooded walks, golf course and scenery.
I am a school teacher in a local school and my husband is a retired director.
Our house is almost 2 hundred years old, mostly built of stone with an additional stone cottage.
We have fun additions to our garden with a hot tub and sauna.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House and pet sitting
Interests
Movies & TV
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Yoga / Wellness
Winter sports
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Outdoor activities
Nature
Hiking
Dancing
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Ireland is a diverse country and our county Kilkenny is steeped in heritage, a must on any travellers itinerary.
Kilkenny is situation in the south east of the country. The city is located 17km from our town Castlecomer. Castlecomer has its own tourist attractions, the Discovery Park, an 18 hole golf club, a fine hotel, cafes and a bank.
Kilkenny is a medieval city with numerous attractions and Kilkenny Castle on the river Nore.
Just over an hour from Dublin and easily accessible by bus or train.
With improved transportation links, most destinations are accessible and encouraged to visit during your stay.
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Help
Our family is dynamic and diverse in our activities. We love the outdoors, renovating our house, maintaining our garden but it’s a lot of work to keep it nice.
My husband is often away and one of my sons is living in Dublin, so normal home chores build up. Little skills are needed but a lot of common sense is useful.
A little help would go a long way in keeping the house guest ready!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The cottage located adjacent to the house and within the perimeter of the property may be available for the guest although BnB guests may also use this accommodation. In this case room is available in the main house. WiFi is included.
Meals are shared.
No smoking please.
The house is large and old but comfortable. I will advise on suitable clothing and footwear depending on the time of year.
The cat is in the house (downstairs) but spends most time sleeping, so please be aware of any allergies you may have.
The dogs are mostly outside but sometimes come into the kitchen for a ‘social’ visit depending on the weather/season.
What else ...
Daily chores may vary but are not time restrictive. Some days there will be minimal help while other days will be full time.
We are easy going people with normal life busyness.
We are used to guests in our home.
Castlecomer, our town, has a link to the main bus route but with a little careful planning and some help from me we can make sure you get that connection for you to explore further afield.
The Discovery Park is local and within a short walking distance.
We have a golf club that gives lovely views.
We have 2 cafes, 5 beauticians, a charity shop, several Irish bars, a hotel, a library, a walking track, a bank, supermarket, hairdressers, newsagents, post office, hardware, 3 pharmacies, pizzeria, takwaways and a vegetable shop. No bakery but a selection of freshly baked and cooked products are available at the supermarket and deli.
Plenty to do and explore.
My youngest son is learning French so some time may be allocated to speaking French with him.
Come with an open heart and a willingness to embrace our differences and you'll get the maximum benefit of what we and our little island have to offer.
Slan!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good WiFi connection. No additional charge. Own room or dining room for working.
Space for parking camper vans
Close to property but not close enough for power link up. Smaller vans could or in drive at the back for hook up.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Bailey
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She's naturally quiet however her confidence grew during her stay with us.
She has a great sense of humour and we had many laughs together.
She taught me do much about vegetarian cooking and was very brave in trying g new recipes. I wish her so well in her next adventures and was delighted to have her stay and to have met… read more
The chores were not hard, leaving enough time to fill in myself, and could vary each day.… read more
She has an array of skills and talents, including a range of very impressive accents.
Makenna carried out tasks and chores willingly and cooperatively with little intervention or direction.
She shared aspects of… read more
She was communicative, relaxed and very helpful.
Tasks were completed in a timely manner and she asked for clarification if needed.
She had a great adaptability and embraced our family changes and circumstances as they unfolded.
(Sleeping arrangements altered during her stay but she accepted the… read more
During my stay I helped Cynthia to keep the house tidy, doing laundry, cleaning the house, cooking ... I worked just a little bit outside when there was needs but unfortunatly it was not really… read more
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She's naturally quiet however her confidence grew during her stay with us.
She has a great sense of humour and we had many laughs together.
She taught me do much about vegetarian cooking and was very brave in trying g new recipes. I wish her so well in her next adventures and was delighted to have her stay and to have met… read more
The chores were not hard, leaving enough time to fill in myself, and could vary each day.… read more
She has an array of skills and talents, including a range of very impressive accents.
Makenna carried out tasks and chores willingly and cooperatively with little intervention or direction.
She shared aspects of… read more
She was communicative, relaxed and very helpful.
Tasks were completed in a timely manner and she asked for clarification if needed.
She had a great adaptability and embraced our family changes and circumstances as they unfolded.
(Sleeping arrangements altered during her stay but she accepted the… read more
During my stay I helped Cynthia to keep the house tidy, doing laundry, cleaning the house, cooking ... I worked just a little bit outside when there was needs but unfortunatly it was not really… read more
She made a lasting impact on our family and our extended circle… read more
On top of that, Cynthia and her whole family are so lovely, they are a bonus. I had such a wonderful time getting to know them all and swapping stories. I felt… read more
The chores weren't difficult, cooking meals together in the evenings was very convivial and I was able to learn a… read more
She was extremely reliable and trustworthy.
She was willing to take on tasks outside her comfort zone.
She had a range of skills and embraced the needs of the household as they evolved.
She left a lovely review which was really appreciated, a sure reflection that you get out of any situation… read more
I can only agree with the feedback from the previous Workawayers.
The tasks are comprised of light housework for the most part, which you’ll be familiar with either from helping at home or… read more
The basic chores are pretty easy and it's not hard to get into a routine, but there will also be fun little projects to work on, either in the house or in the garden. I had a lot of time to go on walks and there were… read more
I was lucky to come across such an open-minded family, open to others who integrated me into their family life.
Thanks to their dedication and kindness, I was able to embrace this full Irish experience, discovering several places (always with local tips). I came back home with a lot of memories and was enriched by this… read more
She used the right amount of initiative during her stay with us.
Her communication skills were excellent before, during and after her stay.
She embraced our country, our people and our culture… read more
She completed all tasks really well and used initiative on other occasions, when she offered to cook meals or special treats.
She was independent and used her navigation skills to explore many parts of Ireland when she was with us.
I would recommend her as a great… read more
