Beach life and helping out around our family home in scenic West Cork, Ireland

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08/12/2021
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2021

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We are a family of 4 Paul (Irish) Janne ( German) and our two young boys aged 1 & 4 who moved to this beautiful corner of world in 2019 from Switzerland. We have recently moved into our family home and would like to become hosts after having such positive experiences as workawayers in the past. We are situated right on the Wild Atlantic Way and the house is the perfect location for a beach living and to raise our kids. With spectacular views over the ocean and Inchydoney Beach (50 metres away) it is an ideal location for you to getaway in pure nature. We have bikes, surfboards, wetsuits, Stand up paddles and lots more to make your your stay unforgettable!

We are currently undergoing a house renovation and really need Workaways with some handy construction skills to help out with the project.

Unfortunately we don’t have Wi-Fi at this time during our renovation. However reception is good for 3&4G.

If you wanted to go shopping or just visit the beautiful town of Clonakilty with its pubs, supermarkets, cafés and small local shops which is 4,5 km away.

Nearest public transport is located in Clonakilty which we are happy to collect you from.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are both teachers and can assist with English language conversation. We also speak German and some Spanish. Were also happy to show you how to surf and SUP and take you on trips with the family.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Our ideal Workaway is someone who is polite, friendly, fits seamlessly into our family life and can often see when help is needed independently as it arises.

We would like our workaways to :

We are currently undergoing a house renovation and really need Workaways with some handy construction skills to help out with the project.

Help to prepare and clean living areas after meals and the end of the day.

Help in the garden on a daily basis ( Work can be quite physical)

Help to give the house a deep clean once a week.

Help out with looking after our children when needed.

Any other help or ideas on home improvements is encouraged.

If your up for the challenge your welcome to join our family.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
This host offers a language exchange
We are both teachers with experience in teaching English in International Schools and are willing to help improve your level of English or German.
Accommodation
Own room in our rented accommodation while we undertake home renovation
What else ...
Use time off to explore the beautiful West Cork region on foot or on one of our bikes Spend as much time as possible in the ocean across the road from the house. Public transport is located in Clonakilty if you would like to explore further at the weekends.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Monday - Friday maximum 5 hours per day

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08/12/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Tara)

Tara was a great Workaway. She was happy to help wherever was needed weather it was gardening, cooking or playing with the kids. She even brought her architect skills and helped us with the design of our house renovation. It was a bit of a hectic time moving house but she was more than able for the challenge of the move. We are truly grateful for… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2021

Left by Workawayer (Tara) for host

I stayed a month with the wonderful family. As soon as I arrived I felt very welcomed, they were always very friendly and made me feel at ease. The kids are also great, they were very happy to have a new play mate. Also during my stay there were other workawayers staying there which was nice. During our free time we could easily go to the beach… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)

Ian was a superb addition to our family. He certainly is not afraid of getting stuck in and was a big help on our house renovation project. He is an excellent communicator and is always thoughtful in his actions. Every evening he helped to tidy the house and clean kitchen after dinner which is so nice!! Ian was also extremely polite and well… read more

(Excellent )

25/11/2021

Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host

My 5 weeks at Paul and Janne's was an interesting experience. I was made to feel very welcome by the family and the food was excellent! The jobs were varied and I picked up some building knowledge too which was a bonus. The house is set in a beautiful location and if you're a keen surfer then this would be heaven for you! Clonakilty is also one of… read more

(Very good )

24/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Johanna & Mara) for host

We stayed with Janne and Paul for 5 weeks in December and January 2020/21.
And we are very aware of the fact that this late feedback could never do justice to the cheerfulness, flexibility and patience their lovely family showed us.
As our first hosts in Ireland they were a great support to get in touch with the country, the culture and the… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Johanna & Mara)

Mara and Johanna stayed with us for 5 weeks and it was a big pleasure to have them.
They worked in the garden regardless of the weather, where they added their own creative ideas to the project.
As they lived along with our family life, the girls spent a loooot of time with our two lively children (1 and 4years). Our kids fell in love with them… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Justin)

Justin is a fantastic person to live with! He is kind, fun and very responsible. It was hard to let him go after nearly 3 months, as he became a part of the family.

Justin was a big support at any time. Besides the agreed tasks during the day, he looked left and right, where help was needed. As a very clean person, Justin supported us in kitchen… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Justin) for host

Wow what a family!
It was my first experience with Workaway and I couldn't have picked a better family. Paul and Janne are amazing people and perfect hosts, as they make you feel right at home, plus you will have a lot of fun with both of them. The kids are also terrific. They considered me as a play buddy from minute one and did so until I had to… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Noah)

Noah stayed with us for nearly 3 months and became a big host brother for our little kids after a few seconds. With his calm but cheerful attitude he was great as a play companion as much as a childminder who was able to face the easy and the difficult moments around two young brothers.
Noah‘s main focus was on gardening where he worked fast and… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2021

Left by Workawayer (Noah) for host

I spend two wonderful months with this lovely family. From the very first moment they made me feel like a part of the family. Janne and Paul would do anything to make me feel comfortable. The kids are adorable and super fun to be around. I helped them laying out the garden, which could be physically demanding at times, but it was awesome to see… read more

(Excellent )

17/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)

Diego was a dream workawayer for our family. He was so helpful around the house and in the garden and would often find things needed to do without even asking. He also built up a super relationship with our kids and they still ask for him everyday. He was polite and respectful at all times and became a real part of our family. We are sorry to see… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2020

Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host

Five stars is not enough to rate this Family. I spent 4 weeks with them and really from the first day they made me feel like one of their family. They helped me a lot to improve my English (including children) and the cultural exchange was excellent. They are always willing to take me to explore the area, which is amazing for the variety of… read more

(Excellent )

21/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)

Tom was a pleasure to host. He is a kind genuine person who fitted perfectly into our family life. He was a great help around the house and the kids loved his company. I would be happy to recommend him to any other hosts. Good luck Tom in your future endeavours !!

(Excellent )

21/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Tom) for host

I stayed a week at Paul's and Janne's house, i realy had a great time. They have wonderfull kids that are ready to play with you anytime ! The place is amazing, the sea view from the bedroom is speechless. They are realy welcoming and very flexible with work hours. You will become quickly a part of the family !
I had to short my stay because of… read more

(Excellent )

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