Beach life and join us at our family home in scenic West Cork, Ireland
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: 16 Jul 2025
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Left by host for Workawayer (Fernando)
Fernando stayed with us for around 2 months, where he mostly helped out with our two lively boys and also did gardening and housework.
He always strives to complete his tasks to everybody’s satisfaction. He is an excellent playmate for children and offered activities like arts and crafts, board games, creative play and outdoors (soccer,
… read more basketball, walking etc). The children loved his playfulness and creativity!
We wish the next host family a fabulous time with Fernando, enjoy his supportive, reliable and thoughtful personality!
Left by Workawayer (Fernando) for host
I spent nearly two months with this incredible family, and it was a truly enriching experience. From the start, they made me feel welcome and part of their daily life. Fionn and Bodhi are very creative, well-mannered children with a passion for sports, play, and hands-on activities. They don’t use screens, which allows them to fully enjoy all
… read more kinds of games, especially board games, stories read from books, crafts, and imaginative activities.
My tasks included looking after the children, playing with them, helping with household maintenance, and doing some gardening. Everything flowed smoothly and collaboratively. Paul and Janne were always very communicative, with active listening and always making sure I felt comfortable. The food was also consistently healthy and delicious, which made me feel right at home.
I would recommend this family to any Workawayer seeking a warm, active experience full of good moments. Thank you for everything!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host
I was in Janne´s family for more than three months. The stay was very interesting and varied for me. It was never boring. There was always work in the house and garden. I also spent a lot of time with the two children. Fionn and Bohdi are very interested and spirited kids. It was good that I have been there with my own car, so I was independent
… read more and flexible in my free time. The southwest of Ireland is wonderful for discovery and adventure. Thank you very much, Janne and Paul, for allowing me to be part of your family. I learned a lot about Irish life.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen)
We are extremely satisfied with Carmen's 3.5 months with our family. Carmen was very tidy and clean, maintaining a pleasant living space. She played a lot with the children, showcasing her creativity in various activities. Carmen proved to be very reliable, consistently contributing to the household. Moreover, she was great to chat with, making
… read more our time together enjoyable. We highly recommend Carmen to other hosts seeking a reliable and engaging workawayer.
Left by Workawayer (Francicolo) for host
I was part of Paul and Janne's family for one month, in a wonderful sunny spring period.
This was my first experience with workaway.
From the beginning they were very kind and helpful for any needs.
They always asked me if I wanted to take part in their activities ( sports, trips, meals with friends...) whithout ever being intrusive.
Sometimes we
… read more cooked together; they are happy to try specialties from other countries.
From them I did some fun gardening and DIY construction work, sometimes with the help of Paul and his friendly father.
My English was not the top, but with their help I feel myself improved.
Their children are growing up very smart, they speak both German and English at home.
The natural environment around the house is spectacular, especially for those who love the ocean and quiet environments (Inchydoney area is incredible).
They provided me a bike to ride and if you like surfing they also have a workawayer board ( there is also a surf school at Inchydoney).
Definitely very positive experience!
I thank them for trusting me to do some delicate work, for the super hospitality and for treating me like a family member.
Hope to see you againg!
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Left by host for Workawayer (Fernando)
Fernando stayed with us for around 2 months, where he mostly helped out with our two lively boys and also did gardening and housework.
He always strives to complete his tasks to everybody’s satisfaction. He is an excellent playmate for children and offered activities like arts and crafts, board games, creative play and outdoors (soccer,
… read more basketball, walking etc). The children loved his playfulness and creativity!
We wish the next host family a fabulous time with Fernando, enjoy his supportive, reliable and thoughtful personality!
Left by Workawayer (Fernando) for host
I spent nearly two months with this incredible family, and it was a truly enriching experience. From the start, they made me feel welcome and part of their daily life. Fionn and Bodhi are very creative, well-mannered children with a passion for sports, play, and hands-on activities. They don’t use screens, which allows them to fully enjoy all
… read more kinds of games, especially board games, stories read from books, crafts, and imaginative activities.
My tasks included looking after the children, playing with them, helping with household maintenance, and doing some gardening. Everything flowed smoothly and collaboratively. Paul and Janne were always very communicative, with active listening and always making sure I felt comfortable. The food was also consistently healthy and delicious, which made me feel right at home.
I would recommend this family to any Workawayer seeking a warm, active experience full of good moments. Thank you for everything!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host
I was in Janne´s family for more than three months. The stay was very interesting and varied for me. It was never boring. There was always work in the house and garden. I also spent a lot of time with the two children. Fionn and Bohdi are very interested and spirited kids. It was good that I have been there with my own car, so I was independent
… read more and flexible in my free time. The southwest of Ireland is wonderful for discovery and adventure. Thank you very much, Janne and Paul, for allowing me to be part of your family. I learned a lot about Irish life.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen)
We are extremely satisfied with Carmen's 3.5 months with our family. Carmen was very tidy and clean, maintaining a pleasant living space. She played a lot with the children, showcasing her creativity in various activities. Carmen proved to be very reliable, consistently contributing to the household. Moreover, she was great to chat with, making
… read more our time together enjoyable. We highly recommend Carmen to other hosts seeking a reliable and engaging workawayer.
Left by Workawayer (Francicolo) for host
I was part of Paul and Janne's family for one month, in a wonderful sunny spring period.
This was my first experience with workaway.
From the beginning they were very kind and helpful for any needs.
They always asked me if I wanted to take part in their activities ( sports, trips, meals with friends...) whithout ever being intrusive.
Sometimes we
… read more cooked together; they are happy to try specialties from other countries.
From them I did some fun gardening and DIY construction work, sometimes with the help of Paul and his friendly father.
My English was not the top, but with their help I feel myself improved.
Their children are growing up very smart, they speak both German and English at home.
The natural environment around the house is spectacular, especially for those who love the ocean and quiet environments (Inchydoney area is incredible).
They provided me a bike to ride and if you like surfing they also have a workawayer board ( there is also a surf school at Inchydoney).
Definitely very positive experience!
I thank them for trusting me to do some delicate work, for the super hospitality and for treating me like a family member.
Hope to see you againg!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Albert)
Albert was a fabulous workaway. He was extremely adaptable and learned new skills really quickly. He was highly motivated and always was fun to be around. He has some great ideas for interior design which we hope to use on our project. Albert was also a lovely addition to our family and we wish him the best in the future!!
Left by Workawayer (Albert) for host
I stayed in Paul and Janne's house for a month in May-June and it was an exelent experience. This was my first workaway experience and everything was really easy going with them, they are a lovely family with really interesting life stories. The kids are funny and really energetic but absolutely lovely.
The job in the house was great, being able
… read more to learn in situ in a building site and really contribute to the project was fantastic it can be a hard job but completly worth it, specially because the rest of the builders were the best at making me feel welcomed at their work space.
The house itself and the views are insane, all the area is really beautifull and you can cycle to stuning locations. I would 100% recomend, thanks for everything!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Annika)
Annika and Lukas were excellent Workaways. They were always very considerate and made a huge effort to help out whenever they could. They are good humoured and we enjoyed spending time together. They had creative ideas and really were really helpful in renovating our house. They also made a lovely bonding with our children who have fond memories
… read more of our time together. We would not hesitate to recommend them to other hosts.
Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host
My boyfriend and I lived with Janne, Paul and their boys for six weeks, from February to March. The Stones welcomed us as a part of their family which helped us feel at home the minute we arrived. Daily life was always a fun and lively experience as the children are two energetic curious boys who love to play with everyone. The duties concerning
… read more the house (cleaning, cooking etc) were distributed equally, and Janne and Paul always made sure that we did not have to pay for the groceries that were bought for dinner etc. They were also fairly kind employers as they trusted us to do the work and were understanding when one of us was too sick to go out. The work in itself was extremely interesting and we learned a lot helping with the renovation and caring for the garden. However, I would only recommend applying for a stay for people who are interested in or have experience with house and garden work as this is the main field the family needs a hand with at the moment. The city centre of Clonakilty wasn’t far away and we used the bus route to Cork and other places. This part of Ireland was, even in winter, a very beautiful spot and we are grateful to have been able to live there, with this family, even if only for a short while.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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 all the help and the happy smiles around the place.
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 across the street, go into town and on the weekends go explore the surrounding area. It was for me a great first time workawayer experience.
For more information, my task during the day were very varied ranging from mostly work in the garden to cooking, drawing up plans with Paul for the house renovation and also moving houses!
I am very grateful that I had the chance to stay with such an incredible family!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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 mannered even when the children may have been more than a handful at times. We hope to see Ian again in the near future. I would not hesitate to recommend Ian to other hosts looking for a dependable, hard working, honest and friendly Workaway.
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 the best towns I have seen in Ireland.
Paul and Janne are very hospitable and will always go out of their way to help you when required. They kindly took me to a couple of local tourist attractions too which was a real treat.
The house is going to be amazing when it's finished and I'm intrigued to see how it looks when completed (although hopefully I'll be coming back to visit you guys way before then!...😁).
Thank you both for everything and all the best for the future....
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 people not only at the beginning but during our whole journey. The whole family made us feel home nearly immediately , so there wasn‘t even time to become homesick.
Janne and Paul always paid heed to only give us tasks suitable for our abilities and assured us a high degree of flexibility and trust.
We would always repeat this great experience and hope to keep in touch with them.
We wish nothing but the best for the four of you!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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 immediately and took advantage of their attention, their playfulness, their smiles and their patience.
We were sad to see them leave after they became a part of our family.
We’re wishing Johanna and Mara and their next hosts more wonderful experiences together!
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 duty after each meal. He picked up kids from playschool, minded them on his own, made dinners, worked in the garden and help everywhere in the house.
For the kids he was a big brother who shows you the best things in life with endless patience and joy.
Justin was a great Workaway and will stay a good friend of ours, who is always welcome in our house with his family and friends.
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 leave.
The work is not really hard and there is something for everyone. From mowing the lawn, to weeding, to doing small projects in the garden, you can spend a lot of time outdoors. Tidying up the house, helping with the cooking or keeping busy with the kids is great for bad weather days. At Dunmore Beach House, everyone finds a task to contribute their share.
Especially with the children you can do a lot. Be it tractor races around the house, playing hide and seek in the garden or have dance parties in the kitchen are only few things for great fun. The two of them always keep you on your toes and you have lots of laughs.
And after work or on the weekends, Janne and Paul like to take you on little trips and show you the great area they live in...or you just enjoy one of the beaches and the sea, which is right outside the front door.
The bike is also always available to go shopping or spend the day in Clonakilty, which is only a few minutes away. Likewise, you could go on small bike tours in the area. Here just the hint, it can be quite steep. However, it is super worth it because you will see great cliffs, forests and landscapes.
By doing a lot with the family, I met a lot of their friends, which I found especially great because I was able to improve my English and the neighborhood became even more home-like.
I highly recommend to be a Workaway at Janne and Paul's, as they are wonderful people and awesome hosts, plus you get the chance to live in a place where others go on vacation.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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 reliable. Noah did whatever he was asked to do and if he had his own creative idea he was able to give his input in a very diplomatic way!
Thanks Noah for the beautiful stairs you created in the 3 steep corners of our garden! Everybody loves them and thinks we had a landscaper for the jobs.
We hope that many other families/ hosts will have the opportunity to meet his young man and share many fun moments.
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 the progress. Honestly, it didn’t even feel like work, I was rather happy to be out in the garden. Although, after „work“ you’ll get a lovely lunch, dinner and fun time with all of them.
I could surf or take the bike on a spin on a daily basis. To wrap this review up, I can’t recommend this family enough and I’m more than happy with how my stay turned out.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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 you leave. Best of luck with your next adventures. I would hesitate to highly recommend Diego to any host.
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 landscapes it has.
It was one of the best experiences I had in my life so far and I will never forget that I surfed in the Irish Sea.
Thank you very much Paul and Janne.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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 !!
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 covid but i had a wonderful week ! Thank you again Paul and Janne for the stay, you are realy great hosts.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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