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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
10 Sep 2025
Reply rate
91.9 %
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Description
Hello!We are a recently retired couple located in the foothills of the Ox Mountains overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with views of Strandhill,Knocknarea and Benbulben.We are 2 km from a bus stop where Sligo City and Ballina can be reached in 30 minutes on a frequent bus route.We welcome a single/couple workawayer who enjoys the outdoors and the beauty of the nature that surrounds us.We require help with gardening,painting and general maintenance.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have a diverse variety of trees,shrubs and flowers.A great learning experience for anyone interested in horticulture.
Extensive range of reading material in Irish literature.Lots of ancient archaeological sites worth visiting.
Good food.Good music.
Lots of beautiful beaches for swimming or water sports.Excellent surfing areas nearby.
Help
Help with our large country garden.Painting.General maintenance.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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.
Accommodation
Double room.Private bathroom.Sitting room with smart TV to enjoy your own entertainment.We are happy to cook for you and also to share cooking.
What else ...
Swimming.Water sports.Surfing.Hillwalking.
Frequent bus to local towns.Clise to train station.Frequent trains to Dublin.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of parking space.
Can possibly accept pets
Any well behaved pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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Feedback (7)
We wish Dominika and Simon every success… read more
They are both very kind, generous in every way and incredibly easy going.
Ann is passionate about crafts, arts and above all her incredible flower garden. We have been lucky to see everything come to flower in the gardens which was just beautiful. Feeling inspired by the gardens! John has an amazing… read more
You will find and do exactly what you can read in the profile(which isn't always the case, as we all know).
The region is very nice and the work is good and easy to do, for example gardening and stuff around the house.
You won't be too overwhelmed with work, as your always welcome to spent your time off the… read more
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Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
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We wish Dominika and Simon every success… read more
They are both very kind, generous in every way and incredibly easy going.
Ann is passionate about crafts, arts and above all her incredible flower garden. We have been lucky to see everything come to flower in the gardens which was just beautiful. Feeling inspired by the gardens! John has an amazing… read more
You will find and do exactly what you can read in the profile(which isn't always the case, as we all know).
The region is very nice and the work is good and easy to do, for example gardening and stuff around the house.
You won't be too overwhelmed with work, as your always welcome to spent your time off the… read more
We loved the dishes they prepared for us and the time we spent chatting while we ate. In addition to listening to Jhonny sing, we felt like being in a Pub with live music.
Ann taught us how to make a door… read more
