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Stay in a traditional thatched cottage in County Galway, Ireland

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    I am Émilie and I have bought a lovely traditional cottage in County Galway in a very rural place. Its a protected structure that is from 1800's.
    Surrounded with fields and stone walls, i also have ruins.
    There is a lot to do in the garden, its a very quiet environment and lovely to walk around.
    Very close to Connemara. Only 45mins from Galway. Its also a few miles from County Mayo.
    I'm looking for someone that could help a few hoursa day in the garden in exchange for a few nights here and food.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Culture
    Farming
    Photography
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Art & design
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Drawing & painting
    Nature
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am french but lived in Ireland many years, I have french culture but a lot of irish culture too.
    Im part of the community here, and I know the area pretty well. I can share my knowledge about Ireland, the culture, and what I can do in the garden. Nothing out of the extrordinary but it is a very unique and special place to come and stay.
    If ever you wanna learn french we could also speak in that language.
    You will mainly be with me and my cat Doolin. There are lovely places by the lake to walk to. We can go and explore together around the area, lots of ruins and the lake is the biggest in Ireland.

  • Help

    Help

    I'd like someone that like being outside and do a bit of gardening and helping me around. Could be planting things, but mostly cutting off hedges, taking down ivy to preserve those beautiful stone walls and ruins. Could also be some brambles removing.

    It would only be for 4 days maximum as my house is quite small and we share the space.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This 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

    Accommodation

    I offer one cute small room upstairs with a single bed. You will be sharing the rest of the house with me.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you have any questions I would be happy yo answer them for you

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Doolin

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