Join our friendly family in Caherdaniel Kerry, on the south west coast of Ireland
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: 17 Apr 2025
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We were at Géraldine's place for 1 week and really enjoyed our stay, the area was incredibly beautiful and the apartments we were in were top comfort. The work was very light (weeding, cutting branches, dusting) and we had plenty of time to explore and go hiking or swimming- when the weather allowed us to. Geraldine is really nice, she invited us
… read more to dinner at her house a few times and we had very interesting conversations. The dog Fia and the four cats are adorable.
Florane and Mathilde were a fantastic help at the end of our long summer in the garden and we also really enjoyed their company ... they were only here for a week but managed to get a lot done and I am very grateful for their help and enthusiasm .
Good luck with the next adventures and see you again
Geraldine, Fia and all the cats 😻
Left by host for Workawayer (Gian & Rachel)
These two are delightful and we loved having them in July.... they painted our apartment and did such a professional job but mostly we really enjoyed their company and chats!
Thank you Gian and Rachel and wishing you the best of onward travels and hope we see you again
Geraldine David and Patrick , Fia and all the cats😊
Left by host for Workawayer (Quinlan)
We hosted Quinlan for nearly 6 weeks in May and early June, she is an excellent worker and was a part of the family by the time she left. It was a real pleasure to have her and she worked so hard on a range of jobs from being in the poly tunnel to a lot of hardcore clearing of gorse and other general work in the garden. We have a lot of ground to
… read more cover and a lot of different jobs so this is isn't like a normal garden but does require someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get going and that was Quinlan.
She was happy to do anything we asked and she did all her jobs so well ... We're hoping she'll come back next year and feel that we have a made a real connection and friend.
Thank you Quinlan for everything and and for making the garden look so great and we miss you!!Feedback
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We were at Géraldine's place for 1 week and really enjoyed our stay, the area was incredibly beautiful and the apartments we were in were top comfort. The work was very light (weeding, cutting branches, dusting) and we had plenty of time to explore and go hiking or swimming- when the weather allowed us to. Geraldine is really nice, she invited us
… read more to dinner at her house a few times and we had very interesting conversations. The dog Fia and the four cats are adorable.
Florane and Mathilde were a fantastic help at the end of our long summer in the garden and we also really enjoyed their company ... they were only here for a week but managed to get a lot done and I am very grateful for their help and enthusiasm .
Good luck with the next adventures and see you again
Geraldine, Fia and all the cats 😻
Left by host for Workawayer (Gian & Rachel)
These two are delightful and we loved having them in July.... they painted our apartment and did such a professional job but mostly we really enjoyed their company and chats!
Thank you Gian and Rachel and wishing you the best of onward travels and hope we see you again
Geraldine David and Patrick , Fia and all the cats😊
Left by host for Workawayer (Quinlan)
We hosted Quinlan for nearly 6 weeks in May and early June, she is an excellent worker and was a part of the family by the time she left. It was a real pleasure to have her and she worked so hard on a range of jobs from being in the poly tunnel to a lot of hardcore clearing of gorse and other general work in the garden. We have a lot of ground to
… read more cover and a lot of different jobs so this is isn't like a normal garden but does require someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get going and that was Quinlan.
She was happy to do anything we asked and she did all her jobs so well ... We're hoping she'll come back next year and feel that we have a made a real connection and friend.
Thank you Quinlan for everything and and for making the garden look so great and we miss you!!
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharina & Milos)
Kathi and Milos came to us at the end of March and stayed 3 weeks with us and during that time they were a tremendous help in the garden and around the house ....
We really enjoyed their company and had many happy evenings and good chats. They did a broad range of jobs and in all weathers so a huge thank you to them both for all their hard
… read more work.
Hopefully we'll see them again and wishing them good luck for the next chapter back in Germany
Thank you Kathi and Milos .......
Left by Workawayer (Katharina & Milos) for host
We spent 3 amazing weeks with Geraldine and David in March/April. Both of them are very kind persons and their place and the surroundings are just gorgeous. The work was flexible, based on the weather, with lots of variety. We were usually working in the garden, which is one of the most beautiful places. Some of the tasks were cutting bushes,
… read more weeding, painting gates/furniture and cleaning up the pier from seaweeds. We had a nice and tidy room with a kitchen and a bathroom, and two or three times per week we had dinner with the family. Geraldine is a fantastic cook and we always had lovely time together. During our free time, we were quite independent but if we needed a lift, Geraldine would drop us somewhere near by for a hike, or bring us to a pub in the evening. Also there are beautiful beaches around which you can easily reach on foot. We felt really lucky for finding this host family and even more for getting there one week earlier than we initially planned. Thank you a lot for everything!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Alma)
Alma is a delight to have as a Workaway and she was enthusiastic about any of the jobs we asked her to do. She is great company, very sociable and and a keen hiker, she did some very impressive parts of the Kerry way while she was staying with. March is not an easy month to be outside in Ireland so she did extremely well with all her work.
We
… read more wish her well with her studies, she'll be a wonderful teacher and hope to see her back in Ireland again. A huge thank you to her for all her help and lovely to have met her.
Left by host for Workawayer (BenJess)
We are so lucky to have had Jessica and Benjamin with us .....they came back again in October and stayed until December so we are missing them very much. Apart from the amazing work they did in the garden they were both a delight to have and we loved their company and they really embraced being here in Kerry and saw lots and did lots! They are so
… read more diligent, tidy and careful about their work and we cannot thank them both enough for their enthusiasm, knowledge and total pleasure to have as Workaway's.
Left by Workawayer (BenJess) for host
My husband and I spent 6 weeks with Geraldine and her family in June and July.
It has been an incredible experience. The place is a true paradise on earth with amazing views.
We worked in the garden and it has been fun and a wonderful project to help them make the garden look even better.
We had our own apartment (big kitchen and bathroom) with a
… read more balcony and a lovely view over the sea, close to the main house.
The working hours were absolutely flexible and since we had our own car we were able to visit a lot of places nearby and on the Ring of Kerry.
We loved to be able to cook for ourselves and be absolutely independent during our stay.
But Geraldine and David also invited us over for delicious meals from time to time. Their cooking is fabulous!
They are very generous hosts and we got a lot of tips what to visit and where to go in Kerry.
They made us feel very welcome and we cannot thank them enough for this experience.
We will be back soon and can't wait.
Ben+JessYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Henrik)
Henrik is a delight and great company and he was so willing and enthusiastic and very hard working..... he did some not so great jobs such as sanding and painting our summer hut and did them amazingly! Not everyone would do this so a HUGE thank you to him and we are v grateful and really appreciate your great work.
I cannot recommend Henrik enough
… read more , he's thoughtful and caring and we wish him all the best with his future adventures in Switzerland and hope he comes back to visit. A heartfelt thank you from us both and Fia.
Left by Workawayer (Henrik) for host
I spent May 2023 with Geraldine and David. The place of residence is very nice. A nice house by the sea with a large garden. A magical place for long hikes in the mountains or just to enjoy the beaches. Apart from the beautiful location, the hosts were also very friendly to me. From day one I was taken care of very well.
I mainly worked in the
… read more garden and helped with the renovation. I was able to organize my working hours flexibly. Sometimes I worked a little longer on some days to finish projects that had started. I was happy to do it for you because I was treated very well by you. They cooked dinner for me when I wanted and gave me a ride in the car when I needed it. You're great to talk to and have fun with.
All in all, I felt very comfortable with them.
I can only recommend a stay with these warm people.
Thank you for the great time.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by Workawayer (Conor) for host
Here's a reasonable and generous exchange, with lots received in return for output.
The accommodation was very nice and well equipped.
The nature on the premises and in the areas around, are wonderful for sights, sounds and walks.
Work was straightforward and fairly varied.
If you are travelling alone and have a hermit nature then you can enjoy
… read more the option of being in your own space here, with that fully respected.
On drives to/from town there was interesting conversation with Geraldine, who has lots of knowledge and is open minded.
Both Geraldine and David are clear communicators and were fair to deal with.
Thank you for the hospitality.Left by host for Workawayer (Conor)
Conor spent nearly a month with us and during that time he worked very hard and achieved a lot in the garden with jobs ranging form painting, clearing weeds and general help... he is thoughtful and likes to engage in interesting conversations on a broad range of subjects. He is very self motivated and will get on with any job asked of him.
I wish
… read more him well with his future travels and thank you Conor for all your help in the garden
Geraldine
Left by host for Workawayer (Ulrich)
Uli was a delight to have around and we loved having him and he was great at all the tasks we asked him to do including power hosing, clearing, raking and general work in the garden.
He is great company and thoughtful about everything, his english is excellent and just a very positive presence.
It was a very quick week and he got a lot done so a
… read more huge thank you to him and hope he enjoyed a quick taste of Ireland and very much hope we see him again.
Left by host for Workawayer (Leah)
I loved having Justin and Leah and it was the best 3 weeks of clearing the garden after the winter and just as importantly lots of good conversation and cultural exchange... I hadn't really had any Workaway's due to Covid for the last 2 years so it was a joy to have such great, interesting and enthusiastic help and I am really missing them.I can't
… read more recommend them both enough and thank you so much to both Leah and Justin and hopefully they got a flavour of life in rural Ireland!
You are going to be a very hard act to follow and see you in Put In Bay one day but you can come back anytime and good luck with all your new endeavours and adventures.
Geraldine (and Mella and Daisy)
Left by Workawayer (Leah) for host
Geraldine is an outstanding host! 5 stars all around! She goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable. She will try her best to take you places and introduce you to some lovely Irish culture. I stayed here for a little over 3 weeks and would of stayed longer if I could of. The accommodation is very comfortable and private and the
… read more views/hiking trails near by are amazing! I highly recommend this Workaway, but only apply if you are not afraid to get dirty because Geraldine deserves the best:). Big thanks to Geraldine and her daughter Mela (by the way-Mela makes amazing cakes and banana bread) ! You are life long friends now. Hope to you see again! <3 CheersYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Fernanda & Jan)
Due to Covid we've had a quiet summer in the garden and no workaways but we needed to do our end of summer meadow cut and collect!
It's a tough job, lots of raking and collecting grass so we decided we needed help and we were so lucky to find Jan and Fernanda.... what great timing as they also wanted to escape Dublin for a week AND we had the
… read more best weather possible for the job. We loved having them here and they worked so hard and we enjoyed lots of chat and trips and even a sunset experience overlooking the Skelligs!
Hope to see you both again soon and thank you (also definitely recommend as Workaways)!
Left by Workawayer (Maria Fernanda & Jan) for host
We were only able to be there for a week but this has been one of the best experiences we have ever had! Geraldine, David and their family are incredibly nice and fun. Geraldine is super attentive and nice always taking care of us and making sure we were enjoying ourselves and having a good time. They were happy to drive us around when needed to
… read more go visit Cahersiveen and Kenmare and told us about all the great stuff to do around so we wouldn't miss out.
The work was manageable and very flexible. We could organise everything according to our own preference.
To us, this experience was 15/10
Thank you so much for the opportunity to come stay with you guys, it was an unforgettable time and we hope to see you again really soon!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Kersten & Donald)
FANTASTIC couple and loved, loved having Kersten and Donald to stay with us... 2 wonderfully productive weeks and everything you could possibly wish for in terms of initiative, enthusiasm, productivity and great company
We feel very lucky to have meet them both and hope we will now stay firm friends and we were very sad to see them go. A huge
… read more thank you to them both for all their hard work .... This is where Workaway really works!
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sara and Imanol were so interesting and interested.... we leant a lot about the Basque region of Spain ( we are definitely coming to visit) and they both love Ireland so it was a great cultural exchange.
They did some serious clearing in the garden, not easy work but it all looks so much better and THANK YOU both and I must also say Sara is a
… read more wonderful cook and one night they both cooked the most delicious Vegetarian Paella.
Both David and I really enjoyed hosting Sara and Imanol and wish them lots of luck with their travels and study and look forward to seeing them again.... Thank you both so much!
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
Me and my partner stayed here for 2 weeks and it was just a beautiful experience. Geraldine and David are so nice, kind and sweet. They are very considerate and always cared about our well-being. We shared some meals with them, they are really good cooks! The apartment we stayed in was superb, so cozy and equipped with everything we needed. It is
… read more a very quiet area next to the sea and the Kerry way, absolutely wonderful. The work was mainly in the garden and it never felt too much or too hard. So we want to thank David and Geraldine for the whole experience, which has been fantastic.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by Workawayer (Pascaline & Alexandre) for host
Our stay here was just beyond expectations... 2 weeks of pure joy working in Geraldine and David's garden! Everything was just so comfortable and welcoming, we can't thank them enough. Their home is a little piece of heaven with a unique view (one of the most beautiful we have ever seen) and it is completely worth the drive down the hill. They
… read more have wonderful pets (we will dearly miss Daisy, Bear, Teddy and Cookie) and the meals were divine... If you can: just GO there!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Pascaline & Alexandre)
Pascaline and Alex spent 2 weeks with us after Easter and they did spectacular work in the garden and we absolutely loved having them....... Wonderful company and happy to do any thing we asked but in the end they were so good at clearing and making the garden look amazing that we let them at it! We also as a family really enjoyed having them
… read more around and sharing meals with them and having great chats! As I have said before this is what Workaway is all about and we will definitely see them again. Thank you to Alex and Pascaline.
Left by host for Workawayer (Valentin & Edwige)
We LOVED having Edwige and Valentin. They were great company, lots of good conversations and they did superb work in the garden. There is a lot to do in April and they both worked hard and made it all look wonderful. Thank you both and happy travels and please come and see us again.
Left by Workawayer (Valentin & Edwige) for host
Maybe it's one of the best place to do workaway. Geraldine & David are brillant. They welcomed us like members of theirs family. The place where we slept was very nice. We spent lot of time with Geraldine and David and we loved share lunch and dinners with them. They cook wonderfully. The work what we did was wasn't boring with the amazing view on
… read more the sea. It was a pleasure for us to participate and help them.
Thanks Geraldine and David for your kindness and your welcome.
Big kisses for Daisy, Teddy, Bear and Cookie.
Edwige & ValentinYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Aimee & Ezra)
We have been so lucky with all our workaway's and quite a few are now firm friends and we can absolutely add Aimee and Ezra. In fact they are now part of the family..... we had a very busy 2 weeks with a full house of family and friends and they both cooked and looked after us so well. Ezra is a superb cook and we ate the best vegan food ever.
… read more Thank you to you both and have a wonderful trip and we will see you again back here or in Long Island.
A huge thank you from Geraldine, David, Mella, Patrick, Teddy, Bear, Cookie, Daisy and Shreddie!
Left by Workawayer (Aimee & Ezra) for host
There are not enough kind words to describe Geraldine and David (and their children and pets too)! This was our first time using workaway and they set the bar high. We had everything we needed and more for what felt like not much work in exchange. We spent a lot of time with the family because we enjoyed them so much. The work was fine and they
… read more were very flexible with what needed to be done and when. I could go on and on about how much we enjoyed our time with them- we are ready to come back!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Kamilla & Ádám)
Thumbs up to Kamilla and Adam. Thank you for your kind words and it was a pleasure to have you all the way from Hungary! Our first ever Hungarians and it was so interesting to discover more about the country. This is where Workaways is such a good idea and a fantastic way to swap cultures....... I hope you come back and see us again and thank you
… read more for all your help in the garden, not easy work! Pity too that the weather was not the best but at least you were able to see a bit of SW Kerry. Best of luck with the studies
Geraldine
Left by Workawayer (Kamilla & Ádám) for host
Dear everyone who is reading this! This was the best holiday we've ever had! Geraldine, David, Mella (, the kittens and Daisy) were the nicest hosts, they made sure we have everything we need, helped us whenever we weren't experts in gardening. The work was pretty fun, not too much and we could schedule our day as we wanted to.
We really enjoyed
… read more ourselves, our room, the neighborhood and the food was amazing and I was really taken care of as a vegan. Thank you very much again, hope to see you soon sometime in the future!
Adam & KamillaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub & Karolína)
Karolina and Jakub were energetic, really helpful, resourceful and interested in everything and we loved having them here for nearly 2 weeks..... there was quite a lot of heavy lifting and gardening to do but they were great and it was such a relief to have them as we'd been away and the garden was wild!
Thank you to you both and I would
… read more definitely recommend them as workaway's and wish them all the luck with their futures in Czech.
Left by Workawayer (Jakub & Karolína) for host
Absolutely outstanding!
We would only repeat things which were already said in previous feedbacks and so we decided to highlight some stuff which we enjoyed during our stay: The place where we stayed was totally cosy and home like. Inspiring in many ways. Work was very variable and enjoyable (and never too tiring), body-boarding on ocean waves was
… read more a cool experience and so was exploring of the beautiful area around.
Geraldine and David were perfect hosts in all ways (friendly... thoughtful...) and it was our great pleasure to help them a little bit.
Thank you for great time in Derrynane guys :)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
We had Phillip just for one week but he was a tremendous help with moving furniture and painting and gardening.
Unfortunately the weather wasn't great so it did restrict the work he could do outside but it was still a good productive week. He was very self sufficient and easy to have around and we wish him all the best with his travels over the
… read more summer.
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
I had a great time with Geraldine and David. They are amazing people and we had great conversations. The accomodation you have there will leave you breathless. Your own kitchen and bath a double bed an amazing view and tons of space. The area is great to go for walks there is a beautiful ach nearby and a wonderful view on the ocean.
They are great
… read more hosts over all and will provide you with whatever food you want or need including lunch and dinner with them if you like to.
The work you do contains mostly of painting, gardening, preparing or cleaning bedrooms and helping to move furniture etc. It is not exhausting at all and they were expecting less than I am used to from other hosts. I almost felt guilty not having done enough for what I received rom them.
There is no doubt, if you want to go to Ireland you should contact them and try to be their guest/family member for as long as you can and leave as a friend!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Charles & Anna)
Anna and Charles were our first workaways of the year and March can be very cold and miserable and they had to do quite a few jobs outside but they were absolutely great and did them admirably. They also helped clear up a house after builders. Not only that (and it wasn't the most exciting work) they were lovely to have around and fitted in so
… read more easily. I will really miss all our interesting chats fixing the world and I learnt a lot about North Carolina which was fascinating. We will be coming for a visit! Thank you Anna and thank you Charlie. This is where Workaway is such a wonderful platform and I am so glad that we met and that we could host you here in South West Kerry. I would heartily recommend them both for any job and wish them all the very best for a wonderful life together and ahead of them. Come back and see us soon!
Left by Workawayer (Charles & Anna) for host
Staying two weeks with Geraldine is the best decision we've made while traveling! She truly welcomed us like family and made sure we had an excellent experience in Co. Kerry. Not only were we comfortable and well taken care of (the accommodations were lovely and relaxing, the food was delicious), we also enjoyed the beautiful scenery right where
… read more Geraldine lives -- really some of the most beautiful spots we've seen in Ireland. There's so much to see and explore, and we had ample time to do so. The work was easy but active, and it was nice for us to have a steady routine each day. We'll miss her sweet, adorable pets (Daisy, the cats, even the hens and gerbils!) and we can't thank Geraldine enough for giving us such an incredible experience. We hope to come back one day!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
We have been so lucky...... another lovely workaway. Anna was such a help, she did things without even being asked! She spoke perfect English and was always chatty and lovely company. Daisy loved her walks and Anna coped very well as there was a lot of coming and going and she looked after all the animals so well. We will miss her and we are
… read more waiting for her to come and see us again.
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Geraldine and David were the most hospitable and helpful hosts! I felt welcome from the moment I arrived, and Geraldine never missed an opportunity to show me the beautiful places near their House. I really enjoyed the garden work and the walks with Daisy, the black Labrador, and I'd love to come back next summer!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Lily)
We loved Lily!! She was so easy to have around, great company and has had a very interesting life so far! She paints beautifully and her work is very professional.
We'd love to have her back anytime, there's loads more painting to do!
Left by Workawayer (Lily) for host
Geraldine and David were excellent hosts. They are both great cooks and a delight to spend time with. Gerldine took me around to see much of the sorounding area which is stunningly beautiful. Their house and gardens are in the most gorgeous setting right on the water. As far as work goes I mostly painted which was pretty ideal. I spent just over
… read more two weeks there and had the best time, I would happily return!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Georg)
I can easily say that Georg and Hanna were 2 of the best workaway's that I've ever had and were a pleasure to have around for the 2 weeks they were here and our garden looks amazing as a result...... but not just the garden. Both were so easy, friendly, HELPFUL and hard working to have in the house and outside that they will be a hard act to
… read more follow!!
Please come again and the best of luck to you both with whatever comes your way in life, you will be a success no question.
Left by Workawayer (Georg) for host
I spent 2 weeks with Geraldine and her kids and it was one of the best hostamilies I have ever been! I felt like a part of the family since the first seconds when we met her.
Geraldine is so kind and takes as much care as she can to make your stay unforgetable. She took me and a friend of mine to Killarney, to Kenmare or to Waterville. So we saw a
… read more lot of exciting things and beautiful places like the Derrynane House, the wonderful beaches or to see the Skellig Michael from the distance. It was absolutly fantastic!
But not just the trips were fantastic, also the meals and the appartment were great. Geraldine really knows how to cook! And I will definitly miss her meals because they were just phenomenal!
The work wasn't that hatd either and I did a lot of gardening and painting. But it is not that hard. I really enjoyed it!
To sum up, if you want an unforgetable stay with a lovely family you have to come here and help Geraldine with her work.
Thank you for everything Geraldine and I hope we will see us as again soon! And also best of luck for the future. I wont forget this amazing journey with one of the best host! ;)You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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