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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
12 Apr 2024
Feedback
30
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Description
My name is Valli and I live with my partner Gerry and my best friend Anika 12 km from Sligo on the side of a hill with a dog, four rescue cats, chickens, ducks in an old but cosy little cottage.
We have a large garden and work never ends. But we also could do with help in and around the house, occasionally in the workshop and cutting firewood.
Because of the big variety of jobs here I can only take helpers with either very good English or German language skills. I`m looking for people with some experience in the required jobs and that can work independently.
We eat a healthy variety of food in the house, vegetables, meat, fish, but mainly vegetarian food.
We have a spare bicycle for your use. The area around here is great for exploring by bike or on foot and of course there is the sea.
I dont mind helpers that want to come at short notice. I`m not so good at planning far ahead...
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will learn about living a simple but rich life.
Help
Help in the garden mainly but also helping in my workshop (sanding, painting etc)
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The house is very cosy, but not so luxurious. I have a tiny caravan for our helpers. It really nice but has no bathroom. Toilet and shower are in the house. We have a guitar for your use.
What else ...
The house is 3km from the nearest shop, bus and train station. I have a couple of bikes for use. The sea is in cycling distance. Plenty of hiking straight from the house. There is rock climbing very close to the house. We like to sit around a bonfire in the evenings.
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?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day 5 days a week
Host ref number: 817227425128
Feedback (18)
3 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I can only agree to what all the other already said.
It was one of the loveliest time I had in a long time.
Frome the first day on I felt like a part of a team and not like a stranger and even in the short time I was there I learned so much from them.
It wasn't at all what I expected, but it was a very pleasant surprise ;)
I will definitely come… read more
It was one of the loveliest time I had in a long time.
Frome the first day on I felt like a part of a team and not like a stranger and even in the short time I was there I learned so much from them.
It wasn't at all what I expected, but it was a very pleasant surprise ;)
I will definitely come… read more
30 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia was soooo amazing! Such a joy to have her around. Unbelievably hard worker. Nothing was too much. Hard to stop her working at times. Always smiling and looking how to help. Incredible knowledge about gardening, bee keeping, use of manual or power tools. Excellent English.
We were all sad to see her leave. I really hope she will come back to… read more
We were all sad to see her leave. I really hope she will come back to… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I spent two weeks at Vallis place and it was an amazing stay. The work was never too hard and we had a lot of fun! I helped Valli at her workshop, in her garden and with her bees. In my leisure time I was able to explore the area and Valli showed me around a lot. The landscape is stunning! Everyone was really nice and I enjoyed my time with Valli,… read more
10 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
This was my first workaway and it was just wonderful. A variety of interesting works to do and a very inspiring life at this place and in the region. Amazing vitality and creativity all over, lovely animals, well growing garden… and delicious and healthy food all day. Many thanks Valli, Gerry, Anika!
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3 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
I can only agree to what all the other already said.
It was one of the loveliest time I had in a long time.
Frome the first day on I felt like a part of a team and not like a stranger and even in the short time I was there I learned so much from them.
It wasn't at all what I expected, but it was a very pleasant surprise ;)
I will definitely come… read more
It was one of the loveliest time I had in a long time.
Frome the first day on I felt like a part of a team and not like a stranger and even in the short time I was there I learned so much from them.
It wasn't at all what I expected, but it was a very pleasant surprise ;)
I will definitely come… read more
30 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia was soooo amazing! Such a joy to have her around. Unbelievably hard worker. Nothing was too much. Hard to stop her working at times. Always smiling and looking how to help. Incredible knowledge about gardening, bee keeping, use of manual or power tools. Excellent English.
We were all sad to see her leave. I really hope she will come back to… read more
We were all sad to see her leave. I really hope she will come back to… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I spent two weeks at Vallis place and it was an amazing stay. The work was never too hard and we had a lot of fun! I helped Valli at her workshop, in her garden and with her bees. In my leisure time I was able to explore the area and Valli showed me around a lot. The landscape is stunning! Everyone was really nice and I enjoyed my time with Valli,… read more
10 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
This was my first workaway and it was just wonderful. A variety of interesting works to do and a very inspiring life at this place and in the region. Amazing vitality and creativity all over, lovely animals, well growing garden… and delicious and healthy food all day. Many thanks Valli, Gerry, Anika!
30 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (SweetRhuarb) for host
What an amazing experience! I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Valli's beautiful property. She has transformed her hillside cottage into a wee paradise overlooking the rolling green countryside. Valli herself is an incredibly interesting person, with rich life experience and an impressive variety of skills. If you love the outdoors and want to meet… read more
10 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
I spent about two weeks in February/March '19 at Vallis and I had a great time with her and Anika!
My work was to cut firewood, to help outside in the garden, to help preparing a float for St. Patrick`s Day,.... There is always something to do in the house or outside!
My short time here was wonderful! Valli and Anika are very open and friendly… read more
My work was to cut firewood, to help outside in the garden, to help preparing a float for St. Patrick`s Day,.... There is always something to do in the house or outside!
My short time here was wonderful! Valli and Anika are very open and friendly… read more
3 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Justyna & Karolina) for host
We wrote to Valli at the last minute and we were lucky that she agreed to accept us.
We spent a week on her small farm. It was an amazing experience.
In such a short time we managed to visit a lot and have fun. It is a beautiful place.
A novelty for us was help with handicrafts. Working in the garden was easy and relaxing.
We met Valli and Garry… read more
We spent a week on her small farm. It was an amazing experience.
In such a short time we managed to visit a lot and have fun. It is a beautiful place.
A novelty for us was help with handicrafts. Working in the garden was easy and relaxing.
We met Valli and Garry… read more
18 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolin) for host
I spend more than 2 month at Valli's place. I was there back in April and now again in July. It was a wonderful time, Valli is a great host, has a great personality, is full of energy and I felt like home in her cozy cottage.
Also it was amazing to see how everything grow in only a few month. Therefore the work is always different and still plenty… read more
Also it was amazing to see how everything grow in only a few month. Therefore the work is always different and still plenty… read more
26 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Benedikt) for host
I spent two months at Valli's place and it was a great time.
There was a lot to do for Christmas and always more orders coming, while we were still restocking for the market and shop on town. I did a lot of different jobs from sanding, waxing, knotting bracelets, putting together all different kinds of tide clocks, wrapping and packing to some… read more
There was a lot to do for Christmas and always more orders coming, while we were still restocking for the market and shop on town. I did a lot of different jobs from sanding, waxing, knotting bracelets, putting together all different kinds of tide clocks, wrapping and packing to some… read more
19 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carsten & Sandra)
Sandra and Carsten were great help here and lots fun too. Plenty of music, laughing and of course work.
(Excellent
)
16 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carsten & Sandra) for host
Sandra and I spend 3 weeks at Valli's cosy place. We had a great time. Unfortunately our stay was too short. Our duties were various as there was always something to do. Feeding the animals, gardining, mowing the lawn, picking fruits and berries or sawing and chopping firewood with Valli and Anika was always fun. Valli gave us also a lot of… read more
23 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Michelle) for host
My stay with Valli was cozy and regenerative. I landed in a season when there was much rain, so I spent a lot of time tidying up and hanging out with the wonderful animals, and helping with crafts for the farmer’s market. Valli is very welcoming, driven, and inspiring. A true crafts woman who has built her own home and world from almost the ground… read more
15 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anika)
Anika is amazing... She has been here many times as helper and eventually moved in with me. No job is too difficult or too much. A very easy companion that gets on with everybody and also gets on with all my animals. She has worked in the garden, cut fire wood, helped me in my workshop using wood tools, cooked and baked. She now found work in a… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kevin) for host
I really can't express how much my time at Valli's meant to me. Besides the fact that her place is beautiful, food was amazing and there were so many fun things to do so close to her home, Valli is such an inspiring person. Her passion for learning new things and learning them through and through is contagious. I stayed with her the last month of… read more
12 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kevin)
What can I say... He is just the best helper you could imagine. Great worker, great fun, interesting, always happy, and even likes to do the dishes!
We had a fantastic time with Kevin, he mowed the grass, repaired a concrete ramp, weeded, sieved compost, painted sheds, helped at the market, cooked, cleaned and helped where ever he could. Kevin is… read more
We had a fantastic time with Kevin, he mowed the grass, repaired a concrete ramp, weeded, sieved compost, painted sheds, helped at the market, cooked, cleaned and helped where ever he could. Kevin is… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Claudia & Clifford) for host
This was our first workaway and we can't imagine a better experience than what we had with Valli and Anika. Claudia and I really appreciated the warmth, sincerity and enthusiasm showed by our hosts and hope that we were able to contribute in some small way to this amazing farm. The conditions were rustic but very comfortable and the food (which… read more
17 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven)
(No show)
25 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Stefan) for host
Hi Valli. I don't know, how I will write this feedback for you. I can just say thousand thanks to you. You made my trip to Ireland sooo incredible! We definetly had not always the best weather to do something. But always when it was possible, we stoped working and you showed me some nice places. We did some nice walks, you took me to the island… read more
15 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefan)
Stefan is an amazing helper!! He works completely independent, knows how to use most tools, can repair lots of things, great at woodwork, a good cook, cleans the house without being told, can look after animals and is great fun to be with. Totally trustworthy and reliable.
I will miss him when he goes and hope he finds a new place where his… read more
I will miss him when he goes and hope he finds a new place where his… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Duvaldo)
Duvaldo is an amazing helper. I don't know how to thank him for the incredible amount of work he did. He fixed a roof, painted a shed, dismantled a chainsaw and cleaned and fixed it, cleaned and fixed the bicycles, cleaned the house, weeded the garden, cut the hedge and worked tirelessly with a strimmer to clear a huge field. He is very quiet,… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Henriette & Anika )
Annika was here at least five times as my "super" helper and was accompanied the last two times by Henriette who is an equally great helper. They are easy going, fun to be with people and know how to help. We are good friends by now and I hope we will see each other many more times.
(Excellent
)
21 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Henriette & Anika ) for host
I would highly recommend Valli as host. The first time I stayed a month and regret that it couldn't be longer. She's a fantasic and lovley person with so much energy and tons of good stories to tell.
The house is very cosy and it's so quite there. The bench in front of the house is a perfect spot for lunch and hanging out in the sun. It's only a… read more
The house is very cosy and it's so quite there. The bench in front of the house is a perfect spot for lunch and hanging out in the sun. It's only a… read more
14 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronika)
Veronica stayed with me for 6 weeks and I couldnt recommend her highly enough. She is an incredibly hard worker, no job is too much. She picks up any skill with ease and enthusiasm. And on top of it all she is a sunshine in the house, always in a good mood, so easy to get on with. And her dog maya is very easy going and friendly too.
(Excellent
)
10 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Aina) for host
I was in Valli's for about a month this summer and it was amazing!
There is a lot of work to do but also a lot of fun!
I'm very grateful for a lot of things, but most of all, she arranged to make me and Shane go to her place at the same time because we both like circus and thanks her we met and we fell in love!
There is a very nice wall with… read more
There is a lot of work to do but also a lot of fun!
I'm very grateful for a lot of things, but most of all, she arranged to make me and Shane go to her place at the same time because we both like circus and thanks her we met and we fell in love!
There is a very nice wall with… read more
2 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Hendrik_Kai)
Hendrick was just great! He was here a long time and we are still in contact since he is staying with a lot of my friends. He seems like an old friend by now.
(Excellent
)
17 Jan 2013
Left by Workawayer (Hendrik_Kai) for host
Being at Valli's nice little home was a big pleasure. Actually we planned to stay some weeks, maybe one month. But we stood there about two because we liked it that much. The work - usually outside - was varied and we had a lot of fun while doing the different tasks like fell trees, cut firewood, mow the lawn or different other stuff. But it was… read more
2 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Anna was great. I hope she continues to help other people like she did here. Easy to have around and a good worker. hope to meet you again, Anna...
(Very good
)
20 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
Staying at Valli's was just unbelievable. It was my first workaway experience and I things couldn't have been better. I really enjoyed the (sometimes) hard work. But even more I liked Valli herself. She's a great cook, stunning personality and amazing entertainer with millions of stories to tell.
We went to see the beautiful area around Sligo… read more
We went to see the beautiful area around Sligo… read more
2 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (a_held)
Alina was a great help. She worked hard and we had plenty of fun to.
I would recommend her any time.
I would recommend her any time.
(Very good
)
22 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (a_held) for host
I spent about four weeks in summer 2012 at Vallis place. It was my first workaway placement and a great experience! As the weather was good most of the time I worked quite a lot in the garden. I fed the animals, mowed the lawn, cleaned the watertanks, painted the stairs and the shed and a lot of other things. Already on the second day we made a… read more
