The image depicts an older couple standing side by side in front of a fence, with trees in the background, both smiling at the camera.
A man stands on a road, facing a group of horses in a grassy field, with rolling hills and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts a small, brown dog with a short tail and floppy ears, standing on a wooden floor, with a wall and table visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a stone wall, iron gate, and lush greenery, featuring a house in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a rustic greenhouse with a wooden table, chairs, and vines growing on the walls and ceiling, featuring a serene and natural atmosphere.
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Help on a smallholding in Ballina, west of Ireland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    I would discribe our place as a smallhoding. We have an organic vegetable garden, with fruit trees and bushes. We have hens, ponies, a cat and a dog. We try to keep everything organic with compostheaps etc. We live in a tiny village in the west of ireland in co Mayo. We live an old two storey house. We are a retired couple.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can learn about selfsufficiency. We make jam bake all our bread, preserves, beer, cheese etc ourselves. You can learn english and german if you want. You can learn about a quiet life. You can learn about irisn and german culture.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    To repaint a big gate. Weeding and planting in the garden. Feeding and grooming the ponies. Take the dog for a walk. We will be mostly working together. We can talk in english or german.you can

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: 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

    Your own bedroom in the house. We are not vegetarians but we can cater for one, but not for a vegan. We have all our meals together. But of course one can eat inbetween if needed.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Cycling, walking, . Local town is 6 mls away. 30 mins by bike.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • 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?

    More than two

Host ref number: 818424719426

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A man stands on a road, facing a group of horses in a grassy field, with rolling hills and trees in the background under an overcast sky.
The image depicts a small, brown dog with a short tail and floppy ears, standing on a wooden floor, with a wall and table visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene garden scene with a stone wall, iron gate, and lush greenery, featuring a house in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a rustic greenhouse with a wooden table, chairs, and vines growing on the walls and ceiling, featuring a serene and natural atmosphere.
The image depicts an older couple standing side by side in front of a fence, with trees in the background, both smiling at the camera.

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