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24 Apr 2024
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Description
Hi there excited adventurers.
I am Steve, a Belgian living in Connemara, the West of Ireland. I live in a lovely 300 years old traditional cottage with two bedrooms.
I love the countryside and nature as I live in the mountains with breathtaking views of Lake Mask. I live amongst hundreds of sheep farmers.
My place is remote but nevertheless it's in the centre of multiple touristic attractions such as the Killary Fjord, Cong with the famous Ashford Castle, Westport, Clifden,...
I run a small B&B and also do gardening for private people.
There's still a lot of renovation projects to be done on the cottage, a lot of painting.
But because I'm busy enough with my own work I often don't find the time to finish these tasks.
At the moment I'm looking for painting the cottage inside and outside and fixing the decking outside
So I'm looking for someone, preferably couples who are good in painting and other building skills to help finish the cottage, my home.
I am preferably looking for a couple who knows how to get along Independent as I am quite often gone for a day's work. Also because of the nature of my business I often don't have time to cook so a couple that can cook would definitely be welcome.
The evenings I am mostly home.
I am not vegetarian but I mostly eat and cook vegetarian.
So vegetarians and vegans are definitely welcome.
I try to do my bit to live as sustainable as possible with as little waste as possible.
There's a lot to see and do around here and I can take you anywhere with the car. I also have bicycles that you can use
Come and live with me for some time in this magical place in the world.
All welcome
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There's plenty of things to see and do around Connemara. And though we are remote, we are close to some big towns. We are also close to Galway, cultural capital of Europe in 2020.
You can also do a lot of hiking and biking around here. I provide bikes.
Help
I am looking for a couple who can help do diy projects around the house specifically painting and having some skills in building with wood and cement would be a bonus for the cottage. Those who can cook would be helpful to share your recipes with me at home and to help me with my busy schedule.
At the moment it's for painting the cottage inside and outside.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: IntermediateThis 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
I live in an old traditional cottage with two bedrooms. You will have your own bedroom with private bathroom. There's a living room and a fully equipped country kitchen.
I can cook but preferably I'm looking for couples who would cook themselves.
What else ...
For transport I can drop you in the nearest towns or local bus stations. I also pick you up from the nearest town.
VERY IMPORTANT: there's no WiFi nor phone coverage in the cottage as it's very remote. So it's a complete digital detox
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?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
They easily adapt, so do I and that made it a beautiful balanced experience.
They spoiled me with excellent cooking from their sides and although few building and renovation experience, Liam quickly learned and took on the challenges.
Kayla did some lovely painting and… read more
Steve was an absolute delight to… read more
So glad to experience that there are still genuine people although that's rare nowadays.
They were very respectful to everything in the house and everything that we do.
We had plenty of evenings by the fire chatting deeply about life.
I am so grateful of all the work they have done and all I… read more
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They easily adapt, so do I and that made it a beautiful balanced experience.
They spoiled me with excellent cooking from their sides and although few building and renovation experience, Liam quickly learned and took on the challenges.
Kayla did some lovely painting and… read more
Steve was an absolute delight to… read more
So glad to experience that there are still genuine people although that's rare nowadays.
They were very respectful to everything in the house and everything that we do.
We had plenty of evenings by the fire chatting deeply about life.
I am so grateful of all the work they have done and all I… read more
