Experience nature, culture and creativity with us in Tourmakedy, Ireland

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  Descripción

  We live in a characterful 1830s cottage nestled beside the river in the small village of Tourmakeady, in the heart of the Gaeltacht. Our garden, much like the landscape around us, is full of charm and a touch of wildness. It offers a beautiful setting for connection, reflection, and shared creativity. We’d love to welcome someone who enjoys being close to nature and can help us care for and shape the space, while we exchange ideas, stories, and ways of living along the way.
  
  Just a short walk away is Lough Mask, where we love to swim. We’re surrounded by nature, with woodland right next door and the stunning Tourmakeady Woods just across the road. There, you'll find l walking trails and a beautiful waterfall.
  
  Tourmakeady is a small village in one of Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions, where the Irish language is traditionally spoken. Neither of us is a native speaker, and most people speak English. We’re within easy walking distance of the local shop, a pub, and a coffee trailer that serves excellent coffee and delicious cakes.
  
  We’re also on the edge of Connemara, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, just 25 minutes by car from Westport—a vibrant coastal town on the Wild Atlantic Way, known for its friendly atmosphere, lively pubs, and scenic beaches.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Videografía

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Fotografía

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Jardinería

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Carpintería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Montaña

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Playa
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Locally, there are weekly Irish classes you can join
  There are sports clubs like Gaelic football, soccer, basketball, rugby, cycling (my personal favourite), badminton, pilates, yoga and many more. Some groups swim in the lake beside us, if you don't mind the cold water!
  
  We’re both creatives—one an artist, the other a furniture maker and woodworker—and we enjoy exchanging ideas and inspiration. We’re also happy to share some skills we’ve picked up over the years.

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  Ayuda

  We’d love to welcome someone interested in cultural exchange and slow, meaningful living to spend time with us and offer some light help in the garden. Although we both work full-time, we're around in the evenings and happy to plan time to work on projects together at a relaxed pace.
  
  This summer, we’re hoping to explore a few garden projects together, including:
  
  Clearing and developing a small pond and stream area
  
  Managing and reducing some of the invasive plants to encourage biodiversity and wildlife in the garden.
  
  Creating simple, natural borders for flower beds using branches or small logs
  
  We’re open to hearing what you're most drawn to and can adapt our plans to suit your interests and strengths. As hosts, we see this as a two-way exchange and are always curious to learn from others—whether it’s new gardening techniques, creative approaches, stories from your background, or simply a different way of seeing the world.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I'm afraid we both only speak English
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  Alojamiento

  You’ll have your own room and bathroom upstairs in our cosy cottage. We sleep downstairs, so you’ll have plenty of privacy.
  
  The house is down a quiet lane, so it’s peaceful and private. There are two sitting rooms, so you’ll have space to relax, and we’ll share a good-sized kitchen.
  
  We provide food, and in the summer we often have fresh vegetables from the garden and eggs from our hens. If you like anything specific, just let us know, and we can include it in the grocery shop.
  
  We are both food lovers and look forward to the exchange of cooking ideas and recipes.

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  Algo más...

  Having your own car will definitely make the experience more enjoyable for you. Public transport is not very good around us. There is so much to see even within 1 hour of where we live. From hikes to beaches and lots of other points of interest.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Unfortunately, we have no phone signal, but we have very good Wi-Fi, through which we receive phone calls.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  We have plenty of space to park a camper and you can use the house facilities

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  Probably just a dog, as we have one springer spaniel.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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