Make friends for life and help us out in the garden in spectacular Crookhaven, Ireland
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Dejado por el workawayer (Oona) para el anfitrión
Coming to Crookhaven as a workaway was the best decision I‘ve made in a long time!
I had such a great time staying with Linda and Der.
The two but also everyone else there is so welcoming and nice that I felt like part of the village after a short span of time and met so many lovely people!
The work was fun, we did various things, like
… read more gardening, cleaning and renovating and I’ve learned so many things. The tasks for the day were set and clear, and there was plenty of free time to enjoy Crookhaven and its surroundings. Also working as a group of workaways was very fun, there was always a team of people to work with and rely on (and ofc it was a pleasure to make friends while working).
Linda and Der are fantastics chefs, the food they made us was delicious, just as everything else in the kitchen.
All in all, I had the best time in Crookhaven, thank you so much for everything Linda and Der!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Penelope) para el anfitrión
If you are thinking of going to Crookhaven as a workaway... do it!
You will not regret choosing this wonderful place. You will be warmly welcomed into the family and community here. I had fun painting, gardening and helping out around the property. The food is delicious--you will enjoy plenty of soups, salads and sandwiches as well as try some
… read more sea food and Irish dishes.
There are friends to be made all around, as well as lots of friendly neighborhood dogs, cats and foxes. The scenery and hiking nearby is breathtaking and will make you want to come back again and again. Wonderful hosts and wonderful stay for my first workaway experience. Thank you Linda and Der!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (FANNY) para el anfitrión
It was a wonderful experience that I won't forget. The whole family and everyone there is very welcoming.
The work was different every day. The fact that the schedule are continuous allows you to have a lot of free time.
Crookhaven and the surrounding are stunning so you can really enjoy your free time.
Even the food was incredible (especially the
… read more soups in the kitchen!).
Dermot took us at different time with his boat and we had the chance to see sharks, dolphins... I am so grateful for that so once again a big thank you!
I would just say it’s a little piece of heaven.Comentarios
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Dejado por el workawayer (Oona) para el anfitrión
Coming to Crookhaven as a workaway was the best decision I‘ve made in a long time!
I had such a great time staying with Linda and Der.
The two but also everyone else there is so welcoming and nice that I felt like part of the village after a short span of time and met so many lovely people!
The work was fun, we did various things, like
… read more gardening, cleaning and renovating and I’ve learned so many things. The tasks for the day were set and clear, and there was plenty of free time to enjoy Crookhaven and its surroundings. Also working as a group of workaways was very fun, there was always a team of people to work with and rely on (and ofc it was a pleasure to make friends while working).
Linda and Der are fantastics chefs, the food they made us was delicious, just as everything else in the kitchen.
All in all, I had the best time in Crookhaven, thank you so much for everything Linda and Der!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Penelope) para el anfitrión
If you are thinking of going to Crookhaven as a workaway... do it!
You will not regret choosing this wonderful place. You will be warmly welcomed into the family and community here. I had fun painting, gardening and helping out around the property. The food is delicious--you will enjoy plenty of soups, salads and sandwiches as well as try some
… read more sea food and Irish dishes.
There are friends to be made all around, as well as lots of friendly neighborhood dogs, cats and foxes. The scenery and hiking nearby is breathtaking and will make you want to come back again and again. Wonderful hosts and wonderful stay for my first workaway experience. Thank you Linda and Der!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (FANNY) para el anfitrión
It was a wonderful experience that I won't forget. The whole family and everyone there is very welcoming.
The work was different every day. The fact that the schedule are continuous allows you to have a lot of free time.
Crookhaven and the surrounding are stunning so you can really enjoy your free time.
Even the food was incredible (especially the
… read more soups in the kitchen!).
Dermot took us at different time with his boat and we had the chance to see sharks, dolphins... I am so grateful for that so once again a big thank you!
I would just say it’s a little piece of heaven.
This experience was amazing! It was the best decision to come here for the first workaway. Linda and Der and the whole family is super nice, I felt like home in a very short time because of them and the people who live there. Everyone is so welcoming and you feel like you are part of a big family there with the cutest dogs ever☺️.
The job is not
… read more hard and you have a lot of free time when you can do whatever you want (go for a walk and enjoy the incredible landscape, ride a bike, have a pint with awesome people🍺). Crookhaven is a gorgeous place, the beaches, the cliffs, the ocean.. I took pictures non-stop.
The food is so good, they cook very well and the soups in the kitchen are delicious.
I spent there 1 month, but I would have stay longer if I could.
If you are thinking about going to Crookhaven I will help you.. Let's go! You won't regret it!
Thank you so much again!
Dejado por el workawayer (Nicolas & Guillaume) para el anfitrión
Hello Linda and Dermot,
Guillaume and I have been back in France for 1 month and I forgot to send you a message. Thank you very much for this exchange. You and your team are wonderful. The two funniest French people highly recommend Der and Linda to be your hosts. We hope to see you as soon as possible.
Thank you again for this month and we hope
… read more the garden and Christmas decorations are to your taste.Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Mária) para el anfitrión
Dear Linda, Dermot, Katy, Alex and Angela. Thank you so much for everything. It was amazing time with you. After few days I felt like in home. You are so joyful, generous, helpful and funny people. I am thankful for a lot of favours, tasty food, dinners (by the way Dermot is amazing cook), warm clothes... and I could continue. It was big pleasure
… read more to meet you and spent time with you. Also with the really friendly stuff and other workawayers. We were going for a walk, cooking, kayaking or sitting in the pub together. One special experience was fishing with Dermot's dad Billy. He shoved us everything and told us about Crookhaven. It was so nice. I can't say Thank you enough.Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Selina & Philipp) para el anfitrión
My time in Crookhaven was awesome!
Lovely village, with lovely people. Specially the family! I fell in love with them all right away.
They welcomed me very friendly and open from the beginning on.
I'm so glad that I chose this place to work at.
I worked in the kitchen of the their Bar for 2 months with the great head chef Manuela, I learned a
… read more lot from her.
Linda and Der are very generous.
Sometimes I helped in the nearby Restaurant as well as a waitress. It was really fun!
Every single person I worked with made my stay unforgettable.
I can't recommend this place enough!
I will definitely go back!!
Thank you for everything Linda and Der!!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Javier & Lorena ) para el anfitrión
We stayed in Crookhaven 1 month, and it was a magnificent experience. We felt like home the minute we arrive there. They are lovely, and they always made sure we were ok and had everything we needed and even more.
Linda usually send the tasks first time in the morning so we can organise the work, which was from 10 to 14. The tasks were easy,
… read more painting, cleaning, organising. The rest of the day was free and we were able to use the kayaks,and bikes. Crookhaven is a breathtaking place, beautiful beaches, cliff. Also you can go to The maizen head, and a caste using the bikes.
We will always remember Linda and Dermott with huge love, we felt the like part of the family.Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Janina & David) para el anfitrión
This was our first workaway, and it was the best experience we've had, we thought we'd be there for 1 month and we ended up staying there for 3 months... Linda and Der were excellent hosts, attentive, always interested in us being well and patient since we don't speak English . It is an experience that we would like to repeat without a doubt.
… read more Having a set work schedule left a lot of free time to get to know the beauty of Crookhaven, we went kayaking, we went biking, we went to see the beaches and we had an excellent boat ride together with the workaways, Linda and Der. We left a family in Ireland...everything was PHENOMENAL....Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Alicia) para el anfitrión
Johannes and I spent four wonderful weeks in Crookhaven. We lived in a beautiful apartment with the other lovely workawayers. All of us worked together from 10 to 2 mainly in the garden. Linda made sure that we didn't work to much especially when the wather was cold and wet so we had a loot of free time. We went kayaking, took long walks across
… read more the atlantic coast (we even saw seals and dolphins sometimes) and of course we spent our evenings at the bar. Luckily we could experience Saint Patricks Day in Ireland and it was definitly a day to remember. They organised a small parade through the village and afterwards we spent our day at the bar. The evening endend with some late night swimming ;)
Dear Dermot and Linda,
Thank you so much for showing us your life in the very southwest of Ireland. We had so much fun and experienced soo many new things. We miss you and all the wonderful people at your bar (including the dogs)Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Clara) para el anfitrión
I stayed with Linda and Dermot for a month- they were my last hosts in Ireland and I loved my time in Crookhaven, from the variety of work, going out in West Cork, meeting other workawayers, to being able to kayak.. They were both great hosts and I felt very welcomed from the second I arrived, even though it was busy with the restaurant bar moving
… read more location. I'd basically like to repeat what everyone else has said and highly recommend them as hosts!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Frederico & Marina) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Der and Linda for two weeks. It was hard to say goodbye after that amazing experience living in Crookhaven. They are a fantastic couple, so much funny, always laughing. The job wasn't hard and we had lot of time to relax and walk around with breathtaking landscapes. It was our first experience as workawayers and we couldn't be more
… read more happy with all the things that happened there. Also the food is great, especially at night when Der cooked for us. We want to comeback in summer 😃 Thank you for everything!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Pauline) para el anfitrión
I spent approximately 1 month in Crookhaven and I am so grateful for this amazing experience. I literally can not put it into words but this workaway is definitely worth it. Linda and Der are so welcoming and i felt like i was part of a really big and loving family. Everyone was always so kind and helpful and even though it can be pretty chaotic
… read more with them being busy and a lot of things to do, they were always looking after us workaways. I met the most amazing people during my time in crook and definitely want to come back there at some point. It’s a really beautiful tiny village; the nature, the stunning view, the ocean - the pictures one this website don’t capture its beauty.
Regarding the work you have to do: it’s only 4 hours a day, 5 days a week and it’s rich in variety. Sometimes gardening, cleaning painting… most of the time pretty easy work.
I couldn’t have wished for a better first experience with workaway and hope to see you all again soon!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Ilaria & Giordan) para el anfitrión
We stayed in Crookhaven for just two weeks, but it was quite a worthy time spent here! 🌿 Der and Linda have always a smile on their face and they welcomed us like in a family, introducing us to the rest of the staff/people around the little sea town. We felt like we got jackpot since the first day. We worked four hours in the morning, except for
… read more weekends, doing painting, cleaning, and helping in the garden with some weeding. Linda and Der run the shop, the restaurant and two pubs on the peninsula so there are a lot of tourists sometimes coming in and out, it could be chaotic, but we never felt alone. The surroundings are majestic and we could take Der's car to go anywhere! Crazy! There's a lot of respect and understanding in the house and we missed nothing. We recommend this experience for who wants to feel in paradise! The only bad thing? If you wanna know, we ate sandwiches 🥪 maybe too many times for lunch! 😄 That's it, lovely people among amazing landscapes. ☘️Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Donatienne) para el anfitrión
What about those three weeks with this incredible family? I think I have met the most generous, kind and welcoming people I have ever seen. Crookhaven is a small haven of peace, the landscapes are breathtaking. The job was pretty fun, lots of painting and gardening. I have never eaten so well in Ireland! I hope to have the chance to return. Der,
… read more Linda, Angela, Kattie, Alex, Marc, the kitchen staff, the people of Crookhaven, Rene, Nick, Lyndsey, Rob, Mike, the dogs ... always in my heart !Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Alba) para el anfitrión
I spent a month in Crookhaven and I had a very good time! I got along very well with the other workaway that were staying there. The work is easy and you have plenty of time to explore the area, go kayaking, hiking or just stay in the bar for a few pints.
Linda and Der are incredible people and very welcoming since first minute.
I can’t wait to
… read more come back and see all of them again :)Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Zacharie & Mathis) para el anfitrión
We've spent two unbelievable weeks with Linda and Der in Crookhaven in January. That was our first workaway experience and one of our first overseas adventures. They had made a lovely atmosphere in the bar and between workaways. The work is quite funny but above all, we are really well fed.
Since the moment of the departure we've been dreaming to
… read more come again and see another time the huge familie, Der and Linda, Mark, the barman, and all the guests, from all over the world. I want to thank Mark again for the welcoming in his flat where we were used to drinking and laughing with the other workaways. Thanks to him, we've truly met all the team. We have especially met really good Spanish friends with whom we already have some other appointments.
We have also improved our English, in fact, that was our first goal. Each time that we had a question, they were there to answer and teach us.
Crookhaven is also wonderful. we recommande to go kayaking in the afternoon. All the stuff you need for the kayak is available in the shed.
Look forward to seeing you again.
Much love
The frogs.Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Maaike & Nick) para el anfitrión
Our names are Nick and Maaike and we stayed with Linda and Der from November 2020 until March 2021. The experience was unlike anything we have experienced before - and we have travelled a fair bit. Crookhaven genuinely steals your heart; for so many reasons.
First off, the incredible landscape of the Mizen Peninsula you will never get bored of.
… read more Barleycove, Galley Cove, Cockle Strand, Rocky Beach, Toor pier, Browhead and Three Castle Head and so many more places to explore in the area. Photos really don't do these places justice. We were lucky to get invited on many boat trips with Der, Don & Dee around the coast - where we spotted a big group of dolphins - absolutely magical.
Then there is the family and the community in Crookhaven. These people are the most welcoming bunch you will ever meet. We had been in Crookhaven for less than a month before we were invited to Christmas dinner with the family and Christmas drinks at various families around the village. In a short amount of time we were integrated into the community; having our daily morning coffees and afternoon beer by the fire outside with Dee, Don and Dec, going exploring with friends through gorse bushes, swimming and waterskiing in the harbour with Katie and Alex - just to name a few of the many social activities.
The work itself is really good, and lots of fun. We learnt a lot about painting, wallpapering and carpentry. We renovated two bedrooms, a hallway and staircase in their house above the pub and it turned out fabulous. Linda is a natural born leader and is excellent in managing her projects. She also gives you lots of freedom and trust to get work done. Linda and Der treat their workers with so much respect and love, they really go the extra mile for them, which motivated us to deliver great work.
Thank you to everyone who made our stay so very special, but in particular Dermot, Linda, Billy, Katie, Mark, Alex and Angela. You all are our Irish family and we will be returning. If anyone is reading this who is thinking about coming to West Cork - LOOK NO FURTHER! This one is a gem.
All our best,
Nick & MaaikeSolo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Chiara & Stefano) para el anfitrión
Der and Linda have opened the doors of Ireland to us and the small village of Crookhaven immediately meant "home". Not only them, but also the other people there have preserved for us a wonderful welcome. Our plan was to stay just for few weeks, but when you feel at home, you're immediately involved and saying "goodbye" again becomes more
… read more difficult. We will not stop saying thanks to these dear people. Now we know that we have two great friends, a fantastic family and a place like a "home" in the most southern village in Ireland.Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Mathieu & Alice) para el anfitrión
We spent one month in Crookhaven, it was our first experience as workawayer and it was amazing. We never saw someone more generous than Dermot and Linda! The staff and everybody in Crookhaven are always in a good mood and was very kind with us, we felt like as home since the begining.
The landscape is beautiful (since our room we have a see in the
… read more sea) and when we had time off we walked to the beach, went to fish with Dermot's father (we learnta lot about fishing), drinking some beers and we even did kayak (to see the seals) in October because the weather was very sunny during this month !
The accommodation was very good, over the pub but there is not a lot of noise so it's not a problem! For the work, we help cleaning the kitchen for 4 hours maximum per day, so you have a lot of time for you.
Thank you so much to all, for everything !!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Clémence) para el anfitrión
I spent 4 wonderful weeks in Crookhaven, and I couldn’t hope for a better first experience as a workawayer. Der and Linda’s family are such good people, very warm and welcoming. The dogs are very nice and clever too. Work is not hard: do the dishes, plus some other tasks, for 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. It was good to be part of a team, with the
… read more staff. Crookhaven is a very small village where everybody knows each other, so you’ll quickly feel like a local. In summer many young Irish and foreigners work in Crookhaven and you can easily meet new people. Landscapes are absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend this place, and hope to come back soon!
Dejado por el workawayer (Ludivine & Charlotte) para el anfitrión
We spent two lovely weeks in this beautiful and very quiet village. The family, employees and others workawayers were really friendly and we met such great people ! It was a pleasure to share a beer and listen to music with them after only 4 hours of work. We worked in the kitchen : make dishes and help with some others simple tasks (peel skins,
… read more cut vegetables...). We had a comfortable bedroom just over the bar. When we had time off, we walked through beautiful landscapes (beaches, mizen head...), swum, rode bikes, read lulled by the waves or just shared a nice moment with others foreign people!We are very happy of this first experience and we thank all the people and especially dermot and Linda for their welcome ! We couldn't expect better, really ! If you ant to discover an amazing Irish village with very simple and nice people, go to Crookhaven!!!!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Joan Marc) para el anfitrión
I had spent 3 weeks in Crookhaven with Linda and Dermont and I already miss them. I miss the Kind, crazy and in the same time calm athmosphere I lived there. I spent most time helping with some painting jobs, gardening and helping with everything I could. I invert my free time there, drinking murphys (not Guiness :stuck_out_tongue:) , walking or
… read more biking through the peninsula, fishing sometimes and playing cards and football. I would really recommend to anybody to visit this beautiful part of ireland!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Tereza) para el anfitrión
Linda and Dermot are the most lovely and kindly people I've ever met. It was a great experience and the people I met here will stay forever deep in my heart. Crookhaven is an incredibly beautiful place to see. Ocean, beaches, nature, cliffs, fishing, food - this is really a special place.
The work was not hard at all, I felt very free and happy in
… read more everything I did. From the first moment, I felt part of this great place, this loving family. I learned here that life is easier with humor and when we are surrounded by the people we love. God bless these beautiful people and this place, I found myself here again.
I miss you all, thank you for everything!Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Bill) para el anfitrión
I was incredibly fortunate to have had my first workaway experience with Dermot and Linda. From the start I was made to feel like I was part of the family. They were such incredibly warm and hospitable hosts. The tasks were not hard - they will help you find what you are comfortable doing and are very thankful for your efforts. I would often on my
… read more own volition go beyond the daily expectation of 4-5 hours and as a result they were more than accommodating when I would ask for time off. In fact after being there several weeks I was repeatedly encouraged to take more time off. On several occasions when they were busy in the pub I would roll up my sleeves and do dishes for 3-4 hours which was satisfying. Other tasks performed were bottle sorting, kitchen towel laundry, and picking up litter. It was easy to find things to do like the three previous examples without being asked. For the painting I did, if I needed supplies they would get them quickly. Same for bike parts when I was repairing bikes. (I got a bit of a reputation as the village bicycle repairman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U01xasUtlvw) The food was superb and you will not go hungry. Being there for nearly 3 months, I was able to get to know the other family members, the locals, other workawayers, and the numerous dogs which was a real plus. Hikes in the area, including Streek Head, Brow Head, Three Castle Head, and the big hill over on the coast road, are fantastic. The natural beauty of the area is stunning, the pictures on workaway do only partial justice to what you’ll see. Other adventures I enjoyed included cycling, kayaking, and fishing.Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Jérémy & Nicolas) para el anfitrión
Sincerely is very excellent experience via workaway in this incredible place, we will never forget our trip. Dermot and linda are amazing and lovely people. If you want discover a beautiful village and warm people don't hesite. We hope come back again
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Dejado por el workawayer (Cayenne) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway experience and it truly felt like hitting the jackpot. Dermot and Linda are unbelievable individuals, and like others have said, I felt like I was part of the family. Crookhaven is a beautiful town, and the tiny size of it makes for a very intimate experience in which you really grow to know and appreciate the area and
… read more its people. The community is about as lovely as it gets. The work is exhausting at times, but it's 100% worth it for the experience you'll have in the area and with the people. I will definitely be back to visit (personally, it was my favorite part of Ireland that I saw!) and I'm already eagerly anticipating the day I return.
Dermot and Linda, sending so much love to you! Thank you tremendously for all you have offered.Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Jesús David & Yasmina) para el anfitrión
We were there for 3 weeks and they were amazing. Dermot and Linda are lovely. From the first day We felt like family. The work was entertaining and there was always something to do. Sometimes it was hard, but we had complete freedom.
Crookhaven is a beautiful village and everyone is very friendly. Dermot dogs are amazing animals, especially
… read more Gandhi. In the free time We were able to go to many impressive and precious sites such as Mazin head, Three Castle head, Brow head. It has been an unforgettable experience. We can say that we have friends in Crookhaven. Thank You very very very very much.
We hope to see you again.
Greetings and Kisses from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
(You are invited to come, Absolutely !!!!!)Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Danny) para el anfitrión
I spent two wonderful weeks with Der and Linda at Crookhaven during this last September, and after many others workaway experiences, I have to say that this one has been one of the best. I felt so welcome since the first moment that we met and during all my time there. During my stay I felt like I was helping out a couple of good friends instead
… read more of doing just a workaway experience.
The second day that we arrived, Linda showed us all the things that she would like to acomplish during our stay, all the instructions were clear and when we had any doubt we just call her.
The accommodation was good, a room upstairs the Pub, so whenever you want to drink a beer or hang out you just have to go downstairs. Even though the room and the Pub are in the same building, I never had problems to sleep. About the food, we prepared our own food at the Pub's kitchen, where there are plenty of ingredientes to use, especially delicious seafood. You really have to try the crab sandwich! Also Der is a very good cook, he was so kind to cook for dinner for us several times and it was always quite tasty.
There are many things to do around, the area is great to do hiking, kayaking and biking. The landscape around is just beautiful, with cliffs, beaches and ruins of old buildings. Also, go to fish with Der's father is a unique experience.
All in all, I fully recomend this experience, I had a wonderful time there and at the end you will leave with a lot of good memories and awesome new friends.Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Laura) para el anfitrión
I have not enough words to explain this unique experience! Der and Linda, the staff in the bar, the locals, everyone was welcoming, friendly, helpful, just incredible amazing! For everyone who is thinking about to stay with Dermot in Crookhaven, I would say don't think about it, do it!
I never got enough from the landscape around me. When you
… read more have the chance to stay in Crookhaven don't miss to go to the Rocky Beach, my favourite beach there :) but that's just one, there are a lot more! I was very lucky to had the chance to be a part of this unbelievable community and I'm looking forward to visit Crookhaven next summer again.Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Rosemary & Chloe) para el anfitrión
First things first, this is an exceptional place to do WorkAway. Der and his family/friends were incredibly welcoming and friendly. We encountered many issues just trying to get down to Der's place, our own fault, but Linda and Der were so kind and helpful through everything. We came in early March so the weather wasn't ideal but we were able to
… read more do some work outside when the weather permitted. Outside work was outlined in detail by Linda so we always knew what needed to be done. We also worked in the house as well as helped down at the pub where we helped prep food, washed up, and helped Rose do whatever projects she needed done for the day. The accommodations were nice, we had a decent size room with a spectacular view of the bay. The people we met were the real stars here though. Der is incredibly kind, all the staff were great fun and we truly made friends for life with the people here and can't wait to come back. Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Zach) para el anfitrión
If you get the chance to live in Crookhaven and experience the hospitality of Dermont and his family you are lucky. This Workaway experience was my first one, but more than I could have hoped for or imagined. I was only supposed to stay for a week, but had such a good time I ended up staying for more than twice that. From the get-go Linda, Billy,
… read more Dermont, and his daughters welcomed me into their home and community with open arms. They invited me to family dinners, on their boat to go fishing, Christmas tree shopping, and more; it just depends what time of year get down there and what is going on at the time. Crookhaven is a very small village with a population of ~50 during the offseason, but that is perfect for where it is situated. This gives you plenty of opportunity to explore the area, but also because of the small population, the whole village is incredibly inviting and you immediately feel like a part of the community. You quickly feel the Irish culture and what Irish hospitality is all about.
If you want to know about the work, they ask for 20-25 hours a week, which is more than fair for everything Dermont and company provide. They provide plenty of food and the housing is more than adequate. What you’ll be doing depends upon what they are working on at the time as they have many different projects they are working on. While I was there I helped to renovate an apartment which happened to be a great learning experience. Dermont is very understanding that if it is a nice day out, go take advantage of it and the work can be done later in the day. There are bikes and kayaks for you to use and they give you plenty of independence and opportunities to use them. I could keep going, but hopefully this summary is good enough to convince you that you will have a great time if the chance arises. And if help is not needed while you're in Ireland, don't worry about it. Go down to Crookhaven anyways and see the beauty that the Southwest of Ireland has to offer!
Cheers,
Zach :)
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jonathan)
Jon, was a very welcome addition to the family and business. A trustworthy gentleman, you'll find he will settle in easily to either a family or business environment. He did gardening and painting, and would endeavour to do any manner of jobs we presented him with. He would do well in a structured work environment where expectations and tasks are
… read more clearly explained and timelines laid out. A lover of animals, and kind gentleman he would be a welcome addition to a business or family, and you'll find him adding interesting elements into your lives.
Dejado por el workawayer (Jonathan) para el anfitrión
Where does one start with describing such an amazing experience. Linda, Dermot, and Dermot's daughters Katie and Alex are some of the greatest people you could meet. This was my first Workaway assignment and chose Ireland for the fact that the Irish people are said to be both friendly and warm. My host, his family, and the community of Crookhaven
… read more are why people say this about Ireland.
The help required was very fair and the accommodations were above par. The village of Crookhaven seemed to me like one big family and you are made, almost immediately, to feel apart of their lives and their family. You will find it very difficult to leave without new lifelong friendships and a desire to start planning your next trip back.
I never did get sick of the landscape around me. The culture and beauty of Ireland can be seen within a short walk or bike ride around the village and surrounding areas. Be sure to check out Brow Head, the site of future Star Wars scenes. It's a short walk from the village and believe me, it'll take your breath away.
Thank you so much Linda, Der, Katie, Alex, Billy, The Dogs, and everyone I met along the way. I will truly miss you all and look forward to coming back in the summer some time to see what all the fuss is about.
Best regards,
Jon the *** ;)Solo puedes ponerte en contacto con workawayers con membresías activas.
Dejado por el workawayer (Julien) para el anfitrión
After a few weeks at Der's lovely abode amongst an exceptionally cordial family & friends, I was so unfortunate by personal circumstance to part from them prematurely. If some prying eyes come along to read this, I advise 'em to look no further! If there's a genuine willingness to help and the intent is as true as the goodwill of everyone I've had
… read more the pleasure to meet, you'll be enriched and find delightful friends in Crookhaven! I'll certainly be back once it can be arranged...
Much love! :)Explore an area steeped in ancient history and help co-create a beautiful biodiverse haven in North Sligo, Ireland
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