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Evaluación del anfitrión
100 %
Last replied
24 abr 2024
Porcentaje de respuesta
87.5 %
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Comentarios
41
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Detalles
Descripción
Hi. I've moved back to my old farmhouse in county Kilkenny. I work for an international NGO based here in Ireland and lecture in a Dublin university. I also work in tourism in the summer. I'm biased but if you don't know Kilkenny, this really is a lovely part of Ireland.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
I spent much of my adult life working and living abroad and I'm a registered tour guide here in Ireland. I speak some French and Spanish (in an earlier life I taught English).
Ayuda
Eco-building and renovation projects I need help with. I'm hoping you have an interest in organic vegetable gardening. Bonus if you're creative or have some experience with interior design. There's also various other light work I need help with, indoor and outdoor.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Intermedio
Francés: Intermedio
Alojamiento
It is a comfortable, renovated cottage with log-burning stove. You will have your own bedroom and shared bathroom. I enjoy food and can offer three meals a day - and am happy to try your cuisine!
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There are lovely walks and cycling along quiet country roads, with woods nearby and small villages. I'm fortunate to have friendly neighbours too. Nearest village and public transport is fifteen minutes walk, although I'm happy to collect/drop you. The medieval town of Kilkenny is not too far, with the charming village of Abbeyleix in the other direction.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 619528159839
Comentarios (16)
22 abr 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Naïs)
Nais stayed with me a few days before going to help another family member in Wexford. She was a lovely presence in the house, with intelligent and interesting conversation. In that time she helped outdoors in the garden. She is self motivated, and her English is fluent. I found Nais diligent, hard working and very capable and would recommend her… read more
(Excelente
)
22 abr 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hinako)
Hinako stayed with me six days and was a lovely presence in the house. She helped mainly outdoors weeding and was diligent, hard working and always willing. We also had the benefit of her delicious Japanese cooking. I would recommend her as a Workaway.
(Excelente
)
6 sept 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Paolo) para el anfitrión
Hi Hugh, thanks a lot for your feedback.
the 3 weeks I spent in your house were fantastic!!.
The help was a lot but together Laura (spanish girl) it was very easy and funny and the result was GREAT!
Hugh is a good cook and Kind person always ready to help you if you need. We enjoied all together and have a lot of funny specialy when Laura and me… read more
the 3 weeks I spent in your house were fantastic!!.
The help was a lot but together Laura (spanish girl) it was very easy and funny and the result was GREAT!
Hugh is a good cook and Kind person always ready to help you if you need. We enjoied all together and have a lot of funny specialy when Laura and me… read more
29 ago 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Paolo)
Paulo stayed with me in my rural farmhouse for about three weeks. My experience was very positive, he got through a huge amount of work, was always willing and keen to find more to do, very capable, self motivated and always in good form. He was joined after the first week by Laura from Catalunya and together they made a great team, achieving so… read more
(Excelente
)
Comentarios
Son opciones de calificación adicionales para cuando los miembros dejan sus comentarios. Se muestra la calificación media dejada en cada opción.
Precisión del perfil:
(5.0)
Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)
Comunicación:
(5.0)
22 abr 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Naïs)
Nais stayed with me a few days before going to help another family member in Wexford. She was a lovely presence in the house, with intelligent and interesting conversation. In that time she helped outdoors in the garden. She is self motivated, and her English is fluent. I found Nais diligent, hard working and very capable and would recommend her… read more
(Excelente
)
22 abr 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Hinako)
Hinako stayed with me six days and was a lovely presence in the house. She helped mainly outdoors weeding and was diligent, hard working and always willing. We also had the benefit of her delicious Japanese cooking. I would recommend her as a Workaway.
(Excelente
)
6 sept 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Paolo) para el anfitrión
Hi Hugh, thanks a lot for your feedback.
the 3 weeks I spent in your house were fantastic!!.
The help was a lot but together Laura (spanish girl) it was very easy and funny and the result was GREAT!
Hugh is a good cook and Kind person always ready to help you if you need. We enjoied all together and have a lot of funny specialy when Laura and me… read more
the 3 weeks I spent in your house were fantastic!!.
The help was a lot but together Laura (spanish girl) it was very easy and funny and the result was GREAT!
Hugh is a good cook and Kind person always ready to help you if you need. We enjoied all together and have a lot of funny specialy when Laura and me… read more
29 ago 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Paolo)
Paulo stayed with me in my rural farmhouse for about three weeks. My experience was very positive, he got through a huge amount of work, was always willing and keen to find more to do, very capable, self motivated and always in good form. He was joined after the first week by Laura from Catalunya and together they made a great team, achieving so… read more
(Excelente
)
14 ago 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laura)
Laura stayed with me two weeks and was a great workawayer, clearing the land and helping around the place. She was self motivated and hard working, always in good humour and was good company. Thank you Laura for all the work. Any host would be fortunate to have Laura visit. She's welcome back here anytime.
(Excelente
)
6 ago 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Manon)
Manon was very pleasant company to have around the place. She was diligent, hard working and used her initiative. Her English is fluent. I would recommend her to anyone as a workawayer.
(Excelente
)
26 jul 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Manon) para el anfitrión
This was my first workaway experience and it has been very rewarding and satisfying. I was in charge of different tasks outdoor including weeding and indoor when the forecast required it. The environment was quiete, peaceful and picturesque. Hugh is someone fair, attentive to the well being of his workawayers, providing clear instructions and with… read more
13 jun 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Margot ) para el anfitrión
I spent a week with hugh in his pretty, typical house in the middle of the Irish countryside.
The time passed very quickly, and the work consisted of working in the garden. It was very interesting work and I learnt a lot.
Hugh is someone who has travelled everywhere, so it's very interesting to talk to him.
I had a very good stay
The time passed very quickly, and the work consisted of working in the garden. It was very interesting work and I learnt a lot.
Hugh is someone who has travelled everywhere, so it's very interesting to talk to him.
I had a very good stay
6 jun 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Margot )
Margot stayed with me a week and was a pleasure to host. She worked in the garden, mainly weeding vegetable patch as well as more physical work. She was hard working, positive and keen to learn. I have no hesitation in recommending Margot to prospective hosts.
(Excelente
)
8 jun 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Petra) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful time at this place! Hugh is great host. I worked mostly in the garden, but also had some time for trips around. It was fantastic experience! Thank you so much! :)
6 jun 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Petra)
Petra stayed with me for four days and was a great help in the garden. Generally weeding vegetables, as well as some more physical work, she was always positive, willing, and hard working. Her English is great! I have no hesitation in recommending Petra to other hosts.
(Excelente
)
8 may 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Chloé) para el anfitrión
Hugh is a fantastic host. I stayed for a week and I had a great time. He's an amazing cook and has a million stories to tell. The work in itself is easy - garden work mostly. He's very flexible as well and very knowledgeable about Ireland. Thanks again for hosting me !
2 may 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Chloé)
Chloe stayed in Kilkenny about a week and helped outside with various tasks in the garden and also volunteered to do some deep cleaning in the house which was much appreciated. I also got the benefit of Chloe's knowledge of house plants. A pleasure to host, she is good humoured, hard working and self-directed. I have no hesitation in recommending… read more
(Excelente
)
17 abr 2023
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucia)
Lucia and Paulina stayed with me nearly two weeks, were easy company and would be welcome back. They helped me prepare the garden for planting potatoes and other veg, and were always willing. They had good initiative, spending time exploring the area.
(Excelente
)
11 dic 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Camille) para el anfitrión
We (Louise and Camille) waited the end of our Irish journey to write down a review.
We stayed for about one week at Hugh's and it was so great ! The house is really cosy, next to the fireplace especially, and you have all you need 😁
Our mission was to pick apples to store them for winter and then press them for apple juice at an organic farm, we… read more
We stayed for about one week at Hugh's and it was so great ! The house is really cosy, next to the fireplace especially, and you have all you need 😁
Our mission was to pick apples to store them for winter and then press them for apple juice at an organic farm, we… read more
30 oct 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Louise)
The Breton 'apple girls', Louise and Camille stayed here 10 days. They were a pleasure to host, good fun, friendly, curious and interested in the culture. Great workers, they are diligent and use their own initiative. They picked, sorted and washed apples from the orchard which produced about 80 litres of juice. Thank you! And we had so many… read more
(Excelente
)
30 oct 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rocío)
Rocio is a great volunteer, diligent, hard working, uses her own initiative. She is 'undemanding' company while sociable, independent, and looks after herself. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Rocio as a workaway.
(Excelente
)
2 oct 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mirjam)
Although Mirjam stayed just a few days she was a great help in the garden - diligent, hardworking and always willing to help. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Mirjam as a workawayer.
(Excelente
)
1 oct 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Mirjam) para el anfitrión
I spent two days at Hughs place and I had a wonderful time there. He is a very gentle and friendly person and he really is a very good cook! :) He also picked me up from the next village when I came to him and when I continued my journey two days later he dropped me off at Kilkenny. He is really very generous - I totally recommend him as a host to… read more
24 ago 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Rob) para el anfitrión
My partner and I stayed with Hugh for ten days in December and had a really great time. Hugh is a fascinating man that I cannot recommend the company of enough. We did various small jobs; digging up potatoes, weeding, planting tulips, clearing gutters and I also got to dismantle a collapsing shed which I enjoyed very much. It is a beautiful place… read more
21 ago 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lia)
Lia was a pleasure to host, good company, interesting, interested, considerate, always ready to help. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Lia to future hosts.
(Excelente
)
5 ago 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Lia) para el anfitrión
Dream Workaway: I had a phenomenal experience at Hugh's! He is a truly incredible person full of knowledge and hospitality. His home is warm and comfortable, with your own bedroom and a shared bathroom. I spent a little less than a week on the property and I wish I could have stayed longer. Some projects I worked on: Weeding in the "hoop house",… read more
26 jul 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marie)
It was a pleasure to host Marie. Always cheerful, helpful and hard working, she could turn her hand to any task. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Marie to other hosts.
(Excelente
)
14 jul 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Caroline) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful week at Hugh's place. I worked on removing ivy from a structure, did some weeding in the garden, and transferred compost to a new cozy spot on the property. Some of my highlights were exploring the surrounding area using hand-drawn maps by Hugh, eating delicious meals with vegetables fresh from the garden, and getting to work… read more
12 jul 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline spent a week here doing various physical tasks - she is not afraid of hard work! Conscientious, considerate, warm hearted, always helpful, it was a privilege to host her. And most of all, a lovely presence around the place. You would be welcome back here anytime Caroline :)
(Excelente
)
12 jul 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alessandro)
Alessandro was a positive presence here, hard working, willing to help at anything, very sociable and very funny! His English is amazingly good for such a short time learning. And you might be lucky enough to experience Alessandro's delicious Italian cooking! Thanks again Alessandro for the work.
(Excelente
)
25 may 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Adeline)
Adeline was a pleasure to host, always in good form, helpful, willing and hard working. She speaks English well and was easy company the five days she was here. Adeline would be welcome to return anytime, and I have no hesitation in recommending her as a workaway.
(Excelente
)
25 may 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Adeline) para el anfitrión
My experience at Hugh was magical. I loved the tasks he gave me like working in his garden, moving the earth, planting vegetables, etc. And this stay was not just about work. Doing a workaway with Hugh also means having the chance to discover an intelligent, interesting and respectful man. I will not forget those evenings by the fireside… read more
9 may 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Monika)
Monika is a hibernophile, and has visited Ireland a number of times. Fluent in English, she is very chatty and can hold a conversation on almost any topic. She stayed with me for a week and was very helpful, working in the garden and also inside. She is considerate, always offering to help, works hard, and is easy company - I would recommend… read more
(Excelente
)
9 may 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Monika) para el anfitrión
You cannot ask for a better workaway experience. I got to spend time with a brilliant person, my host, talking and working. I did sensible and enjoyable work, had a chance to listen to really grand stories, was given great, home-made food and a comfortable room in a beautiful place in Ireland. I was taken care of and offered lifts, tips and… read more
27 feb 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nicole)
Nicole was a pleasure to host. A great help using her own initiative, and easy company, her English is very good and she's keen to learn. You might even be lucky enough to experience her hand-picked porcini mushroom risotto! I'd recommend Nicole as a workawayer, she is welcome back here anytime.
(Excelente
)
26 feb 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Nicole) para el anfitrión
My first experience as a workaway at Hugh's place was something that I won't forget! He can make you really comfortable in his house. We organised together what needed to be done, i was able to help with deep cleaning inside the house and collecting sticks outside in the garden.
Hugh is a great communicator, and a real gentleman. With his good… read more
Hugh is a great communicator, and a real gentleman. With his good… read more
27 dic 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Clemency) para el anfitrión
Hugh was a wonderful host, delightful company and an excellent cook! We got to do a variety of jobs including gardening, bulb planting and some good old-fashioned shed destroying. A beautiful part of Ireland to stay in and a wonderful man to stay with.
23 dic 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Clemency)
Rob and Clemency stayed with me for 10 days and were a great help, as well as good company. They were hardworking, reliable and used their own initiative. I'd have no hesitation in welcoming them back anytime.
(Excelente
)
13 dic 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Kelly)
Kelly was great company, lively, energetic and willing to help. Great outlook on life. I look forward to welcoming her back after the present public health situation settles.
(Excelente
)
7 sept 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Antonella) para el anfitrión
It was a pleasure to be hosted by Hugh. He's friendly and hospitable. Excellent the organic food from the vegan garden. thanks for all
29 ago 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Antonella)
It was a pleasure to have Antonella visit. She has a lovely, calm presence and keen to help around the place. If you're lucky she may even cook you an Italian meal!
(Excelente
)
29 ago 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Laura)
It was a pleasure to host Laura. She is keen to work, very helpful and respectful. I would recommend her as a workaway.
(Excelente
)
7 ago 2021
Dejado por el workawayer (Sylvia) para el anfitrión
In this wonderfully idyllic setting, the host was friendly and helpful, ready to answer questions or give guidance. Lots of odd jobs to keep you busy with plenty of good fresh produce from his garden to keep you well fed.
Absolutely recommend this workaway.
Absolutely recommend this workaway.
21 jul 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sylvia)
Sylvia was a pleasure to host, great company, bubbly personality and interesting stories from her professional life in classical music. She is constantly busy and can turn her hand to virtually any task - from preparing a flower bed to replacing a toilet seat! She is absolutely reliable, diligent and very respectful of someone else's home. You… read more
(Excelente
)
13 jul 2021
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway)
Conor is a quiet chap who likes to keep to himself. My experience with Conor was positive - he was respectful, tidy, diligent, and really hard-working. I consider myself fortunate to have got the benefit of his contribution.
(Muy Bien
)
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