Quite cottage, Cats and DIY in Collinstown, County Westmeath, Ireland

Irlanda

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35
Última actividad
09/05/2022
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TWO ADULTS ONLY

Looking for strong and hardy people willing to get some physical work
done in the garden, as well as painting and DIY
Must love cats - I will be away for part of the time you are here and they
will be in your care.
My cottage in Westmeath is surrounded by nature and it is very quiet,
peaceful and quite magical. I need people who can work independently
and are mature, and trustworthy. Also it is a meat free house for humans.
Its a perfect place to work on a creative projects, I have a crafts shed as well as a piano and guitar,
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
It is very peaceful here. If you are working on a creative project it is a perfect space.
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I will be away part of the time and I am looking for people to help me with Cat Sitting, house cleaning and caring for the garden There are lots of DIY projects as well as room for artistic expression . The most important task is caring for the cats, so I am looking ONLY for people who really like cats.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Fluido
Alojamiento
Very comfortable and private, kitchen with everything, chill out space and fireplace.
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I am away alot so if you main goal is to learn English this may not be the place for you, as there is no one else to talk to.
This place is so quite and dark at night, it is really suitable for people looking for a peaceful break away from stress, I have a piano and guitar and you can paint, write and make music here.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
My wifi is not great but i work from home, good enough for zoom
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
a maximum of 25 hours a week

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26/03/2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Ben & Hannah) para el anfitrión

Staying at Irenes was so wonderful. She was incredibly hospitable and kind the house itself and the surrounding area was really beautiful and the work was really enjoyable. Go if you get the chance!

(Excelente )

29/01/2022

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ben & Hannah)

Ben and Hanna were wonderful to have at my house. They are both very mature and responsible for their age. I left them in my remote cottage in Ireland for two weeks while I travelled, to cat sit and with a list of jobs. They were very loving to my pets, they took excellent care of them. The jobs included painting, gardening, and some carpentry… read more

(Excelente )

18/10/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Ciana & Özgün) para el anfitrión

The home was lovely and warm - a modern type of cottage in a very scenic location close by the beautiful Lough Lene :) We also had a wonderful time with the cats too. Irene was a super host and would recommend to anyone who loves pets and the depths of the countryside :)

(Excelente )

17/09/2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Viktoria & Kenn)

Viktoria and Kenn were great to have at the house. I left them while I travelled for a week and they did a great job. They sent me pictures of the cats and their projects regularily. They were very kind to the cats and the cats loved them. They left the house perfectly clean and the were so neat and careful on the jobs. They painted furniture and… read more

(Excelente )

15/09/2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Viktoria & Kenn) para el anfitrión

Irene was the first workaway host we had, and she was just great!

We only saw her for one day but she explained everything we had to do around the house very clearly. She was very friendly and fair. We had really nice projects to do during our stay: making little fairy houses, painting the hot tub, painting chairs and clearing the terasse. It is… read more

(Excelente )

15/11/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marcello)

Marcello and Franchesca were very lovley. I had to go away for two weeks and they took care of my cats and did some jobs in the garden. They were wonderful with the cats, very caring. They did everything I asked them and were very sweet and quite. They are no trouble at all and they bring a very calm energy to the house. They were willing to learn… read more

(Excelente )

14/11/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Marcello) para el anfitrión

The experience at Irene’s place was amazing! We took care of her four wonderful cats, they are absolutely lovely :D
It’s impossible to get tired in a place like that, her house is beautiful and full of creative stuff.. Irene managed to create a really nice, cosy and even magical atmosphere! She will surprise you with her endless kindness: we spent… read more

(Excelente )

25/05/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Eponine & Tanner)

Eponine and Tanner are a very lovley couple. They were booked to come for three weeks while I was travelling, unfortunately due to unexpected Irish visa issues they were only able to stay one week, but I would have totally trusted them in my house while I was travelling. We spent a week together, and they were very loving to the animals, clean,… read more

(Excelente )

15/05/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Eponine & Tanner) para el anfitrión

We had a wonderful time staying with Irene and kitties. Due to unforeseen circumstances we were only able to stay a week, but it was the most amazing week. Irene was so welcoming and understanding with our circumstances. We fell in love with her beautiful country home and her kitties Lady Ivy, Bugaboo, Colonel Mustard, and Rudy. We couldn’t have… read more

(Excelente )

23/02/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lena)

Lena was fantastic. I was away for 10 days and she took great care of my house and cats. She is very mature for her age, self sufficient and skilled. She was very loving with my cats and kept the house spotless. I had the following projects which she did with great care, sandding and restoring furniture, painting windows and doors, helped me build… read more

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16/02/2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Moritz) para el anfitrión

We stayed 3 weeks in Irenes wonderful place and enjoyed the time so much. Irene is a happy, friendly and warmhearted person, who we had taken to our heart in even this short time. The work was perfect for both of us and we could allot our working time like we wanted.
Her place is more than beautiful but also more than quite. The only things you… read more

(Excelente )

12/02/2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Moritz)

Moritz and Lena were fantastic. I was away for 10 days and left them on their own in a very rural place, they are young but very mature , self sufficient and skilled. They were very loving with my cats and kept the house spotless. We had the following projects which they did with great care, and they look fantastic including builidng wooden… read more

(Excelente )

21/09/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Julius & Bastian)

Julian and Bastian were great helpers. They were kind and thoughtful - I left them alone for a week while i travelled for work. My cat was dying at the time and they were so kind and gentle with him, that I was able to trust leaving him, and that meant the most to me. I gave them jobs in the garden, painting and organising a shed. They did… read more

(Excelente )

06/08/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Paul & Naomi) para el anfitrión

We were blessed to spend some time in Irene's part of paradise. Here property is beautiful and relaxing. She has lovely cats who are a pleasure to be around. Independent yet always ready for some cuddles. Irene has a very large heart always seeking to make sure you are comfortable and will make sure your needs are attended to. It was a blessing to… read more

(Excelente )

05/08/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Paul & Naomi)

Paul and Naomi were fantastic guests. I was away for 8 days and they stayed at my house. They not only took fantastic care of my cats, and left my house spotless, they did fantastic work. My garden was cleared, roof cleaned, sheds painted. My front entryway is transformed. They needed no direction and did beyond the work I asked. They are mature,… read more

(Excelente )

13/07/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Francesco & Francesca)

They are a very freindly couple who love socialising. Francesca never stopped cooking and cleaning - she was wonderful with the cats and did a very good job painting my chairs, and made me a fairy house. I wish you continued happiness.

(Excelente )

12/07/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Francesco & Francesca) para el anfitrión

Our stay at Irene's place was awesome.
She lives in the countryside and is far from big towns but if it's not a problem for you, then you could enjoy a lot of things close to her house, like a beautiful lake, Fore abbey and amazing country roads (bicycle give their best in this zone).

Irene's home is really comfortable and had much more than we… read more

(Excelente )

23/06/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Thorben & Tanja)

Thorben and Tanja were wonderful house guests and wonderful people. They worked very hard and were always great company. Tanja knows alot about gardening and really helped so much planting and sowing the garden, and creating beautiful spaces. Thorben also is great at IT and he figured out for me some problems with my sound system and computer that… read more

(Excelente )

20/06/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Thorben & Tanja) para el anfitrión

We had a wonderful time with Irene. Her cottage is quite cosy and she creates a beautiful garden around it. We stayed for two weeks and tried to help her as much as we could. For us, it was mostly outside tasks in the garden like preparing the front yard for new grass, planting vegetables and putting out weed. Furthermore, we cooked vegan dishes… read more

(Excelente )

23/06/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Renaud)

Renaud is a very nice boy. He is eager to learn and interested in new experiences. He helped with a construction project, with wood. He took good care of my cats.

(Excelente )

31/05/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Renaud) para el anfitrión

Excellent stay at Irene who is a person very welcoming and very open-minded who knew how to be patient with a young workayer not speaking a word of English: p. Beautiful experience in a warm place, where a good energy escapes, perfect to change the ideas! Thanks and hi to Michael, Tibbs and Bodeboo! (And the others) I hope to see you again… read more

(Excelente )

24/05/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ariadna)

Ariadna is mature and pleasant, and very self sufficiant and low maintenance. She was quiet and respectful of the space, and open minded about doing any jobs. She did a great job on my book case and radiator cover, and is meticulous. She is creative. Ariadna wants to improve her English and is eager to learn new things. I wish her lots of… read more

(Excelente )

24/05/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Ariadna) para el anfitrión

I stayed with Irene 3 weeks, she made me feel at home from the first day. She is beautiful and friendly person. She was patient and she spoke slowly with me, that I could understand her well.
Irene's house is very nice and peaceful place and stimulate the creativity. I have worked on two projects, that I really many liked doing.
Irene has taken me… read more

(Excelente )

31/03/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Cameron & Rachell)

Cam and Rachel were the most amazing house guests. They are super nice, thoughtful, and interested in making the world a better place. Also, they are so skilled! I had two big projects planned which they completed and look totally professional - using up-cycled materials they made the trampoline swing, painted the library and custom fitted book… read more

(Excelente )

31/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Cameron & Rachell) para el anfitrión

We stayed with Irene for 3 weeks, and we were immediately made to feel at home. Irene is a warm, caring, and genuine person. Even though she was at work / traveling for work most of the time, she would check in frequently to make sure we had everything we needed and we were comfortable with our stay. Irene was also kind enough to bring us into… read more

(Excelente )

16/03/2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Augustin & Chloë) para el anfitrión

We stayed 9 days at Irene’s home, we got her house to ourselves during 1 week because Irene went away for her job.
Irene’s house is lovely, just like her cats.
The area is very peaceful, surrounded by nature, with a plenty of birds.
Unfortunately we met Irene only 2 days, but it s was enough to know that she s a fantastic person, open minded,… read more

(Excelente )

15/03/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Augustin & Chloë)

I went away for a week and they took care of my house. They really loved the cats, kept the house nice and clean and built me a great path. They were very sweet and fun and were a lovely couple to be around. Very mature and trustworthy.

(Excelente )

15/01/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Franchesca)

Frankie stayed at my place for 3 weeks, and I was away for part of that time and they house sat (with Jori). They really are great young people - so kind to the animals, helpful, mature and very good fun. Frankie is super organised and totally re-organised my dishevelled shed, it looked amazing. I left them a To Do list when I was gone and it was… read more

(Excelente )

21/12/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Franchesca) para el anfitrión

Irene was a wonderful host. Jori and I had an amazing time. The cottage is absolutely charming! We had great food and great company. The work was perectly suited for each of us. While Irene was away for 12 days, we had the house and all five cats to ourselves, we felt very safe and at home there. I'd given the opertunity we would love to come… read more

(Excelente )

12/01/2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jori)

I really enjoyed have Jori and Frankie here. They are very sweet, fun, energetic and positive. Jori is an excellent musician and great entertainer. I was away for nearly two weeks and they had the place to themselves. They are totally trustworthy and left my house in great condition, cooking, cleaning, gardening, and taking care of my cats. They… read more

(Excelente )

19/12/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Jori) para el anfitrión

Irene is a marvelous host! She will keep you well fed and in good company while you role up your sleeves and make the world a more beautiful place. Her house is situated in a beautiful part of the Irish countryside. Irene is a hard worker who is very caring. She has made helping others her 9 to 5 and in the morning and night she is a dedicated cat… read more

(Excelente )

08/11/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Matthias ) para el anfitrión

We stayed two weeks at Irène home. We immediately felt at home. She is very nice and her cottage is peaceful, this place stimulates creativity. She is always happy to listening news ideas to create a magic atmosphere, using at the most material recycled. A work isn't to hard and during the week when Irène is working, we were in autonomy. Irène has… read more

(Excelente )

31/10/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Matthias )

These two guy are fantastic. I wish they could stay! They were great fun, hardworking, creative. They cleared my garden for me and build a vegetable patch. Matthias is a fantastic cook, the meals were amazing. They loved my cats. The house was very peaceful with them, and they give off a really postive energy - also they are happy guys, laughing a… read more

(Excelente )

10/10/2017

Dejado por el workawayer (Julia & Eva) para el anfitrión

Irene has been the best first host we could have ever imagined. She was extremely friendly and we could talk with her about anything and we always got great advice. Her beautiful cottage is located in a very peaceful area, and if you are lucky and there are no clouds you can see a lot of stars. But we always felt really safe at her place. We… read more

(Excelente )

09/10/2017

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Julia & Eva)

Eva and Julia are delightful It was my first experience with worksawayers, and their's too. I was away for one week and they took care of my house and garden and were wonderful to my cats. I trust them totally. They made delish vegetarian food and keep the house great. They also helped me organize my unpacking and shed, a big help. They are very… read more

(Excelente )

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