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Évaluation d'hôte
80 %
Last replied
15 avr. 2024
Taux de réponse
62.8 %
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Infos
Description
We are a very active older couple. With wide-ranging interests. I design and make knitwear to sell and Robin is a bee keeper. We live in the countryside close to the Burren, in an old cottage which we renovated in the 90s. We have a very large garden and a woodland. My main interest is in creating an ornamental garden, growing a large variety of perennials, shrubs and trees. Robin grows vegtables and keeps sheep. as well as the bees.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We have hosted hundreds of volunteers over the years and enjoy meeting new people. Volunteers can learn how it's possible to earn an independent living in the countryside and how to create a garden. We live in a beautiful area, with lots of opportunities for hiking and exploring the Burren, its geology and archaeology.
Aide
I mainly need help in the garden... weeding, composting, hedge-cutting and general maintenance.
Langues
Langues parlées
Français: Intermédiaire
Espagnol: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I speak some French and Spanish and would love to improve in both. I like to help with English language learning.
Hébergement
Bedroom in house. All meals are provided, and help with food prep is appreciated.
Autres infos...
Public transport is available to the nearest village 4 miles away. Volunteers are free at weekends and are encouraged to explore the immediate countryside or venture further afield. It's a good area for music-lovers. Bikes are available.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (13)
despite the often inclement weather. It was a pleasure to have hosted her and my garden has made a giant leap into Spring thanks to all the weeding mulching and hedge-planting done by herself and… read more
Well... Yes, the garden is huge and there is a lot of work to be done, so anyone who just wants to be lazy may not be in the best place... But Miriam is a patient person, who listens (even to… read more
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Échange culturel:
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Communication:
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despite the often inclement weather. It was a pleasure to have hosted her and my garden has made a giant leap into Spring thanks to all the weeding mulching and hedge-planting done by herself and… read more
Well... Yes, the garden is huge and there is a lot of work to be done, so anyone who just wants to be lazy may not be in the best place... But Miriam is a patient person, who listens (even to… read more
Thanks Nazar.... was a pleasure to host you.
The place is in a nice, quite and relaxed location. (So as a… read more
We had the chance to learn a lot about the rural life but also about the world from their travel stories. It was a pleasure chatting with them and working connected with the ground. The view is really amazing and playing the guitar looking at the Valley and at the Burren was… read more
You will work 5 hours a day at set times between 10 am and 4 pm, a good pace in my opinion.
Miriam will be happy to help you improve your English. She is the queen of tea and gardening and is a passionate person. Just like Robin who talks about archaeology or caving over a beer!
Don't be afraid to ask for things because they… read more
They are lovely, kind and fair, always available in case of doubts about english language and tasks. They don't… read more
Both of theme are very welcoming,nice and accommodating.
They will help you to improve your english skills,but also teach you other skills if you want that.
The place is quiet but very nice.
If you like nature it is the perfect place to calm down.
The work was exciting and… read more
The place is very quiet and relax.
We have a beautiful view on the valley from the garden.
The job was not to hard, we worked especially in the garden, for some weeding and cleaning.
sometimes we helped Robin with sheeps or for the woods.
Miriam learnt i some englsih words.
I enjoyed… read more
