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

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  Description

  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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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Art et design

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Montagne

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Plage
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  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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  Aide

  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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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  I'm afraid we both only speak English
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  Hébergement

  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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  Autres infos...

  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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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

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

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  Espace pour garer des vans

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

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

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

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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