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Description
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.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
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).
Aide
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.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Français: Intermédiaire
Hébergement
It is a comfortable, renovated cottage with log-burning stove, with a second living room if you prefer your privacy. 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!
Autres infos...
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.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
N° de référence hôte : 619528159839
Feedback (16)
6 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Paolo) pour l'hôte
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 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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
(Excellent
)
14 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
6 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
26 juil. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Manon) pour l'hôte
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
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6 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Paolo) pour l'hôte
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 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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
(Excellent
)
14 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
6 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
26 juil. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Manon) pour l'hôte
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 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Margot ) pour l'hôte
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 juin 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
8 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Petra) pour l'hôte
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 juin 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
8 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Chloé) pour l'hôte
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 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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
(Excellent
)
17 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
11 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Camille) pour l'hôte
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
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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
(Excellent
)
30 oct. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
2 oct. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
1 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Mirjam) pour l'hôte
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 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Rob) pour l'hôte
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 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
5 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Lia) pour l'hôte
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 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
14 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Caroline) pour l'hôte
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 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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 :)
(Excellent
)
12 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
25 mai 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
25 mai 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Adeline) pour l'hôte
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 mai 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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
(Excellent
)
9 mai 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Monika) pour l'hôte
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 févr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
26 févr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Nicole) pour l'hôte
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 déc. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Clemency) pour l'hôte
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 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
13 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
7 sept. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Antonella) pour l'hôte
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 août 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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!
(Excellent
)
29 août 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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.
(Excellent
)
7 août 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Sylvia) pour l'hôte
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 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le 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
(Excellent
)
13 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Workaway member)
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.
(Très bien
)
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