Farm stay on Wild Atlantic Way Ireland
The experience
We run a small, family-owned glamping and farm stay just outside Westport on the Wild Atlantic Way.
Our place is peaceful, scenic, and surrounded by nature, with views towards Croagh Patrick. We have a relaxed, friendly environment and enjoy meeting people from different cultures.
We also have animals on site, including our Connemara ponies and our dog Scamp which guests love interacting with.We enjoy meeting guests from all over the world.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Between 20 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
United States visa or citizenship
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are looking for someone to help 5 hours a day but are flexible with these hours.Whilst we have a variety of tasks the days vary with glamping and farming being where most help is needed.We work alongside you but once your happy we let you work independently.If you plan to be away at certain times we are happy to work around this
Activities & Shift
We’re looking for reliable, easy-going people to help us with:
Cleaning and preparing glamping units
General upkeep of outdoor areas
Light gardening and tidying
Occasional help with guests (check-ins / basic support)
Helping with animals .
Gardening and painting.
Rules
We are a small, family-run accommodation business, so reliability and a positive attitude are very important.
Help is approx. 5 hours per day, 5 days per week and includes cleaning to a high standard and general outdoor tasks.
We ask that volunteers respect guest privacy and keep noise levels low, especially in the evenings.
As we are in a rural location, flexibility and a love of nature are important.