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Germany
I stayed at the guest house for 2 months and it was fab. It took me a week to settle in since the country side is different than the city life I was used to. The location is stunning, the animals/pets are cute and you have the feeling you can relief yourself from all the stress you have in life. As others said, the place is remote therefore I spent my time mostly around the property but thats not bad at all. Having a walk along the beach or eating something at the golf club with a stunning view is pretty fun. You can really learn something about yourself and you will acquire a lot of new skills.
23 days ago
Mexico
My experience at the guest house was beyond amazing, I truly couldn't have asked for a better volunteer experience. Daragh is a wonderful person, she's dedicated, intelligent and soooo cool, I could listen to her stories forever. Every task I work on was different which kept things interesting and helped me grow in many different ways. The place where you'll stay is absolutely beautiful, there are stunning walks that you can take in the area and even though is far from the city, it never feels isolated because the house itself is comfortable and welcoming. You'll have everything you need :)))
9 months ago
Mexico
My stay at the guest house was short due to personal reasons, but I had a good time there, learning many new things, even about myself. Daragh is a high-energy person who is always on the move and thinking fast, always trying to make the most of her time, We had good conversations and she gave me supoort when i need it, wich i aprpreciate too much. My activities included helping with gardening, painting some parts of the house and cooking. I didn't find it to be hard work. I liked this experience. House is far to other towns but there is amazing landscapes you can expore.
about 1 year ago
Argentina
I had an amazing time at the guest house! The team is lovely and we had a lot of fun. Lots of hard work!! If you are good with that, you will have an amazing time and you will learn a lot about what it means to work in a small hotel. Totally recommend to actively participate and share with the guests if your English allows it. That's one the most amazing things the guest house has: the opportunity to meet people from all around that come to stay for a couple nights at this beautiful hotel. Thank you Daragh for receiving me and for the trust you placed in me.
about 1 year ago
Germany
Perfect experience. Dara is an open, honest, and inspiring host. Tasks were diverse and meaningful—sometimes even meditative. It's not a place to relax all day; you're expected to contribute. The house is remote, so be comfortable with solitude. If you're motivated, flexible, and ready to help, you'll love it here. I felt truly useful and could apply my creative and practical skills. One of the best experiences of my life. 5 stars! Charakters are limitless but i can Tell you much more. If you have any questions just ask me.
over 1 year ago
Spain
Daragh was a fantastic host. Very welcoming and generous. She has plenty of fantastic lore about the guest house and the area, as well as DIY experience you can learn from! The area is beautiful and town is a 2 mile bike ride away through a lovely isolated road. Two friendly dogs, a loving cat and plenty of chickens if you like animals. Amazing golf course for walking next door.
about 2 years ago
Spain
I have been working at the guest house for a month and it was wonderful. I had two objectives before going, to discover a new country and improve my English and I have completely fulfilled both. In the end I have been working all days more hours than I should. This month it has been difficult for me to understand what I could use to make my meals, I insisted several times on the foods that I did not like and they did not listen to me. I am very grateful for the walks with Daragh and her dogs, talking and learning english, and im sure i will keep this memorys for the rest of my life :)
about 2 years ago
Chile
My experience as a volunteer at the host was exceptional. Daragh, the hostess is natural, always made sure I had everything I needed and more, she made me feel like part of the family. The surroundings are magical, with breathtaking views and charming tranquility. The facilities are comfortable and welcoming, making my stay even more enjoyable. Her authenticity and generosity are unmatched, I get to admire her deeply. I will never forget this experience. Thank you Daragh for everything! J&J
over 2 years ago
Thank You Javier for your super kind feedback.. it was a wonderful experience hosting you. Thank you for arriving with the attitude to help and get "stuck in" no matter what project I asked you to complete. Your honest and open attitude and your work ethic made such a difference.
I'm so glad you got in touch, you saved me from a long month of work and I loved your great sense of humour.
I tried to leave a complete review for you to make sure future hosts know they should definitely engage with you but I think I messed up submitting it Hoping they get to read my response here.
Come back to Barrow anytime... mi casa es SU casa.
Lithuania
My stay at the host was very productive overall. I got along very well with Daragh and collaborated on several creative projects. Daragh was very keen to make sure I was able to eat to my specific diet, provided medicine when feeling unwell and had many interesting and valuable conversations. Additionally I was able to take a holiday abroad whilst leaving my belongings at the host. the host itself is a beautiful and unique location, it is perfect for introverts who might be looking for a rural experience but not necessarily farm work. Also there is a very nice cat named buck, treat him well
over 2 years ago
Wow -If Marijus applies to be a volunteer at your property do not delay one moment he is the best out there.
Its hard to write a review for someone who has become a great friend. Marijus arrived in October 2023 and left in February 2024. I think this was a superb experience and I enjoyed his company immensely. Calm, measured, unflappable and instantly likeable - easy to please and very low maintenance, he makes virtually no impact on you and very self contained.
Firstly Mariju's arrival is fabulous he integrated so quickly with our small team and adapted swiftly to many changing tasks, he was so kind and gentle with the pet dogs and chickens and looked after them like his own, in fact he rescued a little lost kitten and cared for it so gently.
Marijus is liked by everyone he met. Our family felt like we were losing a son when he sadly decided to move on for study and work.
Not only is Marijus an amazing well read and worldly informed well travelled guy, he is intelligent and super empathetic, he was one of the most genuinely skilled and talented volunteers we have had stay here in over 7 years of hosting.
Marijus has extraordinary building skills and has an intuitive creative finesse which we tapped into and together created one of the most exciting projects we have created to date.
From scratch Marijus designed, specified materials and worked doggedly on several incredible structures built to enhance our property. He retrofitted insulation and wall mortar in a summer garden house making it a cosy dwelling for our volunteers.
Marijus build a 20 foot tall medieval gothic arch door for our wood shed and most elaborate of all he created from scratch one of the most beautiful woodland folly buildings.
"The Chapel" is a wood panelled small garden room with a lantern tower, hand made shingles and exquisite hand carvings throughout. I will never do justice to Marijus' skills .
As a volunteer he was kind and caring and responded so reassuringly to manage the property when I was suddenly taken to hospital with an emergency. My stress levels lowered knowing Marijus was calmly carrying on and taking on a huge daily responsibility while I was in care for 2 weeks .
I will forever be indebted to Marijus for that as I dont know what would have happened if he wasn't in residence..
I could go on and on with examples oj his building and carpentry talent and the quality of his personality and Im sure Im missing loads of details - suffice to say Marijus was incredible, and shared far beyond the effort levels of a normal volunteer.
United States
A piece of paradise in paradise. I enjoyed stay at the host. It is a nice balance of work and play. Most people might mind the changing Irish weather, but it was heaven to me. If you like quite and picturesque, as well as duty, dirty hands in the garden, and straightforward conversations, this place is for you.
almost 3 years ago
You are a delight Kesh, belting out Shirley Bassey songs at the tops of our lungs as we pulled weeds together might not be straightforward to some people... but it felt very normal to you and I. What a lot of fun you are. Thanks for sharing your time with us in Barrow.
