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Australia
My stay at the guest house was wonderful! It's a beautiful property with all the comforts you may need. You should be prepared to work hard, but it's worth it for the cultural immersion and time off to explore Derry, Belfast, or Dublin. Liz is so full of energy and has unmatched knowledge of Monaghan and Irish history. Thank you Liz and the guest house!
about 2 months ago
Australia
Elizabeth made this feel like a home away from home.Her hospitality was top notch and made me feel very at home.Her cooking is amazing and she served me a lot of different varieties of food which was fantastic.I also learnt a lot of skills from Elizabeth in regards to housekeeping and gardening. She was a fantastic host and would highly recommend her if you to experience what Ireland is like as she has a thorough knowledge of her local town and all of Ireland.
5 months ago
Hi Wade. Thank you for choosing to come to Lynster House. I am more than grateful for all your help, especially in the garden. it looks fab now, thanks to you. it was a great experience also for me. I will miss you around the house! Enjoy your next chapter. Bets wishes, Elizabeth
Turkey
I had a mixed experience here. The host is intelligent, hardworking and was kind to me personally. The workload was reasonable and the house is beautiful. However, the environment felt restrictive with strict rules, high expectations and uncomfortable accommodation. What affected me most was how conflict was handled. I witnessed an accidental vacuum damage escalate into a tense confrontation involving slamming doors and demands for replacement. I ultimately left early as I was feeling like walking on eggshells. I recommend clarifying expectations and house rules beforehand.
30 days ago
Spain
My experience was positive thanks to the other volunteers and local people, but unfortunately very difficult because of the host and I had to leave earlier. Work is not difficult but she asked for "perfection". I completed the required hours and tasks, helping beyond my schedule. However, communication was often contradictory, and I was blamed for misunderstandings and things that were wrong that I had not done. Very unfair. I felt increasingly tense and was treated disrespectfully, with rude interruptions and intimidating behaviours, e.g. slamming doors during conversations. Unacceptable.
about 1 month ago
Argentina
I take positive things from the experience. From the beginning, Elizabeth was very kind and welcoming, she introduced me to local people and shared a lot about Irish culture. She is always very active and constantly on the go, so if you don't match her pace it can feel a bit intense at times. The tasks were quite varied, from gardening and mowing the lawn to housekeeping and helping with social media, which kept things dynamic. Thank you for everything!
7 months ago
Hey Sasha. Was GREAT!! to meet you and I enjoyed your creative enthusiasm. I hope your next chapter goes well and life treats you well. Stay cool and stay safe. Hugs.
United States
My stay at the guest house was unfortunately cut short. First and foremost, the guest house is beautiful, Elizabeth is an excellent cook and a generous host. The accommodations are very nice. The level of work described for Web Dev. on WP seemed like basic level help with her website and social media. I have a degree in film,art, and media so I thought this was a good fit for me. I did the best I could but it was not at the level she needed. We mutually agreed that I would cut my time short. Elizabeth was kind and let me stay till I got an interim gig. Thank you Elizabeth. Wish you the best! ☘️
9 months ago
I am glad that you were able to find a new position elsewhere. I wish you a happy journey. take care. E
Canada
Liz was not only an incredible host, but also an incredibly kind and welcoming person. I really enjoyed my short time spent with her and I definitely recommend this host for other worldpackers looking to have a wonderful experience.
about 1 year ago
Costa Rica
This was my first experience as a worldpacker, and it couldn't have been better! Once you get used to Elizabeth's rhythm, everything flows easily. She is a wonderful host, an AMAZING cook, and she knows a lot about Irish history. She also gives great recommendations for places to visit. The work can be a bit demanding at times, but nothing unmanageable, and there's also plenty of time to relax and explore. Depending on the season, you might stay in a chalet outside the house, but it has everything you need to feel comfortable. I truly enjoyed my time with Elizabeth, would definitely come back
about 1 year ago
It was great to meet you and host you here Kevin and you made a huge positive difference inside and outside in the gardens. You are always welcome back here any time in the future. Best wishes for the future. Elizabeth
Brazil
The experience was Great! Elizabeth and Sean are wonderful people, they taught me a lot. It was such a pleasure to have met them in the beginning of my experience in Ireland. They were very supportive and kind with me. Totally recommend!
over 1 year ago
Anthony has a very positive outlook and gave great commitment during his time here and with Sean. It was a pleasure to meet him and we wish Anthony the very best as he embarks on a new chapter here in Ireland. I highly recommend.
Italy
I spent around 10 days with Elisabeth and then most of the time at her brother's place. Staying with her was great! Most of the work was around the house and garden — cleaning, organizing, mowing the lawn, and similar tasks. The days were quite intense and full of little surprises, but I had so much fun and built a wonderful connection with Elisabeth! At her brother's place I lived in a mobile house, but the experience was amazing — there were several families who made me feel part of one big, warm community. Sean and everyone there are fantastic!!
12 months ago
Martina....it was a really big month of activity...in both places. Sean and I really valued your amazing commitment and ur fantastic personality. It was a pleasure and I wish you well. Bedt wishes. Elizabeth
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
