Barrow House

A young(ish) positive outlook, fun and experienced host welcomes you in an incredible location on the Atlantic Ocean in the most beautiful part of Ireland.
We are a luxury guesthouse with the most beautiful gardens and architecture.

as a host I create a fun team atmosphere with volunteers taking defined roles to help out sometimes we need you inside the house, sometimes outside in the gardens - and in return there are lots of free facilities you can use. We have Kayaks, Wetsuits, we have a small petrol scooter for our Worldpacker guests to use to explore the neighbourhood

The guesthouse is located on a private beach, there a beautiful country and coastal walks all around us and long undeveloped beaches for surf lessons.
I'm hoping to create a great team for projects to collaborate all throughout the year so we can all create great memories of this special place and make a great time and shared goal together.

I traveled as a backpacker in my 20's ( a long time ago) and is is still one of my best times of my life. I want to help other people enjoy this important time as much as I did. The work here will be hard...its physical and if enough people come together it will be more like fun than work...in the end we will be proud ofwhat we achieve together...

Barrow House is a luxury Guesthouse which opens April until October and we want to make a beautiful environment in nature and deliver a top rated service to our guests . We are experienced volunteer hosts ( Workaway ) and will look after our Volunteers as friends. We are very well travelled and have experienced backpacking and world travel ourselves. In return for a private well equipped space to live, with meals and free schooter travel I will ask for your commitment of energy and time as I rely on Worldpacker volunteers to provide real meaningful assistance. I need mature adults and responsible volunteers to carry their responsibilities each working day. I am looking for mature self sufficient volunteers who will respect the business as a busy guest house and will be flexible to respond when the schedule changes each day. We want the volunteers to be involved with the guests if learning English is part of your goals for travel.


Reviews

4.5
(12 reviews)12

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Hostel

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

Germany

5

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.



3 months ago

Argentina

5

Barrow House es un lugar hermoso.
El lugar y sus paisajes son increíbles.
Siempre hay tareas por hacer. Se valora la creatividad y siempre hay espacio para proponer ideas

5 months ago

Argentina

5

BARROW HOUSE ES UN LUGAR HERMOSISIMO.
RODEADO DE PLAYAS AGRESTES Y PAISAJES TRANQUILOS. SIEMPRE HAY TRABAJO POR HACER Y TIENES TODAS LAS HERRAMIENTAS NECESARIAS PARA HACERLO. TAMBIÉN ESTÁ SIEMPRE ABIERTA LA POSIBLIDAD DE PROPONER IDEAS Y DE APLICAR LA CREATIVIDAD EN EL TRABAJO. DARAGH INTENTA PROPONERTE DESAFIOS O PENSAR TAREAS EN LAS QUE CREE QUE PUEDES SENTIRTE CÓMODO.
Todo eso sumado a la compañía de Betty y Hoodie hicieron de este voluntariado una gran experiencia para nosotros!

5 months ago

United States

2

To mention to positives first, the area is gorgeous and I absolutely loved the dogs (especially the little cocker spaniel Betty.) There is a beach nearby that is a wonder to access.

Importantly, it should be noted I left this stay early for very specific reasons. There were moments that I felt my safety and well-being were not a priority.

I recommend this stay strictly only for couples, as the isolation is quite a factor, and be aware that the work load can be more than advertised.

I would be happy to answer any further questions regarding this experience!

8 months ago

Spain

5

Daragh was a fantastic host. Very welcoming and generous. She has plenty of fantastic lore about Barrow 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.

9 months ago


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