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Castlehouse B+B
Castlehouse is in the third generation of my family and was originally built by my grand father, it is a house that oozes character and old world charm. My house
has a sea and mountain view and is just a five minute walk to the beach, Renvyle where I live is on the Wild Atlantic Way in north Connemara one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland. Castlehouse is located in a small village that has one small and one large shops, another village 1.5 km away has a couple of pubs and restaurants. Connemara National is 5 km away and Kylemore Abbey is 8 km. Any volunteer that comes will have the chance to improve there English and immerse themselves in Irish culture and our way of life, and you will have the chance to meet people from all over the world. Accommodation is a mixture of private and dorm where you will share with just one other person and this is only in peak season. Sorry lads but I only accept ladies as I don't have enough separate accommodation.You will be given three good meals a day and have two days a week off, you will also have the use of my mountain bike during your stay.
I also have a small sheep and Connemara pony farm and you are more than welcome to come along and see how things are done..
I have lived in Renvyle all my life apart from the five years I spent in boarding school. Cycling is my main hobby and the Renvyle area is well suited to it. I am a keen cook with an interest in experimenation I have been running a B+B since 1990 and I love meeting people from all over the world..I enjoy foreign travel and have visited most European countries. I am quiet an easy going person and I treat everybody with respect.
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About the experience in: Renvyle, Ireland
Germany
The stay at Castlehouse was amazing. It was my first time volunteering and I definitely recommend it.
John is very nice, cooks great and loves to talk to the volunteers.
The tasks are easy: often we worked only 4 hours per day.
The landscape is lovely and even better than expected. There are lots of possibilities to hike and you can use the bicycle of John too.
He convinced me to stay 3 instead of 2 weeks and I'm glad I spent that much time there:)
10 days ago
About the experience in: Renvyle, Ireland
France
Mon expérience dans le B&B s'est très bien passée!
Les taches sont simples même si elles sont fatigantes.
John m'a bien aidé à apprendre l'anglais en faisant la conversation même si son accent est compliqué à comprendre.
La nourriture est à profusion, et il cuisine très bien!
Ce que je pourrais reprocher : Un manque d'organisation qui peut nous handicaper dans notre travail.
Il est désordonné, il ne fait pas le ménage derrière lui
On était souvent obligé de l'attendre car il n'était jamais prêt ce qui nous a retardé dans notre travail.
Malgré ça c’était une belle expérience, merci !
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Renvyle, Ireland
Germany
I spend five weeks in the castlehouse b&b and had a great time! John is kind and a really good cook. I always worked from 8/9 am until around 1 pm. My main tasks were cleaning the rooms and serving the breakfast for the guests. The landscapes are so beautiful and the nearest pubs are worth a visit. I can recommend this place!
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Renvyle, Ireland
Germany
John is easy to get along with and a great cook. The tasks are easy and quickly done. The area is great for hiking and exploring nature, but there isn‘t much else to to do. John can drive you the the Bus station in Letterfrack, from there you can go to many places and explore Connemara.
This was my first volunteering experience and I enjoyed my stay :)
3 months ago
About the experience in: Renvyle, Ireland
Slovenia
The place has such a real, authentic vibe with proper Irish charm. From the first day, it felt like I was part of something, not just passing through. The work was honestly a breeze, what made it even better was having loads of free time, which was perfect because there's so much to do in the area. What truly made the experience shine, though, was John himself. One of the nicest people you’ll meet. He makes you feel right at home, like you’ve known him for years. He’s full of stories and always up for a laugh. This is the kind of place that sticks with you forever. Can't recommend it enough.
4 months ago