Willowbrook Glamping and Hideaways

We foster a very creative friendly atmosphere at our place and people always compliment us on the feel of the place. We are close to some of the bigger cities such as sligo and galway and there is always something happening around here, be it a gig or a retreat

We are a very creative, outgoing family that love to welcome new people into our lives we like to hear all out your life and adventures. Volunteers are treated as one of the family


Reviews

4.5
(11 reviews)11

Staff & Host

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

United States

5

Willowbrook was a fantastic volunteer opportunity. Tuesday and Wes are great hosts and nice to get along with. The work was straight forward and hours respected. I had such a great time I will be returning!

7 days ago

Italy

5

Tuesday and Wes are so kind and I appreciate what they build in the glamping. The tasks were clear and they make me understandable all time because sometimes I am in difficult to understand the irish accent. So don't be scary for that. If you are a person who love staying in a country side, reading a book, listening music and you are not so sociable the glamping fit for you. If you need city life, you could go there and you could use the 2 days off to visit the main cities in Ireland. They are so polite to pick you up. The dorm where you'll sleep it's a loft so cozy. I ate good. So let's go!

25 days ago


Tuesday replied

Ah so glad you had a great time with us and thanks again for all your work and your energy. Your always welcome here. Let's go !!

Mexico

5

Voluntariado tranquilo en zona rural de Irlanda. Se trabaja de miércoles a domingo con tareas variadas como cortar madera, limpiar pods o podar ramas. El desayuno es básico (cereal), almuerzo ligero (sándwiches) y la cena la cocina un voluntario por turno (no esperes comida "gourmet"). El internet es limitado y no llega al dormitorio. Recomiendo preguntar antes si habrá más voluntarios, qué tareas harás y qué eventos están planeados por parte de ellos, estarás 4 semanas por lo que debes sentirte cómodo. Usa tus días libres (lunes y martes) para explorar Irlanda. Amigable y amable familia! :)

about 2 months ago


Tuesday replied

Hey thanks for the review. Did your one not show up on your account because I definitely filled it out the day after you left.

France

3

Overall, the experience was quite disappointing. There was little real interaction with the hosts, even during shared meals. Transportation help was minimal, and we often had to manage on our own despite being in a remote area. Promises weren’t kept, like a poorly organized trip to Sligo. Lunches were repetitive (mostly sandwiches). In the end, it felt like we were just there to work, not to share in a meaningful cultural exchange.

2 months ago


Tuesday replied

Dude you need to wake up to yourself. You say meal times where unbalanced and unorganised, er you guys tell me what you want to cook and then I get the ingredients, how is this our fault. The one trip you went on in the 4 weeks you were here a day trip to sligo. I offered you a lift to the bus, you weren't ready and I had to go to work. We have had volunteers for 6yrs and u were the hardest ones to talk to. We held a creative writing retreat with workshops and gigs u never came. This is all on u

France

2

The place is well organized, tasks are varied, and the campsite is pleasant. However, the atmosphere was difficult: little group cohesion, very gendered task distribution, and a lack of trust from the hosts, who were sometimes mocking or closed-minded toward different opinions. The experience probably depends on the group you’re with, but for us, we didn’t feel fully welcomed or valued.

3 months ago


Tuesday replied

Lea you where a good worker and we are very helpful for your time. But yourself and your boyfriend where very closed off to the group often staying in your room all evening, during the creative writing retreat we offered you to come to workshops and a gig you never came. You never once started a conversation at the shared meals. During your days off you never went anywhere, other volunteers managed to travel all around. You guys didn't try to make the most of your time here. So Don't blame us.


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Vegetarian / Vegan

Rural

Spiritual

Wilderness

Family