Be a volunteer in a Historic Victorian Hostel & Bar on the the Wild Atlantic Way!

Canada

5

The hostel is an amazing, peaceful, semi-secluded location in Achill. It is a stunning hostel with amazing hosts. I absolutely adored volunteering here and wish I could have stayed longer. Alice and Pat are accomodating, warm, and inviting. Though it is out of the way of the city and towns it is easy to transport yourself to local shops/restaurants on foot (2.5hrs) bike (1hr) or hitchhike. You feel safe to roam to the beach that is 15 min walk away and take a swim if youre brave enough to jump in. I will definitely be back again.

about 6 years ago

Argentina

5

I spent an amazing time in the hostel! Alice and Pat are wonderful people! They were always attentive, friendly and open. if they had to do something specific they told me or I could ask Pat anything and he had no problem to explain. The work is very easy and life there very quiet. For being my first experience as a volunteer I felt very comfortable, cared for and at home. I highly recommend it and I will be back for sure!

about 6 years ago

United Kingdom

5

Working at the hostel is a truly authentic rural Irish experience. For this reason I'd be lying if I said it didn't take a few days to get used to some of the idiosyncrasies of the place, but once I accepted these I had a great time. Work is hostel work mixed with manual tasks so there was plenty of variety. the hostel is full of locals and the live music is spontaneous and authentic. The Guinness is superb! We received three decent meals a day - be prepared to eat late as the restaurant gets priority. It is remote so be prepared to hitch hike, bike or walk long distances to get around.

over 6 years ago

Italy

5

Very good experience!!! Achill is amazing and pat and Alice are beautiful person I racomand this experience!!!!

over 6 years ago

Brazil

5

The owners Pat and Alice are friendly and lovely with the volunteers. I really enjoyed my time in the hostel and the people I met there. I will never forget the cozy nights with music in the Pub.

over 6 years ago

Alice replied

Thanks for everything Bárbara, best of luck with your travels! :-)

France

2

It was my third volunteering, and not my best for sure. Wrong period of the year (not many people in the hostel), and another helper always on my back telling what to do or not, basically acting like the manager, while Pat, though he is a really nice man, was not here til 6 pm. We had quite a lot to do with really few fun in exchange, and moved from one room to another all the time depending on guests. I can't really figure out what was really expected from me and what was my colleague's desire and orders. I guess it's a really nice place to stay with nicer colleagues in the summertime.

over 6 years ago

Costa Rica

4

I had a great time @the hostel, beautiful well preserved victorian house, next to a mystical forest, there is a pub in the property w/ a cosy fireplace & live music. The island is beautiful x1000, breathtaking sceneries, however is a bit dificult go around it, you need a car or really good condition to ride a bike. Take a walk around the hostel, there are many lakes, sheeps and the ocean on walking distance. The owners are great people, Pat is nice, funny & easy going person and his wife Alice is strict but lovely. definately recommend it! Thank you very much for having me!

over 6 years ago

Spain

5

Gran primera experiencia en worldpackers. Buscaba desconectar un tiempo de la ciudad y vivir una experiencia. Aquí conocí gente maravillosa (trabajadores y otros voluntarios) y pude disfrutar de la naturaleza y del entorno. Al llegar puede generar dudas, ya que está en medio de la nada y en un primer momento te ves muy aislada, pero el lugar y la compañía hacen que acabe gustándote.

over 1 year ago

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