Immerse yourself in a gorgeous home n garden; hidden gem Ireland

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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 12 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Practice English: 9 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

Our house is a very special place. Situated a three-minute drive from the town centre of Monaghan, is a haven, an art gallery, amazing furniture & artefacts. Unique & expansive gardens. Help me with some housekeeping, gardening & welcoming guests. Common sense skills and a good work ethic are most welcome! Flexible hours/days optional. Travel with me to other parts of Ireland. Good tech skills are a great bonus. Mature personality!

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 24 and 45 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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13 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

12 Immersing in the local culture
9 Practicing English
8 Meeting locals
7 Get in touch with nature
5 Meeting international travelers
2 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 11. Sustainable cities and communities
2 3. Good health and well-being

Grace

United States

My experience at the guest house was absolutely one of a kind. Elizabeth has a beautiful home, and the accommodation was very nice! I only shared a room with one other person and we had our own bathroom as well, everything was very comfortable and lovely. The work consisted of general housekeeping and posting on social media, and the days off were very fair- I even went to Derry and Belfast during my stay. I would recommend anyone who is a hard worker for this exchange, as there is always something to be done! I loved exploring Monaghan and meeting the locals as well. Thanks so much Elizabeth!!

7 months ago

Sharon

Malaysia

This was my first Worldpacker experience, and I am so blessed to have had it with Elizabeth at the guest house. Elizabeth is a remarkable person - she is smart, warm and kind. She welcomes volunteers to her home with open arms, and passionately shares with us all there is to know about the local culture and people. She provides amazing meals, and is the perfect host. I have made a life-long friend from this experience - and I will definitely be back again very soon. the guest house and Monaghan are truly the hidden gems of Ireland - and I'm certified Mad About Monaghan now!

8 months ago

Elizabeth replied

I was blessed to have such an innovative, kind, positive and stellar lady come as a volunteer to my guest(home). house. Sharon was a whizzer, full of enthusiasm and willingness to try everything. She was supper helpful also with the tech end of my business so that was very much appreciated. Most of all, Sharon has become a friend who I will welcome, with open arms back to my home at any time in the future. A bonus experience for me. Thank you Sharon. Hugs galore. Elizabeth

Damaris

Mexico

Elizabeth is an amazing business woman, her house is so beautiful, she always maked me feel like in home. I really recommend going there, she took me to know local places in Monaghan and also to the county Clare that was amazing, she shared with me the Irish culture, food and music which I loved it. If you want to have a peaceful experience bordering nature you must come here!

9 months ago

Elizabeth replied

Hey Damaris, it was such a pleasure to host you here and I truly enjoyed the mutual experience and hope you have a very happy next chapter in your travels. Best wishes and keep in touch. E

Carmen

Spain

My experience at the guest house has been wonderful. There, as well as improving my English and getting to know the work of a guest house from the inside, I met Elisabeth, a wonderful and welcoming person who made me feel at home. At all times she has been concerned about my wellbeing, she has offered me exquisite meals and she has made me feel like one of the locals . I recommend the experience 100 percent. Without a doubt I would love to repeat it. I have gained an experience and a wonderful friend 😊.

10 months ago

Elizabeth replied

Hi Damaris, thank you so much. So glad you enjoyed your time here. It was such a great privilege to meet you and spend time with you. Best wishes for future travels.Elizabeth

Fey

United States

Volunteering at the guest house was an amazing cultural experience filled with learning opportunities! Elizabeth is very sweet and incredibly hardworking. I feel lucky to have been able to learn so much about Irish culture and see different parts of Ireland with her! I have felt truly immersed in the culture and community and had so much fun attending Irish music festivals, traveling, and meeting the locals! Overall, I have felt very fulfilled being here and enjoyed my stay very much. I thank you Elizabeth, and also Sean, for an amazing experience and great great guidance while in Ireland!

10 months ago

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