Building and maintenance

Brazil

5

Mr Seán gave a very welcome, he was respectful with an Irish sense of humour. Just enjoy. 😅The tasks were distributed equally in my experience,but with agreements made with the staff themselves. My tip for anyone who wants to come to the Lodge is to follow the instructions for the day. Don't focus on the kitchen if you have many bedrooms and bathrooms to clean. If there are many guests at breakfast, it's okay to clean the kitchen alone. The demand of the day that need pay attention. It was a positive experience, I recommend it.The island is beautiful and the locals are always friendly. 🤗

over 2 years ago

Seán replied

Thank you Priscilla for all your help and your good advice. It was a great pleasure to have you with us for a month. I am delighted that it was a positive experience for you . Good luck going forward. Kind regards -Seán.

United States

5

I had a great time on the island. The island and the property are beautiful. The work is easy and the task are repetitive. You need to come with a team mentality and be ready to change tasks at a moments request, but overall great experience. There were some disagreement between management which put stress on the volunteers because it was a lot of drama, but I tried to stay out of it and just be helpful. To work at this location you need to be laid back and willing to voice your opinion and concerns as the owner likes to discuss ideas even if they are not implemented.

over 2 years ago

Seán replied

Interesting feedback - helpful . Thank you !
We do get very good reviews from guests and the Lodge is considered an oasis of peace. !

Canada

5

This was my first world packer's experience, and it was a wonderful one. Sean was an amazing, kind-hearted, and generous host. The island was breathtakingly beautiful and serene. Whenever the weather was good, Sean would allow me to leave early and go check out the island and all its sites either by walking or by bikes available at the lodge. He would also give me a ride back into the village if I ever needed anything or whenever I needed to go to the pier to take the ferry to Galway City. I would highly recommend this place for any volunteer.

over 2 years ago

Seán replied

Thank you Kiran for your kind words as well as all the help and guidance that you gave us during your stay. You did make an impact! I am glad that you enjoyed your time with us. I wish you the best of luck in all adventures. Kind regards, Seán.

Germany

4

The location is incredibly beautiful and perfect for relaxation due to its serene and peaceful environment. Both the guest accommodation and the volunteer house are very cozy. Having my own room was a plus, the tasks were quite straightforward, but you have to go with the daily changing flow. Nevertheless there were a few disagreements within the management… I recommend a stay of up to 4 weeks, as staying longer might start to feel a bit isolated. And to bring books and games! The beach is conveniently close by and having access to a bicycle was great. Thanks to Michelle an Seán! :)

over 2 years ago

Seán replied

Thank you Petra for your review. I am happy to hear that the serene and peaceful environment as well as having your own room helped you relax while with us.
Nimo - also from Germany stayed with us as a guest for two nights - and left today. He told me that he has travelled the world and he put his experience on the Island with us at number 1. Worldpackers and visitors to Aran find Aran Walkers Lodge a very peaceful and relaxed environment .
I understand what you mean about a few disagreement among the management -they were indeed few- even lovers are not always of the same opinion.
I will take your point on board to ensure Worldpackers have a good experience with us - while most rate us highly - we will do our best so that all Worldpackers will rate us highly. Kind regards Seán.

Brazil

4

This was my first experience as a volunteer! It was very good, accommodation and food as agreed! I only missed the English classes that were in the description, as I felt a lot of difficulty in my first days. The team was wonderful, I made many friends, I learned a lot and I would definitely take the experience for life! 🇮🇪

over 2 years ago

Spain

4

My experience was very good, the house is beautiful and it is close to a very beautiful beach, the bike rides and walks in my free time were incredible. At the end, I had to leave earlier since there is no telephone signal in the house and, when he asked me to change my room to a house where the internet was failing, I was afraid of being cut off at a time when I needed to be in communication with my family.

over 2 years ago

Brazil

3

The lodge and the island are beautiful. I had a private room, bike, and a good kitchen to cook (we need to make our meals). I was near touristic points. But There are no yoga or english classes, we don't have the same days off, the activities weren't well shared between other volunteers. Advice: You need a intermediate level of english as a minimum (don't go only with spanish). If you are a sociable person, 1 month is the enough. I changed my plans and I stayed less than 1 month because the place was so quiet FOR ME and for my plans, Seàn undestood and help me with my new step! Thanks!

over 2 years ago

Brazil

2

The island and the lodge are also a nice place! Sean is a respectful and very committed gentleman. However, he did not meet the expectations of what was agreed upon! maybe because he was focused on another project! I ended up working long hours and most of the time I did everything myself! The work itself is not difficult, but it becomes tiring and heavy when not done as a team! That's why there should be a scale of activities so that volunteers can take turns and help each other! Above all, I'm grateful for the opportunity and it made me learn a lot about valuing my work and knowing my limits

over 2 years ago

Seán replied

Thank you Yohanna for your assistance for the past month. I am sorry that you had to leave a little bit early. We had a few busy days - however the amount of work for the three of us was not huge. You decided on your workload and did not ask for assistance. There was a breakdown of communication and I am sorry for this. .You were working with another person and the workload was to be shared. Your health is very important and taking care of that is the right thing to do. Best wishes.. Seán.

Italy

5

I spent two months at the Lodge, it was an amazing experience. Sean, the host, is a really welcoming, fair and goodhearted person. The place where the Lodge is, in my opinion, is the most beautiful spot on Inishmore. The work was pleasant (because involves so many people from all over the world), fair and not too hard. I had plenty of free time for visiting every corner of this beautiful island, meeting local people and enjoying the cozy and welcoming atmosphere of the village and its pubs. I highly recommend this place and this host!

about 3 years ago

Seán replied

Thank you Ester!. We were very happy with the contribution that you made to the Lodge in 2022. All of us appreciated your kindness, skill, focus on work and interest.
We hope to see you on the Island again next summer.
Kind regards, Seán.

Spain

5

I had never volunteered before and my first time was at the guest house and it couldn't have been better. The place is very peaceful and welcoming. There is beautiful scenery everywhere you look. The tasks at the hostel are simple. The host is very friendly and always helped me in any way he could, he makes you feel at home. I was lucky enough to meet wonderful people during my stay. I highly recommend this place.

over 3 years ago

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