Learn english in Ireland with Orla

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Welcome to Orla's house

Hello,

We are a family from Cork, Ireland, and we are excited about the opportunity to become a host family.

Our family consists of myself, Orla, my husband Mike, and our two daughters, Penelope and Francesca (Frankie). We are a warm, welcoming, family-oriented household that enjoys spending time together, whether that’s exploring the outdoors, baking, reading stories, or enjoying family meals.

Our home is friendly, caring, and supportive. We believe in kindness, respect, and making people feel comfortable and included. We would love to share Irish culture, traditions, and everyday family l...
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What makes this stay special

Academic immersion available For stays longer than 1 month (sliding scale pricing)
Language courses At home or in a language school
Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
Full Immersion Guaranteed No other guest speaks your language (optional add-on)
Full board Three meals a day included
Airport pick-up Orla picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)

Included in the booking with Linguifamily

Carefully vetted host family
Every host goes through a thorough selection process — only the most reliable families make the list.
Safe, flexible payment
Your money is held securely by Linguifamily until your stay begins. Pay by credit card or bank transfer
Book with confidence
Cancel within 48 hours for a full refund. If your host family cancels, you're covered too - no questions asked.
24/7 assistance
A question or an unexpected event? Our team is available before, during, and after your stay.

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About this home

Meet the family

Orla (mother)
Frankie (3 years old)
Penelope (6 years old)
Michael (partner)

2 Pomeranians

This home welcomes

Capacity: 1 person

18-25 years old (girl - boy)

Adults (woman - man)

Available activities

Swimming
Tennis
Cinema, shows

Enhance your stay

Language courses 38€ per hour
Transfer Cork Airport 59€ per stay

My friend is an English teacher who can do lessons.

Full Immersion Guaranteed

The host family optionally guarantees that there will be no other people speaking the same language during the stay.

Life with your host family

A typical weekday in our home is relaxed, friendly, and family-focused.

The day begins with breakfast together before school and work. We usually enjoy cereal, toast, fruit, yogurt, and tea or coffee. Our daughters, Penelope and Frankie, head off for their day while the adults go to work.

During the day, guests attending school or language courses would follow their own schedule and are welcome to come and go independently.

In the evening, everyone returns home and we enjoy dinner together as...
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