Learn english in Ireland with Marie

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Learn english in County Cork with Marie

Welcome Greetings! I am an adoring mom to 3 boys and my profession is social work. My boys are age 22 (Economics Graduate UCC), age 21 (Currently Studying at UCC) and 17 in final year of Secondary School. We have two very friendly dogs, a golden retriever and a labradoodle. We are a warm, welcoming Irish family where the kettle is always on, the fridge is never empty, and there's usually plenty of laughter around the house. Our home is busy in the best possible way, with friends and family calling in, everyone gathering around the table for good food, and our two wonderful dogs convinced they'...
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What makes this stay special

Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
Full board Three meals a day included
Airport pick-up Marie picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)
Nearest public transport 3 minutes drive or 20 minute walk

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

Marie (mother)
Joe (22 years old)
Harry (21 years old)
Zach (17 years old)

Dogs

This home welcomes

Capacity: 2 people

18-25 years old (boy)

Adults (man)

Professional & Welcoming Home: I am a recently retired social worker with 25 years of experience. Our home is safe, organized, and welcoming.

Family Presence: I live with my adult sons, who fully support our hosting. There is always someone available to answer questions or help with anything you may need.

Comfort & Privacy: Guests have access to a private bathroom and a separate sitting room, providing plenty of space to relax, study, or read.

Garden & Pets: Enjoy our large garden and the company of our friendly, well-behaved dogs.

Transport: Two adult bicycles with helmets and high-visibility gear are available for guests to use. The 24-hour Cork City bus stop is a 10-minute cycle or a pleasant 25-minute walk away. Airport transfers can also be arranged.

Ideal Guests: We welcome independent adults, professionals, or mature university language students traveling as a pair. We maintain a quiet, non-smoking home with quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Meals: We are happy to accommodate dietary requirements, including vegetarian and allergy-friendly meals, when advised at the time of booking.

Available activities

Basketball
Fitness
Soccer
Swimming
Cinema, shows
Cooking
Video games
Playing musical instrument
Animal care
City outings

Enhance your stay

Transfer Cork Airport 64€ per stay

Use of laundry facilities and bikes are included.

Life with your host family

We offer a flexible schedule that combines full-board hospitality with the independence adult guests appreciate. A typical day begins with a relaxed, self-service breakfast between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

From 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, guests are free to attend classes, explore Cork, or study. Two bicycles are available for guests to use, making it easy to reach the 24-hour bus stop in Ballincollig, with regular services to Cork City, UCC, and language schools. A packed lunch is provided each day.

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