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5,0 (11)

Kilkenny, Ireland

English

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Learn english in Carlow with Patricia

We are a family of 4 living in the fabulous countryside Ballintemple 10 mins drive from Tullow. Both working professionals Garret in Biopharmaceuticals, myself as a triage nurse/midwife part time. We offer a great welcome in an exceptionally beautiful and comfortable home with the best of food and organic produce. Fresh home cooked dinners. We are real lovers of good wholesome fresh foods. Garret grows organic potatoes, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers etc. Delicious!

Arthur, 18 years old, is extremely academic and Geoffrey 16, interested in computers.

Daily walks if time permits. Pilat...
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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 PATRICIA picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)
Nearest public transport 9km

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About this home

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Patricia (mother)
Garret (father)
Geoffrey (17 years old)
Arthur (18 years old)

This home welcomes

Capacity: 4 people

10-18 years old (girl - boy)

18-25 years old (girl - boy)

Adults (woman - man)

Groups and families

Couples

We provide a high standard of care and supervision to anyone who is in our home and treat them as a family member and include them in all family activities. Swimming and Tennis is 8 euro extra per session. Summer camps is approximately 70 euro extra per week.

Available activities

Basketball
Running
Swimming
Bike rides
Cooking
Playing musical instrument
City outings

Enhance your stay

Swimming per session 12€
Tennis per session 10€
Transfer Dublin Airport 255€ per stay

Can be arranged. Meet and return to the airport by private car with host.

Life with your host family

A typical day commences with a run, walk, or pilates followed by a relaxed healthy breakfast. Then perhaps tennis or a swim. It's ideal for singles, parent and child, or couples who would like a boutique type of break. Your English will improve during the holiday, no doubt, with full immersion.

Sometimes we go for coffee or lunch to Altamont Gardens, then grocery shopping. My son Arthur is a runner and has coaching three times a week, so I get coaching from his coach at the same time. For any v...
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Carlow, Ireland

Nearest public transport stop: 9km

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5,0

11 reviews

5,0

11 reviews

Cécile Rennes, France

Aug 31, 2025

Stay of 1 week

I had a wonderful 10 days at Trish and Garret's! We did cultural activities, and especially sports (swimming, athletics...), and I have very good memories of it. There was a great atmosphere throughout the stay in addition to a very warm welcome. I highly recommend this family!

Euegenia

Aug 25, 2025

Stay of 2 weeks

My 16-year-old son stayed with Tris and Garret for two weeks in August, and from the very first moment they were attentive and respectful to him. They engaged in various activities, visits, and sports promoting physical well-being. As a mother, I feel grateful for their care and dedication. It’s an ...