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Toad Hall Hostel
Toad Hall is our home, in a small ancient market town in mid Wales.
It is a hub for alternative and sustainable culture enthusiasts, artists and musicians.
Come and join in and exchange cultures with us.
You can expected to be treated with respect, fairness and equality. As family our core values include curiosity about what makes us human in all our diverse ways.
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About the experience in: Machynlleth, United Kingdom
Brazil
I stayed one more month in Aberystwyth and once again it was a great experience! Bill and Louise are wonderful hosts and always supportive. The place is unique, right by the sea and castle ruins, with everything close by. Tasks are simple and flexible, usually shared with 1–2 volunteers. The private room with a double bed and a weekly food allowance makes it very comfortable. It’s definitely a perfect place to rest, enjoy the view, and recharge! :)
about 6 hours ago
About the experience in: Machynlleth, United Kingdom
Argentina
I immediately fell in love with this place. Louise and Will are two excellent hosts and really good people, they made me feel at home and cared about me. It's a place that makes you want to work and a place that also gives you time to explore, and dedicate yourself to what you do. I take with me a wonderful experience and, in my heart, the most lovely people.
The tasks are easy to do, it is a place that requires work but anyone who wants to can do it in a few hours.
10 days ago
About the experience in: Machynlleth, United Kingdom
Brazil
Brynawel Bunch é uma casa grande e antiga localizada em uma pequena cidade de praia chamada Aberystwyth. A localização é perfeita, fica na rua principal da cidade com muitas lojas, supermercados e bares, em frente as ruinas do castelo e a apenas 5 minutos da estação de ônibus/trem. Os voluntários possuem quartos privados e recebem £ 40 na semana para comprar a própria comida. A cosinha e o banheiro com chuveiro é compartilhado. O trabalho consiste em manter o lugar limpo, organizado e realizar a arrumação dos 4 quartos de hóspedes a cada check out. Bill e Louise são anfitriões maravilhosos 🔝
19 days ago
About the experience in: Machynlleth, United Kingdom
Brazil
I stayed in Aberystwyth, and it was much better than expected. Bill and Louise are amazing hosts! The view and location are incredible! It is right by the sea, next to castle ruins, and in the city center with everything within walking distance. There are only 4 private rooms, each with its own kitchen and bathroom, and cleaning depends on checkouts, so the tasks are light and easy. Usually, you share with 1–2 other volunteers, and there isn’t much contact with guests. You get £40 weekly for food, and the best part is having a private room with a double bed. Perfect to rest and reorganize! :)
about 1 month ago
About the experience in: Machynlleth, United Kingdom
Brazil
Thank you, Bill and Louise, for the opportunity! I stayed with them for three months, and it was a very pleasant experience in both in Machynlleth and Aberystwyth properties, each place had its highlights. The £40 per week was enough to cover my daily food expenses, the accommodation was comfortable and private, and the work was easy to learn and quick to get used to.
The only downside for me was spending a few weeks alone. I’m generally fine with solitude, but it would have been nice to have more people around to talk to and explore Wales with.
about 2 months ago