Help us restore the garden and grounds of a Georgian mansion

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Connect with nature: 25 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 21 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 3 weeks

The Experience

We have a large Georgian house with an interesting, beautiful and very overgrown grounds made up of a Victorian water garden, woods, large lake and meadow. We need help in trying to restore these gardens to how they would have looked in Georgian times - 1820s. Also if you're interested we will be doing some lime painting and how it helps these old houses survive. Any questions please ask.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 20 and 55 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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31 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

25 Get in touch with nature
21 Immersing in the local culture
18 Practicing English
16 Meeting locals
12 Developing environmental awareness
9 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

14 15. Life on land
11 12. Responsible consumption and production
10 3. Good health and well-being

Hollie

New Zealand

My experience at the home was incredible. Natasha and Quentin were fantastic hosts - kind and welcoming, made sure I had everything I needed, cooked delicious meals, and were very helpful recommending things to do in the area. The house was fantastic and I was very comfortable in my space. Beautiful surroundings for walks and bike rides, and lovely coastal towns to visit on days off/afternoons. Work was straightforward and explained well, agreed hours were always kept to. For my first Worldpackers experience I couldn't have been more lucky. Thank you both!!!

about 1 month ago

Remo

Switzerland

It was a very good expirience with Natasha and Quentin in this beautiful house! The various work made fun and i could use my free time for exploring the surroundings and the villages by bike that i could use from them. Three weeks was perfect for me to improve my english, learn new things from Natasha and Quentin and enjoy the quite and peacefuel time. Thank you! It was just what i needed

about 2 months ago

Maria Camila

Argentina

Staying at the home was in increíble experience! Quentin and Natasha were kind, welcoming and thoughtful from the very beginning. I learned about conservation, practiced English, enjoyed the countryside life, and discovered a bit more about the Welsh culture. The house, the nature that surrounds it and the peace of the place made it even more special. It was the perfect mix of learning, connection and adventure! Thank you Natasha and Quentin for opening your doors and made me part of your beautiful project!

about 2 months ago

Monica

New Zealand

I had a great experience at the home! Natasha and Quentin were very welcoming and lovely hosts. They were clear in their expectations with work and hours from the get go and always available if you had any questions. I had a great variety in work over the two weeks I was there. On days off they were kind enough to provide advice on what to see and do in the area, as well as give me rides to and from the bus stops. All the meals provided were delicious also. Highly recommend this worldpacker experience to anyone keen on some active work and wanting to explore south-west Wales!

3 months ago

Pip

United Kingdom

My experience at the home truly could not have been any better. Natasha and Quentin are incredibly warm and welcoming - by the end you will feel like a natural part of their home. Natasha makes wonderful food and always makes sure you are fed and have everything you could need. The work was physical but fun and felt great to get in touch with nature. A lot of it is spent alone which I loved as it gave a lot of time for introspection. You also have lots of time off to explore, read, sunbathe, cycle, swim - be prepared to travel for a bit by foot or bicycle to get anywhere!

6 months ago

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