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Enjoy Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands and surrounding area

Germany

5

My experience at the guest house was great! The room was comfortable, we got 3 delicious meals every day and the working hours were fair. Some tasks might seem a bit complicated at first but it gets easier soon and is so worth it. We got to spend a lot of time outside, either with the dogs or with Charlotte on one of our trips. I learned a lot during my 2 months in Scotland and can only recommend volunteering here. Thank you Charlotte - I truly had an amazing time.

over 3 years ago

CHARLOTTE replied

Hi Lisa thank for reviewing your visit and again I was very happy to have you here and hope to see you again one day. Good Luck with your studies and travels and keep in touch

Spain

5

I spent five weeks at the guest house and time flew by for me. In January there were not a lot of guests or many people working there, but I never felt like I had nothing to do, thanks to all the hiking options and the help of Charlotte and Dick. The tasks were not very difficult but specific. The experience helps you to understand how to optimize your work. The meals were generous, the room was comfortable, the conversations could be great debates sometimes, and the animals were a wonderful company and distraction. I thank Charlotte for welcoming me into her house and for all the lessons!

over 3 years ago

Brazil

1

The place is very nice, the accommodation is good, the work is not difficult, the only problem is undoubtedly Charlotte. She has a toxic, abusive and paranoid personality and it is very stressful to be in her presence. Meals are not always enough and you will spend a lot of money in restaurants as it is impossible to prepare something to eat as she does not allow you to use any of her 3 kitchens. She will also accuse you of stealing the guests' biscuits and believe me doing the dishes will always be a nightmare. I'm sure there are places nearby that will give you a more pleasant experience.

about 3 years ago

Brazil

1

If you're willing to put up with being rude and being told you're always wrong, this is the perfect place. Charlotte will tell you how to do the tasks and the next day she'll change her mind, and don't even try to question it, because she's always right. She won't accept different opinions, and you should be grateful even with all her rudeness because otherwise she'll throw in your face that you're in her house, that she gives you food, as if it's all charity and not that we're here doing a service for her. And to make up for all the nonsense she'll take you for a few walks. Any doubt text me.

about 3 years ago

Spain

1

Charlotte is abusive, she will yell at you and insult you. She even blamed me for every single problem in my life (including sexual harassment and family trauma), all because I failed to complete a task. She has called me a spoiled brat, a nasty shit, lazy... When I finally told her I was leaving, SHE THREW ALL MY STUFF IN THE POURING RAIN. Everything got wet. She also tried to raise her hand at me.To Charlotte: go ahead, tell everyone I'm nasty and no one should host me. I won't ever bother reading it. I have video proof which I have emailed to the Worldpackers team, so good luck with that.

over 3 years ago

CHARLOTTE replied

I do not think I have to say anything other than that you have portrayed yourself above very well even going so far as to describing yourself and warning future hosts to exercise caution when negotiating/communicating/dealing with you.
I am sorry you are disturbed by the serious issues you claim to have experienced in your life especially with other hosts and their guests (via another volunteer site) but throwing hysterics (and all of your belongings into a corridor thereby obstructing exits because you could not be bothered to pack them) and directing your aggression to me/making false accusations in such an arrogant,irrational manner will in no way help you to move forward in the future
I genuinely hope you get help and find peace with yourself in time

Canada

5

This experience was absolutely amazing! I admit that the first week was a bit intense, But once I got used to it, the work was easy and enjoyable. The hours were amazing and you'll have lots of free time! The food Charlotte made was very tasty! Her animals are absolutely adorable and so friendly except grumpy old Archie:) Charlotte took me to some amazing places and tell me the history about it. It was all very interesting! Charlotte, while very direct, is a very kind person who knows her trade well. If you volunteer here, be prepared for interesting discussions. Feel free to ask any question!

almost 4 years ago

CHARLOTTE replied

Hi Alexandra I am pleased you enjoyed your experience (even with grumpy Archie). I really enjoyed having you here and I think you have a great future ahead of you. Study hard and enjoye all of the adventures ahead of you and hope to see you back here one of these days. - you will be welcome anytime
For now though Thanks again for all your help which I really appreciated. Take care and good wishes and love from us all.
Charlotte and the menagerie!! xx

Brazil

5

This was my first time volunteering and I am glad I spent it at the guest house. Charlotte was really kind and honest with me and my friend, the hours were fair and once you get the hang of it the work is enjoyable. The whole environment is around the house is lovely and I really liked her dogs. 10/10 experience for me and would definitely go there again if I ever have the chance.

almost 4 years ago

CHARLOTTE replied

HiBernardo, My first time too having all guys (was a bit hesitantant only for a moment though) and so glad you both spent time here as it was a real pleasure getting to know you and Pete. You were both really helpful and very willing and I appreciated that very much. There will always be a place here for you - you only need to get in touch and you will be very welcome to come back (even just for a visit). We (me and the pets ) are all missing you. Now waiting for Alexandra to arrive on Wednesday so looking forward to that as well. Take care and hope all is going well with you and look forward to hearing from you from time to time. Charlotte

Brazil

5

I had an amazing time over at the guest house!! Charlotte is a brilliant host, fun to work with and fun to be around. The work is very rewarding; don't expect you'll slack about! I learned a lot of skills I didn't have previously that I'm sure I'll use both in my personal life and in other Worldpackers experiences. The location is great, perfect if you enjoy the countryside, the company of wildlife (and Charlotte's great pets) and want to get immersed in Scottish culture. If you're looking to have a great time in the Scottish Highlands, I can't recommend this place more!!

almost 4 years ago

CHARLOTTE replied

Hi you thanks for that. Really enjoyed you both being here (a few hairy moments at the beginning thanks to a certain person but least said the better). I am serious about future visits so if you and your mum want to come over at some point when she visits let me know. Keep in touch and keep that house tidy!!! Good luck getting the house together and getting back to uni. Charlotte

Guatemala

3

Charlotte is a kind person who tries to make you feel comfortable, she even lent us jackets for the cold. As it was not a tourist season, there wasn't much work to do, other than taking the dogs for a walk 3 times a day, feeding Archi (a very cute sheep) and house and garden chores. The town is beautiful, although we didn't get to know much, we loved what we saw. The negative point is that Charlotte can be very rude when telling you how to da task and she will get upset if you try to tell her that she made a mistake, no matter what, it will be always your fault.

over 3 years ago

CHARLOTTE replied

The negative point really is that your choosing to ignore/resent instructions given to you results in your inability to carry them out as directed, ending up in your words not being a 'good fit'.
I would also assure you that at no point during your very brief stay did I make any kind of 'mistakes' or get 'upset' when conveying instructions to you or Gustavo as to how I expected tasks to be completed and nor were you ever accused of anything being 'your fault' I give very direct, precise instructions to ensure they are clearly understood especially in case of Gustavo who's English appears to be very poor.
The tasks you were appointed were menial and not open to question/debate (raking up dead/fallen leaves from the lawn)and if you find it difficult to carry these out then perhaps this is not the way forward for you


Portugal

4

This was my first time volunteering with Worldpackers and it was a good experience at the guest house. The hours of work were fair and in our days off Charlotte and Dick took us to some amazing places in the highlands and we walked a lot during these days. Charlotte was kind and generous and taught us a lot about Scottish culture and her life experiences. We also would to mention these less positive situations: - lunch times were very late and a couple of times we haven't had lunch at all; - sometimes we felt that Charlotte was a bit arrogant and rude with us for insignificant reasons.

over 3 years ago

CHARLOTTE replied

Contrary to the lovely comments you wrote in our helpers book on the morning of your departure where no mention whatsover was made of your irritations to those you have now left on the Worldpackers website it would seem I had 2 Susanas and 2 Gaspars staying here as the two comments are far removed from each other.
I also could have elaborated more on my less positive impressions of you such as your your somewhat abrasive manner which I chose to put down to (cultural differences), time keeping, continuously speaking in Portuguese in my presence which I found to be very rude after advising that we expect English to be spoken, disappointment to find that on your departure (even though you had plenty of time) you did not leave the room and bathroom you occupied as you received it and thereby unfairly leaving the cleanup to our next volunteers.
However, although sometimes I also find failings with our volunteers I try to view these in a realistic manner and will address any issues and resolve them at source then move on without further dwelling on them till a later time.
I try to ensure our volunteers have a good positive experience while they are here and show my appreciation by providing excursions to other areas, takeaway dinners, beers/wine occassionaly, whisky tastings, Restaurant dinners etc. all at my expense and time.
I am happy that most of the time the experience taken away from here is a positive happy one which I am pleased to say is endorsed by the fact that most of my volunteers keep in touch.
I hope any future experiences live up to your expectations and perhaps you should ask questions about lunch times and ensure that you get all meals (like you did here) included even on your days off


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