Helping out at our Harry Potter themed guest house

Peru

5

It has been very nice to share these months here, both at work and in time with Johnny, Kate and little Emily. The activities are very simple for both housekeeping and construction, they trust you a lot at all times. They are a young couple and are very patient and open to any subject and I have been able to communicate with them perfectly despite the fact that my English is not very good. As far as the city is concerned, you will have a lot of free time to know how beautiful York is, you will love it. An extra fact is that Johnny habla un poco de español and that has been great for me!!

about 2 years ago

Australia

5

Johnny and Katie were wonderful hosts! I had a great experience during my stay. York is a lovely little city to explore with beautiful national parks nearby as well. It was great to get to know Johnny and Katie and the other volunteers. The work was very reasonable and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this stay to anyone visiting England.

over 2 years ago

Germany

5

It was my first experience with Worldpackers and I'm truly grateful for this opportunity. The guesthouse is conveniently located near the center of York and right next to a lovely river. Johnny and Katie(+Emily), the hosts, were amazing - they were so warm, funny, and easy to get along with. I appreciate that they respected everyone's workhours and were flexible with them, which gave us plenty of time to explore York, its wonderful old architecture, and its picturesque gardens. I was also very fortunate to work with great volunteers who made it even better and gave insight into their cultures

over 2 years ago

Australia

5

We had a great experience staying here Jonny and Katie are lovely, we loved getting to know them and their family Tasks and hours are very reasonable House is walking distance from town Great experience would definitely recommend

over 2 years ago

United States

5

Johnny and Katie are amazing hosts! They're very respectful of your time and make sure you have everything you need. You will do various tasks such as handy work and cleaning. The home is in a great location out of the hustle and bustle of the city center but only a short scenic walk up the river away. The town of York is cute and they have great walking tours available. Thank you for a great experience Katie and John!

over 2 years ago

Colombia

5

It was a really nice experience and the group of volunteers was really working together. Johnny and Katie thank you for everything. I really had the opportunity to enjoy York while I was here, I recommend this experience you have everything you need to feel comfortable and motivated to help them around the houses

over 2 years ago

Canada

5

Definitely come if you're into building/renno work and want to spend some time in the beautiful north of England. Johnny and Kat are great, helpful accommodating hosts. The place is a stones throw from downtown York and right next to a lovely park/river

over 2 years ago

Brazil

5

Working with Johnny and Katrin was a pleasure. It was a great experience. Both very kind, calm and who cared about my well being while I was volunteering. There you make your own food, but they provide all the basic food for that. The work at first seems complicated, but Johnny is very patient and delegates the tasks according to his knowledge. If you want to learn new things, then this is a good volunteer position. The working hours were respected and the city is beautiful! Lots of green and lots of history. I highly recommend the experience. Thank you for everything!

over 2 years ago

Mexico

5

Im gonna miss them! It was a really cool experience, We work the hours that we are supposed to and Johnny is very friendly and patient and would explain things to you if you wanna learn, you get to learn different things depending of what is needed, you share a room with volunteers so is a cool way to meet other people, and Katie and Johnny are very welcoming, they do bbqs every now and then, you get plenty of food to cook at the house, also is very close to down town, you get there in 15 min walking by the river and park :) they very funny and kind couple 💖 thank you for everything guys!!

over 2 years ago

Canada

5

This was my 1st Worldpackers placement and I had a fantastic experience! I felt daunted when I first arrived as I was the 1st worker there and the house was in shambles but by the time I left 2 weeks later everything was coming together nicely, I felt very comfortable and had met some great new friends ❤️ Johnny & Katie were wonderful hosts including us in dinners and bbqs with their family and friends. Johnny took myself and another worker out for a fun day of archery and knife throwing and the next day I went with them to a car boot sale! I look forward to returning!! Thanks guys ❤️

over 2 years ago

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