Potato lovers required help in our potato farm-hotel

Germany

3

I would give this host 3.5 stars I loved meeting all the new people, especially the other volunteers and I loved Lübeln. It is a very peaceful village. Positive: comfortable room, bikes, free drinks, food, sauna, working hours were mostly respected. Keep in mind: no garden right now and therefore no gardening (rather work as a handyman), sometimes no proper work equipment (e.g. waterproof gloves - ask the host what you have to bring with you), sometimes no explanations or vague/unclear instructions (so: ask again and ask multiple people), sometimes no proper organization (can be confusing)

over 1 year ago

Olaf replied

Hello Antonia, we find your review rude and dishonest. You were shocked that work and working outside in winter in Germany can feel uncomfortable. That's exactly what an internship and a trip are intended for - to gain new experiences. You have now worked for the first time in your life (we don't want to talk about the quality of your work here) and you have now realized that work is tiring. And you now know that working outside in the winter can feel uncomfortable. But instead of growing through your new experiences, you decided to end your internship early and go into the city to make party. And as a parting gift you left us a bad review full of lies and untruths. The tasks were well explained and checked again and again, often by me personally as the boss. And there were also enough work gloves. Practical work was apparently completely new to you, but that's exactly what an internship is for. Take on new tasks and grow from them. I find your behavior a total shame.
Olaf

Spain

5

I had a great experience being here! All the staff, the volunteers and guests are lovely and always willing to help you. The tasks are easy, I really enjoyed my time in the kitchen with Andrea and Dagmar. The food is good and the accommodation is really nice as well. Thank you for this opportunity, I wish you the best!

almost 2 years ago

Brazil

5

I had an excellent experience at Kartoffel-hotel. The unique and beautiful location provided a peaceful escape from the city. The host and workers were always available to answer questions. I felt welcomed and recommend this hotel for anyone wanting to learn about the country, language, and culture. It's easy to visit larger cities on free days with a Deutschland ticket. The lessons I learned during my stay will stay with me for a lifetime. PS: No potato-picking for me!

about 2 years ago

Italy

5

I had a really great time at Kartoffel-Hotel! This is the perfect place to go if you're searching for an opportunity to learn a lot about the hospitality industry while getting in touch with nature in a quiet village. There are different tasks volunteers can carry out and the working hours are respected. It is also a great way to learn or improve your the hostel thanks to the weekly language class and the interactions with the staff and guests. Totally recommend it!

about 2 years ago

United States

5

The potato hotel is definitely a place to go if you love potatoes. You will eat them for nearly every meal. The owner and staff are very nice and welcoming. This is a nice place if you want to get away from the city and remain in a very rural place. There is not much to do in the nearest small town and you would have to travel a pretty far distance to visit a city. The work is physically demanding labor. During my time I split wood, dug a trench, carried a lot of felled trees and so forth. It is a great way to learn and work on your the hostel and build muscle.

over 2 years ago

Brazil

5

The experience was amazing! The place is calm and bucolic, with original the hostel Architecture of a farm. The staff is absolutely friendly and helpfull. the hostel classes are very good and it's an incredible opportunity to learn about they language and culture. I felt like Home 😊

over 2 years ago

Argentina

5

Great food, comfortable acomodation, easy tasks and very nice people! I had the most pleasant time! Totally recommend it.

over 2 years ago

United States

4

Working at the Kartoffel Hotel has been a great experience! The host and staff here are very nice and welcoming. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and immerse yourself in the hostel language and culture, this would be a great place to do it!

almost 2 years ago

Argentina

4

It's definitely a beautiful place to connect with nature and the hostel culture. the hostel lessons were very interesting and useful to help you with the language (I recommend to come with a basic knowledge to manage a better understanding with the staff, specifically while doing your tasks which is key). The professor was very kind and open to help you with your the hostel interests and doubts for a better communication. Staff members are kind people open to talk about your concerns and willing to find a way to make you feel comfortable, specialIy some days that could be a bit stressful. I learned a lot!

almost 2 years ago

United States

4

I really enjoyed my stay at the kartoffel hotel! Straightforward work, nice people, very beautiful and calm location. You can easily visit Hamburg, Berlin, Lubeck, and countless small towns on your free days on the train, and biking around the countryside is lovely. I would recommend coming with at least a little the hostel, as it would make it easier to connect with some of the staff and guests. Absolutely recommend, as long as you really consider if you are up for spending a month+ in a teeny village eating only the hostel food!

about 2 years ago

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