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Farmstay Ilfracombe, United Kingdom

4.5
(8 reviews)8

Help on an organic livestock farm in North Devon :)

Help a sustainable project
8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
7 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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What you get

2

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.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Our farm consists of 88 acres all permanent pasture (except small wood and kitchen garden). Livestock - about 200 sheep, about 20 Devon cattle, some poultry and one elderly sow. We are licenced as organic and our general aim is to farm in a humane and sustainable way, and to restore and maintain the traditional landscape features of the North Devon AONB.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 60 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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8 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 5 Immersing in the local culture
  • 5 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 8 15. Life on land
  • 5 3. Good health and well-being

United Kingdom

5

Everybody at the farm made me feel so welcome, and the jobs were always reasonable and educational. Lawrence and Karen taught me more than just duties but their lifestyle too. I spent a lot of time with the variety of animals and got to know each one by nature, and all the methods of keeping them. I always felt at home and was given plenty of freedom to explore the gorgeous countryside and towns (though remote) with other volunteers who became good friends, while keeping to my daily responsibilities. The food was always good and fresh, the jobs well balanced, and the people so welcoming. <3

15 days ago

New Zealand

4

Overall I really enjoyed my experience at the farm. With seven people, all of whom are lovely, it was a full house. It can be diffficult to get around at times with the closest town being an hours walk away but the beach is a 20 minute walk which is lovely. There are no set hours or tasks so finding a routine is important. For me this was feeding the lambs, cleaning dishes, checking the cattle etc. But, it could be different depending on what needs to be done. It's a different but wonderful way of life filled with animals and wonderful homemade food.

about 2 months ago

Colombia

4

This experience was a great challenge for me, as it was my first time encountering a lifestyle so different from my own. It has helped me learn more about myself and adapt to new situations. I truly appreciate the opportunity to have been part of this family. Karen, Lawrence, and Benet are kind and welcoming people. They taught me how to knit and shared some recipes, guided me in making chutney. The dogs, Patch, Meg, and Jet, are an excellent team when it comes to herding sheep and watching over the birds. without forgeting the cats, some are very affectionate!!!

7 months ago

United States

5

I had a wonderful time at the farm. The Wrights were very welcoming and each had their own charm to them. The meals were always amazing. My stay was both a learning experience and a relaxing stay in the countryside. The balance between work and leisure can vary from day to day but was always comfortable. There are plenty of scenic walks around and the sea is only about a 30 minute walk away from the house.

10 months ago

Australia

5

While working at the farm, I was made to feel very welcome by the hosts Karen and Lawrence, involved in all activities on the farm, including animal care, gardening and helping inside preparing meals. A great place to go for a retreat into beautiful North Devon scenery. Overall a really fun experience to have, definitely recommend to travellers who want to experience life outside of the big cities

12 months ago

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