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Camping Retford, United Kingdom

5.0
(30 reviews)30

Help with small tasks in Robin Hood Country! :)

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This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature
26 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
24 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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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.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Hello travelers! Welcome in! We have a large house, campsite and garden with lots of outbuildings so there are always small tasks to keep everything under control, such as gardening, cleaning, building maintenance, fruit picking and cooking. In your free time, you can explore the countryside here, we are in the heart of Robin Hood country Nottinghamshire. There is lots to see and do! 😄

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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30 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Camping

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 26 Get in touch with nature
  • 24 Immersing in the local culture
  • 23 Meeting locals
  • 23 Practicing English
  • 19 Meeting international travelers
  • 8 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 11 3. Good health and well-being

Brazil

5

Hi! My experience was great! Retford is a charming town! Andy is a very helpful host, always helping me even though my English isn't that good! the camping is truly special! Thank you for everything, Andy! See you soon 😃

about 1 month ago

United States

5

This was my fifth time volunteering at the camping. It was a bit different though as I ran the campground several days a week while Andy was teaching in London. So, I was more involved in the administrative side of things like check ins and running the credit card machine. I also cleaned the toilets and showers, changed the caravans for new guests. We had two massive gardening projects but there were three wonderful volunteers from South America that really helped. As always, we had lots of fun together. Highly recommend this experience and will be back next summer

about 2 months ago

Chile

5

I stayed for two weeks in June and had a lovely time. My main tasks were housekeeping and gardening, and the work was well organized and not too demanding. Andy was kind and welcoming, and I enjoyed the shared dinners, it was a great chance to connect, practise English, and try different kinds of food. We each took turns cooking, which made it feel like a the camping community. The accomodation was comfortable, and the area is beautiful, and the town of Retford is close enough to reach by foot. It was a peaceful and social experience. Thanks for everything!

about 2 months ago

France

4

We had a great time at the camping ! Andy is really nice, and the place is beautiful and quiet. The tasks are simple and not too demanding. If you love plums, I recommend you to come in July, there were so many to pick up !! The diners were always a great time to speak with everyone :) Otherwise, I would recommend to have a car if you want to explore around !

13 days ago

France

4

Our time at the camping was really good, we got to meet many other travelers and had great conversations with everyone !! The tasks were simple, a lot of gardening and sooo many plums 😆 Andy introduced us to British culture and we learned quite a bit from him ! Thank you Andy for having us 👋🏻

19 days ago

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