Farm Castle Douglas, United Kingdom

4.5
(29 reviews)29

Home and pet help in rural Scotland and enjoy Dumfries and Gallow

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Help a sustainable project
16 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
23 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
19 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
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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.
Fast Internet Access
High-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.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

I am looking for help house, garden and pet care. I particularly would like horse loversI have recently moved into a newly renovated house in the most beautiful setting near my old home where my daughter and her family are now living. I am widely travelled and returned to live here 10 years ago. You will have your own bedroom and bathroom. I have dogs and horses. There is plenty of opportunity to ride horses, wonderful walks and bike rides.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 25 and 70 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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29 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 23 Get in touch with nature
  • 19 Meeting locals
  • 18 Immersing in the local culture
  • 17 Practicing English
  • 4 Developing environmental awareness
  • 4 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 11 15. Life on land
  • 10 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 2. Zero hunger

Austria

5

I had a wonderful time staying with Susie! The work was a mix of helping care for the animals and household tasks. I had lots of opportunities to go riding and could use one of Susie's cars to go on trips in my free time. She also involved me in get-togethers with her friends and family as well as local events. Would recommend to anyone looking to spend time in nature and around dogs and horses!

10 days ago

Sweden

5

My first experience with Worldpacker and it was great! Susie is the best host, very generous and caring. This is the perfect place if you love animals, especially horses! Met a lot of lovely people, both neighbors and Susie's family and friends. You won't go hungry and you will laugh every day!

about 1 month ago

Austria

5

I had a very nice time here. Susie is a lovely person and her animals are the sweetest. The work varied from preparing food, planting flowers, mowing the lawn to feeding the chickens and helping with cleaning the nearby church. I had my own little car with which I could go on some daytrips around the area. All in all it was good experience where I could learn a lot of new things about the locals and their culture.

about 2 months ago

Italy

5

I felt welcomed and comfortable at Susie's. The house and the place nearby are beautiful, and you can enjoy them riding or having long walks. The job consists in what you read on the description: taking care of the animals, gardening, little housework. Day-off absolutely respected. What's more, you have the possibility to live the local life, not only with the family but also with the nice neighbours. Everyone was so kind and helpful. An experience that I absolutely recommend to anyone.

3 months ago

Slovenia

5

A wonderful experience that will always stay in my heart. Susie and her family were incredibly kind and welcoming. I truly felt like part of the family, as she included me in everything she did—riding with her friends, family dinners, going to the movies, shopping... It was my first WP experience, and I couldn't wish for a better one. I even mastered driving on the left side of the road, thanks to the opportunity to borrow her little blue car and explore the surroundings. If you love horses and dogs, this experience is perfect for you. I will miss Susie and all of her furry friends dearly.

5 months ago

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