Experience life on a Hebridean Island, Apiaries, Beekeeping

Costa Rica

5

I cannot recommend this place enough. Val and Graham are exceptional people, their place is amazing beautiful. You get to eat fresh eggs every morning from their chickens, they have a lovely dog and two fluffy cats. Working with the bees is lovely. Coll is a beautiful place and they would take me to the beach often and we swam on the ocean. My heart is forever there and I genuinely didn't want to leave.

about 2 years ago

Valentina replied

Thanks so much Nickole, we loved having you stay, please keep in touch 🥰

United States

5

I had such an amazing experience on Isle Coll, I'd love to go back. Working on a variety of tasks and learning a bunch about bees. They are wonderful most that treat with warm understanding and kindness. A home away from home. Thanks Again

about 2 years ago

Valentina replied

Thank you Graham, it was an absolute pleasure to host you, we really hope you can return, please keep in touch 😊

Australia

5

This experience will definitely be a highlight of my travels! Val and Graham are welcoming hosts that go out of their way to make you feel a part of the family. They both are very knowledgeable about bees and the island so there is lots to learn from them. The island is beautiful and I would recommend this to anyone who wants to go off the beaten track and explore nature. I would love to return again to Coll!

about 2 years ago

Valentina replied

Hi Olivia, thanks for the great review, we loved having you, take care & keep in touch 😊

Australia

5

What a wonderful experience this was! Val and Graham are truly kind and loving people who welcomed me into their family and made me feel so connected and cared for on Coll. Graham is a wonderful teacher (and even better storyteller!) and I'm lucky to have learned so much about beekeeping from him. Val is sweet and fun and really knows her stuff with all things honey related! Plenty to learn from them both. Coll is a small but connected community that is an experience in itself. Highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys being in nature, swims in the ocean and a break from travel!

about 2 years ago

Valentina replied

Hello Emile,
Thank you for that lovely review 😊
You has been an outstanding Volunteer and we are so thankful for you in our lives ❤

Australia

5

Had an incredible time on the home. Was immensely welcoming and I truly loved my time there. Val is very kind and Graham is full of mischief and "cunning plans." I would recommend this to anyone. The people and location is truly amazing and I look forward to going back.

about 2 years ago

Valentina replied

Oh James, what can I say, you are sooo loved, we enjoyed every single minute you were with us & cannot reccomend you higher Jacko, hard working, great fun, wise, cool and like a son I never had,
Enjoy your European adventure & see you later in the summer xxx

Greece

5

What a lovely couple and what a lovely experience! Val and Graham are at the top of the most hospitable hosts I have come across. They made us feel like home, drove us around the island, helped us explore the majestic beaches, and treated us with great respect and care! An experience different from others, on a quiet small island with beautiful landscapes and sandy beaches and a lot of sheep and cows! They also have two adorable cats and a dog! It's definitely an experience for someone who is looking to get in touch with nature, their own self, and practice mindfulness!!

over 2 years ago

Valentina replied

Hi Soultana, thanks for the lovely review, hope to see you again someday 😊

Oman

5

That experience was absolutely great. 100% highly recommend going to that place and meeting with the loveliest people ever. Everyone there was so welcoming and helpful.. They gave me nice gifts made by them which absolutely so kind of them.. I'm 100% sure that. I would like to go back again there with family and friends to enjoy the island once again..

over 2 years ago

Valentina replied

Happy Eid Mubarak Anfaal ✨
Thank you so much for your lovely review
(I wrote mine quite hastily while you were only 2 days in! 😅)
I can't thank you enough for your wonderful company,especially as our crazy households first ever worldpacker!
You fitted in so well and it felt like a really joyous exchange
I hope you can come back & visit as a friend
What a week!!
❤

Colombia

5

Muchas gracias a Graham y Val por recibirnos en su casa y hacernos parte de su familia. Isla de Coll es un lugar para desconectarse de todo y disfrutar de la tranquilidad. regularmente dabamos paseos en las hermosas playas. El trabajo de apicultura fue genial, aprendimos y disfrutamos mucho. Logramos compartir con locales, sus costumbres, gastronomia y su hospitalidad.

11 months ago

Valentina replied

Hi Dago Mauricio,
Thank you so much for all your help and for being such fantastic company, we loved hosting you and Sandra, keep in touch, lots of love xxx

Colombia

5

Val y Graham son muy amables, se preocuparon por nuestra comodidad, nos hospedamos en la casa pero apartamento independiente, muy confortable, el trabajo fue principalmente con las abejitas, nos proporcionaron todo el equipo para trabajar, Graham ama sus abejas y estuvo feliz de enseñarnos, ayudamos a realizar productos derivados de la miel, también pintamos, tuvimos la oportunidad de realizar paseos en bicicleta y asistir a una fiesta organizada por el centro comunitario, así pudimos compartir con las personas en la isla, fue una experiencia maravillosa

11 months ago

Valentina replied

Hi Sandra Carolina,
Thanks so much for being our volunteer, it was such a great experience hosting you and Mauricio, please keep in touch, you are family now! xxx

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