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Help on a smallholding in UK

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The experience

We live in the amazing peak district and are lucky enough to have a separate annex to welcome guests to stay. We'd welcome some help primarily with gardening and (particularly over winter) help with the animals (horses, chickens and sheep which could include Lambing).

If you have gardening skills then we would love support with setting up a vegetable plot, there is always fencing to sort and a bonus if you have an interest in dry stone walling

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Over 21 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We would expect at least 25 hours support per week in return for your own private accommodation (we are superhosts on airbnb) and 2 meals per day. We both have office jobs as well so independent working will be required but someone will always be around for support and guidance.

Activities & Shift

Daily activities would include gardening (scope to plan your own vision, working with minimal supervision) and getting involved in the upkeep of the farm including repairing fencing and feeding animals if you are interested. One day of support at the weekend would be required, days off are flexible to suit.

Rules

A love of animals is a bonus!
No guests without prior permission please and keep noise to a minimum between 11pm and 8am.
Dietary requirements may be catered for but please contact us and let us know in advance.