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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.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
1
- 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
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Yoga classes
- Take free yoga classes at our place.
- Holistic Therapies
- You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 1 week
- Stay up to
- 2 weeks
The Experience
A couple of years ago, I moved into an old farmhouse with a converted steading, currently used as holiday lets but gradually evolving into a retreat and healing space. While the house is fully livable with modern appliances, there’s still plenty to do in terms of upkeep, maintenance, and improvements.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Over 18 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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6 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
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Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 6 Get in touch with nature
- 3 Practicing English
- 3 Immersing in the local culture
- 3 Meeting international travelers
- 3 Meeting locals
- 3 Learning about sustainability
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 15. Life on land
- 2 3. Good health and well-being
- 1 6. Clean water and sanitation
Agnes
Sweden
This was my first volunteer experience, and I had a wonderful time with Ruth and her dog Roxy. The work tasks were clear and besides cleaning the cottages they depended on what needed to be done at the time. Ruth was very kind and good at taking consideration to what you wish to do during your spare time there. She was also flexible and made the best out of any situation. I really recommend this place if you love nature and want to see what it's like on the beautiful Scottish countryside. The views were truly breathtaking. Thank you so much Ruth:)
14 days ago
maisie
United Kingdom
Ruth was lovely and a great host and her dog roxy was amazing too
2 months ago
Emma
Italy
I have absolutely loved this experience. I really couldn't recommend this more, I have had the best time. Thank you Ruth for being so kind.
3 months ago
Capucine
France
This was my first volunteering experience and I'm so glad it was with Ruth :) The week I spent at her place was wonderful, the tasks very clear and we had many different things to do in the garden, the cottages, the house. I'm also so glad that we got to explore this part of Scotland as well!! (Also the dog is absolutely lovely) If you love nature and are ready to open up, learn, feel, I cannot recommend this place enough!!!
3 months ago
Ollie
United Kingdom
This was, without a doubt, an impeccable project that I was fortunate to be apart of. Ruth welcomed me into her home and laid what she had planned - the work kept you busy and it was varied which I really enjoyed. I'm very grateful for this experience, I will always look back on this with fond memories. To any worldpackers thinking of applying, I cannot recommend this project enough!
4 months ago
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