Homestay in Wiltshire; Veggies, Chickens and Family Life
The experience
Our home is a Georgian farmhouse with 7 acres of land, including a pasture, an orchard and gardens. We now have 10 chickens, we're growing food (organic no-dig raised bed system), have set up composting, and planted 30 new trees to add to the collection of 10-15 trees on site with plans for small-scale cider and apple juice production. The new trees include apples, pears, plums, cherry, walnut, hazelnut inc 15 cider trees of 5 varieties
What you offer
4 hours of help per day
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent English
Over 25 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa