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Renovate old rectory in Wales - Nature, Culture + Liverpool close

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The experience

Help renovate a Georgian rectory in the beautiful Welsh village of Llanfynydd (with one or two other workawayers). Tasks include decorating, general labour and we also need general household and cooking help. You'll live on site, work with the host and pro builder. You’ll enjoy good food, fast Wi-Fi, a private room, bike/car use, and time off to explore. We're near mountains, castles, coastlines, and cities like Wrexham, Chester & Liverpool.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

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

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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.

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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 45 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We're restoring a beautiful old Georgian rectory in the peaceful village of Llanfynydd, North Wales. You'll be joining a small, friendly team — me (the owner), one or two other volunteers and a professional builder — to help renovate the property. In return for 20-25 hours a week of help, you'll get food, a private room, and the chance to explore one of the UK's most beautiful regions with lifts/car provided on your days off. The atmosphere is relaxed, respectful, and full of good humour. Historic cities of Chester and Liverpool are close by.

Activities & Shift

You’ll help around 4/5 hours a day, 5 days a week. Tasks will depend on what stage the renovation is at but can include painting, sanding, lifting, basic carpentry, and general labour. You’ll always work alongside the builder or host and will never be asked to do anything unsafe or beyond your comfort level. Help needed with housekeeping and cooking too. If you have experience with housekeeping and preparing simple meals, that’s a bonus! We’re flexible with start times and always make sure you have two full days off each week. There will normally be at least one other volunteer here during your stay.

Rules

- No smoking inside the house
- Be respectful of the shared living space
- We ask for a tidy-up after meals and shared use of kitchen
- Drivers must be responsible when sharing the car
-We value open communication — let us know if anything's bothering you
- Please don’t invite outsiders into the home without checking first
- Most importantly: bring a sense of humour and willingness to pitch in!