A Gothic Journey. Volunteer in a Historic Countryside Home

Brasil

5

If you're looking for a real connection with nature, this is definitely an experience you should have. the home is stunning! It honestly feels like a movie set! Hay-on-Wye (30min walking) is a dream for book lovers, such a charming little town. The 5 hours per day are respected, as well as your 2 days off. You'll have your own comfy and private room. It's also a great chance to practice your English. The tasks include helping with the home maintenance and organizing things in the house and studio. Sarah, the host, is kind, full of energy, and always ready to support and make you feel welcome

6 meses atrás

Austrália

5

Sarah and Dan have a beautiful vision for Brynmelyn. They are both lovely and made me feel welcome in their home. The work was varied; raking leaves, weeding, moving wood, cleaning and organising. The hours were respected and the rooms are comfortable. It is a peaceful stay and I enjoyed spending time with other volunteers, connecting with nature and reading. One thing I personally found a bit overwhelming was the amount of clutter in storage - the accumulation of belongings is inevitable and not a criticism of the hosts at all, just something to have in mind! Thank you for having me :)

7 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

The hours were well respected and you have the comfort of staying in your own room! I spent most of the volunteering hours doing yard work and some other days cleaning/ organizing the house. Had plenty of time to go into town and take some beautiful hikes. Beautiful property, energetic hosts, always something to do!

8 meses atrás

Estados Unidos

5

Staying at Sarah and Dan's the home was a great first volunteer experience. I felt at home in my cozy blue room and loved spending time in the living room with the cats or enjoying the home sun. We uncovered beautiful stone paths buried under thick dirt—it made us proud to leave it looking so nice.It's a large the home, so there's still plenty to do for the next volunteer who wants to help out and enjoy the charm of Hay-on-Wye. I'll definitely return soon with some friends I've already told about this wonderful host. And don't miss the delicious restaurants and cozy pu

9 meses atrás

México

5

The experience in Brynmelyn is something truly incredible, a very beautiful place in a charming town, full of history and endearing people, I highly recommend it for people who like country life, gardening, fresh air and beautiful mountain landscapes

11 meses atrás

Reino Unido

5

I would recommend this exchange for anyone wanting to experience a slower-paced life. I had a very peaceful stay here surrounded by charming countryside and lovely people. I also enjoyed learning about the history of the house, it's a stunning building! The work itself is great and you can choose whether indoor or outdoor work is better suited to you. The bedrooms are lovely and you have access to a hot shower every day, which makes for a very comfortable stay. You have to prepare your own food but you have plenty of space and time in the kitchen to do this. All in all, I would 100% go again!

12 meses atrás

Hong Kong (Sar)

3

İ enjoyed the mince pie served by Amy and the alone time wandering around the beautiful the home behind the house. Living insides the house feels like a huge historical and art museum with lots of vintage and painting around the houses. Tasks are easily managed and you have plenty of time to go freely to the nature and the mountain. This is absolutely amazing experience

17 dias atrás

Estados Unidos

4

Loved my time at Bryn Melyn! The hosts are good at providing tasks that align with your skills so I was assigned to help out laying new floors, which was an amazing learning experience and I got to leave a lasting mark on the house. The nearby town (Hay) is small but has plenty going on- lots of pubs with events and open mic night at the globe. It's a bit of a trek into town (~30mins) but nothing too terrible. The surrounding area has loads of hikes and public footpaths which are fun to explore. One challenge at Bryn Melyn was staying warm- it's a big house and not all rooms can be heated.

2 meses atrás

Colômbia

4

The whole experience was very positive. Lots of nature, bookshops, hikes, and respect for the working hours. It was great to connect with other volunteers!

5 meses atrás

Brasil

4

Thank you for the time there, it was amazing swimming at the river nearby and so much time in front of nature, hope you can keep a great work with the building

6 meses atrás

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