Guest House Moray, United Kingdom

5.0
(14 reviews)14

Help with a beautiful guest & retreat space in Moray, Scotland ✨

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
14 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
11 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
7 days
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

A few 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.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Get in touch with nature
  • 11 Immersing in the local culture
  • 8 Learning about sustainability
  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 7 Practicing English
  • 6 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 3. Good health and well-being
  • 9 15. Life on land
  • 5 6. Clean water and sanitation
Falguni

India

5

Moray is a magical place. I am sincerely grateful for the slice of life I've shared with Ruth and Roxy at the cottages in rural Scotland! Every day is different, the tasks are varied and there are exciting activities to pursue after wrapping up work. Ruth puts in a lot of effort to make the experience more culturally immersive, memorable, filled without colorful conversation and nourishing meals. I'm grateful for my time here and would definitely love to visit again!

15 days ago

Carmen

Australia

5

What a wonderful place to volunteer! This was my first world packers experience and it has set my expectations very high! Ruth and Roxy are so welcoming and generous. I felt supported, nourished and present during my time at the guest house. Ruth's dedication to prioritise our experience was incredible. She took us out to see surrounding towns and landmarks as well as engaging in community activities such as the stramash and spending time at the leisure centre. The atmosphere truly is spectacular and I am so grateful for the experience!

about 1 month ago

Eliška

Czech Republic

5

I am so grateful that my first volunteering experience was with Ruth and Roxy. Ruth is such a kind and warm-hearted that you immediately feel at home with her. And on top of that, she makes the best healthy meals! And Roxy is just the fluffiest dog ever 🥹. Ruth showed me so many beautiful places around the Highlands, and not even the rain could stop us from exploring the area together. I'm really grateful that I got to meet another volunteer. It was so nice to spend time together and learn from each other's cultures. I especially loved exchanging and cooking our traditional food! 🍲

about 1 month ago

Maria

Spain

5

The time I spent with Ruth and Roxy was amazing. As she says, this is an exchange experience for both, but you have to work hard to earn things. Ruth is an incredible woman, you can see her dedication to making your stay enjoyable, as well as visiting wonderful places of Scotland. When being in a foreign and unknown place, it is really difficult to feel you belong in it, but Ruth's welcomeness makes you feel like home. I am grateful I took part in this experience, not only to help but also to grow as a person. I can't express with words how thankful I am, this will always be a part of me <3

about 2 months ago

Amber

United Kingdom

5

The guest house was an absolutely gorgeous place to stay, and Ruth's home was really welcoming. I had a really good time getting to know Ruth and Roxy and I could feel Ruth's passion for the area, we got to see so much. For a first volunteering experience, I feel like I have learnt loads that I will take with me into the future. Thank you Ruth :D

about 2 months ago

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