Homestay Leicestershire, United Kingdom

5.0
(9 reviews)9

Cat sitting with some cleaning and gardening. Christmas 2026

Immerse yourself in the local culture
8 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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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.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

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
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Cat sitting while we are away, watering plants, doing a house clean, may be other jobs depending on skills and experience. As we won't be here for most of the time, we'll do a food shop for you but won't be cooking.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Over 22 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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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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  • a) How was your experience with this host?
  • b) How was your day-to-day routine?
  • c) How much did you spend on this trip?

9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Developing environmental awareness
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 8 Practicing English
  • 7 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 15. Life on land
  • 4 2. Zero hunger
  • 4 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Leonardo

Brazil

5

The home were amazing hosts! We love taking care of cats, and it was a very rewarding experience!

about 1 month ago

Flavia

Brazil

5

The home, the home, Suki and Micha are a beautiful family. They are very friendly and made me feel at home. The tasks were very easy, and I'd love to go back again someday.

7 months ago


Alix replied

Longing. We hope to see you again soon too!

Harrison

Australia

5

As cliche as it may sound, the home truly made me feel at home away from home. Very accomodating, allowing genuine freedom within their house and respecting boundaries and needs. Being able to bond through music and meet their family was really cool and the town of Loughborough was a lovely little destination. Never felt uncomfortable, always fed. Couldn't ask for a better host family for my month! :)

over 1 year ago


Alix replied

Oh I'm glad you felt at home. It was lovely you all had music in common. All the best for your travels.

Fran

Chile

5

It was a really good experience, the home are great hoster, they are kind and nice, always worried that I feel comfortable and good. The house is beautiful, the cats are adorable too Misha and Suki...I'll miss them. the home thank you so much for allow me shared with your family, I really enjoyed.

almost 3 years ago


Alix replied

A pleasure to meet you. We look forward to seeing you again xx

Priscila

Brazil

5

We loved spending a week at the hosts' house, the home are an amazing couple who welcomed us with all their love and care, they did everything to make us feel at ease! the home showed us the city, the park, took beautiful pictures of us and helped us a lot in English (thanks teacher) the home touched us with his beautiful music and good conversations, both have good hearts, wonderful people, we will miss these moments, thank you for everything.

about 3 years ago


Alix replied

The hardest part is yo say goodbye. I hope we meet again. Ill keep practicing my Portuguese ❤️

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Hosted by Alix

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