Help us restore the garden and grounds of a Georgian mansion

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Connect with nature: 13 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 12 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.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 3 weeks

The Experience

We have a large Georgian house with an interesting, beautiful and very overgrown grounds made up of a Victorian water garden, woods, large lake and meadow. We need help in trying to restore these gardens to how they would have looked in Georgian times - 1820s. Also if you're interested we will be doing some lime painting and how it helps these old houses survive. Any questions please ask.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 20 and 55 years old
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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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

13 Get in touch with nature
12 Immersing in the local culture
11 Practicing English
9 Meeting locals
5 Learning about sustainability
5 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 15. Life on land
3 12. Responsible consumption and production
2 3. Good health and well-being

Melina

France

Dear next volunteer, the home was my first trip as a worldpacker and Natasha and Quentin knew how to make it an unforgettable memory. They are hosts who take the time to get to know you, patient and funny, the tasks are well explained and there will always be someone to help you if needed.I'm going through all the comments but Natasha cooks like a 5-star chef! And for your Off days, all you have to do is get on the bike to reach the surrounding towns or the beach. They will give you some great recommendation! All this to say thank you to both of you for everything ❤️🌟

5 days ago

Kerim

Mexico

I literally could not have asked for a better first volunteering experience. Quentin and Natasha are incredible highly educated people that have lots of knowledge to share. Since day one I felt at home, specially at dinner time. Cholmondeley the cat is the wise gatekeeper of the house.. He is very very old but still has lots of love to give. the home is a enormous incredible place that will make you feel as you were in a film from the Victorian era. Thank you so much!

22 days ago

Sofia

Italy

Natasha and Quentin are really nice and friendly people. I stayed with them for two weeks, and it was a great experience. The spacious house and generous hospitality made my stay truly enjoyable. Natasha is an excellent cook. They also helped me with my English. They even let me use their bikes to explore the beautiful nearby places. I enjoyed exploring the Wales Coast Path. I highly recommend this experience! Thank you very much for everything!🥰

4 months ago

Delaney

United States

Natasha and Quentin are both such warm and welcoming hosts. Work hours are respected and meals were always amazing! The house and property are beautiful and the work on the property is fulfilling and I learned more about gardening as well which was amazing. I can't say enough how nice my stay here was, I enjoyed the walks on the grounds after work, reading and relaxing in the afternoons, amazing dinners from Natasha, and just taking in all the experience had to offer. I would highly recommend if you want a quiet stay with good hands on work experience!

6 months ago

alida

Chile

Natasha and Quentin are lovely people! I enjoyed my time there. The area is beautiful and you can get to loads of places using the bike. Natasha is a really good cook. The work hours were as agreed and the job is nice and enjoyable. I wish I could go back. The house and gardens are lovely. You won't regret coming here 😊

7 months ago

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