Guest House Wells, United Kingdom

5.0
(36 reviews)36

Come and help us in our 400 year old B&B in Wells!

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Immerse yourself in the local culture
30 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
30 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Reception
Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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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.
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.
Support
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Availability

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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

I own a seven bedroom Bed and Breakfast in beautiful Somerset close to the medieval city of Wells. We receive guests from all over the world and it is lots of fun here, but a lot of work too! My three children and I enjoy meeting people and having help from volunteers all over the world. Hopefully you'll have lots of fun here meeting us and all of our guests :)) And since May 2024 we have a puppy, so even more fun!

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Over 20 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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36 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 30 Immersing in the local culture
  • 30 Meeting locals
  • 26 Practicing English
  • 23 Meeting international travelers
  • 20 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 13 3. Good health and well-being
  • 10 17. Partnerships for the goals
Elvia

Mexico

5

This was our first volunteering experience, and we really enjoyed it. We stayed for seven weeks, but the time went by very quickly! Sahara is kind and a great cook. We really appreciated the times she invited us to share a meal with her family and everyone is friendly. We worked in the mornings, usually the full five hours at weekends. Staying in a 400-year-old house in the countryside near Wells was a very special experience. There are many beautiful places nearby, although getting around can be a little difficult without your own transport. We are very grateful for our time at the guest house.

about 2 months ago

Ricardo

Mexico

5

We spent six wonderful weeks at Sarah’s B&B, and the time went by incredibly quickly. The family was attentive, welcoming, and polite, making us feel very comfortable throughout our stay. The workdays were short, rarely exceeding five hours, leaving plenty of free time to explore nearby cities and towns. The main downside was the inconvenient public transportation, with the last bus to Wells leaving at 5:40 p.m.; if you miss it, you may have to walk around three miles back. There is also no air conditioning, which can be uncomfortable during the summer.

about 2 months ago

Courtney

United States

5

The guest house never felt like a job, it felt like having a family. Sarah is incredible. She makes you feel at home and includes you her beautiful world. I don't know if I will ever find another volunteer job like this. It made my trip to England. Dinner with the family was my favorite thing to look forward to. The food was absolutely incredible. As for the “ work” aspect, It was really easy. I absolutely loved the guest house service. Sarah always made sure that I had enough time to enjoy everything I wanted to do or see. My room felt like a cozy apartment. There aren't enough words to ex ho.

3 months ago

Lisa

Hong Kong (SAR)

5

Volunteering in the Worth House is definitely my best decision until now!! Sarah and her family members are so nice and kind, and everything in the house is comfortable that you will feel very welcome. I have plenty of time to explore the places nearby and glad to be surround by the greens~ I really enjoyed the stay very much and highly recommend others to volunteer in Worth House!!!

4 months ago

Michèle

Canada

5

Wonderful experience at Sarah's home with clear tasks. It was a very welcoming family environment in the restorative Somerset countryside near lots of incredible historical, cultural and nature places to visit. I brought a bike and got around well with my bike and the buses! Thank you Sarah for a fantastic first Worldpacker experience and all the best.

5 months ago

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Hosted by sarah

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