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25h
- Hours per week
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- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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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.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
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- 3 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
You will be welcomed into our home to live as part of the family. We are a professional married couple living in a Scandinavian style house on a smallholding on the edge of a small village called Dolton in Devon (southwest of England). We need help to care for our gardens, the house, horses and dogs. It is great if you have some experience of horses but not essential - as long as you are aware that looking after horses is physical work.
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- Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
- Travel insurance
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Hours & Tasks
Farmstay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 8 Meeting locals
- 8 Practicing English
- 7 Get in touch with nature
- 7 Developing environmental awareness
- 6 Immersing in the local culture
- 5 Learning about sustainability
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 7 15. Life on land
- 6 3. Good health and well-being
- 4 4. Quality education
- 2 5. Gender equality
- 1 8. Decent work and economic growth
- 1 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 1 13. Climate action
Antonia
Germany
I spent a wonderful month in Dolton and couldn't be more grateful. Yolande and David welcomed me with open arms, and the village community made my time even more special. Through activities like art group, I met so many inspiring people. Dolton's peaceful, remote setting made it the perfect place to slow down and recharge. My tasks in February involved stable work, along with household chores. If you want to take a break from everyday life while growing personally, this is the perfect place for you. But be warned: saying goodbye is hard because in Dolton, you'll find a second family! ❤️
16 days ago
Yolande replied
You were WONDERFUL from start to finish.
And we thank YOU for everything xx
Erika
Spain
An incredible experience! From the moment I arrived I felt very comfortable and part of the family This was very important for me, especially since it was my first volunteering experience For me, I loved being able to help as much as I could with the horses, the garden... while I was able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Dolton. In general, Yolande and David have been very good hosts (worrying about my tastes, whether I was comfortable...) in the company of Bertie and Bailey I sincerely thank them for this great experience that I will never forget
3 months ago
Yolande replied
You are most welcome.
Thank you for all the help and support you gave us and for your love and friendship too.
Harold
Colombia
If you want to encounter your self, refresh and align your ideas, rethinking as a better human being , during you escape from your routine and gift your self this opportunity, you would enjoy this experience with Yolande and David, who will teach you and guide you with love. This moment with nature and your soul is a treasure.
6 months ago
Yolande replied
Dear Harold.
You have touched our hearts and our lives. We are very glad of this time to meet you and share things together.
We are happy that we provided a safe space for you to take time to enjoy the beautiful countryside and the animals. Very healing for your soul.
Please keep in touch.
Much love.
Yolande and David x
Herli
South Africa
I had a wonderful 4 weeks on the farm! Yolande & David are lovely people and you truly are treated like a member of the family. You are part of the local community and attend events weekly, while getting to know the locals. Tasks included caring for the horses in the mornings and afternoons and then doing varied jobs in die garden and house depending on what needed to be done. They were supportive and accommodating of your personal ventures, and it was all round just an amazing stay. I hope to see them again one day soon!
6 months ago
Yolande replied
You are always most welcome to return and see us.
Many thanks for the lovely review.
Love from us all at Long Meadow x
Madelijn
Netherlands
This was my first time travelling alone across the country and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Yolande and David are fascinating and heart-warming people, who truly care for their animals. They made it so easy to feel at home, as if I were truly a part of their family. I learned so much from them and I would recommend anyone staying with them! Thank you so much xx
8 months ago
Yolande replied
We are delighted Maddy that you had such a great time. We really enjoyed your visit with us.
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