Homestay Devon, United Kingdom

5.0
(24 reviews)24

organising, decorating gardening dog care.

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
19 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
17 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Pet Sitting
Taking care of and looking after pets.
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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
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space 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.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

I always try to work to someone's strengths but currently we most need help to organise attic before it is insulated . I will also need to sell items we no longer need and may appreciate help with that. Garden work also needed, depending on weather. Please note pet care is not a significant part of this role. Pancho is very focused on me, Hours are generally 5 mornings a week, but flexible. 25 hours as max, less if you are very focused,

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 20 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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24 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 10 3. Good health and well-being
Jessica

New Zealand

5

It was my first Worldpackers experience and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! Glyn and Dan were so welcoming! And Pancho is a character, but such a cutie! I had a lovely stay with them, they were flexible and communicated clearly with me. They always tried to include me and took the effort to take me around and show me nearby sights! They were really accomodating to me and made yummy meals too! Thank you guys for the lovely time, I will miss Teignmouth very much!!

4 days ago


Glyn replied

Thank you Jess for your kind review, you were a pleasure to host and a great help to with moving some projects on. Danny Pancho and I will miss you, good luck in your travels home to New Zealand!

Ari

Germany

5

I only stayed two weeks with Glyn and Dan but they've been lovely hosts. Really engaging and talkative, I had such a great time with them. We mostly did some gardening work which was successful. They took me out on the weekend or on my last days and I had lots of fun with them. Pancho is such a lovely dog and enlightened my stay even more. I would always come back to them!

about 1 month ago


Glyn replied

Thank you Ari for your kind review. We were very happy to host you and got a lot done due to your persistence and commitment to seeing a task through! Thank you and we wish you a very happy journey through England and home to Germany!

laura

Spain

5

From the very first moment, their home felt like a second home, making leaving incredibly difficult. Glyn and Danny are a fun, artistic couple with open minds shaped by many life experiences, and there is so much to learn from them. Pancho (he may seem like a dog, but he's actually a little human) will steal your heart, and you'll have no choice but to return to Teignmouth to see them again. The tasks were easy and manageable, and Glyn was very flexible with schedules and changes. Painting the bedroom was enjoyable and enriching. Thank you all three! See you again!

3 months ago


Glyn replied

It was a real pleasure to host you Laura. The wonderful thing about Worldpackers is the friends we make along the way! I'm very happy that we were at the start of your Worldpacker journey. Pancho is also asking when you're back again hahaha!

Juno

Finland

5

This was my first time volunteering and I had a lovely experience! Both Glyn and Danny were very welcoming and made sure I felt at home :) The tasks were pretty simple, I mostly just helped around the house and did whatever little tasks needed to be done at the moment. Teignmouth is a lovely city and there's some really nice places to explore, Glyn gave me good tips on where to go on my free time! And of course can't forget Pancho, what a unique little dog, miss him already! Thank you for a great two weeks!

about 1 year ago


Glyn replied

Thanks Juno it was a pleasure to host you. I hope you continue to have experiences with Worldpackers I think you will enjoy the difference it can bring you! Wishing you all the best!

Junel

Spain

5

This was my second time travelling through Worldpackers and the first staying at someone's home, which may seem it intimidating, but it wasn't at all. Glyn and Dan are very welcoming and comfortable sharing their space with other people. Tasks were simple and manageable, and Teignmouth is beautiful and close to other small towns that are worth a visit. Overall, a really good experience. Thank you!

over 1 year ago

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