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25h
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- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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.
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The Experience
Hi there, we are a big friendly family who find peace in our large countryside space with our three energetic dogs, two free range toddlers and many a project. Come and get stuck in to help rebuild a large workshop and honey room where some experience in carpentry would be great but not essential! Depending how long you stay there will be opportunities to get out in the garden/veg patch, help with beekeeping and explore what Devon has to offer!
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- Beginner English
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Hours & Tasks
Homestay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 6 Practicing English
- 6 Get in touch with nature
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 4 Developing environmental awareness
- 4 Meeting locals
- 3 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 5 15. Life on land
- 4 4. Quality education
- 4 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Miaomiao
China
Granny's the home is a hidden gem in the picturesque countryside of Devon. The entire family is welcoming, patient, and caring. The food was healthy and prepared with love—showing that British food is much more than fish and chips! My main work involved helping with workshop construction, with occasional tasks related to beekeeping, which were easy & full of interest. I always felt trusted and appreciated. Living with a family spanning 90 years let me fully experience British family life rich with wisdom and warmt. Cornwall's cliff coast and Devon's moorland created also memories I never forget.
4 months ago
Mauricio
Chile
I never thought that I'd had such a lovely experience. Simon's family were extremely supportive and kind. I've learned many valuable things from them, from their passion for supporting their local community, and to help everybody. The work is very interesting. It'll change depending on the weather and some other circumstances. I had no idea of construction, but it was super easy to learn. Simon was very open to help. During my stay I've visit many parts from Devon and the family helped me moving whenever I needed. I cannot wait to be back soon, I felt so relaxed and happy with everyone.
5 months ago
Noa
Spain
A very lovely experience! Simon, Caroline and their family are very nice and make you feel part of the family, they worried a lot about our wellbeing and even took us with them to visit beautiful places around Devon. The work is easy, varied and you will learn a lot about building and bees. You can also always help in the garden or in the kitchen. The dogs are also always happy to play with you... You definitely won't get bored in Granny's the home!!
7 months ago
Israel
Spain
It was an incredible stay, at first, his daughter and her family took us to a camping in the coast for 2 nights, giving us everything we needed, like food or a tent. Simon was always working with us like a team, letting us do breaks and rests during the work. Also the work was as expected (bee-keeping, building and gardening), we helped him extracting and processing the honey, building the workshop and weeding in the garden. Simon and Caroline also took us to any places that we needed, to buy anything or also to visit Plymouth and Dartmoor. Ash will stay forever in my heart, thanks for all! <3
7 months ago
Franco
Argentina
My experience at Granny's the home was excellent, the truth is that I felt at home, everyone was very friendly, I have very nice memories and above all learning about bees with Simón was something spectacular, it was my first experience and it was very nice.
8 months ago
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