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Argentina
Nikki and Oz were the best hosts one could ask for! They were so nice, respectful, welcoming, and always made me laugh. It felt like being at home, but far away. Their house is lovely and cozy, right in the middle of beautiful Wales, the perfect place to connect with nature and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. I'm so grateful for all the memories, laughs and experiences I shared with them. I couldn't have asked for a better place or better hosts for my first volunteering experience. I would absolutely recommend staying with them! ❤️
2 months ago
Mexico
Other travelers should know that this is a place far away from civilization, with beautiful views and a very peaceful environment. It is perfect for people who enjoy nature, quiet places, and countryside life.
7 months ago
Oman
This was my second volunteering experience, and honestly it has been one of the best places I've volunteered at. The place is fantastic, the work is convenient and well organized, and the hosts are incredibly friendly and welcoming. They really make you feel at home. You also get your own private bedroom, similar to renting a room through Airbnb, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. I'm not writing this review just to be nice — the place truly deserves it. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a great volunteering opportunity.
8 months ago
Thank you Sam, so glad you enjoyed your stay here with us, we loved having you here just shame it was like winter, and very wet, well it was really with a hint of Spring on the odd day. You'll have to return in warmer weather and see a different side to Wales.
Netherlands
My time staying with Nikki and her husband was very nice. They will try their best to make you at home from day one. The work I had to do with the horses was very light and it does'nt take much time to complete them. Nikki and her husband live on a cosy farm away from the city. Just be aware that there is not much to explore around the place where they live. (Exept, if you like long walks in nature. This place is perfect for you.) There are'nt many activities in the neighbourhood. Just keep that in mind :). Despite that I still had a great time on the farm.
3 months ago
As we were away quite a bit and you looked after the place while we were away and very hot I didn't think it was appropriate to give you too much work, hence the work was light, especially as you didn't do much riding then it would have been much more. I also make it very clear to all volunteers by email before they come here that we don't have any public transport and are in an isolated spot so any volunteers must like that environment. Too hilly for bikes, not flat like Holland.
Brazil
I stayed at the farm for almost three weeks and had a great time. Nikki and Oz were very welcoming, and I also enjoyed meeting Dija, Tom, and Daisy the cat. The farm is peaceful and surrounded by beautiful nature. The tasks were physical work but simple and well explained, and I actually enjoyed doing them. Nikki was very supportive and helped me a lot with my English, and I'm really grateful for that. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a friendly and authentic experience in Wales.
11 months ago
Thank you for staying with us and being such a help with all the jobs that were given to you, it was much appreciated. We wish you all the best in the future, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Finland
Truly one of the best experiences I have ever had! You will be stepping into this astonishingly beautiful area in the middle of Wales. It is very rural, but that gives you the possibility to connect with nature very deeply. All the horses were very lovely and had fun personalities! And the tasks vere nice, nothing bad to say. Also got the possibility to go on a climbing trip to Eryri, which was something I’ll never forget! Huge thanks to Nikki, Oz, Tom and everybody else I got to meet <3.
about 1 year ago
Really hope you can return it was so sad to see you go, and it was so lovely to have you here to help get the horses going again after a long time out of work, you did a great job.
Brazil
This was my first volunteer experience EVER and I couldn't have choosen better. Nikki and Oz are lovely and brilliant human beings, I'll miss them. They made me feel at home since day one and we had lovely chats all the time. The tasks were nice and hands on but not exausting, they were actually rewarding. The home that they have built over the last 38 years is honestly amazing and to see Nikki take care of everything and all the animals, mostly on her own, was very very admirable. The view of the farm is amazing, so much nature. The animals were sweets and I'll miss all of them so much. ❤️
over 1 year ago
Ana came for 2 weeks and helped in the garden weeding and planting some potatoes, also helped hold the lambs while I wormed them. This was all out of her comfort zone, being a city girl, but she really tried her best and did a wonderful job. She was such a lovely person to have stay here always cheerful and chatty and she looked after all the animals so we could go away for a few nights which was so nice for us to have such a responsible person left in charge, she loved all the animals.
Argentina
Nikky is a lovely lady. She's very patient and friendly. During my stayed it was a challenge for me to adapt myself not only the tasks (being a desk guy), but also to their customs (mainly to the food) . But she answered in a very good way. It was a wonderful first experience in Wordpackers for me and I would do it again closed eyes. Nikky is a person you're going to miss once you'd left the farm. I'm glad of my time in the farm and even I've left some clothes for the following volunteers. Hope to visit again someday. Cheers!
over 1 year ago
Pablo was a delight to have stay here for 2 weeks, so friendly, upbeat and chatty and all the tasks he did with such precision and care, which was so helpful to me. He loved all the animals and we had great chats about them all and his own two lovely cats in Argentina. My introduction to Mate tea was fun, something I’d never heard of so had to have a try , in return he had a dandelion leaf 😂. I’ll definitely miss his company
Australia
I would highly recommend the farm, this was my first world packers experience and it was great, Nikki, Oz and Tom were very welcoming and kind. The tasks and hours were exactly as discussed and I was trained to do everything before having to do it alone. I am very appreciative to have been invited to go climbing with Tom and to go to nearby towns when they were visited. The home cooked meals every night were also very delicious.
over 1 year ago
We really appreciated your help at a very busy time of year, and the fact that you just got on with things that needed doing with the horses. Tom was very impressed with your climbing skills so it was lovely that you went camping in the welsh hills with him . Do hope you can make it back here in the Summer even though we had a mini summer while you were here !!! it's been raining ever since you left, so a nightmare with the lambs but all are ok. I'd recommend your help to any future hosts.
Mexico
Very great experience to immerse in the Welsh countryside , definitely recommended to go. Since day one they made me feel like home, I didn't expect to go out climbing with Tom and Joe, but that was the best part of the volunteering. Nikki is very flexible and understanding with the work, she's had lots of volunteers for almost 10 years so she is good with communication.
over 1 year ago
yes it was great that you took to climbing with Tom and Joe, nice to have them to go out with, and they enjoyed you company.
