Homestay Dorset, United Kingdom

5.0
(4 reviews)4

Help with projects in house and garden

Immerse yourself in the local culture
3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

22h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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
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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

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

The Experience

We are looking for help with projects around the house and garden . We would really like a couple where at least one person has building or woodworking skills and experience. Would suit couple / 2 friends best We have 3 dogs so you must like dogs and going on dog walks! We live in a wonderful house in the countryside but only 1/2 mile from the town of Shaftesbury. You would have your own accommodation with its own bathroom and kitchen.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Only welcomes couples and partners (does not accept solo volunteers)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 3 Immersing in the local culture
  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 3 Meeting locals
Ela

United Kingdom

5

James and Flora were incredibly welcoming, kind and generous to both Nathan and I. We felt right at home in our little cottage, and enjoyed time with dogs + family dinners. The work was flexible and everything was thoroughly communicated, if we were ever confused everyone was a quick text or call away. The work was lots of fun and their home and property is unbelievably beautiful. They gave us many opportunities to explore the neighboring villages and towns and were very generous with giving us lifts and lots of recommendations!

14 days ago

Ana

Uruguay

5

Flora and James welcomed us like part of the family, and we are so grateful to have met such incredible people. The dogs are absolutely lovely and completely won our hearts. They supported us a lot during our stay and always made us feel comfortable and appreciated. The cottage is beautiful and warm, it's an art gallery with a fully equipped kitchen, private room and bathroom. The task are manageable and fair, and they are very flexible with working times. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys good company, peaceful surroundings, amazing hill views, and for those who truly loves dogs ❤️

6 months ago

Michael

Australia

5

We had a fantastic time atthe home. James, Flora and their family are truly lovely people who were exceptional hosts. We really enjoyed spending time in the garden and with the dogs and the tasks and expectations were very reasonable. The house itself is beautiful as is the location on the banks of the river and there are many interesting things to see and do nearby. I would highly recommend this experience.

over 1 year ago

Kate

Australia

5

Flora and James are lovely hosts and we enjoyed our stay at their beautiful property. They are extremely kind and interesting people. Flora and James were great at giving us options for tasks to do and were also flexible about the schedule. We were also lucky enough to explore a lot of the surrounding area with other volunteers who were staying at Flora's mother's (Susie's) just up the road. We would recommend this experience to others, especially dog lovers as James and Flora have 3 extremely sweet dogs.

over 1 year ago

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About the host

Hosted by Flora J

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This host usually answers to 30% of the messages
Response Time
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