Homestay Sidmouth, United Kingdom

5.0
(8 reviews)8

Help with Gardening and Animals at Our Historic Devon House 🌿 🇬🇧

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

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
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Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for help with gardening and animal care in return for comfortable accommodation and good food during an interesting and fun cultural exchange. Over 12 years ago we moved to a large traditional thatched house in Devon with sheep, ducks and chickens. Much of the work will be outside on our small holding. You will have plenty of free time to explore our area of natural beauty near to the Jurassic Coast on bikes, buses or drop off.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 6 Practicing English
  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 15. Life on land
  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 4 12. Responsible consumption and production
Eva

Spain

5

My stay with Jill and Steve was truly wonderful. From the very first day, they made me feel completely at home. They are warm, generous, funny and incredibly thoughtful people. The tasks were varied and enjoyable, and I also had plenty of free time to explore beautiful Devon. They included me in their daily life, introduced me to their friends and shared local traditions with me. It was much more than volunteering; it was a genuine cultural exchange full of unforgettable moments. I arrived as a guest and left feeling part of the family. I highly recommend staying with them!

3 months ago

Stéphanie

Canada

5

My experience here was more than perfect! Jill and Steve are incredible hosts, kind, caring and so warm. They were always there to propose fun activities around the village. I cycled, walked along the coast and visited the cities around. They even managed to bring us some places around for some activities, and there is also a bus stop just in front of the house. The work schedule is perfect. We work on mornings around the land, allowing us to have plenty of time on the afternoons to visit the area. I would recommend this place without any hesitation!

6 months ago

Ian

Brazil

5

I can't say enough about Jill and Steve they were like parents to me. My connection with them went far beyond just volunteering; I felt at home, like part of their family, with all the laughter, deep conversations, and so much respect. Jill and Steve have become a role model for me as a couple; we learned so much together. Thank you, my English family, I love you all!! <3

8 months ago

jordan

United States

5

Jill and Steve are very kind and hospitable, it was like being at home with my parents, always taken care of and comfortable and fed.Life in a historical thatched roof house makes the experience like something from a story book. The work was rewarding, fun, and inspiring then we would finish the day with some epic adventures on the coast with beautiful views and best of all , very friendly locals. The recommendation was top notch. My favorite part was meeting the locals and being immersed in the couture and eating so much good food and pubs.

over 1 year ago

Elise

United States

5

Our experience at the home was fantastic! Jill and Steve were amazing hosts. Our accommodations were private and comfortable, we had our own space to unwind and relax. The work was fun! We did outside projects and got to restore a few pond, build a willow fence with a fairy door! We did some hedging and clearing too, it felt great to work outside. Having meals together was a great way to learn more about the area and culture and were delicious! We had a great time and would highly recommend!

over 1 year ago

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