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Last replied
22 Apr 2024
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Description
We are both retired and are looking for help with our building project, looking after a large garden and revamping a small cottage in the highlands of Scotland. We live in the magical Glens of West Argyll on the scenic shores of Loch Awe.
You would have your own room and meals provided. We prefer people able to commit for at least one month but are flexible.
We have 3 grown up children who mostly live away now in differant parts of the world but come home at regular intervals.
We are situated in a sleepy village, quite isolated, with a bus going in-out to the next village and around the area. This is not the right place for a very urban person. However, our workawayers never seem to get bored and still manage to get around the area on their days and afternoons off. The scenery is absolutely wonderful and if you're an outdoorsy person, this is a beautiful base to start exploring the West of Scotland from. Make sure to bring some waterproof gear, wellies are an essential. along with some walking boots.
I always like to skype, too, so that we are able to see each other before arrival, and would like a couple of references from previous employees, teachers or someone professional who has known you for at least two years.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning new skills. How to be more organised and learn the benefits of time management.
Discover the regional history. Enjoy living in a small Highland Community. Appreciate good food and chat around the table. Lots of healthy and organic produce.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Gardening, building, and decorating.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Own room and fantastic food.
What else ...
Ideal for hiking, walking, climbing, photography and nature enthusiasts. Plenty of castles and historic monuments to visit. Lovely local towns of Oban and Inveraray not far away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day (max 25 hours/ week)
Host ref number: 6916366414ab
Feedback (29)
29 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (swayrs)
Adela is dynamic and achieved so much while she was here. Apart from being a perfectionist in her work she follows instructions to the maximum degree. It was wonderful for me to have someone so responsible and capable helping out with the bed and breakfast. The guests held her in high regard too. She was a joy to have in the home and we look… read more
(Excellent
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22 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (swayrs) for host
It's been almost a couple months since I left Maria, Roger & Duffy and they are still very much in my mind and heart. I had the most wonderful volunteer experience in their lovely village, with the family and friends. I got to learn new skills (from proper Scottish history, language, and day to day life in the Highlands, to running a small, yet… read more
16 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (haygav93)
Hayley was so much fun to have about and a real asset to us during the month that she stayed with us. Apart from being efficient helping me with all the chores she was a fantastic companion to MacDuff who was obviously so happy to have her stay. He looked forward everyday to his long walks down to the loch.
Hayley was a delight with the… read more
Hayley was a delight with the… read more
(Excellent
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27 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (haygav93) for host
I stayed with Maria and Roger at their beautiful place for a month, and really enjoyed my stay. I felt so welcome right from the start, and really appreciated their efforts to create that environment. Maria and Roger genuinely care about their workaways and put in the time to get to know them and make them feel at home. From Maria's delicious… read more
25 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eveline)
What a lovely happy time we had with Eveline whilst she was here. She was a real asset here and always went that extra mile to help. She was a dynamo with the workload and got through the chores in record time. I loved her thoughtfulness and kindness and wished she could have stayed on longer. Nothing was ever too much and apart from being such a… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eveline) for host
I spent 5 weeks five weeks Maria and Roger were so welcoming when I first met them. During my stay I grew very close to them. Maria is such a good host. She's always concerned for the well-being of the workaways and wants them to have a good time. Her cooking is amazing. Everyday you get so excellent food you can't imagine it! Try her… read more
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29 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (swayrs)
Adela is dynamic and achieved so much while she was here. Apart from being a perfectionist in her work she follows instructions to the maximum degree. It was wonderful for me to have someone so responsible and capable helping out with the bed and breakfast. The guests held her in high regard too. She was a joy to have in the home and we look… read more
(Excellent
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22 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (swayrs) for host
It's been almost a couple months since I left Maria, Roger & Duffy and they are still very much in my mind and heart. I had the most wonderful volunteer experience in their lovely village, with the family and friends. I got to learn new skills (from proper Scottish history, language, and day to day life in the Highlands, to running a small, yet… read more
16 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (haygav93)
Hayley was so much fun to have about and a real asset to us during the month that she stayed with us. Apart from being efficient helping me with all the chores she was a fantastic companion to MacDuff who was obviously so happy to have her stay. He looked forward everyday to his long walks down to the loch.
Hayley was a delight with the… read more
Hayley was a delight with the… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (haygav93) for host
I stayed with Maria and Roger at their beautiful place for a month, and really enjoyed my stay. I felt so welcome right from the start, and really appreciated their efforts to create that environment. Maria and Roger genuinely care about their workaways and put in the time to get to know them and make them feel at home. From Maria's delicious… read more
25 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Eveline)
What a lovely happy time we had with Eveline whilst she was here. She was a real asset here and always went that extra mile to help. She was a dynamo with the workload and got through the chores in record time. I loved her thoughtfulness and kindness and wished she could have stayed on longer. Nothing was ever too much and apart from being such a… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Eveline) for host
I spent 5 weeks five weeks Maria and Roger were so welcoming when I first met them. During my stay I grew very close to them. Maria is such a good host. She's always concerned for the well-being of the workaways and wants them to have a good time. Her cooking is amazing. Everyday you get so excellent food you can't imagine it! Try her… read more
27 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (ANNA)
Anna was a joy to have live with us here. She was a great help too during her short stay. Coming from a family of Bed and Breakfasters she already knew the business so training wasn't a necessity. Her cheery attitude was lovely and she always had the job done before you had time to blink. Normally we only offer a month or more stay but needed… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (ANNA) for host
I stayd just 10 days in the beautiful B&B from Maria and Roger but I had an amazing time. Both of them have been so nice and welcoming and they gave me the opportunity to see a lot around the area.
Maria is a great chef and she really does an amazing breakfast for there guest and always a very nice dinner for the workaways too.
During my stay we… read more
Maria is a great chef and she really does an amazing breakfast for there guest and always a very nice dinner for the workaways too.
During my stay we… read more
12 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja was with us for the month of May.
During her stay Roger and I managed to take a 10 day holiday. We left Ronja in charge of the house , MacDuff ( our large but gentle Spinone) and the garden. She took on all three responsibilities, and I came back to an immaculate house and garden. The dog was fit and healthy too.
Ronja was a whizz with the… read more
During her stay Roger and I managed to take a 10 day holiday. We left Ronja in charge of the house , MacDuff ( our large but gentle Spinone) and the garden. She took on all three responsibilities, and I came back to an immaculate house and garden. The dog was fit and healthy too.
Ronja was a whizz with the… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ronja) for host
I stayed five weeks at the hostel and enjoyed it very much. Once you've learned the tricks the work is easily done. We usually started at 7 and finished at noon so we had the afternoons off to explore the local area. There are lots of lovely walks around the house, the village and of course to the loch. MacDuff is very companionable and always… read more
16 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate)
Kate stayed with us for part of Autumn 2016 and was such a great help in the house. With it being the end of our summer season there is always so much cleaning and extra tidying up to do inside and out but Kate just got on with every task asked of her.
She also enjoyed the outdoor life and although the Scottish weather wasn't the kindest to her… read more
She also enjoyed the outdoor life and although the Scottish weather wasn't the kindest to her… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host
I spent six wholesome weeks in the beautiful home of Roger, Maria and MacDuff. I very much enjoyed the busy breakfast routine and the opportunity to meet the guests from all over the world. Roger and Maria are interesting and informed people who are generous with their knowledge and kindness. Maria's cooking is absolutely second to none.
There… read more
There… read more
12 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (BeatriceIT)
Wow, what an amazing asset Beatrice was during the month of May. Apart from being very energetic and efficient in everything to do with the bed and breakfast she was such fun company to have around. There was such a huge gap when she left us to go back to Italy.
Her talent in cooking was a huge bonus too and it was lovely to sometimes get an… read more
Her talent in cooking was a huge bonus too and it was lovely to sometimes get an… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (BeatriceIT) for host
I passed a wonderful month with Maria and Roger and my only regret is that I could not stay longer! The house is beautiful, Maria's food amazing and healthy, our room (I worked first withe Sabrina and then with Maria) big and cosy. Roger and Maria where like parents to me, welcoming me in their home and helping me making my stay a memorable one.… read more
14 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (TeresaSommer)
Teresa was with us for 2 months at the beginning of last season and was an amazing asset to us. She worked so hard in the house and in the garden helping wherever and whenever she could . Nothing was a problem to her and she perfected everything, including all the extra little things which I'm very particular about.
Her days off were never wasted… read more
Her days off were never wasted… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (TeresaSommer) for host
Maria, Roger, you are such incredibly wonderful people! I miss you loads and think fondly back at my time with you, MacDuff and especially Murphy. I am sorry for writing my review so late after I’ve had such a great time with you guys
For everybody else reading this and thinking about spending time at Maria’s beautiful BnB: if you are up for… read more
For everybody else reading this and thinking about spending time at Maria’s beautiful BnB: if you are up for… read more
25 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Mitchell)
Oh what a bonus it was to have Mitch and Sally stay at the end of another busy season. October for us was unusually quiet business wise but this enabled us to get some painting and maintenance completed before winter and many other jobs around the house.
Each chore they were asked to do was carried out to perfection and needed little or no… read more
Each chore they were asked to do was carried out to perfection and needed little or no… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Mitchell) for host
Maria and Roger run a beautifully organised B&B, and maintain a very high standard of cleanliness and strong work ethic. They are both interesting and knowledgeable people, and we really enjoyed our stay with them. As hosts they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, inviting us to lunch, scrabble nights with the lovely Nana, and an outing… read more
12 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Katharine)
Kate was with us for the month of September and was a tremendous help.
We were extremely busy during this time. Apart from paying guests we had so many friends and relatives staying and for the first part of Kate's stay every night seemed to be a party.
Kate managed to keep up the high standard in the house and also was a willing gardener.… read more
We were extremely busy during this time. Apart from paying guests we had so many friends and relatives staying and for the first part of Kate's stay every night seemed to be a party.
Kate managed to keep up the high standard in the house and also was a willing gardener.… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Katharine) for host
Maria and Roger! What can I say that hasn't already been said before? My five weeks here were filled with delicious food, reasonable work, inspiring walks and scenery, and good people. I not only had the chance to spend time with Maria and Roger, I was also able to meet their three lovely children, a wide assortment of friends, and, of course, the… read more
7 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (LisaGg)
Lisa spent part of the summer here and was a great help during our busiest month of the season.
Apart from all the hard work Lisa and Sandra had a lot of fun together and spent there free time visiting the local sights whenever they could.
Lisa's English accent did improve as time went on. Although German born she had spent 12 months in the… read more
Apart from all the hard work Lisa and Sandra had a lot of fun together and spent there free time visiting the local sights whenever they could.
Lisa's English accent did improve as time went on. Although German born she had spent 12 months in the… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (LisaGg) for host
I stayed for 6 weeks here, it was my first workaway experience and I could not have wished for a better one. Maria and Roger are one of the nicest people I know and made me feel welcome right from the start.
Me and the other workawayer, Sandra, were welcome to stay in the snug to watch TV with them or to read a book.
Scrabble evenings and… read more
Me and the other workawayer, Sandra, were welcome to stay in the snug to watch TV with them or to read a book.
Scrabble evenings and… read more
7 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)
Sandra worked for us during the month of August and became part of the family while she was here.
Apart from all the usual housekeeping chores in the bed and breakfast she was also a very willing worker in the garden and walked MacDuff our large but gentle Spinone most days.
She was always cheerful and energetic and was a complete joy to have… read more
Apart from all the usual housekeeping chores in the bed and breakfast she was also a very willing worker in the garden and walked MacDuff our large but gentle Spinone most days.
She was always cheerful and energetic and was a complete joy to have… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sandra) for host
I guess I will repeat what has been said so far in previous feedbacks, but it doesn't matter.
It was my first Workaway experience and I have to say I couldn't expect it would be so wonderful. Maria & Roger are great hosts. They are really welcoming and will make you feel part of the family: you'll love to watch movies (or tennis) on TV with… read more
It was my first Workaway experience and I have to say I couldn't expect it would be so wonderful. Maria & Roger are great hosts. They are really welcoming and will make you feel part of the family: you'll love to watch movies (or tennis) on TV with… read more
17 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Pepa)
We loved hosting Pepa, our workaway from Asturia. Thank you for all your hard work. It was a shame her stay was called short when she had to return to Spain due to a bereavement. She was missed by us all especially by her fellow workawayer Teresa who had got used to her company.
We had a lot of fun and laughs through all the rain. I hope her… read more
We had a lot of fun and laughs through all the rain. I hope her… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Pepa) for host
I stayed for 3 weeks with Maria, Roger, McDuff and Murphy in this fantastic place. My aim was to improve my english. The first week was great because Teresa (my workawayer mate) and the rest of the family, helped me a lot and taught me everything they could.
The work was simple, but must take into mind all the details: the table must be… read more
The work was simple, but must take into mind all the details: the table must be… read more
5 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefanie)
Stephanie was a great help during the month of September and for more than one busy week we worked alone. She was brilliant in all departments whether it was housekeeping, in the kitchen, dining room or looking after the animals.
She fitted in with us as a family and managed to get about on her days off traveling to different parts of Argyll.… read more
She fitted in with us as a family and managed to get about on her days off traveling to different parts of Argyll.… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Stefanie) for host
You definitely will have a great time here! There is a fantastic landscape surrounding the house and you will experience a lot of it by walking MacDuff, the best company for long walks you could wish for. Loch Awe is just a 5-minute-bicycle ride (downhill) away, where you can spend some lazy afternoons by relaxing in the sun (of which I had quite… read more
22 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Miri_Moon)
Miriam was lovely to have stay. Always willing to help with everything, whether it was cleaning, gardening or walking MacDuff.
She and Lane fitted in so well and worked as a team. The vegetable garden this year has flourished due to a lot of their hard work.
Apart from being a hard worker Miriam was always cheerful and conscientious.
She would be… read more
She and Lane fitted in so well and worked as a team. The vegetable garden this year has flourished due to a lot of their hard work.
Apart from being a hard worker Miriam was always cheerful and conscientious.
She would be… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Miri_Moon) for host
I was 1 month here, sharing room with Lane, another workawayer. Although there are a lot of work to do if there are guests, Maria, Roger and Nana make you feel like part of their family, they are very nice, lovely and the meals cooked by Maria are great, thank you! With Lane we explored a lot of places and castles around the area. I’m glad I… read more
10 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Didde)
Didde was an excellent help to me and we thoroughly enjoyed having her stay. She was full of energy and quickly got through her chores enabling her to have fun outdoors. I have never known anyone climb a mountain, come home and before taking her boots off volunteer for another walk and then take a quick swim in the loch.
Hope you enjoy your… read more
Hope you enjoy your… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Didde) for host
It was my first time doing workawayer and I absolutely loved it! If you dont like nature, lovely people, excellent food and getting good memories maybe this place Would not be the place for you :) haha!
I already miss swimming in the loch every morning, Marias food, walking in the nature etc.
I already miss swimming in the loch every morning, Marias food, walking in the nature etc.
7 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Dorina Stephanie)
Dorina was lots of fun and helped me so much at the beginning of the season. She and Cristina made a good team and when things were quiet in the house they would help with the vegetable garden. They learn t to plant potatoes and plant the onion sets.
Walking the dog and feeding the animals was never a problem to her despite the weather.
Apart… read more
Walking the dog and feeding the animals was never a problem to her despite the weather.
Apart… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Dorina Stephanie) for host
At first I will say thank you to Maria, Roger, Nana and all the lovely people I could met there!! I was staying two month with Maria and Roger. Behind the house you can go among the Highlands and you will not even hear the sound of the wind but it's so relaxing and recreativ. I had an interesting and a time who was full of new experience. The… read more
24 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Mike & Kenlynn)
Kenlynn and Mike were a Godsend. Due to a family bereavement that coincided with their stay with us they stepped in to look after the place, the guests and the animals. They not only managed to maintain the standards they also managed a spot of decorating for me which was much appreciated. I am sure that their own bed and breakfast ventures will… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Oct 2013
Left by Workawayer (Mike & Kenlynn) for host
Thank you Maria and Roger for opening your home to us. We enjoyed meeting you and your family, friends, and pets. This workaway was a great opportunity for us to apply all that we've learned about B&B's over the past year, and we really appreciate the chance to partake in all aspects of the B&B from welcoming guests, cooking and serving… read more
21 Jul 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristina)
Cristina was lots of fun and helped us a lot. Although the season was not in full swing and we had very little visitors she was always kept busy with cleaning, walking MacDuff and helping in the garden.
I think she was a little disappointed with the location, missed the buzz of town life but fell in love with the animals and enjoyed meeting the… read more
I think she was a little disappointed with the location, missed the buzz of town life but fell in love with the animals and enjoyed meeting the… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2013
Left by Workawayer (Cristina) for host
This is a fantastic place to enjoy lovely landscapes and a very nice food. The house is so nice with a big garden full of flowers and one river besides it, where you can see couples of deers coming to the river to drink water. The work is quite easy but you need to be carefull about different details! It is based of to do several homeworks, help… read more
5 Mar 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Natascha)
Natascha was wonderful company and a willing worker. She soon fitted into the routine was very competent in all aspects from making beds to walking the dog.
It was a quiet time of the year which enabled her to see more of the area and join into some of our personal activities.
We enjoyed having her stay and wish her every success in whatever… read more
It was a quiet time of the year which enabled her to see more of the area and join into some of our personal activities.
We enjoyed having her stay and wish her every success in whatever… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (Natascha) for host
I had a wonderful time in this beautiful guesthouse! Maria, Roger, MacDuff and Nana are great and made me feel like being a part of their family!
The guesthouse is a gorgeous place: a very beautiful country house in the middle of a fantastic landscape. You can hear and see the river in the garden while sitting in the living room next to the… read more
The guesthouse is a gorgeous place: a very beautiful country house in the middle of a fantastic landscape. You can hear and see the river in the garden while sitting in the living room next to the… read more
11 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (leileinie)
We quickly adopted Lilli into the Soep Family and she is welcome back here at any time.
Apart from being fun company, she was so thoughtful and conscientious and always helped out in extra ways, far beyond our expectations. She was a hard worker and loved the countryside. It certainly lightened my load having Lilli stay during my busy season.… read more
Apart from being fun company, she was so thoughtful and conscientious and always helped out in extra ways, far beyond our expectations. She was a hard worker and loved the countryside. It certainly lightened my load having Lilli stay during my busy season.… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (leileinie) for host
A belated thanks to Maria, Roger and Mac Duff for a lovely time!
Apart from helping out in the guest rooms I had the most relaxing walks with Mac Duff (the sweetest dog ever) enjoying the incredible nature. I have never seen as many green tones in my entire life. On my days off I made trips in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland... so if you… read more
Apart from helping out in the guest rooms I had the most relaxing walks with Mac Duff (the sweetest dog ever) enjoying the incredible nature. I have never seen as many green tones in my entire life. On my days off I made trips in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland... so if you… read more
8 Sep 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (SarahIsabella)
Sarah was a brilliant help to us during the month of July. This was a busy time of the year here and she was more than competent in all the tasks she had to fulfill. Apart from being a hard worker Sarah was good company and even though she appeared to be quite shy her personality shone through. She fitted in with the Soep family very well and we… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (memole89)
Francesco and Francesca will always remain close to us. They were so obliging, concientious, and hard working. Nothing was ever a task.
They loved walking MacDuff and appreciated our wonderful countryside.
Francesca provided us with home made pasta and baked a wonderful chocolate cake.
We were so sad to see them go and hope it wont be too long… read more
They loved walking MacDuff and appreciated our wonderful countryside.
Francesca provided us with home made pasta and baked a wonderful chocolate cake.
We were so sad to see them go and hope it wont be too long… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Jun 2012
Left by Workawayer (memole89) for host
We have worked for Maria and Roger seven months ago, and we still remember that as one of the best experience of our life!!
the place is absolutely beautiful, we have done a lot of long walk in the countryside with McDuff, there is always some new place to discover!
Maria and Roger are so warming and nice, they make you feel at home, and always… read more
the place is absolutely beautiful, we have done a lot of long walk in the countryside with McDuff, there is always some new place to discover!
Maria and Roger are so warming and nice, they make you feel at home, and always… read more
31 May 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Munich_MB)
Mandy fitted into the family so quickly and went beyond all expectations by even doing my ironing. My workload was certainly halved while she was staying with us.
She has a very kind and generous nature and showed such understanding with everyone she met.
Mandy also took full advantage of being in this area and managed day trips here and there… read more
She has a very kind and generous nature and showed such understanding with everyone she met.
Mandy also took full advantage of being in this area and managed day trips here and there… read more
(Excellent
)
30 May 2012
Left by Workawayer (Munich_MB) for host
This was my first experience as a workaway and it
couldn´t have been a better place to start.
Roger and Maria are warmhearted, caring people with lots of humor and experience. You learn a lot about housekeeping, about cooking (if you´re interested), about gardening and about working together and maybe even about yourself.
The area is just… read more
couldn´t have been a better place to start.
Roger and Maria are warmhearted, caring people with lots of humor and experience. You learn a lot about housekeeping, about cooking (if you´re interested), about gardening and about working together and maybe even about yourself.
The area is just… read more
15 May 2012
Left by Workawayer (Mackenzie ) for host
My work experience here in three words:
Energetic
Inspirational
Awesome:)
This was not only a comfortable place to stay, but also beautiful, safe and clean with a warm, friendly atmosphere. I will never forget my time here and Roger and Maria really made me feel important and cared for.
Marias cooking was always impressive. I remember one time… read more
Energetic
Inspirational
Awesome:)
This was not only a comfortable place to stay, but also beautiful, safe and clean with a warm, friendly atmosphere. I will never forget my time here and Roger and Maria really made me feel important and cared for.
Marias cooking was always impressive. I remember one time… read more
12 Oct 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Luise)
Luise fitted into our home as though she was part of the family too and helped me through a very busy spell. It was great having her stay for part of our summer, although the weather was very poor and one her first investments were a pair of wellies so she could walk MacDuff. Although a city girl, she enjoyed mushrooming in the woods and even… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Oct 2011
Left by Workawayer (Luise) for host
I had a wonderful time with Maria and Roger and I can highly recommand this place! Both made me feel like home from the start and I enjoyed the warm atmosphere in this house. The landscape around Kilchrenan is absolutely stunning and long walks with the dog MacDuff are wonderful if you don't mind some rain from time to time :)
Marias cooking is… read more
Marias cooking is… read more
3 Sep 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Giorgia)
It was sad to see Giorgia leave us yesterday. She was a brilliant help. Although she found hospital corners a bit of a challenge she was so willing to help me with all the extra chores . Being so petite didn't stop her from excercising MacDuff ( our rather large Spinone) most days and exploring the rough terrain. She was a great asset to our bed… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Sep 2011
Left by Workawayer (Giorgia) for host
My experience here was absolutely amazing! Maria and Roger were SO lovely with me and we had a lot of fun together - they really made me feel as a part of their family. I worked only in the morning, and very afternoon I had plenty of time to explore the amazing surroundings (if you like hiking, this is your place).
I'll really miss this beautiful… read more
I'll really miss this beautiful… read more
23 Aug 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Kayla)
Sadly Kayla only stayed with us for 2 weeks but filled a gap between other workaways. She was wonderful with everyone including my family and fitted in to the home as though she was part of it. She was always willing to go just that bit more further no matter the situation which is a must when helping to run the place. We all missed her when she… read more
(Excellent
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23 Aug 2010
Left by Workawayer (Kayla) for host
My time at here was an absolute dream. It was the oasis of solitude I needed after spending 5 months in central London. The home itself is warm and welcoming, rustic and comfortable. And there is nothing I can say that could possibly convey how brilliant Maria and Roger (the hosts) are. From day one they took me into their home and made me feel… read more
5 Aug 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Regina)
Reggie was lots of fun. A total dream in the kitchen, loved to bake and present us with such amazing Mexican culinary delights. She worked well and managed to help me get through part of this season which without her would have been hard.
Take care Reg and be good. Hope you enjoy your trip through the States.
Take care Reg and be good. Hope you enjoy your trip through the States.
(Excellent
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4 Aug 2010
Left by Workawayer (Regina) for host
I stayed for almost 2 months at this place and it was a great experience. Maria went above and beyond the duties of a host to make sure I was having a good time and had me laughing most of the time! A very strong and loving lady who I grew to admire immensely.
You can expect amazing food, great trails, waterfalls and forest walks, working on… read more
You can expect amazing food, great trails, waterfalls and forest walks, working on… read more
24 Jun 2010
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
This is absolutely the BEST place to do workaway. We have worked at several places in the UK and France, and Roger and Maria's place in Scotland is perfect. Here is why:
-Roger and Maria and the pets, Conan and MacDuff are fabulous, warm, welcoming and fun
-the guest house is situated in a beautiful place, we went hiking almost everyday we… read more
-Roger and Maria and the pets, Conan and MacDuff are fabulous, warm, welcoming and fun
-the guest house is situated in a beautiful place, we went hiking almost everyday we… read more
18 Jun 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
Jenny and Garret were wonderful fun. Worked hard and fitted into our home like they were part of the family. We enjoyed meal times and sitting down with them finding out about each other and what they had done on their travels.
We hear from them from time to time and would welcome them back whenever they want to stay.
We hear from them from time to time and would welcome them back whenever they want to stay.
(Excellent
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