Profile information
Host rating
80 %
Last replied
5 Mar 2024
Feedback
2
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Description
We have just enjoyed hosting our first au pair and really enjoyed having someone join our family. We are a lovely family living in a large house and estate in rural Scotland. We run a farm with sheep and several properties. At home we have four ponies, two dogs and chickens and a large garden. Our three girls are 7, 6 and 5. The oldest two are at school and the youngest is at nursery.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a rural area and are culturally British. You will learn to speak English well in our house and hear the Scottish accent outside the house. You will experience our way of life, our taste in food and hobbies as we live in large house at the centre of the community. You will learn about the nature and plants and animals that live in our area of the world. You will have the opportunity to explore Scotland. We are an hour from Edinburgh, Dundee and the Highlands so you will have lots of Scottish adventures on your doorstep.
Projects involving children
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Help
We are looking for someone who is happy to get involved in all aspects of our lives from childcare, cooking, tidying, cleaning. The children like making and doing things, going for walks, bike rides, riding their ponies. We like eating good healthy food from scratch - soups, salads, stews etc. We often have guests to stay so there are different people coming and going through the house.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Our children are learning French at school. My husband and I understand a little Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Accommodation
You will have a double room and bathroom within our house. There is a bath and toilet. You will have your own cupboard space and access to your own kitchen if you require it. There is also the option of separate accommodation nearby.
What else ...
We are in a rural area so a driving license is important. There are buses to local towns a five minute walk away.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I run my own education business from home so have an office with good Wi-Fi that has a spare desk in it.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
30 hours a week for pocket money, additional paid hours available
Feedback (2)
Right from the start, I felt really comfortable, the house is amazing, everyone is amazing and the tasks were quite simple.
I would gladly repeat the experience and highly recommend to everyone!
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(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
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Communication:
(5.0)
Right from the start, I felt really comfortable, the house is amazing, everyone is amazing and the tasks were quite simple.
I would gladly repeat the experience and highly recommend to everyone!
