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Madainn mhath! (Welcome in Gaelic)
We're Ian and Jess and we live on a small private tidal island connected to the nearby village of Badachro by a floating footbridge.
We live here with our three lovely children, aged 17 15and 8
Ian is the descendent of the ancient Mackenzie clan, whose family has occupied this island since the 18th century!
Jess is from England and moved up to the highlands to join Ian in continuing his family's legacy of sustainable creel fishing in the surrounding waters.
We are a lively family always on the move, fishing out at sea, selling our catch at a local market, and hosting visitors in self-catering accommodations on the island.
Ian and the kids are always dreaming up new projects around the island, and in our free time, we like to interact with our local community playing Scottish music, going on scenic walks and bike rides to the beach to see the rich wildlife around our home.
We also have a very friendly patterdale terrier called Dubh, Gaelic for black.
This is a paid position, we will pay minimum wage,but will deduct money for accommodation as this is a live in position all food is included, happy to discuss this with further with potential helpers
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We want you to feel at home and to be a part of our family!
Many of our Workaway volunteers come to our home to improve their English.
You will have lots of opportunities to learn not only English, but a diverse range of English accents, from Ian's Scottish, Jess's English, and Gaelic from the kids. (Our two oldest daughters are fluent!)
Our island also offers a great deal of information about Scottish fishing history, and if you wish, coming out with Ian on the boats to see the fishing industry in the UK from a first-hand point of view.
Visitors to our Island love learning about the local fishing industry so much that a few years ago we started our business to organize professional fishing tours, which you can also experience with us space and weather permitting. We usually go out for tours during the warmer months.
Outside the island, there is a vibrant local community that makes the absolute best of a rural environment.
With weekly Scottish Music jam sessions, a cozy coffee shop, library, community centre, and history museum, there is no shortage of activities to involve yourself with. Ian and Jess and all of the kids are active figures in the community and you will be welcomed as if you were a local yourself. The nearest shops are 5 mins so best to bring your favourie snacks with you
The local pub, the Badachro Inn is within walking distance.
We have sit on kayaks and bikes available for your use. There are also lovely walks in the area. The nearest sandy beach is 3 miles away.
Make sure you bring your swimming costume as you will have a chance to use our guest hot tubs
You may have the chance of seeing pinemartens, otters and deer.
Also you will certainly be able to enjoy the fabulous night sky and there is a chance during winter time to see the northern lights
Projets impliquant des enfants
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L’hôte offre un salaire correspondant au salaire minimum
Cet hôte offre l'hébergement et une rémunération.
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.
Aide
We're looking for self-motivated, driven individuals to help alongside us in taking care of our island,
Examples of help are cutting the grass, painting, trimming back wild paths, and of course helping us look after our
As per the norm with Workaway we ask no more than 5 hours of active help for 5 days a week.
We are very much an 'around the clock' family so we recommend that Workaways can adapt to a hectic schedule that having a family typically requires.
We cannot always actively manage our volunteers so especially for the younger travellers it's very important that you do not always wait for us to ask for help, but for you actively seek out projects and help where you know you can be the most helpful.
Please be prepared to give a helping hand not only during the day but also around mealtimes. We love for Workaways to share with us their recipes from home!
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Gaelic (Scottish): Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Français: Débutant
Hébergement
We offer our Workawayers a small stunning private bedroom in our home with a beautiful view of the sea.
Our whole island operates a high-speed wifi connection.
Of course, we love for our Workaways to share in all meals with us, as well as to feel at home helping themselves to tea and coffee and snacks whenever needed.
We eat a diverse diet of traditional Scottish food like Ian's famous Mince and Tatties, Jess's British curries, and all the cakes and cookies the girls can dream up.
Autres infos...
There is no public transport around Badachro but you can arrive by bus to Gairloch via the Westerbus leaving from Inverness.
We will pick you up in the car when you arrive!
While you're here you have access to our collection of bikes to get around the area, and we are always commuting to and from nearby Gairloch should you want to hitch rides with us during your free time. We also have 7 seater car and usually have day of on Sunday which could consist oanything from trips north to Ullapool and beyond to the Isle of skye and all points between!
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
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Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
20 to 25 hours a week we try to have 2 days of a week at least one involves a day out with workawayer to explore Scot
N° de référence hôte : 692155785162
Feedback (38)
6 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sehriban) pour l'hôte
Many many thanks dear Ian, Jess, Iona, Isla, Finlay and Dubh for hosting me on this beautiful island. I had a very authentic stay thanks to your hospitality. The work was definitely doable and enriched me with new skills for my life. I loved wheeling Ian's big boat as well as being at the market to sell shellfish with Jess. Isla and Iona are very… read more
3 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sehriban)
Cherry, was just wonderful, what a special person, most workaway come for a moy or more, and we. Know them before they come, due to a last minute cancellation cheery came, she enriched all of our lives and I hope we have a friend for ever, any host would be lucky to have this special person to enrich there lives , the only bad thing i can say… read more
(Excellent
)
27 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ellena)
Wonderful young lady, good fun helpful, hard working and great to have around, look forward to seeing her again in the future and following her adventures, thank you Ellie, miss you, cheers from the clanx
(Excellent
)
5 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Ellena) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Ian and the family for a month and a half and had an amazing time! I felt at home straight away and was always included in family plans and outings (weekly soup lunches at the community hall, badminton on Saturdays...). The work was varied and never boring, and you get plenty of free time to relax and enjoy the beautiful area.… read more
2 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carolyn)
Fantastic young lady, great worker ,great fun, can't wait to see her again, the whole family were sad to see her go on her further adventures, we look forward to welcoming her back home here soon, anyone would be lucky to host this young lady, thank you
(Excellent
)
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Exactitude du profil:
(5.0)
Échange culturel:
(5.0)
Communication:
(4.8)
6 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sehriban) pour l'hôte
Many many thanks dear Ian, Jess, Iona, Isla, Finlay and Dubh for hosting me on this beautiful island. I had a very authentic stay thanks to your hospitality. The work was definitely doable and enriched me with new skills for my life. I loved wheeling Ian's big boat as well as being at the market to sell shellfish with Jess. Isla and Iona are very… read more
3 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sehriban)
Cherry, was just wonderful, what a special person, most workaway come for a moy or more, and we. Know them before they come, due to a last minute cancellation cheery came, she enriched all of our lives and I hope we have a friend for ever, any host would be lucky to have this special person to enrich there lives , the only bad thing i can say… read more
(Excellent
)
27 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ellena)
Wonderful young lady, good fun helpful, hard working and great to have around, look forward to seeing her again in the future and following her adventures, thank you Ellie, miss you, cheers from the clanx
(Excellent
)
5 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Ellena) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Ian and the family for a month and a half and had an amazing time! I felt at home straight away and was always included in family plans and outings (weekly soup lunches at the community hall, badminton on Saturdays...). The work was varied and never boring, and you get plenty of free time to relax and enjoy the beautiful area.… read more
2 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carolyn)
Fantastic young lady, great worker ,great fun, can't wait to see her again, the whole family were sad to see her go on her further adventures, we look forward to welcoming her back home here soon, anyone would be lucky to host this young lady, thank you
(Excellent
)
8 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa is an exceptional young lady who quickly became part of the family and will always remain so, can't praise her to highly, she stayed extra time with us and it was still to short,
The only thing about her leaving is she is going to be coming back to stay with us for longer, we wish our soul sister/daughter every success in life and look… read more
The only thing about her leaving is she is going to be coming back to stay with us for longer, we wish our soul sister/daughter every success in life and look… read more
(Excellent
)
26 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Lisa) pour l'hôte
I stayed for about 12 weeks (I originally planned just 6 weeks) and I had an absolutely great time with them! Learned lots about the area and about the highland and the life there itself. It’s quite a unique spot!
It was lovely to be part of their family and also be included in the community. I enjoyed the work, especially going out by boat with… read more
It was lovely to be part of their family and also be included in the community. I enjoyed the work, especially going out by boat with… read more
15 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Danielle)
Dani came last minute because of a no show, serendipity! Although she only stayed for 2 weeks I hope we have friend for life, endlessly cheerfull good fun and up for everything, hard working, kind funny and helped us through a very hard time for which we are endlessly grateful for, thank you Dani from your new Scottish family! Ian, Jess, Iona… read more
(Excellent
)
2 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andra)
Fantastic young lady, great fun Isla still wears modric shirt, she was hard working, great fun , and Extremely dependable , she is always welcome in our home, thank You, from the whole clan
(Excellent
)
1 avr. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Andra) pour l'hôte
It is hard to put into words just how much I enjoyed my time on this little island. Communication was mostly done with Jess and I found it very effective and quick. When I decided to come here I didn't know what to expect, it's not easy coming into someone's home and assimilating into their every day routine. But for me it was an instant click… read more
12 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannah) pour l'hôte
Thank you! I stayed with Ian, Jess, Iona, Isla, Finlay and Dubh for around 3 months. From the moment I arrived I was out and about experiencing the island and everything it has to offer. I felt very welcome in their lovely home, and am allready missing the beautiful view from my window (and little Dubh sitting next to me).
Not only did I learn… read more
Not only did I learn… read more
7 mai 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew was a excellent worker, adaptable, hard working and a lot of fun to have around, we would have no hesitation in recommending him to any host, good luck in the future, cheers the clan
(Excellent
)
22 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Ian and Jess back in 2013 and their two girls Isla and Iona Great people very friendly, welcomed me into their home and family. Absolutely beautiful part of Scotland’s West coast, a complete joy to live and work here and be a visitor to the Kingdom Of Islonia.
I was helping to set up a B&B house, some scrub cutting built a walkway… read more
I was helping to set up a B&B house, some scrub cutting built a walkway… read more
20 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Emeline) pour l'hôte
They are an extraordinary family, I spent 5 weeks with them and I really felt at home. Kids are just awesome. Finlay is a very intelligent boy, thanks, for Hello me to learn more about rubikcube! I really appreciated to play with him. Iona and Ila are very nice, I loved the movie nights and the activities done together. Thanks girls for having me… read more
24 juin 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria)
Wonderful young lady, we wish her all the best and look forward to seeing her again in the future, thank you for all your help lots of love the clan
(Excellent
)
30 avr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Holly)
Avis : Le workawayer a annulé son séjour ou ne s’est pas présenté à la dernière minute
(Non présentation)
13 janv. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Gerline) pour l'hôte
I have had almost 10 great weeks at the place - a beautiful place with breathtaking surroundings and a nice family to live and work with. The work was fun and varied, from housework, cleaning holiday homes, pruning rhododendrons and building a new footpath to fishing. I learned a lot from it all and certainly enjoyed it.
The people here are very… read more
The people here are very… read more
11 janv. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gerline)
Lovely young lady, we wish her well in the future and she is always welcome as a friend thank you for all your help cheers the clan
(Excellent
)
3 nov. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Lena) pour l'hôte
I spent amazing seven weeks with the lovely family of Jess, Ian, Iona, Isla, Finlay and of course the dog Dubh. I loved the place and the surrounding landscape! The weather was even better than I expected it in the end of Summer/Autumn. During my stay I learned a lot about fishing, the Scottish History and improved my English. I also really… read more
23 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Simon & Fanny)
Fanny came on her own eventually, she was wonderful, could not recommend highly enough, hard working, kind, considerate, funny, thorough, good cook, positive, just a around great person she will always be welcome in our home as a friend, we all wish her all the best for the future and are sure she will be a success in anything she does!, she is a… read more
(Excellent
)
15 janv. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Immanuel)
Immanuel was a outstanding work a way and an outstanding human being, he has a very mature head on young shoulders! He is great credit to his family and country, I could not recommend him enough we all hope to see him again in the future and wish him all the best from islonia! Cheers ian jess Iona island finlay and dubh
(Excellent
)
13 janv. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Immanuel) pour l'hôte
The time on this island was amazing.
The family was always there for me, open and friendly. Going out on a boat, fishing and just enjoying the landscapes. It is stunning. Also using the bike to get around makes you very flexible. Thank you for everything.
The family was always there for me, open and friendly. Going out on a boat, fishing and just enjoying the landscapes. It is stunning. Also using the bike to get around makes you very flexible. Thank you for everything.
21 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kyle )
Wonderful
(Excellent
)
6 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Kyle ) pour l'hôte
Well, where to even begin. To say I had a heightened sense of curiosity when originally inquiring to Jess and Ian about staying with them here, which they kindly took me in on shorter notice than longer, my expectations were far surpassed anything I could have imagined upon arrival to Badachro. Even the first moment stepping on to the dingy and… read more
12 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Josephine Renée) pour l'hôte
The family are a lovely, hardworking, creative bunch. The work varied from day to day, ranging everywhere between painting, cleaning and babysitting.
Ian is a fisherman which gave me the opportunity to learn the traditional way of fishing, known to the area.
I had plenty of free time to explore and hike the Highlands, with guidance and advice… read more
Ian is a fisherman which gave me the opportunity to learn the traditional way of fishing, known to the area.
I had plenty of free time to explore and hike the Highlands, with guidance and advice… read more
26 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Josephine Renée)
Great worker,great company, great cook, look forward to meeting you again and wish you all the best in your adventures ahead of you! Lots of love jess ian Iona island Finley and dubh
(Excellent
)
12 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Toria & Dom)
Toria,
What can we say,toria was hard working conscientious and soon became part of the family we were sorry to see her go and all of us wish her a speedy return here ,thank you so much for all your hard work and friendship cheers.
What can we say,toria was hard working conscientious and soon became part of the family we were sorry to see her go and all of us wish her a speedy return here ,thank you so much for all your hard work and friendship cheers.
(Excellent
)
3 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kate)
Kate was great! Lovely young lady hard working meticulous in everything she did,she soon became part of the family we all miss her and hope to see her again in the future, we wish her all the best in her travels and adventure's. Thanks Kate, cheers the clan
(Excellent
)
6 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Katrin54) pour l'hôte
The family are lovely!
I stayed with them four weeks in august and september 2018 and had a great time on the island. The rural area with the stunning nature is perfect to forget about everything. This family lives at an unique place and the cottages are very cosy and comfortable to stay as a guest. Every little space in the family-owned house is… read more
I stayed with them four weeks in august and september 2018 and had a great time on the island. The rural area with the stunning nature is perfect to forget about everything. This family lives at an unique place and the cottages are very cosy and comfortable to stay as a guest. Every little space in the family-owned house is… read more
28 déc. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katrin54)
Katrun was a great guest, hard working diligent and kind, she is welcome back as a friend at anytime, we wish het all the best in her future adventures, love and best wished from the family
(Excellent
)
3 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine was great, soon became part of family, welcome back any time, makes a mean macaroni cheese! Cheers ian and family
(Excellent
)
18 juil. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Antoine) pour l'hôte
I spent an amazing month with Jess, Ian, Iona, Isla, Finlay and Dubh ! There was always someone to talk to or have fun with. The people and the landscapes here were extraordinary. They allowed me to have wonderful adventures like kayaking around the island, swimming with the jellyfish, and riding a bike with the family in the middle of the… read more
21 juin 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carolin)
Carolin was greater only regret is she did not stay long enough, she was a great worker ,we wish her all the best for the future and she will always be welcome here cheers the clan x
(Excellent
)
20 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Carolin) pour l'hôte
I had a great time living with Jess and Ian. They really made me feel welcome in their home and were very friendly. Ian even gave me a ride to a place where I could go hiking.
The island they live on is beautiful and a very relaxing place to be.
I also had a lot of fun with Iona, Isla and Finlay and I'll definitely miss them.
The work I had to… read more
The island they live on is beautiful and a very relaxing place to be.
I also had a lot of fun with Iona, Isla and Finlay and I'll definitely miss them.
The work I had to… read more
7 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Viviane)
Viviane great and soon became part of the family it was a real joy to have her around, we hope to see her again in the future and she will always be welcome to this place and will always have a place in our hearts! Thank you from all the clan xxx
(Excellent
)
2 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Viviane) pour l'hôte
My stay here was extraordinary. It was 6 weeks with a lovely family in the magical place. Thank you so much Jess and Ian. I had a really great time with Iona and Isla, Finlay and Dubh ! I was also able to discover fabulous landscapes including a trip to the Isle of Skye. Just beautiful !!
I was happy to take part in ShellfishSafari and to enjoy… read more
I was happy to take part in ShellfishSafari and to enjoy… read more
22 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julian)
Julian was excellent, a kind funny hardworking young man who was a credit to his country and family, every job he did well and the bench he made for the kids draws many admiring praise, we wish him all the best for the future and he always has some where to lay his hat here with many thanks and much love ian Jess long Isla Finland and dubh x
(Excellent
)
9 févr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Julian) pour l'hôte
I spent lovely 2 months over Christmas and New year's with the McWhinny family! The work was great, sometimes a bit challenging, but there was always a way to get it done. I really enjoyed fishing, although we hardly caught anything...
There was always something going on in the house with Iona, Isla and Finlay around :-)
Thanks for all of… read more
There was always something going on in the house with Iona, Isla and Finlay around :-)
Thanks for all of… read more
10 janv. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Benjamin) pour l'hôte
One of the first things Ian told me about Scotland was that it is a “marketer’s paradise.” He certainly wasn’t wrong. With its grand open skies, seemingly untouched swaths of land steeped in history and legend, diverse wildlife, and the spectacular variety of food, it is not difficult to imagine why. But it is none of these things that make… read more
17 déc. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Benjamin)
Dear Ben,
Where do I start, wonderful young man a credit to hisnfamily and country ( I'll say Italy) everything he did was of the highest quality, I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a clever proactive interesting and practical person on a more personal level we all miss and look forward to the day when he washes back on our shores (… read more
Where do I start, wonderful young man a credit to hisnfamily and country ( I'll say Italy) everything he did was of the highest quality, I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a clever proactive interesting and practical person on a more personal level we all miss and look forward to the day when he washes back on our shores (… read more
(Excellent
)
18 oct. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kobe)
Kobe was a joy to have,she was great fun hard working and adaptable, she always has a place in our hearts and our home, much love from all the family
(Excellent
)
5 oct. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Kobe) pour l'hôte
What an amazing family and what an amazing experience! My time with Jess, Ian and the kids is time that will never be forgotten; amazing memories made for sure. How often do you get the chance to live on an island, act a tour guide, play fishwife or work and steer a fishing boat?!
The work was fun, the family were lovley and the scenery… read more
The work was fun, the family were lovley and the scenery… read more
17 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ned)
Young Ned of the hill was great fun to have around hard working good fun tastefully attired we hope to see him again one day, thank you from Ian Jess Iona isla finlay and dubh
(Excellent
)
3 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Ned) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful time here, 10/10 - couldn't have loved it more! Thanks!
20 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Juliette & Anne-Clothilde)
Great girls hard working funny and all round good fun a credit to there country and parents we all hope to see our new friends again in the future Ian Jess Iona isla finlay and dubh
(Excellent
)
19 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Pétronille) pour l'hôte
Big thank you to Jess and Ian, who both made me feel like at home. This was an incredible experience and an amazing month spent there. The environment is really beautiful, and the landscapes are breathtaking.
We stay in touch,
Lots of kisses to you Jess, Ian, Iona, Isla, Finley and Dugh!
Pepette
We stay in touch,
Lots of kisses to you Jess, Ian, Iona, Isla, Finley and Dugh!
Pepette
9 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pétronille)
Petronelle soon became one of the family, great fun great worker, we all miss her and wish her all the best for the future insure we will all meet again, thank you for everything, Ian Jess Iona isla finlay and dubh x
(Excellent
)
10 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (ALEXANDRE) pour l'hôte
I spent wonderful (too short) 5 weeks with Ian, Jess, the kids and dubh.
This is a beautiful place located in the most magnificent part of Scotland.
It was so much fun to work on the boat with Ian and I really felt part of the family at home.
Thank you so much for your availability and your extreme generosity. I hope we'll keep in touch.
This is a beautiful place located in the most magnificent part of Scotland.
It was so much fun to work on the boat with Ian and I really felt part of the family at home.
Thank you so much for your availability and your extreme generosity. I hope we'll keep in touch.
9 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ALEXANDRE)
Alex was a wonderful young man, funny hard working and great which maker! Became one of the family, we all miss him and look forward to seeing him in august, than you from Ian Jess Iona isla finlay and dubh x
(Excellent
)
9 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jade)
Jade was fantastic, soon became part of family great fun good worker ,we all miss her sure we will meet again , thanks for everything Ian Jess Iona isla finlay and dubh x
(Excellent
)
28 juin 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Jade) pour l'hôte
Thank you again and again Jess, Ian, Iona, Isla and Finlay! I know I said that so much already but I really felt the need to leave a thankful message on this website which allowed us to get in touch and to spend such a great time together. Not only I learned so much on different working experiences such as cleaning the properties, a little bit of… read more
26 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Grant) pour l'hôte
I cannot begin to express my gratitude towards both Ian and Jess for giving me the opportunity to experience their own haven in the Highlands. The work is very mild for anyone that has done physical labour; if you are capable of taking instructions and following through with them you will be set for most tasks. Both Ian and Jess imparted knowledge… read more
29 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Grant)
grant was excellent, hard working and diligent, he would be a great asset to anyone looking for intelligent hard working young man thanks ian jess and the kids
(Excellent
)
7 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (ArturS90) pour l'hôte
I spent three wonderful months with Ian, Jess, the children and Dubh (love this dog :)), I was treated like a member of the family :) It was an awesome experience! I loved the sea, the fresh air, the kind people and the fishing. The job was very interesting and I learned a lot about the culture of Scotland. The landscape is just stunning.
12/10… read more
12/10… read more
21 janv. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ArturS90)
We all miss Artur great guy good sense of humour and excellent workers is welcome anytime here cheers Ian Jess island Iona Findlay and dubh
(Excellent
)
8 oct. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Soo Yi) pour l'hôte
Thanks Ian and Jess family for the generous host. I had a great stay in lovely island for 7 weeks with the family and other helpers.
The help was different on every 5 working days (housework, self-catering changeover, looking after shops or at comunity market) which i enjoyed so much rather than daily routine.
Beautiful place and people,… read more
The help was different on every 5 working days (housework, self-catering changeover, looking after shops or at comunity market) which i enjoyed so much rather than daily routine.
Beautiful place and people,… read more
19 sept. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cindy)
Cindy is a lovely lady she was wonderful when she stayed here we miss her and wish her all the best cheers ian Jess iona isla and dubh
(Excellent
)
18 juil. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Quentin)
excellent workawayer, pleasant funny and very precise, we wish quentin all the best in the future thanks ian and family
(Excellent
)
6 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lucile & Antoine)
lucille was like a mistral wind blowing in from the south, hard working funny a credit to her upbringing and country vive le france
(Excellent
)
5 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Lucile & Antoine) pour l'hôte
I spent 4 wonderful and unforgettable weeks in an amazing place with a really lovely family !!!
They are very generous, kind, extraordinary, and more ... They did lots of things for me !
The girls and the baby are very endearing !
I hope come back to see them !
Lucile.
They are very generous, kind, extraordinary, and more ... They did lots of things for me !
The girls and the baby are very endearing !
I hope come back to see them !
Lucile.
18 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kayla & David)
excellent great guys wish you all the best in your travels thank you ian and family
(Excellent
)
12 nov. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (mary1963)
mary was great we all miss her especially dubh we hope she visits again soon she always has somewhere to stay here, anyone who has here to stay will benefit from her prescence wonderful workawayer, kind thoughtful meticulous warmhearted
(Excellent
)
11 nov. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (mary1963) pour l'hôte
Wonderful experience and very welcoming family and doggies. Spent five weeks on the island and fell insanely in-love with the scenery. Enjoyed my time at the nearby inn and meeting the locals. I even got my name mentioned on Britain's smallest commercial radio station! Was difficult to leave the area and the spectacular autumn colours. Thank… read more
19 août 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Lauren & Don) pour l'hôte
Our time spent this last month on this little island has been amazing! Ian, Jess, Iona, and Isla make you feel right at home with their homecooked meals, activities, trips, and insight on the surrounding areas. We even got to use the Sgeir Glass island to camp out for a night. The island is also occupied by two loving dogs who enjoy company as… read more
13 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lauren & Don)
Lauren and donnie were great, excellent to have about cheerfull and conscentious good with kids dogs and tourists great cooks
, sorry to see them go but would be great asset to any host thank you ian jess iona and isla
, sorry to see them go but would be great asset to any host thank you ian jess iona and isla
(Excellent
)
29 août 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Bella) pour l'hôte
Spending the last few weeks onthis little island has been a fantastic experience. The family (including dogs) are extremely welcoming and kind and the girls are great fun. Work was mainly childcare and linen though Ian and Jess were keen to give me the opportunity of getting to see the stunning landscapes of Wester Ross taking me on brilliant… read more
29 août 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bella)
Workaway sometimes amazes me after being badly let down by our last workaway couple by some serendipity we found bella, great worker, lovely person intresting , funny and just a lovely person to be around, this is workaway at its best it gives you friends for life , thanks bella ,love ian jess,iona isla eilean and dubh
(Excellent
)
22 avr. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Craig & Lauren) pour l'hôte
Ian and Jess are a very friendly and welcoming couple with two sweet girls (and wee Eilean!) they all made us feel comfortable and at home. Work was very relaxed and we could work the 25hours in 4 days and have 3 days off to explore the STUNNING area - one of our favorites in Scotland, their are plenty of marked hikes up in the hills and a… read more
13 avr. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Craig & Lauren)
craig and lauren stayed a month with us through out the the time they were friendly kind funny good company which is great, but the work they did during there stay was of the highest quality craig is a really talented guy with wood lauren talented painter any host would be lucky to have to have such a such a lovely couple stay with them i wish… read more
(Excellent
)
13 avr. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marco & Erika)
marco and erika stayed for a month with us excellent workawayers , great cooks,great with the girls, they would be an asset to any home i look forward to seeing themin the future cheers ian
(Excellent
)
18 oct. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna & Michal) pour l'hôte
Ian, Jess, Isla and Iona are great and welcoming family. We came to them in a situation in which we were losing trust in workaway system, but they restored our hope and exceeded all expectations. We felt like part of the family and also the community. Work was fun, we have learnt so much! We ended up staying three months, our best time in Scotland!
12 août 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna & Michal)
anna and michal ,where do i start, hard working ,funny , kind, considerate, scotlands loss is icelands gain, anyone who has this couple to stay will have there life enriched, thank you so much for all your help cheers ian
(Excellent
)
19 sept. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mike & Kenlynn)
Kenlynn and mike were great, good fun intresting, and hard working,im sure we will meet up again here or in the states maybe wish you all the best ian jess isla and iona
(Excellent
)
16 sept. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Mike & Kenlynn) pour l'hôte
This is a magical place and a photographers dream! Ian and Jess are lovely hosts and great people to get to know. Thanks guys for making us feel at home and for sharing your world with us.
As for workaway, we did a variety of projects from painting Ian's boat to building platforms/decking and varnishing the new glamping cabin. We also did the… read more
As for workaway, we did a variety of projects from painting Ian's boat to building platforms/decking and varnishing the new glamping cabin. We also did the… read more
14 sept. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
great guy great fun and very positive pleasure to have about the place,very hard working, and fullof intreting stories wish you allthe best in your journeys cheers ian jess iona and isla
(Excellent
)
11 sept. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
Thankyou Jess & Ian you are wonderfully warm people,for making me part of your family and your very busy lives . It was an absolute pleasure to be part of your beautiful dryIsland experience..
Badachro was such an awesome place to live and work !wish you and all your family the very best for your future ventures ,especially thanks for showing… read more
Badachro was such an awesome place to live and work !wish you and all your family the very best for your future ventures ,especially thanks for showing… read more
10 sept. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (martina_85)
martina, was a perfect workaway, kind, hardworking,she becamepart of the family straight away,i hope we willmeet up again soon,weather here or in her native switzerland, ifshe does any other workaway i can not recommend her high enough any one who has this specialladt to stay will have there lives enriched
(Excellent
)
6 sept. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (martina_85) pour l'hôte
I had a wonderful time on the island, which I'll never forget. Jess and Ian are both very kind and generous people. I felg like a part of the family. They also showed me around and made me falling in love with Scotland. :-) Iona and Isla are two lovely girls, I am excited to see them again! Eilean is a cute and friendy dog who loves to be… read more
12 août 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Elizabeth) pour l'hôte
while this family is lovely and it was a pleasure to get to know them, we just weren't a good fit workaway wise. when we emailed months before my visit their profile explanation for they wanted done was different then what it says now. i do thinks its still a bit misleading. i believe they want a full time babysitter / au pair, not "occasional… read more
12 août 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elizabeth)
hi liz was a great person to meet but not a great workawayer does bare minimum and write up does not live up to expectations
(Neutre
)
10 avr. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (inbalreka)
(Négatif
)
9 avr. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (shanekelsi)
shane and kelsi were a warm wind that blew in on a cold winter, fun intresting, hard working and a pleasure to see every day anyone that has them stay with them will have there lives made better if there was arating better than excellent they would deserve it, they make me want to emigrate to aus/nz cheers ian
(Excellent
)
2 févr. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (RaquelDiaz)
raquel was excellent, she soon became part of the family and wider community
(Excellent
)
29 janv. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marinelea)
Lea was a great help to us, we feel as though we have gained a friend and look forward to seeing her again in the future
(Excellent
)
3 déc. 2012
Laissé par le workawayer (Marinelea) pour l'hôte
We had a wonderful and unforgotten time with Ian, Jess, Iona, and Isla.
Ian and Jess are extraordinary people, user friendly and generous. So kind, they did everything to help us with our english and to discover their country, region then Ian his work.
Iona and Isla are two lovely girls. We have enjoyed to live with them for one month and two… read more
Ian and Jess are extraordinary people, user friendly and generous. So kind, they did everything to help us with our english and to discover their country, region then Ian his work.
Iona and Isla are two lovely girls. We have enjoyed to live with them for one month and two… read more
