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Description
We run a small family run hostel which also offers sea kayaking, snorkelling & surfing to tourists. Our hostel is situated in a small village called Castlebay and is situated overlooking the sea. We can accommodate 16 people in the hostel and we also have a lodge for sea kayakers' which sleeps 8 people.
We are looking for a couple to come and work with us in helping to clean the hostel, meet and greet guests and be part of our family business.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will get the experience of going to traditional Scottish celidh's , exploring stunning beaches and coastlines, cycling trips round our beautiful island which is 14 miles round. You will meet many different nationalities in our hostel and also have a unique experience of living on a small Scottish island situated on the west coast of Scotland.
We live on a very small island which is steeped with culture and there are many ample opportunities for all our workawayers to get immersed into the local culture. We have dances and ceilidhs and music on a regular basis at places in our local village and we take along any workawayers to these events and introduce them to local culture.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Help
From March 2024 - we are looking for people who are happy to clean our hostel which includes bed making, cleaning toilets and kitchen's & sweeping and mopping as well as meeting & greeting guests.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Gaelic (Scottish): FluentAccommodation
From March 2024 - You will be given your own accommodation which is a log cabin in our garden which sleeps 2 people and has a small kitchen area for cooking. This cabin is located in our garden and is a 1 minute walk to the hostel where you can access toilet and shower facilities.
We offer minimal wage for all hours that any workaway helpers do. We offer free accommodation and we expect any workawayers to buy their own food. We also do shared communual meals with any workawayers at weekends.What else ...
You will have time to explore our beautiful island which is surrounded by stunning beaches and remote coastline. There is time to walk, cycle, fish, kayak and also visit our ancient monuments on the island.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
You would be working 4-5 hrs a day and would have 2 days off to explore the island and get immersed in island culture.
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