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One single female from April 2024 to October 2024 with campervan/own accommodation, UK work visa and own insurance required.
Must have at least 5 years housekeeping experience and a reference.
Trial period to start with.
Sorry no pets, no smokers.
Join us on the stunning Isle of Mull, a very remote island off the west coast of Scotland. Located halfway between the main town of Tobermory and the village of Salen.
Our family consist of 4 generations. We also have rescue animals.
There is public transport that passes our drive or you could bring your own car.
You can fly to Glasgow or Edinburgh, then get the Train from Glasgow queen St station or 'Citylink' Bus to Oban, then the 'Calmac' Ferry from Oban to Craignure, then the 'West Coast Motors' Bus to us at Arle.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have had about 25 workawayers from 2019-2024, all have been a pleasure to meet and work with.
Please see our reviews.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 minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. 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
We would pay £8.70 per hour for every hour worked. This is the minimum UK wage with an accommodation offset rate.
9.30am-12.30pm daily.
1 day off in 7, or 2 days off in 14. We can be flexible which days.
There may occasionally be more hours if requested.
You could get a secondary job as well providing it doesn't affect this one.
We need help with interior cleaning rooms and bathrooms to a high standard, making beds and helping with laundry and folding. As well as renovating and maintaining our properties, exterior painting, washing windows, maintenance, gardening, plant watering and handyperson jobs.
Joinery / landscaping skills would be a real bonus.
We are looking for a speedy and hard worker please.
You would need to have insurance.
You would be self employed and we would be paying you for your services.
English speaking essential.
Life on a remote Scottish island, especially in the winter months can be very isolating, peaceful, beautiful, and cold.
Great if you're wanting some alone time.
Bring warm clothes (walking boots/fleece/waterproofs/mountain and hiking clothes).Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You can park your campervan on site or provide your own accommodation.
What else ...
There is a 1 minute walk down to the shore to enjoy the beautiful Landscape and wildlife, we have eagles overhead, deer on the hillside, otters in the bay.
We have kayaks, a paddleboard and mountain bikes.
Hannah may be able to take you gorgewalking.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi and mobile data not hugely fast but we have it.
Space for parking camper vans
We have toilet emptying facilities, and a lovely view. Area is very safe.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
£8.70 per hour, min 20hrs, max 40 hrs, average 30hrs a week
Feedback (15)
The work was mostly preparing the holiday accommodation for the… read more
I could experience how is living on an island, came to know a lot of useful things and visit incredible places which will be in my heart and mind forever.
Mull is a magic place, full of vibrant colours, stunning landscapes and enchanting spots.
Hannah always provided me with… read more
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Cultural exchange:
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The work was mostly preparing the holiday accommodation for the… read more
I could experience how is living on an island, came to know a lot of useful things and visit incredible places which will be in my heart and mind forever.
Mull is a magic place, full of vibrant colours, stunning landscapes and enchanting spots.
Hannah always provided me with… read more
I advice this place to… read more
Hannah and her family are so welcoming warm and happy and they really do everything to ensure you are happy, too. The atmosphere is just great there. Hannah cooks very delicious vegan food. I loved the dinners, the gaelic singing-group night in the lodge, the trips to… read more
The work mainly consisted in painting and gardening but the tasks can change due to the lodge necessities or weather conditions.
The Isle of Mull is a magic place and since the… read more
Their profile is absolutely accurate, what it doesn't say is that they are incredibly flexible, , they're fun and generous. I got a list of the tasks they needed done and they told me several times I don't have to… read more