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Description
This is the most remote hotel on mainland Britain, situated in the splendid isolation of North Scotland's Highlands, the home of eagles, wild deer and salmon. In the tourist season we are looking for practical and flexible individuals or couples to help run the hotel while, out of season, we need help with renovation and improvements.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a chance to get away from the world. With no mains electricity, no mains water, no landline, occasional mobile signal and only satellite WiFi, an opportunity to experience the remoteness of the Northern Highlands of Scotland.
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
Help in our small and remote hotel. We need help with cleaning, cooking, gardening, general maintenance and looking after guests. We pay the National Living Wage/Minimum Wage (as applicable) for all hours worked; with a deduction per day for accommodation in accordance with government guidelines. You will have your own (en-suite) room.
Outside the main tourist months of May-September, Workaways will need a reasonable degree of self-reliance and practical skills as the focus changes to maintenance and renovation
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
As a small hotel, all rooms are ensuite and have good beds; double, bunk or twin. Workawayers normally have their own room, unless they come as a couple. The kitchen has a large gas oven and a full range of equipment. We have no TV and, because the WiFi is provided by satellite, the internet is limited and will not support Netflix or other streaming services. We do, however, have a large DVD collection, a well stocked library, boardgames and a piano.
What else ...
Northern Scotland is not for the faint hearted or those intimidated by long dark winter nights, with the real possibility of being snowed in (possible from December until April). But we do have a small library, open fires and wonderful views. There is no light pollution as there are no neighbours, but you are likely to see the Northern Lights if you stay in winter. In summer you have 'white nights' with the sun hardly setting.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We can accept any size of caravan or camper. Not recommended in winter due to our exposed position and high winds
Can possibly accept pets
We accept Workaways with dogs that don't chase sheep or deer and that get on with other dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
To be agreed
Feedback (9)
The hotel is located in a remote area of the Highlands, with breathtaking landscape and wildlife. The accomodations are very comfortable and the food there is delicious!! The work wasn't difficult, most of the time I spent cleaning, helping… read more
This is our letter of appreciation to you:
You were the heart and soul of it. With your warm smile and your gentle manners you won the hearts of guests and staff alike.
You gave a helping hand when and where it was needed, always with a smile. Your cooking skills excited the rest of the crew and guests were thoroughly enjoying… read more
Dear G,
It took me a couple of days to write this after i left you and all i can feel about my time with you is love and gratefulness.
Between the walls of this house i've been able to find a little piece of myself, hidden in the corners of the rooms, in the fire… read more
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The hotel is located in a remote area of the Highlands, with breathtaking landscape and wildlife. The accomodations are very comfortable and the food there is delicious!! The work wasn't difficult, most of the time I spent cleaning, helping… read more
This is our letter of appreciation to you:
You were the heart and soul of it. With your warm smile and your gentle manners you won the hearts of guests and staff alike.
You gave a helping hand when and where it was needed, always with a smile. Your cooking skills excited the rest of the crew and guests were thoroughly enjoying… read more
Dear G,
It took me a couple of days to write this after i left you and all i can feel about my time with you is love and gratefulness.
Between the walls of this house i've been able to find a little piece of myself, hidden in the corners of the rooms, in the fire… read more
