Come to the Lake District and help us with tourists and our property

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Hi

We live on a sheepfarm in the Lake District of England and run a small outdoor café on the farm for tourists walking in the area. It is very informal with mostly outdoor seating overlooking the mountains. I'm looking for 2 non-smoking girls to help with the tourists and also in the farmhouse where people stay. If you love the outdoors and meeting a variety of people, you would love your stay here. There is a popular rock climbing crag at the back of the house with plenty of rock climbers using the café. You will need a good level of English to understand the tourists. There is also maintenance, gardening and painting jobs to do in the quieter times.

In your free time you could climb many of the highest mountains around here and there are walks right on our doorstep. The nearest town, Keswick, is 3 miles away with a regular bus service from Keswick through our valley, Borrowdale. The Derwentwater lake is 5 minutes walk away where you could go kayaking or sailing.
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Help
You would need to help with the tourists and walkers and sometimes with guests staying in the farmhouse.
There is also gardening and simple maintenance to do.
One month minimum stay, please.
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
You will share a small bedsit with a kitchen and bathroom. When you're helping at the farm, you can eat in the café and for evening meals I will provide food so you can cook for yourself.
What else ...
We have some of Englands highest mountains to climb all within short distance from the farm. There are plenty of walks around lakes and little villages and if you would like to try rock climbing, the crag on the farm is the easiest to start with.
We do get a lot of rain in the valley, but when the sun shines it's a lovely place to explore.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours per week and the opportunity to earn money for extra hours if you wish

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05/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Péter & Tünde) for host

I spent a month in the Lake District and it was my first travel alone. Definately one of the best decision I’ve ever made :) I wanted to find a place where I can try rock climbing and improve my language skills. The whole experience was amazing...We lived in a lovely cottage near the café with an outstanding view to Catbells. I worked with a… read more

(Excellent )

21/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Thanks for your positive attitude and good work, Sarah.
You always gave your best with a smile 😊
Good luck with your studies!

(Excellent )

12/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I had a great time in Borrowdale, where I stayed for one month. The area is beautiful and there are plenty of tempting outdoor activities to do. Yolandi is a very nice and lovely person, always kind and positive-minded. I had great time working in the café, thanks for your hospitality and generosity, Yolandi.

(Excellent )

12/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Susann)

Thank you Susann, Friederike and Kim for your excellent work ethic ,easy going nature and friendly faces. I could confidently leave you to get on with the job.
I’m glad you enjoyed beautiful, wet Borrowdale.
All the best with your studies.

(Excellent )

10/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Susann) for host

Two friends of mine and I stayed for a month during August and September. We had the best experience staying in the Borrowdale Valley with Yolandi and her family. Yolandi is one of the kindest persons we've ever met. And the best boss we could've asked for.
The Borrowdale Valley is a beautiful place. We enjoyed our free time walking around the… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

The best first Workaway experience I could have asked for. I enjoyed both the work at the Café and the endless walks around the stunningly beautiful Lake District (my advice - take hiking boots and a rain jacket with you ;-))
Yolandi is very kind and welcoming and the work at the Café was great, after only two or three days I already got used to… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Larissa)

Thanks for your happy and positive attitude while you were working here, Larissa.
You were a quick learner and gave 100% , always with a smile on your face 😁
Best wishes for a healthy and happy year ahead.

(Excellent )

31/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Larissa) for host

Yolandi is one of the kindest people I have ever met. She is such a positive personality, that its definitely impossible to be in a bad mood around her :)
I am really sad, that I had to leave her place earlier than planned because of some health issues. I would have loved to stay longer. The Job in the Cafe is fun, even when it can be quite busy.… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)

Laura is a delight to have around with her positive energy. She is so focused and get any
job done without being asked, very mature and funny 😂
You definitely made the most of your time here, now enjoy your studies and I hope for an
exciting future for you.

(Excellent )

24/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

I spend two wonderful weeks at the Café. Lake district it’s an amazing place surrounded by green hills where I had many beautiful walks. Definitely a place fore out door people!
Yolandi is the best cook and the nicest person I have aver met, she trait us really like family!

(Excellent )

22/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (serena & filippo) for host

We had the opportunity to stay at Yolandi's for two months, July and August, and work with her and other workawayers from different countries. Since the very first day in the Lake District we were surprised by Yolandi's kindness, she is really friendly and made us feel like home.
We stayed in a small idependent house on our own, near the cafè… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Natalia & Charlene) for host

We both had a wonderful time at Yolandi`s cafe in Borrowdale. Not only the work at the cafe and the accomodation were great, but furthermore we had the possibility to discover the beautiful Lake District! Yolandi was always there for us if we just needed anything and definitely the kindest host we could have imagined for our first workaway. It was… read more

(Excellent )

24/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Elisa)

It was a pleasure to have Elisa staying and working with us. She is a
very cheerful and positive girl, keen and willing to help and always
smiling. Good luck with your studies and future, Elisa.

(Excellent )

07/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Elisa) for host

My stay at Yolandi's was great! :) The place is wonderful, there's so much to see and explore that I wish I could tay for a longer time, and the people are really kind. Yolandi is a lovely host, always nice and smiling and,even if sometimes it was quite busy (depending on the days), I did enjoy working in the café because there were other… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (merkhy)

We all loved having Merkhy around the house and cafe. Her energy and enthusiasm put a smile on everyone's face. She is a very keen and hard worker and put 100% into everything she does. Any host will be lucky to have her. Thanks Merkhy, you were so much fun!

(Excellent )

24/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (merkhy) for host

i was there just for 10 days, and i have to say that Yolandy is a really lovely and kind Host, she cares about people, i felt great there, and everything was tidy and clean, the area is amazingly beatiful, work is easy. thanks Yolandi for being so friendly and helpful, best wishes for you all. xx

(Excellent )

05/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (benito & laura) for host

I went to Lake to District for two months it was my first workaway and truly i was a little bit scare about what i was going to find there so i remember Yolandy face when she picked me up from the train station with Justin suddenly, all my fear dissappeared it. i felt very relax with them they are so nice people and work in the cafe was good… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Robyn)

Thanks, Robyn, for being so warm and friendly towards all our customers. You were so good at your job and did everything with enthusiasm and a smile. Thank you for the beautiful mural in the cafe, now we will always remember you.
Best wishes with all your exciting future plans.

(Excellent )

11/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Robyn) for host

I spent two WONDERFUL months here in the Lake District and am so sad that it had to end. Truly, this was my favorite place out of all the places I've traveled and stayed. Yolandi is so incredibly kind and so generous and Justin and Isa are very funny and crazy.
Thank you, Yolandi, for everything. I already miss Borrowdale and you guys so… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Holly)

We loved having Holly and Garrison around the house. They are friendly, helpful, always on time and will do exactly what you expect of them. They were very good with my kids and fit into our family life without a problem.
They will do their best with whatever is expected of them.
Good luck to both of you!

(Excellent )

24/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Holly) for host

Garrison and I had a fantastic stay in the Lake District with Yolandi; I wish we could give her more than four smiley faces. She is a wonderful host, and she really made us feel welcome - practically part of the family. This was our first workaway, and it certainly surpassed our expectations! Thank you so much for hosting us, Yolandi! We miss… read more

(Excellent )

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