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CURRENTLY SEEKING:
Help with light DIY, general maintenance, simple decorating tasks, and woodland restoration
What We Offer:
• Free private en-suite accommodation
• Access to a shared staff kitchen, fully equipped for your cooking needs
• Free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities
• Plenty of free time to explore the local area
• The opportunity to live in one of the most stunning locations in the Lake District
• A friendly, international team who are happy to help you settle in and show you around
(As this is a Workaway cultural exchange, this is not a paid position and no rent or fees are charged.)
About Us & the Location
Set in a beautiful mountain valley in the Lake District, our historic property sits in the same landscape that inspired Wordsworth’s famous poetry. We host one Workawayer at a time who enjoys practical, hands-on tasks and being part of a small, warm, international team.
There are innumerable walks from the door leading to valleys, waterfalls and lakes. We have wonderful gardens and 31 acres of private woodland, making this a perfect location for those who love nature, conservation, creativity or simply peaceful surroundings.
We are a 10-minute walk from Grasmere village, where you’ll find shops, a small supermarket, cafés, restaurants and excellent transport links for exploring the wider area.
Tasks vary by season and can include a mixture of indoor and outdoor projects to support the upkeep of the house, gardens and woodland. This may involve light decorating, simple maintenance jobs, organising spaces, or assisting with general outdoor work such as tidying pathways or helping with woodland care.
All tasks are non-professional, but we do require someone who is confident with tools and has some previous DIY or maintenance experience.
Hours are typically 2–3 hours per day, 5 days a week, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the landscape and local attractions.
We look forward to hearing from you and providing further information.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experiencing Lakeland lifestyle surrounded by nature. Fresh air, wild swimming, fell walking and lots to explore. Cultural setting as William Wordsworth connections to the house, and other notable residents.
You will learn about the natural environment in a Unesco World Heritage Site, we also have an arboretum on site so those interested in trees, plants and wildlife will have great access to these.
This is a great base if you are seeking peace and quite for creative pursuits such as drawing, writing, photography etcHost 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
Tasks vary by season but generally include:
• Light painting and simple decorating
• Touching up scuffs and small cosmetic jobs
• Basic DIY such as tightening fittings or sanding small areas
• Helping to organise and tidy storage areas
• Simple outdoor tasks such as sweeping paths, clearing leaves or light gardening
• Woodland restoration tasks such as removing small invasive plants, clearing pathways, planting native species and general habitat care
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Own room, shared bathroom, shared kitchen area.
What else ...
All paid workers are paid above the national minimum wage at £12.50 per hour.
Accommodation including bills is charged at £74.60 per week.
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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
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