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11 Jan 2024
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Description
My home is a large modern one storey house in the village of Dunvegan Isle of Skye, within walking distance of Dunvegan Castle.
I have hosted many workaways - from Italy, France, Brazil, Australia, South Africa, Germany, USA and Italy.Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Skye can be stunning all year round - ideal opportunity for a keen photographer.
Help
You must love my 2 wee dogs as much as I do and enjoy excercising them gently for about 1 hour per day. They are used to having company and are very sociable.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: BeginnerAccommodation
Private King Size bedroom and bathroom/shower
What else ...
Dunvegan is a village in the North West of Skye - we have transport links to Portree and the mainland, I have a happy solitary home and have always welcomed strangers into the house. Not much goes on in Dunvegan - We have a pub - and some restaurants.
I am a smoker and smoke in my kitchen and lounge.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
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (7)
My pups took to her instantly. We only had one day together before I departed for my holiday.
When I came back my pups were in love with her and my house was spotless :)
What more could I ask for! Happy travels Kina
Jeannette xx
Dilly and Dougal are undoubtedly individuals, but they mirror each other in more than appearance: they spend their days side by side, best friends, two pups in a pod.… read more
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My pups took to her instantly. We only had one day together before I departed for my holiday.
When I came back my pups were in love with her and my house was spotless :)
What more could I ask for! Happy travels Kina
Jeannette xx
Dilly and Dougal are undoubtedly individuals, but they mirror each other in more than appearance: they spend their days side by side, best friends, two pups in a pod.… read more
I was away for most of the time but my husband was around and "tried" to cook for Richard. Not all meals were successful!
I would definitely recommend Richard for any work - he is very adaptable.
I only saw Jeannette for the initial day or so while she showed me the ropes, but it was enough to see that she is a caring, trusting and welcoming person, so much so that she allowed me to put my… read more
It was my first experience with workaway, and I found a second family in Dunvegan!
I loved puppies and i really miss them!
I hope that I will come back soon!
Sara
I have the cleanest kitchen cupboards in the world - and there is no more out of date stuff. We did lots of dog walking together and he appreciated all of the scenery he saw - THE BEST - Much RECOMMENDED!!!!!
Also he is very… read more