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Vom Workawayer (Luis) für Host
My stay with Kathryn and Mark (and Peter) was great! I'm really grateful to them for accepting me on such a short notice and since the very beginning they made me feel welcome into their home. The work was always something that I could handle and I had more than enough free time to relax. The caravan was nice and cozy, especially on those cold and
… read more rainy days and their dog and cats were lovely!
Vom Workawayer (Mo) für Host
Thanks so much Kathryn &Mark for this amazing unforgettable two months. The tasks you gave me were simple and pleasant and i always felt like part of the family.
The overall experience was perfect and I’m truly privileged that i had the chance to spend these times with you ..Thanks again Kathryn for everything you are the Best !
Vom Workawayer (Rosario) für Host
↓ Spanish below
Katryn and Mark are very good and warm people. I felt very welcome from the first day I arrived, and I was with them for almost two weeks at the beginning of August. They are quite flexible in terms of work, sometimes they ask you for something specific that they need at the house, or some other ask you for proactivity, which made
… read more me feel comfortable and they received my collaboration very well. In my case, I collaborated with animalcare and the cleaning of the house. A plus, It was easy for me to socialize with them and their neighbors. During the day, if they had to go out or go to nearby towns, they offered a lift so I could get to know them, and at night (almost every time) we shared dinner. Definately I would come back to spend time with them :) and see whats new in the house to collaborate with :)
Katryn y Mark son unas personas muy buenas, divertidas y calidas. Me senti muy bienvenida desde el primer dia que llegue, y estuve con ellos casi dos semanas a principios de Agosto. Son bastante flexibles en cuanto al trabajo, en ocasiones te solicitan algo puntual que necesitan y en otras te piden proactividad, lo que hizo que me sienta comoda y recibieron muy bien mi colaboracion. En mi caso, colabore con el cuidado de los animales y la limpieza de la casa. En lo social, se me hizo facil socializar con ellos y sus vecinos. Durante el dia si tenian que salir o ir hasta pueblos cercanos, ofrecian llevarme en auto para que conozca y en las noches (casi todas) compartimos la cena y charlamos bastante y contamos nuestras historias. Estan muy acostumbrados a tener workawayers y hacen mucho para que te sientas a gusto :) La pase tan lindo que estoy pensando en regresar!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
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Vom Workawayer (Luis) für Host
My stay with Kathryn and Mark (and Peter) was great! I'm really grateful to them for accepting me on such a short notice and since the very beginning they made me feel welcome into their home. The work was always something that I could handle and I had more than enough free time to relax. The caravan was nice and cozy, especially on those cold and
… read more rainy days and their dog and cats were lovely!
Vom Workawayer (Mo) für Host
Thanks so much Kathryn &Mark for this amazing unforgettable two months. The tasks you gave me were simple and pleasant and i always felt like part of the family.
The overall experience was perfect and I’m truly privileged that i had the chance to spend these times with you ..Thanks again Kathryn for everything you are the Best !
Vom Workawayer (Rosario) für Host
↓ Spanish below
Katryn and Mark are very good and warm people. I felt very welcome from the first day I arrived, and I was with them for almost two weeks at the beginning of August. They are quite flexible in terms of work, sometimes they ask you for something specific that they need at the house, or some other ask you for proactivity, which made
… read more me feel comfortable and they received my collaboration very well. In my case, I collaborated with animalcare and the cleaning of the house. A plus, It was easy for me to socialize with them and their neighbors. During the day, if they had to go out or go to nearby towns, they offered a lift so I could get to know them, and at night (almost every time) we shared dinner. Definately I would come back to spend time with them :) and see whats new in the house to collaborate with :)
Katryn y Mark son unas personas muy buenas, divertidas y calidas. Me senti muy bienvenida desde el primer dia que llegue, y estuve con ellos casi dos semanas a principios de Agosto. Son bastante flexibles en cuanto al trabajo, en ocasiones te solicitan algo puntual que necesitan y en otras te piden proactividad, lo que hizo que me sienta comoda y recibieron muy bien mi colaboracion. En mi caso, colabore con el cuidado de los animales y la limpieza de la casa. En lo social, se me hizo facil socializar con ellos y sus vecinos. Durante el dia si tenian que salir o ir hasta pueblos cercanos, ofrecian llevarme en auto para que conozca y en las noches (casi todas) compartimos la cena y charlamos bastante y contamos nuestras historias. Estan muy acostumbrados a tener workawayers y hacen mucho para que te sientas a gusto :) La pase tan lindo que estoy pensando en regresar!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Yuan (Ruby)) für Host
It is overall a very great workaway experience. I felt grateful to have met Kathryn and the family. They always treated me with kindness and were open. Kathryn would often check in with me to see my needs. She provided me with the contact details of previous volunteers to speak with before coming. During my stay, another volunteer was also here
… read more and we kept each other in great company and that's great memory! Kathryn also took us to Winchester on her way to work and that's a great day trip. Alton is also a nearby small town nice to visit.
The things I did include helping clean the house, looking after the chickens, feeding the cat, unloading the dishwasher, etc. They are not strict with things but do require you to respect their way of living eg. organic recycling. I also helped with house-sitting when Kathryn and Mark were away for several weeks. I helped organise the house during the time, this is not required, but something I would like to do and felt I could help.
The winter is harsh though. Coming at a warmer time would be better.
Overall, I’m truly grateful for this experience. It was so different from anything I’ve done before, and I really grew and learnt from it. Thank you for opening up your home and welcoming me in!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Juliet) für Host
I spent three weeks at Kathryn’s house. Her daughter lives nearby and my task was to help her as she has 2 year old twin boys. I cooked, tidied and watched them to give their mom a break. At Kathryn’s I stayed in a cozy caravan in the backyard, cooked and shared meals with Kathryn and another Workawayer who stayed in the van parked in the
… read more driveway.
The town of Alton is interesting if you like. History and trawling thrift stores. A cozy cafe bookshop was a welcome refuge from the endless frigid rain. Kathryn took me to interesting events including an ecstatic dance class, a sound bath, a puppy Happy Hour and to visit a friend of her’s in Portsmouth. Her work as a midwife is admirable and I can see that she cares deeply for her profession.
I must mention that her home environment is somewhat chaotic. It didn’t phase me as I didn’t spend much time in the house, but anyone with a preference for an orderly, spotless home would be overwhelmed and uncomfortable. Due to the cost of heating a house these days, I was obliged to wear several layers of clothing while inside as the thermostat was usually set to 10 degrees Celsius. The house is old and damp, so after washing my clothes, I’d hang them to dry in the camper which was warmer than the house. Kathryn shops for grocery bargains, so be sure to check the expiration date on food items. Other than these challenges, the stay was pleasant as she is an interesting person.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Grace responded quickly to our plea for a volunteer to start ASAP as we needed help with our puppy. Our previous volunteer was still here and needed to stay longer and Grace was flexible in trying to make things work in a crowded space. Grace was good with Nyx, our puppy and seemed keen to help. We have learned that we need to be more clear with
… read more which work needs doing. We wish Grace well with her future adventures.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Alan)
Alan visited us for a short while and I was able to have one of his shiatsu treatments which was amazing! Do invite him to stay if you get the chance :)
Vom Host für Workawayer (Peter & Brigitta)
Peter & Brigi were delightful guests! We learned a lot about their culture which they were happy to share. They were happy to jump in and try everything and we laughed a lot during their stay. They worked well with whatever tasks we gave them and they really felt like part of the family. We hope you will come to stay again and if you get the
… read more chance to host them I would jump at the chance.
Vom Workawayer (Peter & Brigitta) für Host
Brigi and I loved our hosts!
This was our first time being 2.5 weeks away from our home at a totally unknown family. In the beginings we were afraid but now we know that there was nothing to be afraid of.
Kathryn gave us daily tasks and we had also weekly tasks that we always had to do, for instance cleaning the chicken house or cleaning the
… read more bathroom or garage cleaning, but the are more wich takes a little time of your day.
Kathryn and Mark have an excellent communication skills... Very intelligent people.. I wouldn't have thought that they will be as calm and patient as I thought that they will be. To be honest we are very thankful for all the programms (playing rugby with Kathryn and Eliot, having a 8 mile hike in the forest and all the tours) and also for your patience and for the little english lessons!! Me and Brigi sometimes do mention it at home as a reminder for the reason that it was such a great experience.
We also won't forget the dinner talks when we cooked for you. (I hope that you didn't hate the pasta because of us haha )
Overall. Thank you for this excellent opportunity, whoever is reading my feedback and have a little scareness or afraidness I would wholeheartedly recommend them because you won't find a better host! We learned a lot... Thank you again!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Julie)
It was an absolute pleasure to host Julie for her first workaway experience. She cheerfully made the transition to caravan living and entertained us with her many stories. Julie is very well travelled and adaptable. She was amazing with my grand babies, made us natural cleaning products and is an excellent cook. Julie is a gifted healer and all
… read more around interesting human!
Julie, you will always be welcome should you need a break in the countryside again. You came as a volunteer but left as a friend. If you get the chance to host Julie I would recommend you go for it!
Vom Workawayer (Julie) für Host
This was my first experience as a workaway volunteer and I'm so grateful it was.
I moved back to the UK from Turkey with nowhere to stay when I arrived and wasn't sure what to expect as a volunteer.
Kathryn and her whole family made me feel incredibly welcome. They're all very easy going, easy to communicate with, extremely flexible and generous
… read more hosts.
I hoped for a place to stay for a while and what I got was a home and a place I could feel safe, breathe and get used to life in the UK again.
I'm a beach lover and don't drive but if I had my own transport and Kathryn lived by the sea I probably would never have left.
If you get the opportunity to spend time helping this lovely family, I highly recommend you do.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Léa) für Host
I had the most wonderful time with Kathryn, Mark and Eliott and cannot express how lucky I feel to have met them!
It was my first time as a workawayer - and in fact as a traveller. I was looking for a true cutural exchange and the chance to form a bond with my hosts but I never expected that I would end up being so attached to this family. I left
… read more two days ago and already miss them a lot !
Kathryn has been the most generous host, always offering me to join her on one of her many activities (rugby, yoga and such), showing me around and taking me here and there to visit many beautiful places in Hampshire. She has been very considerate and attentive to my needs. I enjoyed our conversation in the car and our dinners with a glass of wine!
Mark is all kindness and we shared nice times in the garden, under the gazébo with a good cider and good music. Mark has a good sense of humour and a good heart. I hope for many more conversations to come (in French!).
I also had a splendid time with Elliott and his lovely cousin Becky. Elliott is a joyful, fun and sweet young man who was kind enough to introduce me to his friends, killed both my legs during a lower body session at the gym and let me taste several of his delicious rice fried recipes.
In terms of work I have mainly helped with daily housework (collecting the eggs, making sure the chickens have food and water, hovering ....). I wish I had done more! A few times I went with Kathryn to her daugher Alicia's house and spent time with her and her adorable babies and managed to help a bit with cleaning. I really enjoyed being around Alicia, her husband and the babies.
After a month and a half I am happy to say that I have tried many new things, made wonderful new friends and had the time of my life :)
Thank you and lots of love from FranceDu kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Helen)
We are delighted to leave Helen the highest feedback rating (wish there were more stars!). We welcomed Helen as a volunteer and said a sad goodbye as a new family friend. Helen fitted right in and has the most cheerful and joyful demeanour. She helped me with decluttering (I'm a self-proclaimed hoarder) without judgement or agitation,
… read more understanding my quirky need to 'save' everything and waste nothing. I felt supported as we found ways together to meet my needs while still leaving the spaces clearer. Helen sold loads of unused stuff to happy buyers on marketplace & ebay, using her initiative while checking requirements with us. She looked after our chickens, gardened and cleared our garage which was full to the brim to make way for a usable space.
Helen is a very hard worker and needed little direction. No job was too much for her. She is an excellent cook.
Helen is a seasoned adventure traveller and seems inquisitive, flexible and relaxed in different environments. We enjoyed hearing about Helen's interesting travels and discussing our societies challenges on more than just a superficial level. We kept badgering her to see when she will return. If you get the chance to have Helen visit, take it!
Vom Workawayer (Helen) für Host
I stayed with Kathryn and Mark for almost a month and enjoyed every minute of it. They are both laid back and generous, friendly people willing to give time where needed. After a couple of days of settling into the routine and understood what needed doing in and around the house I just got on with various jobs; looking after the hens, gardening,
… read more general cleaning and tidying and I was also able to sell some of the family's belongings on behalf of them using eBay and Facebook Market place which they were grateful for.
The caravan was comfortable and cosy and I was able to get wifi in the caravan (and there is wifi in the house) but there is almost no signal for text messages or phone calls in that pocket of the countryside. Although you can cook in the caravan I chose to cook in the house. There is plenty of food in the house to choose from and Kathryn catered for my pescatarian needs. I had choice about when to eat and when to work.
Kathryn took me to Frencham Ponds one morning to do some wild swimming which was completely exhilarating and I was blessed with beautiful weather most of my stay which made it easy to spend time outside. The house is a drive from the nearest shops but they have a bicycle for Workawayer use and you can go on hikes from the house. I had a car and was able to access lots of beautiful places to go on hikes; all only an hour's drive away; North Wessex Downs, Surrey Hills & Chichester Harbour- all Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
I would recommend Kathryn and Mark's home to participate in a Workaway experience. I feel I have made new friends and I will definitely return.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Hanna & Alex)
Hannah & Alex & their adorable daughter joined us for awhile and we very much enjoyed having them. Hannah felt like a long lost sister and we enjoyed her easy going and hard working nature. Alex was kind enough to share some of his previous adventures and has so much passion and an urge to change the world for the better. I wasn't sure how it
… read more would be having a small one around but it was so delightful! We missed them when they went and wish them all the best in their adventures!
Vom Host für Workawayer (Lemar)
Lemar is amazing! If you are lucky enough to have her stay you will not be disappointed. She is kind, intuitive and flexible. She is very respectful of our home and the space she lived in. Lemar is an excellent cook and just jumped in to help with everything. She even noticed how I stack the dishwasher and followed suit! Lamar was happy to work
… read more independently and also took directions very well. We were very sad to see her go and hope very much that she will return again soon. Lemar is truly a ray of light :)
Vom Workawayer (Lemar) für Host
I truly cannot express how blessed I feel to have stayed with Kathryn and her lovely family. They took me in when I was ill and immediately made me feel so welcome and safe that I felt I had found a home away from home.
Kathryn went out of her way to provide plentiful vegetarian food options, she took me out and about and 'checked in' with me
… read more regularly to see that I was comfortable.
The work was pretty easy and Kathryn is happy for you to find your own rhythm and choose your tasks each day.
My favorite 'chore' was walking the inimitable Romeo..He's an absolute honey and I loved our long rambles and breathing in the soft green scenery and crisp air.
Thank you so much Kathryn, Elliot and Mark, for a wonderful month! I look forward to seeing you all again soon for cards, yummy food and a G'nT (or two) 🍸🤗💗
Vom Host für Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was brilliant! We were so happy to have his company. The only complaint is it went too fast. Peter is such a hard worker and takes the initiative. He totally transformed my drive and garden, even making me lovely steps to my chicken coup. I really should have taken before and after photos. If you are considering Peter for work or
… read more volunteering you will not be disappointed. I've had many volunteers and he was most outstanding. Thanks Peter, come again soon
Vom Workawayer (Peter) für Host
for Kathryn, November 2016
I spent nearly three lovely weeks in Kathryn's home and with her nice family. I had an absolutely balanced and relaxing time. If you're looking for a truly English experience, this is your place! This is a beautiful, cosy, house and you just love every minute of living there. The doggy called Romeo and
… read more his four legged fellows - cats are unfergottable. Kathryn has a very good taste and inspiring creativity to decorate her house, you can learn a lot from her. She's very helpful and did more for me I could ever have hoped. She is extremely generous, warm-hearted and hospitable lady.
I helped around the house, and with some weeding in the garden and everything was enjoyable, it's great working with Kathryn.
She's a very generous host and you can also make sure she'll involve you in various fun activities, you surely won't be bored. Kathryn deserves to have people who'll appreciate all this and express their gratitude with a good work moral.
Thank you again, Kathryn, I wish you all the best with your family and workawayers! :)
I already miss you, good luck!!!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Pierre) für Host
I'm so glad I accepted Kathryn's invitation to go over for a week!! It was a splendid week, living with Kathryn, Elliot & Alicia! I was given a warm welcome and made me feel part of the family throughout my stay! They were all very attentive that I lacked nothing and did their best also to entertain me! :D Big big thanks for everything Kathryn,
… read more I enjoyed every bit of it!! All the best & I hope we do cross paths again!! :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Workawayer (Attila) für Host
I had a really great time with Kathryn, Elliot and Alicia. We had lots of shared interests and I knew I was going to have a superb time there so I took the risk of applying despite the danger of the 3 cats and 3 chickens that I was allergic to. We shared a lot of interesting ideas with Kathryn and she gave me a full Spanish DVD course. I had a
… read more blast playing with Elliot and I went to his football match and did some parkour stuff while he was playing. Alicia took me to a nearby town frequently and all of them were really fun and helpful and I`m grateful for their support when I had a serious allergic reaction to the cats and birds and had to go to hospital. It doesn`t take away from the great experience and you`ll be in welcoming, positive and supportive company and have lots of fun when you choose to stay with Kathryn`s family. I also really loved staying in the clean and private caravan. I`m especially grateful for your continued support afterwards Kathryn. I wish you all the best!Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jiayue)
David was an absolute joy to have stay with us. We really felt he was part of the family and he was very hard working and grateful for our hospitality. We were also grateful for his flexibility and eagerness to help out. I have no reservations about recommending him to anyone and hope he will visit again.
Vom Workawayer (Jiayue) für Host
After staying with Kathryn's family for two weeks, I have to say that even if there was a five-star hotel for me, I would still choose to live with her family if I can. The experience was fantastic. She drove me to other cities by the way she worked; We sang the birthday song for my mum with a cake chosen by Kathryn; She even invited me to
… read more Elliot's football match and I took part in a training session with him also. Many thanks to Kathryn anyway, and best wishes to Shirley,-her mum, Elliot-her son and Mark-her husband.Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tasnime)
Tasnime was such a joy to have around. She is so friendly and helpful, fitting in really well and adapting to new situations easily. She took the initiative and was a really hard worker. The visit was too short and anyone would be lucky to have her as a workaway visitor. I hope you will come again one day.
Vom Workawayer (Tasnime) für Host
Thank you Kathryn for this amazing time at your home with your son and mother! This was my first workawayer experience and it was a very nice one, since all was done to make me feel comfortable. I deeply enjoyed helping around in the house as well as spending some time with Elliot, and visiting the Hampshire towns (or cities!) I was dropped in
… read more while you were at work. I hope we will meet again! Let me know if you come around Paris some day :)Du kannst nur Workawayer mit aktiver Mitgliedschaft kontaktieren.
Vom Host für Workawayer (Angel & Vivek)
Angel and Javier stayed with us for a short time in August. They were very friendly and outgoing. They fit in nicely to our family dynamics and my son enjoyed interacting with them. Their English is very good. They are somewhat reluctant workers but with a little encouragement did well with some gardening and child care.
Vom Workawayer (Katie & Kris) für Host
Kathryn was a fantastic host. We totally felt at home right away. She always had yummy food in the fridge and was very laid back about the work. We did as much work around the house as we did socializing. She is very easy to talk to, loves traveling and clearly loves hosting. Would highly recommend checking out her neck of the woods!
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Vom Host für Workawayer (Katie & Kris)
Katie and Chris were my first workawayers and we're brilliant. They were fun and eager to take directions and help with anything as well as taking initiative in cleaning, cooking or randomly bringing me an awesome cup of coco. They were good with my son and fit into our family really well. I'd have them back any time :)
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