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Ideally we would prefer some experience and a reasonable understanding of English. Please only apply if you can staff or the season May-October.
We are a small family run Campsite and arable farm nestled in the Quantock Hills in Somerset. We have a variety of animals on site such as ponies, chickens, Guinae pigs, cats and dogs.
We are looking for help on our campsite with cleaning and maintenance.
Couple prefered.
Must be able to drive and have a
We are open all year so January - December
Weekly payment £10 each per hour
Experience of towing a caravan, using a ride on lawn mower, strimmer, driving farm vehicles would be a benefit.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceGardeningAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learning about our culture and way of life. Working with the general public and helping with their holiday experience. Learning about animal care and experiencing life on a working farm.
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. 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
We would like help with the campsite such as grass cutting, cleaning tasks, caring for the animals, helping with the poly tunnel and gardening.
Knowledge and a love of animals would be beneficial. Experience of working in a group and able to use common sense to help with practical tasks.
Although we are on an arable farm, our business is focused on the campsite so this is where we need help and not with farming.
We have had a lot of enquiries from families, however, this position is more suited to friends and couples, not children, sorry!
A knowledge of cleaning, grass cutting and enjoyment of the countryside and animals would be beneficial.
Thank you.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Static caravan
What else ...
The beach and hills are all within walking distance. We have bikes to borrow if needed. There is a local bus service from the top of our lane to visit 'Minehead' and 'Bridgwater.' We would be happy for Workawayers to spend days out with us as a family.
We are generally very busy on the farm and Campsite and are here most days.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?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week- max 25 hours/week
Feedback (5)
Great to communicate with, easy to have around, nothing ever an issue.
Helped us on the campsite, with children, animals in our home.
Would highly recommend!!
We would not hesitate in recommended Aston to other hosts, 😊
From the start, Alison and Romy approached all tasks with gusto. Nothing was ever a problem and we felt very relaxed and trusted them both implicitly.
We were fortunate enough to take a weeks break with our children and Alison… read more
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Great to communicate with, easy to have around, nothing ever an issue.
Helped us on the campsite, with children, animals in our home.
Would highly recommend!!
We would not hesitate in recommended Aston to other hosts, 😊
From the start, Alison and Romy approached all tasks with gusto. Nothing was ever a problem and we felt very relaxed and trusted them both implicitly.
We were fortunate enough to take a weeks break with our children and Alison… read more
Our children loved them and miss having them both around. They helped us with our business, animal and with the kids.
We wish you lots of luck in the future 😊
Having such amazing helpers for our business and also for the kids to play with, was a great experience.
Miss you guys, hope all is going well with your new adventures 😊
Simon, Helena and the kids were super welcoming and warm, always taking us with them to their trips, having lunch together or playing in the garden. We really felt like being a part of the family.
The caravan is perfect and was just like a second home for us.
Helena is… read more
Easy communication and nothing was too much trouble. Always honest and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them both to other hosts, best of luck… read more
We enjoyed having an extra pair of hands to help us with daily tasks and the children LOVED playing with Maggie and Konrad.
We would recommend… read more