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Join our small community spirit and guesthouse on the stunning Knoydart peninsula, Scotland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We run are a small guesthouse on the Knoydart peninsula. A beautifull and peaceful place, close to the sea and the ragged mountains. Our small community is friendly, welcoming and is renounced for music events throughout the season.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Knoydart is a small community with about 110 residents on the west coast of Scotland. Come and enjoy the small community spirit, good English communication skills are essential. By being in contact with our guests you will be able improve your english and explore the great outdoors right next to us in your time off. Wild swimming, hiking and many more adventures will await you.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host 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

    Help

    We are a small guest-house on the Knoydart peninsula only accessible by boat. We are looking for one person to help us during the mornings, at breakfast time, room change overs, getting supplies from the ferry and general help with our guests, for approximate 5 hrs a day, five days a week, some weekend work will be required. We are looking for someone who would like to work for us for a few month, starting from March each year.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Shared free accommodation will be provided .

    We offer excellent rates of pay:
    £10/h(<18years)
    £11/h(18-20years)
    £12/h(>21 years),

    Salary will be in accordance to UK guidance and will be paid on an hourly rate. Some work will be during the evening hours.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    If you love the great outdoors, Knoydart will be the place for you. Come and explore the remote Scottish countryside, the island of Sky is only a short boat ride way from us. Music is a big part for Knoydart. Join the fun for the summer month.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 199559825933

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The image depicts a serene beach scene with a vast expanse of water, featuring ripples on the surface, and a distant mountain range under a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a cozy bedroom with a four-poster bed, featuring a plaid duvet cover, a red accent wall, and a large window offering a serene view of the outdoors.
The image depicts a spacious room with a wooden floor, featuring a table and chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window, evoking a sense of openness and comfort.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a river, grassy fields, trees, and mountains under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds on a sunny day.

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