Farm is located in a beautiful glen at the foot of Ben Rinnes, need help finishing a cottage, Scotland.

United Kingdom

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29/01/2020
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Description
We are situated in the North East of Scotland, near the small town of Dufftown . If you like Whisky, then this is the place to be!! Our Farm is located in a beautiful glen at the foot of Ben Rinnes.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Help
We are currently converting stone built farm buildings into holiday accommodation. We are well on with the work, but we need help to finish the last one. Help would include, plaster boarding, filling and taping plasterboard joints, painting and decorating, Picking and pointing the stonework, laying decking, building stone walls ,fencing and general landscaping. General help tidying up.
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
You will have a warm cosy bedroom in one of the cottages, with bath, shower and kitchen or if you prefer you can have your own caravan. TV and wood burner in cottage. We will cook and provide all meals. Tea and coffee in abundance!!
What else ...
As we are in a rural location we do not have a bus service that passes the door, however we will take you to Dufftown where there is a bus service that will take you to Elgin, where you can then travel to Aberdeen or Inverness. Dufftown is known as the Malt whisky capital of the world and has 7 distilleries some of which have tours and tastings. There are also ceilidh dances on Thursday evenings at Dufftown.. If you like cycling we could probably find you a bike!!.
We are fairly easy going people with 2 kids and 2 Labradors. We would like hard working people who are quick to learn and are trustworthy.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (13)

06/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host

It was my first experience as workaway: I spent four weeks with a wonderful family with a big heart.
Richard is a man whom there is much to learn and who has the patience to teach, Angela is a very good cook and daughters are two sweet girls. I will never stop thanking them for the great opportunity they have given me: the chance to visit… read more

(Excellent )

13/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host

I spent 4 weeks with Richard, Angela and the girls in June and July. It was my first workaway experience and it was a very great one. Everyone was very kind and always helpful. There were all sorts of different things to be done, so the work was very varied. Richard is indeed a very patient and great instructor who taught me a lot of different… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Chad )

What a great couple they are! Very hard working with good time keeping and work ethic. Would highly recommended this couple. Sorry for the late reply ☺

(Excellent )

29/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Emma & Chad ) for host

Where do we start.. It really was a pleasure staying with this family, the two girls Kirsten and Heather were smart and funny, there was never a dull moment at the dinner table, every meal was delicious thanks to Angela and her two little apprentices. Helping Richard was very enjoyable as he is very easy to get along with.
We had plenty of time… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Brijana)

Brijana and her partner came to help us in January and part of February. We have never come across such helpful and well mannered people. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble. They worked extremely hard and their timekeeping is excellent. Work is completed today a very high standard. They are a credit to the young people of New Zealand. They… read more

(Excellent )

19/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brijana) for host

My partner and I had a very wonderful experience helping Richard and Angela. They, along with their two daughters, welcomed us with open arms as part of the family. We stayed for a month during January and February and were able to see great progress by the time we left. The work is incredibly satisfying and Richard is a wonderful teacher. The… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)

Josh and his partner came to help us in January. They were brilliant.. We honestly cannot find any faults with them at all. They completed any task asked of them with the minimum of fuss. They left everywhere tidy when they had finished work and they were good at timekeeping. They are a credit to the young people of New Zealand. They are welcome… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host

Had a great time here in January working on the project and exploring the local surroundings. The work was varied and interesting. I worked alongside Richard, learning new skills and techniques.

If you are considering a Workaway with Richard and Angela know that if you are prepared to work hard, you will be fairly compensated with great food,… read more

(Excellent )

24/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias)

Tobias is a very hard working guy. He is verry good at organising things, putting items in the correct place
He is well mannered and a good time keeper. He thinks a lot before he starts a task, and then gets on with it with the minimum of fuss. He can be left to get on with the job. He communicates well at all levels, our children got on really… read more

(Excellent )

18/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host

Five Stars (:

I came here at the end of Octobre and was very excited how this location would be like. Work to do - plenty and pleasuring; food to eat, coffee and tea to drink - in abundance and always delicious; nice people treating one like a part of the family - yeah that were my hosts ( :
I want to say thank you:
Richard, for explaining… read more

(Excellent )

01/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gervaise & Armand) for host

We should stay two weeks; we finally stayed two months!

If you are hard worker this place is for you, but don't worry; you'll be rewarded, have all what you need and even more.

They are a such kind and generous family with two enjoyed girls, plenty of life! If you need some help just ask'em, they'll always try to find you a solution.

We… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Gervaise & Armand)

Gervaise and Armand were a fantastic help to us. We would highly recommend this couple. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Both of them are extremely hard working. We wish them well with their travels and would welcome them back any time. Absolutely tip Top!!

(Excellent )

02/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lauri) for host

Hello! :) sorry for my late feedback! I stayed here with this lovely family in early summer 2015 doing some of that DIY. I felt it a very positive experience and especially am glad to have learnt some masonry which is where I lack the most, put the same skills to use in my next place in italy. Never a dull moment, always something to do and good… read more

(Excellent )

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