Come and enjoy music and vegetarian food with our young, Christian family in Bedford, UK
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: 27 Apr 2025
Min stay requested: 1 month or more
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Left by Workawayer (Allison) for host
It's your typical family with an atmosphere of love, Christian fellowship, and strong principles. It was a learning, chaotic, and humbling experience for me. The main tasks included helping with the kids, household chores and assisting to prepare meals. Anthea is a really great cook :). I was very grateful to be invited into their home, to be
… read more warmly and kindly received, and for the time spent with Anthea, Leon and their 3 beautiful boys.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuka)
Yuka is a very pleasant young lady. She was easy to talk to and brought a good atmosphere into our home. She was good with the children and enjoyed taking them to the park.
By the time she left, Yuka was really beginning to understand our routine and was of good assistance. We wish her all the best in her travels.
Left by Workawayer (Yuka) for host
I got wonderful experiences in there. Anthea, Leon, Josiah, Elijah, and Asher were so kind, and they gave me warm welcome. Anthea and Leon asked me a lot about Japan. Also, I learnt about British culture from them. I am so grateful that I had an experience living with this lovely family.
Bedford is nice and peaceful place. there was a long river
… read more near the house, and I walked and read a book by the river in afternoon. That was one of my favorite memories in Bedford.
And Anthea and Leon's food were so delicious. I was always looking forward to a dinner time.
Finally, thank you for inviting me and thank you for such a nice time!
I hope that Anthea, Leon and their lovely boys have a wonderful time with other workawayer in the future.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host
I got a volunteer with Anthea last minute, and we made matched perfect. It was a blessing to share my time with all of them and their lovely family, the children are very friendly. Anthea is very nice person, she always makes you stay comfortable, they respect the time. The tasks are very easy. The location it was perfect because I got the
… read more opportunity to explore different places in England. They cook very well with a lot of beans, rice, vegetables and fruits for sure I recommend 100% and I want to come back soon. I have missed three little boys. Regards Melissa.Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa has stayed at our home for over 5 week and should be with us for another few weeks. I have volunteered to write this reference for her while she is still here, to help her find another host.
Melissa is one of a kind. Her housekeeping skills are nothing short of professional. She is pleasant, hardworking, great with the children, flexible
… read more and organised. She has transformed our home into a calm oasis (which is a lot to ask with 3 young kids) and we will be very sorry to see her go. She comes with the highest recommendation we could possibly give.
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Left by Workawayer (Allison) for host
It's your typical family with an atmosphere of love, Christian fellowship, and strong principles. It was a learning, chaotic, and humbling experience for me. The main tasks included helping with the kids, household chores and assisting to prepare meals. Anthea is a really great cook :). I was very grateful to be invited into their home, to be
… read more warmly and kindly received, and for the time spent with Anthea, Leon and their 3 beautiful boys.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuka)
Yuka is a very pleasant young lady. She was easy to talk to and brought a good atmosphere into our home. She was good with the children and enjoyed taking them to the park.
By the time she left, Yuka was really beginning to understand our routine and was of good assistance. We wish her all the best in her travels.
Left by Workawayer (Yuka) for host
I got wonderful experiences in there. Anthea, Leon, Josiah, Elijah, and Asher were so kind, and they gave me warm welcome. Anthea and Leon asked me a lot about Japan. Also, I learnt about British culture from them. I am so grateful that I had an experience living with this lovely family.
Bedford is nice and peaceful place. there was a long river
… read more near the house, and I walked and read a book by the river in afternoon. That was one of my favorite memories in Bedford.
And Anthea and Leon's food were so delicious. I was always looking forward to a dinner time.
Finally, thank you for inviting me and thank you for such a nice time!
I hope that Anthea, Leon and their lovely boys have a wonderful time with other workawayer in the future.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Melissa) for host
I got a volunteer with Anthea last minute, and we made matched perfect. It was a blessing to share my time with all of them and their lovely family, the children are very friendly. Anthea is very nice person, she always makes you stay comfortable, they respect the time. The tasks are very easy. The location it was perfect because I got the
… read more opportunity to explore different places in England. They cook very well with a lot of beans, rice, vegetables and fruits for sure I recommend 100% and I want to come back soon. I have missed three little boys. Regards Melissa.Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa has stayed at our home for over 5 week and should be with us for another few weeks. I have volunteered to write this reference for her while she is still here, to help her find another host.
Melissa is one of a kind. Her housekeeping skills are nothing short of professional. She is pleasant, hardworking, great with the children, flexible
… read more and organised. She has transformed our home into a calm oasis (which is a lot to ask with 3 young kids) and we will be very sorry to see her go. She comes with the highest recommendation we could possibly give.
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Left by host for Workawayer (Futaba)
Taba, was an excellent workaway and a pleasure to host. Everything she does, is done to a high standards and she is an excellent bread maker!!! ( She has a degree in bread making).
We rarely accept to host for very short amounts of time, but I am so glad we hosted Taba. Gardening, painting, bread making, house tasks, were all done to the highest
… read more level. And it was very easy and pleasant to be in her company - she is missed.
Left by Workawayer (Futaba) for host
It's unusual to stay for less than two weeks, but Anthea, Leon, and their three kids, Josiah, Elijah, and Asher, made me feel incredibly welcome. With the addition of another volunteer, our tasks included painting the outside fence, sanding and painting the house walls, and gardening. I spent the rest of the time playing with the children. The
… read more days flew by, filled with wonderful experiences. I even picked up some English from Anthea, while Leon serenaded us with his guitar playing every Sunday after dinner. Initially concerned about the meals, being a non-vegetarian, I was pleasantly surprised by the delicious dishes Anthea prepared. I'm already missing everyone, but I hope you will meet new wonderful volunteersYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Natacha)
Natacha was a pleasure to host. She was flexible, friendly and reliable. Everything she did was done to a high standard.
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva is a very friendly young lady, who was very polite and interacted well, with everybody in the house. She speaks almost perfect English and was great to speak to on a range of subjects. It was a shame that circumstances beyond her control meant that she could only stay for a short while.
Eva was willing to engage with all task she is given.
… read more She comes highly recommended!
As a family, we wish Eva all the best for the future and would love for her to pass by if she is back in the UK.
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
Even though my stay was very short, it was really great. The three boys are wonderful and the whole family immediately grows on you. Everyone cares about each other and the house is filled with love, respect and tolerance.
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Adèle)
Adele is a friendly young lady, who made good conversation and got on well with the children. She would have a try at any task and we enjoyed her musical skills on the violin.
She did change the dates that she was going to stay with us and booked her ticket home without first discussing this with us. This was unfortunate and did lead to some
… read more miscommunication. We recommend Adele as a hardworking young lady and wish her the best for the future.
Left by Workawayer (Adèle) for host
I enjoyed my trip in England. I could visit Bedford, Oxford, Cambridge and London. I enjoyed to walk in the parks around the house. However, it lacks of communication about important things, which has prejudiced me. They weren’t clear on when they were going on vacation, so I didn’t have time to make plans. I had to leave earlier and to pay a
… read more second return flight ticket. You have to work five and a half hours a day, and also to wash the dishes and the kitchen after dinner. Food is a little controlled. I brought my violin, I would have prefered if the kind of music we played was a little more varied than church music. I nevertheless keep a good memory of this experience. The whole family is very friendly and the children are endearing.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Athina Mara) for host
I stayed more than three months with this lovely family and I couldn't have asked for a better place to have this experience! I had the greatest time with Anthea, Leon and the boys. The family was very accommodating with my time working as a digital nomad, the internet connection was great and the accommodation was fantastic. They helped me a lot
… read more with my English, which greatly improved during my stay and, as a poet, Anthea was especially helpful! The boys are lovely, very kind, are used to having Workawayers in the house and are respectful. During the day I helped prepare food for the boys, took them to the park, organised some creative activities for them and helped with general house maintenance. Anthea took care of me so beautifully when I was unwell, I felt like part of the family and miss them so much but we have kept in touch. <3You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Athina Mara)
Athina stayed with us for three months and was a joy to be around. The children adored her and still ask for ‘auntie Athina’. Athina is kind spirited, helpful, reliable and very easy going. We miss her!
Athina comes highly recommend by our whole family and we will definitely stay in touch!
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyria)
Kit ( as we called her) is the ideal Workaway! She has such a friendly disposition, ‘can do’ attitude and when she walks into a room, it’s like a burst of sunshine!
Kit was absolutely amazing with our three children and helped me complete projects I had no dream of completing anytime soon!!
She fitted in so well with our family, that we still talk
… read more about her and miss her. We wish Kit all the best and God’s blessings in her next pursuits and would love to stay in touch! X
Left by Workawayer (Kyria) for host
I stayed with Leon, Anthea and their wonderful family for just over 6 weeks - they were so generous in welcoming me on super short notice, helping me out on arrival (at the end of a series of unfortunate events 😅) and I had SUCH a wonderful and restorative time there... I feel like I've gained another family in Bedford! I can definitely confirm
… read more that Anthea and Leon are good cooks, respectful of your time, appreciative and down for a good chat and a laugh. I am so grateful for everything! The area is absolutely stunning, the boys are so smart and funny and the chaos is real!😂 I absolutely loved it and miss everyone so much already! 💕You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrielle)
From the start Adrielle showed herself to be very friendly and hardworking. She was very gentle and caring with the children and easy to talk to.
Anything I asked Adrielle to do, she did to a high standard. We were very sad to see her go and miss her!
We wish Adrielle God’s blessing for the future x x
Left by Workawayer (Adrielle) for host
I loved staying here, it was a short time but the experience was amazing. Anthea helped me a lot, treated me like family and I am very grateful to her for everything she did for me. The children are amazing, fun, affectionate. I loved the time I spent with them, I learned a lot. I am missing you guys a lot
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Léa)
Lea came to our house as a Workawayer and left as part of our family. I cannot speak highly enough of this young lady. She was extremely helpful, right from the beginning. Lea was an energetic, engaging and caring playmate for my children, as well as setting firm boundaries.
Everyone who met Lea was charmed by her winsome personality and
… read more thoughtful ways. She would always complete anythin she was asked to do, and then do more!!
It has been a few weeks since she left and, I must say, she is very much missed.
Lea is steady pair of hands in a crisis and a fantastic problem solver. She is intelligent, perceptive and kindhearted. Need I say more!!
Thank you for the time that you spent with us and please stay in touch!
Left by Workawayer (Léa) for host
I had the incredible opportunity to spend 3 months with this amazing family and the moments I spent with them will remain among the most beautiful moments of my life.
Working with 3 children requires a lot of energy, commitment, organisation, creativity and constant attention but in return you will receive a dose of love beyond your expectations.
… read more Elijah, Josiah and Asher are deeply lovable children, perfectly behaved, full of good will and always ready to give you the smile. They love outdoor play and can have fun with anything.
Anthea and Leon are flexible and convenient with working hours, which has allowed me to travel and explore England (Cambridge, Oxford, London, Dublin and Bedford) as well as its culture.
I am deeply grateful for their life and the way they dedicate everything they have to God. Being with us, inspired me because they truly aims at putting Christ in every situation they face. I can't count the countless advices they gave me, that have helped me grow with God, not to mention our long evening discussions about God.
In short, I can recommend this family wholeheartedly, as they have become an extension of my own family through this experience.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (maryan0) for host
Anthea and Leon were not only great hosts, but have become my family. They were extremely welcoming from the moment I messaged them, and made me feel comfortable. My stay with them was nothing short of amazing from the food, to the time spent together as a family and I enjoyed getting to know them. This is a family that will welcome you with open
… read more arms and treat you like their own. I felt loved and taken care of every day with them, and I will never forget the love and support they have shown me. They truly mean it when they say they will welcome you as a part of their family.
They have three lovely young boys who love to read, play, and are very creative. A lot of my time was spent with them and I loved watching them learn new things and play together. As a Workawayer, you will spend a lot of time with them. A few of the activities we did were exploring the beautiful park in the neighborhood (a great place to decompress and walk in nature), arts and crafts, reading, etc. If you are someone who is interested in childcare; then this is an amazing opportunity to hone your skills in teaching and interacting with young children. It helped me become more confident in my abilities.
Most importantly, this is a family that loves God and it is evident in the way they conduct themselves in their day to day lives. I grew so much in my faith from simply being around them. From the worship sessions, to the spontaneous late night chats about life and countless advice that helps build a young person on their journey with God or life in general. If you are someone who is needing fellowship, and/or are curious about what being in connection with God is like; then this is the right family for you. In one way or another you will benefit from being around such loving people. I am forever grateful for the countless ways they helped me, and am honored to have met them.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Anthea and Leon were wonderful hosts and welcomed me as part of their family for six weeks. Traveling to a new area is much less intimidating when you're immediately part of a family unit and Anthea and Leon understood that role completely.
Anthea and Leon were gracious and accommodating as I toured England with Bedford as my home base. They lent
… read more me their bike so I could freely get around town (the town center is a 15-20 minute riverside cycle from their home). They also provided rides in their cars as well as advice for using public transit. During my visit, I easily accessed Cambridge, Oxford, St. Albans, and London as well as exploring many parts of Bedfordshire.
Anthea was very mindful of my time and flexible as we arranged my volunteer hours. I helped care for the three young children as well as helped to maintain the home and do organizational projects. The children are sweet and fun and I miss them already!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Caroline has come and stayed with our family for six weeks. She was excellent at keeping in contact before she came, provided a referee (the reference was exceptional). She then has absolutely lived up to that reference!
My three kids love her and affectionately call her auntie. She has carried out all the tasks to a very high standard. This
… read more includes gardening, looking after the kids and house work.
Caroline has an excellent understanding of social graces and has been flexible where needed. She is also great company and has a pleasant demeanour.
Our home can be chaotic, with the three small kids and Caroline has been an excellent play leader for the kids, fantastic at organising spaces/ stuff, and has helped to keep us all a little more sane.
My only complaint, is that she is not staying longer! She comes highly recommended by our whole family.Help us at a horse, pony and donkey rescue charity in the hills of South West Wales, UK
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