I have visitors from all over the world, who come to enjoy the wide open space, and beauty the area offers. scotland, UK

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08/12/2019
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2019

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I am a working young at heart pensioner who has worked all my life in hospitality. I have two daughters living nearby, with five grandchildren . I have been running my b&b on my own for the last twelve years, as well as being a licence holder in a neighbouring town until five years ago. I am looking for assistance with the b&b, by way of helping with the work I am finding harder to do so quickly,i.e. changing beds and hovering etc.
As well as providing accommodation I will pay you for the hours worked.
Type of help
Help in the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have visitors from all over the world, who come to enjoy the wide open space, and beauty the area offers.
enjoy culture
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Owing to my increasing years, I am looking for help two to three hours a day over four to five days a week, in the running of my small homely b&b at the top of mainland Scotland. Basically changing beds, and tidying rooms and kitchen. The season lasts until the end of September, and there are plenty of things to see and do in the area. Working hours in morning only, and I am flexible with days off.
Languages spoken
French, a little Italian,
Accommodation
I have a small comfortable caravan alongside the house. Super fast wi-fi is available, and use of the cooking and laundry facilities in the house is not a problem.

I will remunerate you for hours worked at minimum rate , and you will be able to use cooking facilities in the house.
What else ...
The house is less than a mile from a ferry to the Orkney Isles, which runs until the end of September, and is on the world famous North Coast 500 route. Bus transport stops outside the house, rail station and airport only 16 miles away.
I have previously had world exchange students from Bangladesh stay, who still correspond with me, having enjoyed a stay here for a couple of months in the winter.
I am willing to offer remuneration towards your time spent here also, by mutual agreement.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 2-3hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (15)

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.5)

Communication:
(4.5)

07/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Wiebke)

Wi-wi was a wonderful breath of fresh air!! She was a great help in my busy B&B last summer. Everything she did was done properly to a very high standard. She was also a great friend , and great fun to be around. A great pleasure to take her to the local Karaoke,and hear her sing. AMAZING!!! Recommended most highly 😊😊 Win-win !!

(Excellent )

24/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Wiebke) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I had a really great time! I spent 5 wonderful weeks (from mid June to mid July 2019) with Gordon and his wee dog Ellie and I can't thank Gordon enough for his hospitality, generosity, and the fun times we had. He made sure that I feel at home, I got to know his family--I especially enjoyed playing Canasta… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Hadassah)

What a wonderful experience it was having Hadassah come and help me. Everything she turned her hand to was done in a most professional manner, and nothing was ever too much trouble for her. She was extremely communicative, not only with me but also with guests from all over the world. I had every confidence in leaving her to run all aspects of my… read more

(Excellent )

01/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ricarda)

Having Ricarda come and help me was an amazing experience. She is the most caring and helpful young girl . Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. I found her to be a great help around the house, and also with my shopping trips. She is a very competent driver.😊 Ricarda is extremely friendly and open person. I had every confidence in leaving her… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Catriona)

Cat brought a breath of wonderful warmth and music into my home and life! In the short time she was here she got through a load of work I was unable to do, and also blessed us with her beautiful voice and guitar playing .
She is a wonderful human being, and all future hosts will not be disappointed when they bring Cat into their lives.
I can not… read more

(Excellent )

28/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Linea)

Linea came to help me in my B&B for around two weeks while passing through the North off Scotland. I found Linea to be an extremely kind, warm hearted girl who was always willing to help in any way she could.
Nothing was ever too much trouble, and she found a very special friend with my wee dog Ellie, who missed her terribly when she left!
I… read more

(Excellent )

10/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Axel) for host

I spent a month in the windy John O'groat, it was my first workaway experience and I loved it.
I met Gordon, a active pensionner who does his best for his guests and for his helpers.
Hamnavoe (the B&B) is clearly a home far from home. I learnt so many things there. Some hospitality skills of course : cleaning rooms, doing the beds and helping for… read more

(Excellent )

08/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Axel)

Axel came to help me in my B&B for almost a month. It was a learning experience for Axel on his first Workaway and he coped very well helping me in all aspects of the B&B.
He was always willing to assist, and performed all tasks as shown. I wish Axel well in all his travels later in the year to Canada and USA.
Have a great life experience with… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)

Olivia was an amazing girl in all aspects. She went out of her way to help me run my B&B, and was extremely competent in all the tasks she performed. Olivia is a very warm and friendly young girl , and I can not thank her enough for her help and friendship. I recommend her most highly to all future hosts. She will not disappoint you.:blush:

(Excellent )

02/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (María Trinidad )

I was very happy to have Trinny come and help me in my B&B this summer. She was a brilliant helper in all aspects of the tasks she performed. She is extremely helpful and friendly, and nothing was ever too much bother.
I would welcome Trinny back any time, and recommend her most favourably to all future hosts.

(Excellent )

19/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host

I stayed with Gordon for about a week (sadly didn't have more time), but I really liked it! There wasn't as much to do as it will be as soon as it gets warmer, but even then the work will be absolutely doable! I also really liked cuddling with little Ellie and going for walks with her (the area is just beautiful!). Gordon himself is incredibly… read more

(Very good )

21/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mirela)

I was blessed to have Mirela come and help me in my B&B over the summer. She is a wonderful person and an asset to any working environment. Nothing was too much bother, and all tasks were done to perfection. Apart from being a great communicator with all our guests, she became a friend to all my family including my little dog Ellie.
She is sadly… read more

(Excellent )

02/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mirela) for host

I spent with Gordon, Ellie and the B&B, seven wonderful weeks and it felt more than a workaway stay... it was like in a family. The town is pretty small, but cozy and quiet, a very good place for admiring the nature, reflection and meditation. Gordon was nice to introduce me to people around and take me to different nice places nearby, as to enjoy… read more

(Excellent )

30/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maria Virginia) for host

I was honoured to be Gordon's very first Workawayer. From the first moment I felt very welcome. He made feel like a member of his family and I will never forget such kindness, comfort and hospitality. Gordon is a wonderful kind and generous man who made sure I was always comfortable. You will never see him in a bad mood. I learned so many things… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Virginia)

In my fifty years employing people in the hospitality industry, I can honestly say this young ladys work and personality has surpassed that of all previous people I have met.
I can not praise her highly enough. Her attention to detail, her ability to work on her own unsupervised, and her willingness to help at all times, and in all circumstances,… read more

(Excellent )

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