Experience rural life and be part of the local community in South West Scotland, UK

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Description
I am looking for help particularly with my horses and with helping to clear out a recently purchased house and cur back the garden!
My home is a large Victorian house in the most beautiful setting my daughter and her family are currently moving in and once it is ready I will move into
My new house nearby.
I am widely travelled and returned to live here 10 years ago.

I need help in the garden and with maintenance on the farm and with dogs, chickens and horses.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about rural life in a large family house. I am involved in charity work and with the local community. You will meet people from all walks of life. You will experience Scotland by being part of the way of life so will learn far more about the culture than you would as a tourist.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I am looking for ideally an extra pair of hands. Helping with country life in a beautiful Victorian House in South West Scotland.
I would not ask you to do anything I would not do myself.
You must like and be happy with Children and animals. An experienced horse rider would be a great help.
I need a car driver
I have recently purchased a house that will need a lot of work cleaning house and garden.
Languages spoken
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
Latin: Beginner
Accommodation
Double bedroom (sole use of bathroom and shower when no other Guests) separate sitting room with TV. WiFi.
My house is large with 8 bedrooms.
I will provide all food
What else ...
Situated 5 miles from local market town. You can have the use of a small car. Edinburgh and Glasgow are three and a half hours away by bus. It is a beautiful area on a river and near to the sea. Lovely walks, historic monuments, houses, gardens and museums. Cinema in the local town.
You can ride horses, walk the dogs, go fishing.
I have had workaway couples as help for many years and have kept in touch with them.
You would be expected to live as family and be prepared to help out where necessary. Keep your bedroom and bathroom clean and tidy, help prepare and wash up meals. Help with the children when they are here.

We are looking for happy, enthusiastic people who are prepared to join in and help with family life.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours , 5 days a week

Photos

Lady Ross, grandchildren and prize winning dog at the local farm show

The view from the house

Colonel Ross

Visiting grandson and pony in our garden

Feedback left by and about host (26)

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16/05/2022

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

Susie is such an amazing host, I encourage anyone thinking about staying with her to definitely go for it. There was plenty to do - whether it's animal-care, riding horses, pet-sitting, working in the garden or cooking a great meal. In her home there's also great books to read, walks to go on and a nice river to swim in (to name a few activities).… read more

(Excellent )

25/04/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Louise)

Louise is a Very nice helpful girl and it was good to have her as post of our family for 2 weeks.

(Excellent )

18/02/2022

Left by Workawayer (Samara) for host

Susie was a good host! She picked me up at the bus stop and took me to her home.
We usually worked in the morning with the horses, ponies, chickens.
We went a couple of times to different towns as she had things to do there, giving me the opportunity to explore! Other times I went on my own with the car that she kindly allowed me to use.
Her… read more

(Excellent )

03/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Casey) for host

Everything about my 3 week stay at Susie’s was wonderful. Her house is amazing, the location & surrounding areas are breathtakingly beautiful & her animals are just so sweet. I miss my little shadow Lupin & the other girls, all lovely dogs. And the wildlife, red squirrels & birds!
I’m 47 with some physical limitations & the work was never too… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Hana) for host

I stayed with Susie just for 5 days filling in the gap between the next workawayer coming. It was a nice opportunity to meet new lovely people, see different lifestyle in different part of Scotland, meet the horses and ever so friendly dogs and stay in a victorian house. I was grateful for this opportunity and would come back any time.

(Excellent )

02/12/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Hana)

Hannah came at the last minute for only 5 days but she was a huge help with my horses and dogs. She also helped with clearing up after a storm which left us without power or the internet. She helped clear a derelict house and cooked delicious meals. I will miss her greatly!

(Excellent )

02/12/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Jana)

Huge help with house and animals despite her foot being hurt by a horse standing on Her. I was very sad to see Jana go.

(Excellent )

12/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Jérôme) for host

I been there two weeks in december 2019 before Christmas. Its was a good experience, in huge house. I helped for take care of animals, feed the horse, gardening, walk the dog, cleaning, tidy up, cooking. I enjoy pretty much the countryside, the animals. The host its very kind person, open to talk with about different thing. When i arrived its was… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Awena)

Awena was the nicest person to have helping me and I much enjoyed her stay. She was very helpful and in addition to the tasks I set her she thought of helpful things to do. Even at this very difficult Covid time she made the most of her time in Scotland and explored the local area. I could not recommend her more and I was very sad when she left… read more

(Excellent )

27/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Awena) for host

It was my first experience in Workaway, and I was happy to do it with Lady Ross. I had a wonderful time during my 6 weeks in Scotland!
Lady Ross is a wonderful and kind woman who made me feel welcome throughout my stay! I was very happy to be able to share with her some wonderful moments, as well as some sad ones...
I didn't have time to get… read more

(Excellent )

21/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Nora)

Nora was a great help and it was lovely to have her staying with me. She was particularly helpful with my horses and dogs and was sensible and careful in this horrid time of Corona Virus

(Very good )

15/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Natasha & Rachel)

Natasha and Rachel were a great help during their stay in the middle of the corona crisis. They looked after the animals, gardened and Rachel did some wonderful cooking especially jams and pickles! They were left in charge for 3 weeks when I went away and I had no worries about leaving home. It was fun having them in my home.

(Very good )

05/05/2020

Left by Workawayer (Pablo & Rosa) for host

We have been living 16 weeks with Sussie and her wonderfull animals.We arrived in the hard winter and have enjoiyed the sping all together.
We have no words to express our appreciation for your genorosity and make us feel at home in these difficult times.
We love all of you!
Work with the animals, in the garden has been lovely.
We are friends now,… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Rosa)

Rosa and Pablo were absolutely amazing. They came 2 months after my husband had died unexpectedly and after I had broken my neck. They could not have been nicer or more helpful. They took complete charge for of my house and animals when I went to London and Windsor for his memorial service. They stayed here for 16 weeks due to the Corona virus.… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Anna)

They were a great help at a very busy time and we enjoyed having them in our home

(Very good )

04/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Adriana & Alvaro)

Adrienna and Alvaro were a pleasure to have with us. We had some difficulty with communication to start with but this resolved itself. They worked hard particularly with our project of restoring our local church. They were very good with looking after our dogs and working in the garden. Completely trustworthy,very tidy and Alvaro drove our car… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Adriana & Alvaro) for host

We were with Lady Ross and the Colonel almost one month and we had a very good time and a really great experience!! We enjoyed a lot our stay in the house.
Lady Ross is a very nice and enthusiastic woman and Colonel is very kind and nice also. The house is very comfortable and beautiful, and our room was very big. We did many task: we cooked,… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Julia)

The two Julia’s were with us for a week. They were a great help and it was lovely having them

(Excellent )

20/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Julia & Julia) for host

Excellent hosts! We were with the family Ross for 9 days in February. From the first minute on we felt completely comfortable with the family and their animals. The type and duration of work varied from day to day. In the first half of our stay we helped a little bit more in and around the house: we did some cooking, were in charge of the dishes,… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host

It was my first workaway and I could not have asked for a better experience ! Thank you again for everything !

(Excellent )

04/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (emmanuelle) for host

Lovely were those 6 days with you, i will always remember your very authentic kindest, it was just a pleasure to work! Beautiful experience, thanks again.

(Excellent )

16/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rosario) for host

I had a very nice experience with Susie and her lovely family, it was my first workaway and was really the best I could have had. They were always very kind and concerned with me, they made me feel like part of their family. Thank you very much Susie! you will always be a family here in Scotland for me.

(Excellent )

14/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rosario)

We loved having Rosario as part of our family for 4 weeks. She was the nicest person and was a huge help.

(Excellent )

10/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Wieka & Konstantin)

It was lovely having Wieka and Konstantine staying with us in the Summer of 2017. They were a great help cooking, painting, shopping, looking after the dogsand joining in with family life. I am happy to recommend them as excellent Workaways

(Excellent )

05/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Wieka & Konstantin) for host

This was our first time visiting Scotland and it was amazing. Lady and Colonel Ross were very welcoming and we felt at home right away. The work was never hard and we were given a lot of free time and free usage of a car. The house and surroundings are beautiful, the room we were allowed to stay in had a big comfortable bed. We had fun exploring… read more

(Excellent )

24/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lisa & Michael) for host

In five months of travel, this has been one of our favourite experiences so far. We loved our time with this wonderful family and beautiful part of Scotland. It was exactly as described in the profile - we were welcomed into the family, there were long days, but the jobs were varied, often fun and never hard. We were given time and a car in the… read more

(Excellent )

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