Have fun helping at a stylish, modern hostel on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK

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Edit: Current 2020 positions are now full.
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We are now open and looking for 2 volunteers to help us throughout Winter, on a longer basis than usual. If you can commit to 2-3 months (or longer), we would love to hear from you. If you are looking for a shorter position, unfortunately we cannot accommodate you.

If you're interested in joining us, please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you think you'd be a good addition to our team. We love receiving messages from potential helpers, but we do not have time to reply to messages that are not specific to our listing/location. We only accept applications from individuals, and cannot take couples.

Welcome to our hostel on the Isle of Skye! Providing comfort as well as a sharp design, we are a luxurious but friendly retreat on the Isle of Skye. There are gorgeous views of Uig bay and the sea through large windows which surround the main living and dining areas, and a large wood burning stove which gives a really warm and inviting atmosphere.

Our bunk beds have been custom made to provide wonderful sleeping areas complete with individual lights.
There are 34 beds divided into 6 dorms, and we also have 8 en-suite pods up on the hill behind the bunkhouse.

Please take a look at our availability calendar and contact us according to our availability.

If you have great DIY skills, do get in touch - from time to time we do have projects going on and an experienced pair of hands, even for a couple of days, might be more than welcome!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The opportunity is there to get to know the wonderful Isle of Skye and be in a perfect spot to explore the island and neighbouring islands.
The hostel manager speaks Gaelic and would love to teach a couple of words to those interested.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
This is your chance to experience life on the beautiful Isle of Skye. We are looking for someone who has fantastic cleaning skills and an eye for detail, as well being friendly and welcoming to guests.

The main things we need some help with are cleaning tasks, and some reception. We need honest, responsible folk with an enthusiastic and friendly personality. A good level of spoken English is quite important.

As well as accommodation in one of our luxury bunk beds (with curtains!) we also offer free internet, laundry and tea & coffee. There is a great little village shop just down the hill from us.
We would like someone who can stay for at least a month.

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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Bunk bed (with curtain) in one of the dorms or single bed in shared staff accommodation.
What else ...
You will have plenty of time to get out and about to explore the Isle of Skye. Uig is a small and friendly village with 2 shops, a hotel, a pub, a restaurant, a cafe and a brewery.

If you don't have transport there is a bus stop just past the end of our driveway where both the local buses and the Citylink stop, so easy to get out and about. Uig is also the gateway to the Outer Hebrides; just a quick hop on a ferry and you could be exploring Lewis, Uist and beyond.

If you want to relax, we have a wood burning stove in our lounge with a big picture window overlooking the bay. Skye offers some amazing hiking opportunities and fantastic scenery.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
20 hours a week over 5 days

Photos

Our shared kitchen/dining area space

One of our dorms

Christmas Day Staff Brekkie 2016!

The view of Uig Pier

Bruce the Bull

Feedback left by and about host (58)

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01/06/2020

Left by Workawayer (Stefania) for host

I stayed here for one month in November 2019 and this was my first workaway experience, it was really great!
The hostel and the staff are amazing and Isle of Skye is a wonderful place to visit.
Jackie, Ruth, Allan and the other workaway volunteers are very friendly, I really enjoyed to spend my time there.

(Excellent )

05/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Phoebe)

Phoebe is a very sweet person! She is very chatty, and a lovely a person to talk to. She took to the work really well, and followed instruction well. She was confident with cleaning and reception work, and was a brilliant help overall. We loved having meals altogether and sharing recipes! Thanks for everything, Phoebe. (p.s Betty is missing you!).… read more

(Excellent )

31/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Phoebe) for host

Jackie was an amazing host, she made me feel so welcome as did her dog Betty :) I really enjoyed my time on the isle of Skye, it was a great way to experience highland life. I also really enjoyed our group meals and the rediscovery of my love for cooking. I hope to visit again soon in the summer months, so long for now :)

(Excellent )

05/02/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie)

Jamie was an absolutely fantastic volunteer, who worked hard on all of the tasks he was given. He was a great laugh, and became part of the team instantly. His upbeat personality and good sense of humour was really appreciated! We would 100% recommend him to other hosts.

Thanks for everything, Jamie!

(Excellent )

03/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host

I spent two months here, and it was an amazing experience. The work itself was just right, with the workload fairly distributed and designed so you can explore the island. Daily life is whatever you want it to be, with first class facilities in the hostel (wifi, beds, showers etc.) and a wonderful location. You can spend the day how you like;… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

I have so many positive things I could say about Anna, that I may run out of space here!!
For now, I will try to make it brief...
Anna is a fantastic volunteer, and she was an amazing addition to our hostel team. She was outgoing, chatty, interested in this place and all of the team, and she worked very hard. She was independent, and was able to… read more

(Excellent )

05/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I just arrived back at my home and feeling emotional about not being at the hostel anymore... I fell completely in love with everything that place has to offer.
The landscapes are incredible, no words to describe, just come, hike and see yourself! But the best part was, that the beautiful hostel became my home and the staff my family. I couldn't… read more

(Excellent )

06/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)

Andrea was such a gem!
We really enjoyed having him here, and he was a very good worker.
Although at times he struggled slightly to understand our strong Scottish accents (lots of people do!), Andrea was able to understand the majority of what we were asking of him, and was very able when it came to carrying out tasks. On top of this, he also… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

Thanks to Jackie, Ruth, Clare, Caitlin, Allan and all the people known in the month spent in the hostel. Very nice and charming experience. Friendly staff, ideal for this month spent together, we had dinners almost always together and we tried different kinds of dishes. The work consists mainly in the cleaning of dorms and bathrooms, buddy shift… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Caitlin)

Caitlin was an amazing volunteer, who we are missing dearly here in Uig! From the very moment she arrived, she was eager to help out, and she constantly showed a proactive work ethic. There were many moments during her 6 weeks here that I really don't think I would have coped without her. She is a real team player who was always happy to… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Caitlin) for host

I was fortunate enough to spend two months at the hostel, and my time there was fantastic! So so many thanks to Jackie for everything- always accommodating our needs and scheduling us consecutive days off for plenty of time to explore, providing endless adventure suggestions, and being so generous taking us out and about often. Skye and the… read more

(Excellent )

22/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lydia) for host

Thank you to Jackie, Ruth, Isabelle and everybody I met for a really great 2 weeks in Uig and in the hostel. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the work, and immediately felt like I was trusted. We had dinner together most nights, which was great as we could all pitch in and create some wonderful feasts. The hostel is a great place and everybody… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Veronica)

Roni was an amazing volunteer, and I can't recommend her enough to other hosts. She is so sweet, hilarious and hard working. She mucked in with all of the tasks thrown at her, and was an invaluable help during the busiest part of the season. She was always up for an adventure, and her laid back nature meant she was perfect at interacting with our… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Veronica) for host

I loved my time in Uig. I stayed for a month during the summer from June to July. The work involved cleaning dorms and bathrooms, buddy shifts on reception in the bunkhouse and occasionally cleaning the pods up the hill. The summer in Uig was beautiful. Jackie took me paddle boarding and swimming in the local waterfall. I was also able to do a… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel )

Rachel was an absolutely amazing volunteer. She is completely hard-working and reliable, as well as being super friendly and great with all of our guests and other staff.
She's naturally really bubbly, with lots of travel experience and knows exactly what guests expect when they're staying in a hostel.
I'm so glad I got the chance to get to know… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rachel ) for host

This my first workaway experience and I was completely spoiled!

I've stayed in a lot of hostels over the past 5 years and this one is by far the best one I've stayed in. It has been refurbished to a very high standard and is maintained so well by the staff here. It makes working here a breeze because every customer leaves satisfied from their… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Finn)

Finn is an experienced hosteller, who was a brilliant volunteer. He is a really friendly person, who is easy to get along with and keen to help in any way he's asked. Finn helped with cleaning occasionally, but mainly did reception shifts throughout his month with us. He is a quick learner and was practically able to check guests in straight away.… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Finn) for host

This is a great place to volunteer if you like hiking, comfortable beds and hot showers. I mostly did reception work which was not very stressful because the hostel is really well organised and there are alway people around who can help out while you're learning. We spent most nights hanging around the hostel playing board games or just reading… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kitsum)

Kitsum was an amazing volunteer, from start to finish. She stayed a lot longer than I thought she would want to(!) but this was perfect for us, and it was great to have her around for such a long time. It was lovely to spend Christmas/New Year/Burns Night and many other fun times with Kitsum, and she was keen to learn about our culture. She was… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Kitsum) for host

Don’t know where to start... still missing the days in here!!!!!!

I was supposed to stay for only one month but in the end I spent nearly three months including both high and low seasons in this Luxurious hostel with amazing people. Basically the work is to keep the hostel clean all the time.In high season,we normally start 10am doing the beds… read more

(Excellent )

26/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Laura Johanna) for host

This is a lovely place. Excellent is the right word to describe my stay. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to work with you and making my stay so enjoyable.
I already miss you all!
Laura

(Excellent )

23/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Laura Johanna)

Laura has been a superb volunteer, who I would highly recommend.
Along with her friend Johanna, she travelled here to the Isle of Skye and has been able to help out in all areas of the day-to-day hostel life. She took on reception training (which some people really struggle with!), as well as cleaning all areas of the hostel to a very high… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)

Rebecca is a top-notch volunteer!
It's obvious from meeting her that she is well seasoned in travel and travelling experiences, and I think this contributes to her lovely personality and work ethic - she is respectful, hard-working and caring.
She showed a genuine interest in getting to know the local area better, and spent much of her time off… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host

I spent such a fantastic 6 weeks at the hostel - the team is one of the most welcoming and caring I have worked with in a long time. As the hostel is still so new and well looked after, the cleaning is straightforward and it was fun to meet and chat with new guests on the buddy shift. Whilst the buses on Skye are a bit limited, embrace hitchhiking… read more

(Excellent )

08/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Kealy)

I would describe Kealy as an ideal volunteer.
She is an extremely friendly, caring, and conscientious person, who was a great asset to our hostel team (we miss you very much, Kealy!).
From the very start, she showed a willingness to help out, and no task was ever a problem to her. Even when she was officially 'off shift', she often helped guests… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kealy) for host

I spent an amazing 5 weeks at the hostel during November and the beginning of December. Uig is a gorgeous little village and Skye is an incredible island. Jackie, Charis and the crew were just great! I have new, wonderful friends now. Jackie is the perfect boss. She has a high standard of keeping the place clean and running smoothly and creating a… read more

(Excellent )

03/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Elina Rafaela) for host

It's quite a while now since I've been workaway-ing in this luxury hostel and I had such an amazing time there that I still miss it! Everything from the view from the hostel, hikkes in the spectacular nature of the Skye, all the sheep scattered over the meadows... to the shared memories with the people I meet, my first workaway experience was… read more

(Excellent )

03/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anna Belen) for host

I had an amazing experience in Uig! This is a great hostel, the place is beautiful but more important the team is the best! I´m really happy that I got the chance to spend a month there, it was incredible to visit a place like Skye, lovely landscape, a quiet place to think and enjoy simple and magical things, I feel so thankful that was to be able… read more

(Very good )

21/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host

This is a phenomenal place for your first (or any) Workaway experience! The work consists of either a cleaning or buddy shift that is very straightforward. The hours are fair and exactly as stated. The cleaning is a breeze as everything is so new and the facilities are amazing. The reception shift is also an amazing way to meet people and interact… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Lilia)

Lilia is an amazing volunteer, who was an excellent help to us in the hostel throughout her month long stay. She was able to fit into our team very easily, and I was thankful to get lots of opportunities to spend quality time with her both through work and through showing her some parts of the area.
Thank you for your hard work, your time, and… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lilia) for host

This is such a great place! the help (cleaning very new rooms and bathrooms, and helping guests) was super well-organized, very fair and it could get very fun, specially with guests, who were all wonderful. The place is so clean and nice and stylish and tidy, and staff members are very very nice and you can tell they want you to feel good,… read more

(Excellent )

29/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Rosily)

Rosily is an absolute gem! She has such a free-spirited, caring, and laid back personality, and her positive attitude is infectious. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to take her back. Thanks for everything, Rosily!

(Excellent )

06/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rosily) for host

Wow what a beautiful hostel and WORKaway this was. The hostel is sparkly brand new and stunning and a lovely place to stay. Tasks was typically cleaning and checking people in etc but easy and fun and fair and I had plenty of free time to explore uig and skye. Jackie was also super cool, friendly and welcoming and I had a lot of fun with the other… read more

(Excellent )

29/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sofie)

Sofie was a perfect Workaway candidate, and I would really recommend her for any hostel work in the future. She is extremely fun, caring, honest, and kind.
Thank you for your hard work, and don't forget to come back in the future to visit!
All the best.

(Excellent )

02/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sofie) for host

We loved staying here at the hostel in November! Jackie is a great host! Quickly it felt like home to us. The staff and the other workawayers were so friendly and funny. We often went on hikes or trips together, or visited the pub down the road in the evenings.

The atmosphere here is remarkable, the place is wonderful and you can easily get… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Steph) for host

This really is a wonderful hostel and we had an incredible time volunteering here! Jackie and the other workers were so friendly and welcoming, and we felt at home right away. The hostel itself is beautiful, and is in a stunning area of Skye where you can get to most of the major hikes and attractions, as well as having a nice little pub 10 mins… read more

(Excellent )

08/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Thank you for everything, Michael.
The most laid-back lumberjack in Uig, Mike tries to keep this little known fact quiet, but he is very handy with a saw.
Thanks for being such an excellent addition to our team - you were great with guests and staff alike. You taught us a lot, particularly about Australian animals but you weren't restricted to… read more

(Excellent )

04/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

Big thanks to Jackie and Emma for making my stay so memorable!

It is a great location with loads of activities to do. The hostel itself is spacious, homely and has a great vibe in general. Would come back in a heartbeat

All the best, Michael

(Excellent )

02/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Soledad)

Life and SOLE of the party, we deeply miss our lovely friend Sole! Bingo caller by profession (easy to believe after her performance at our Bingo Night), she was instantly confident with the tasks given to her, she was a dream with the guests and a barrel of laughs too. We hope you can make it back to visit us again one day.

(Excellent )

08/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Soledad) for host

I volunteered with the host for a month during november and I definitively recommend it. The hostel team and workawayers was great. The place is located in a beautiful village from where you can access some of the most amazing places of Skye. The job was very relaxed and easy. I'm looking forward to come back :)

(Excellent )

02/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian)

Seb is a character! Full of life, fun-loving, Gaelic-speaking-and-singing-machine! Thanks for the laughs, and I'm glad you enjoyed your time with us. We really enjoyed your company.
All the best!
Jackie :)

(Excellent )

02/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sebastian) for host

This was my first Workaway experience and I loved it! I spent three weeks at this amazing hostel under Jackie and Emma's tutelage, and I had a great time. The work is pretty straighforward and easy to do, and your shifts allow you to have a load of free time to hike, read, or just be inspired by the amazig landscape that stretches right in front… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Sequoia)

Sequoia was a great helper - easy-going, gentle and very nice with our guests. Thank you for your hard work during your time with us, it is all appreciated. All the best, Jackie x

(Excellent )

06/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Sequoia) for host

What a lovely hostel! I had a sweet three weeks here in January (weather and all)! The staff was wonderful, we still keep in touch. Jaki was incredibly kind and understanding. The work is easy and doesn't take up much time, giving you plenty of time to explore the island. The hostel is in the perfect place for that too, walking distance to many… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)

Anne was an asset to our team, and we still miss her a lot. She is friendly, very laid back but also very willing to work.

Thank you for your time, your lovely smile and your excellent hostel-friendly vibe. We can't wait to (hopefully!) have you back one day soon.

Jackie

(Excellent )

30/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host

This is a GREAT place to work. It was a lot of fun with the staff and the other volunteers. Work as easy and there were different shifts, so you wouldn't have to do the same each day.

The location is wonderful, plenty of outdoor activities to do. There is a nice pub down the hill and a small shop.

If you have the chance to go there, I would… read more

(Excellent )

02/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sean) for host

This was great place to Workaway. The location couldn't have been better. There are plenty of opportunities for scenic hikes. Everyone at the hostel was wonderful. There was a special sense of community and I was sad to have to go.

(Excellent )

01/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Verena ) for host

Loved it there!
The people and the surrounding area (didn't explore thaaaaaat much but what I saw) was really great :)
Got quite sporty though, because the area is very hilly. The kitchen and facilities are awesome and it's a lot of fun to cook together!
(Missing you guys! Maybe I'll come around next year again!)

(Excellent )

08/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Kira)

Kira was great! Very friendly, helpful and a great addition to our team. I would have no hesitation in recommending her!

(Excellent )

27/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Skye)

Really sorry we didn't have space to host you for longer Skye! Skye was great and got stuck into everything going on and got on well with the team here. Enjoy the rest of your time in the UK! (And the "garden" has now been planted - thanks for your help, will try and send you a photo once it has grown a little more!)

(Excellent )

26/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (MIRIAM) for host

What can I say... My first workaway experience can't be better... I have felt at home, sorrounded by friends. Easy work, great place and the staff is amazing!!!! I would never forget this experience and yes, definItely I recommend this place and I'll come back!!!!! Thank you very much for EVERYTHING.

(Excellent )

26/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (MIRIAM)

Miryam only left us a few hours ago and is already missed. She was proactive and happy to help out with whatever tasks needed doing. She was always smiling and happy, a joy to have around! She got on well with all staff, volunteers, guests and locals and we all wish her well for the future. We have our fingers crossed that Miryam will come… read more

(Excellent )

22/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael )

Michael & Claire were a fantastic addition here. We had a specific task for them to help out with, and they just got on with it and got stuck in - perfect! They got along with everyone really well, it was a shame they couldn't stay longer. We would definitely recommend them to anyone who is considering hosting them.

(Excellent )

17/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Michael ) for host

We stayed at this hostel for a week. It was a fantastic experience. The place itself can only be described as a luxury hostel. Top quality accommodation. Catherine the hostel manager is a very kind and warm person. Our exchange was a very fair one. Many thanks Catherine. Also Becky and Miriyam who were very welcoming. Finally the Isle of Skye is… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Kari)

Kari fitted straight into our little team here and was great fun to have around. A hardworker and happy to get stuck in. Thank you so much for everything Kari! Really sorry I didn't get to spend more time with you, but glad to know that we were in good hands so I could enjoy a bit of time away. I would definitely recommend you offer Kari a… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Summer) for host

Had a great time here. Really comfortable, warm and friendly environment. Was fairly easy to hitch around the local area and meet many locals who are still in touch. The local area has great walking tracks and beautiful scenery. Catch was great, as were the other workaway girls. Will def be back to visit.

(Excellent )

03/01/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)

Ben was great - very easy going, hard working and made the most of his time on Skye. We would definitely welcome him back next time he comes to the UK!

(Excellent )

09/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host

Had a fantastic few weeks here for my first workaway experience. Catherine and Sarah are lovely people to work with and can assist you with recommendations of activities to do on your days off. The Isle of Skye is a beautiful part of the world and I would highly recommend visiting. Public transport is easy enough to get around and you can do tours… read more

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