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Stay in a the Dutch countryside and learn about the local culture in Uddel, the Netherlands

Netherlands
Last activity : 21 Jul 2026

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2026

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Hi, I’m Machteld and I live on the Veluwe in the Netherlands. It is really beautiful here. Beside the nice countryside we are about one hour from Amsterdam en surrounded by lovely little towns. So there is enough nature and culture

I can offer a nice place to stay and good food. I live with my daughter (11 ) and a couple of cats.
Types of help and learning opportunities

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Help around the house

Light maintenance
Interests

Self development

Pets

Writing

Plant care

History

Gardening

Drawing & painting

Carpentry

DIY & crafts

Cooking & food

Books

Astronomy

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Nature

Hiking

Dancing
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Cultural exchange for you, myself and my child. I can learn you a lot about Dutch culture and Dutch food.
Projects involving children

This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help

I need help outdoor (do some gardening, building a new gait, mowing the grass, etc.) and indoor (housekeeping, carpentry, painting, etc). I will help to start or give instructions and after that you continue on your own.
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Italian: Beginner

This host offers a language exchange
I would love to learn other languages
Accommodation

You will have your own room in our house. You can eat with us or if you’d like you can cook for yourself using the kitchen
What else ...

There is public transportation and when the car is available you can use our car. House rules: just clean up your own mess. No smoking please
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two
My animals / pets

Moos

Hans

Buddha

Tom

Host ref number: 414843929723

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10 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer (Fabrizio & Marika) for host

Unforgettable and formative experience. We stayed here 4 weeks, the most beautiful for us. This family is really loving and welcoming. They were fundamental for us because thanks to them we made progress with English. Ours was a very low level but with them we managed to converse and communicate. They are fantastic Machteld and his children, in … read more

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

I spent two wonderful weeks with Machtheld and her family. As it was my first experience with Workaway, I was quite nervous in the beginning but as soon as I arrived I felt very welcomed and home. My favorite part of the day always was dinner time because all gathered, had very good conversations and of course devoured delicious meals . … read more

(Excellent )

22 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer (Federica & Luca) for host

Staying with Machteld and her family was a fantastic experience. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed like part of the family in a warm and friendly environment. We really enjoyed our conversations, playing board games, spending time with the cats, and exploring the beautiful surroundings on walks. It was a pleasure to help with your projects … read more

(Excellent )

22 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Federica & Luca)

Frederica and Luca stayed with us for two weeks and we really didn't want them to go. We had such a lovely time together. They shared there stories, cooked delicious meals en helped us in the garden and around the house. It felt immediately so natural for all of us to have Luca and Frederica in the house. We really hope that our paths will cross … read more

(Excellent )

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10 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer (Fabrizio & Marika) for host

(Excellent)

3 Apr 2025

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

(Excellent)

22 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer (Federica & Luca) for host

(Excellent)

22 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Federica & Luca)

(Excellent)

22 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Véronique)

Veronique stayed with us in the spring/summer of 2024. She was our first guest and we learned so much of her. She told us about the culture of her homeland and we had serious conversation and also a lot of fun. Veronique is really open to try things and (except from spiders in a power position ;) ) not afraid. We had a great time!

(Excellent)

2 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Véronique) for host

I stayed with Machteld and her family for just over a month this summer and right from the beginning I felt very welcomed.
Machteld was always very flexible in the working hours. We sometimes worked together and sometimes I worked by myself. I had the freedom of choosing what I prefered doing on a certain day.
Famke, Joost and Veerle were also … read more

(Excellent)

22 Mar 2025

Left by host for Workawayer (Reed & Livany)

We had a lovely time with Livany and Reed and of course with the charming Chewy. We learned so much of them. The shared their culture through anecdotes als lovely meals. They were great with the children and really helped me socializing the stray cats I shelter for a volunteer job. Reed gained the confidence of Lor - the terrified ninja-cat and it … read more

(Excellent)

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Stay in a the Dutch countryside and learn about the local culture in Uddel, the Netherlands

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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Projects involving children

Help

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Accommodation

What else ...

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