The image shows a woman with brown hair and a black hoodie sitting next to a cat in front of a window with trees outside.
A spacious backyard with green grass, a large tree, garden beds, hammock, trampoline, wooden shed, and surrounded by dense forest under a partly cloudy sky.
A vibrant flower bed with yellow and red tulips blooms in the foreground. Behind, green grass, trees, a bench, and a house complete the peaceful garden.
Two cats lounge comfortably on cushioned wicker chairs on a wooden porch. Garden tools rest on a small table, with greenery visible through large windows. Peaceful scene.
The image depicts a two-story brick house with a tiled roof, featuring a black door and white-framed windows, with a young girl standing in the doorway.
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Stay in a the Dutch countryside and learn about the local culture in Uddel, the Netherlands

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit Netherlands to volunteer, work or study you will need the correct visa. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    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

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    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 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

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    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

    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 ...

    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

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Moos

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    Hans

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    Tom

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A spacious backyard with green grass, a large tree, garden beds, hammock, trampoline, wooden shed, and surrounded by dense forest under a partly cloudy sky.
A vibrant flower bed with yellow and red tulips blooms in the foreground. Behind, green grass, trees, a bench, and a house complete the peaceful garden.
Two cats lounge comfortably on cushioned wicker chairs on a wooden porch. Garden tools rest on a small table, with greenery visible through large windows. Peaceful scene.
The image depicts a two-story brick house with a tiled roof, featuring a black door and white-framed windows, with a young girl standing in the doorway.
The image shows a woman with brown hair and a black hoodie sitting next to a cat in front of a window with trees outside.

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