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JULY & AUGUST - anyone interested in volunteering, please read:
We ourselves are away travelling during most of July & August and are looking for a volunteers couple to take care of our house & gardens from 11th July with a minimum stay of 2 weeks. You will stay in a recently converted apartment with full facilities but we will not be providing meals. There is a big village a few minutes away by bus that has supermarkets, butchers, bakers, etc, bars & restaurants, etc. Average of 2 hours help per day x 5 which might sometimes mean 4 hours one day to complete a task and then next day off - and lots of free time! We will provide more details to anyone who is interested in volunteering during these months.
Stay in our beautiful farmhouse with its extensive gardens, experience traditional Czech life, learn about the culture, food and ways, visit many historical places, castles and medieval towns all close by, plus we are just 45km from Prague with excellent public transport available direct from our village. We are just fifteen minutes from one of the biggest recreational lakes in CZ which has sandy and grass beaches, water sports and clean water swimming, as well as bars, cafes and restaurants - in nice weather we go there a few times each week and can take volunteers in our car.
Apart from our own living space on the first floor, we have created three stylish apartments on the ground floor of the house which volunteers are accommodated in - couples will have their own private bedroom and single volunteers will share a same sex sleeping space in single beds/bunks if separate bedrooms are not available. The apartments have kitchen corner, lounge area, dining table, toilet and shower room and overlook the gardens.
The main help we are looking for is tidying up the very large gardens and some interior decorating.
We are a British-Czech couple with a 17 year old daughter and our home is a very big renovated 180 year old traditional stone built farmhouse set in a lovely, mature large garden situated in a tiny village set amongst beautiful rural countryside of rolling hills, forests, farmland. We all speak English and this is the main language we use in our home.
PLEASE NOTE: we are not a 'farm', our house is a former farmhouse and we just have big gardens, a vegetable & herb garden and no animals!
Close by are other traditional villages and a small town and we are ideally located to visit many fascinating historical ancient towns and cities as well as castles, popular recreational venues and Prague of course. There is public bus transport from our village linking all areas or to the nearest main railway station 10km away in the town. We have archery equipment for use at our house, behind it is newly made tennis court and childrens play area, close by is a rope park, golf course, horse riding, river kayaking/rafting, water sports on the lake such as wind surfing, paddle boarding, canoeing, boating, etc. Thirty minutes away is the biggest Water Park in the Czech Republic - check out our photos!
STAY IN OUR OTHER HOME IN THE UK - there is the opportunity for people who have volunteered at our Czech home to also stay at our home in the UK, situated in the beautiful county of Yorkshire, close to the historical Viking city of York, the UNESCO Lake District, Yorkshire Moors and Dales, Pennine Mountains, fabulous coastline with Victorian seaside resorts and fishing harbours, the vibrant city of Leeds a few minutes away and much more. The house is ten minutes from Leeds Bradford airport [usually 60GBP direct flights from Prague] and volunteers can go there when we are not using it and have it to themselves.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Videography
Culture
Van life
Gardening
Cooking & food
Adventure sports
Cycling
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are always happy to meet fellow travellers and share experiences - we ourselves travelled extensively throughout South East Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and various other places - and we love to learn about places we have not been to. For several years we have also travelled in our campervan, touring Morocco, Turkey, Albania and much of Europe.
Likewise we love to chat about our passion for producing travel videos and vlogging - we have filmed and produced travel shows for national TV, many destination guides on Youtube and hundreds of videos for the travel industry.
Our daughter loves board games!
Foodies - we are very interested in world cuisines, are experts at Moroccan cooking (where we spent two years) and Thai food - we visited Thailand twice. We love to learn new recipes and techniques and look forward to volunteers sharing their knowledge of food and experiences.
Help
We are looking for volunteers to help with one or more of the following tasks:
a) tidying up and improving the gardens, helping with the vegetable garden, etc.
b) interior decorating (painting) walls, ceilings and window frames, etc.
c) light renovation/construction work
d) housework and preparing meals
e) introducing us to new world cuisines
f) making a website
g] suggest what you can do!
We do not require volunteers to have particular skills as nothing is too difficult and we are here to advise, demonstrate and help.
The minimum period we host volunteers is 7 days not including the day of arrival and departure.
We expect volunteers to help 4 hours per day for physically demanding tasks or 5 hours per day for light tasks excluding meal times and breaks x 5 days a week and then take 2 days off - but we can pre-agree on terms depending on what skills are provided or level of physical work. Also, volunteers can do longer hours per days if they want to have more than two days off in a week.
Languages spoken
Czech: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
As already mentioned, volunteers stay in the new self contained apartments if these are not rented out as a holiday lets.
FOOD: Volunteers are provided with three meals a day - we are not vegetarian but we do follow a healthy diet with lots of vegetables, grains, pulses, etc., and eat meat around 3 times a week, although this tends to be more often when we host meat eaters! We like to prepare varied and very tasty food, recreating dishes from around the world as well as letting volunteers experience tradition Czech food. We provide ingredients for volunteers to make their own breakfast in the apartments, this light breakfast usually consisting of cornflakes, muesli and oats, which you can add milk to or have fresh or toasted bread with butter and jam together with tea or coffee. We make lunch & dinner, which we usually have together in our apartment and volunteers are encouraged to cook a meal or two so we can all experience the cuisine from their country! We all take turns at clearing away after meals - but who ever cooks does not clear away after their meal! Lunch is around mid-day and the main meal is dinner early evening around 18.00. Weather permitting, we like to eat outdoors in the garden, do the occasional BBQ and also make a wood fire to roast sausages on sticks! We have hosted lots of vegetarians and a few vegans and they seemed to have been very happy with the meals we prepared for them - and we were happy to experience the meals they prepared. Regarding drinks, our tap water is very good and not treated with chemicals, we provide normal tea and instant coffee as well as herbal teas and fruit mixes. Volunteers can buy any special food or drink items, beer/wine, etc., they need for their own consumption from the nearby village - or can join us on shopping trips.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are used to and expect fried bacon, sausages, eggs, etc., for breakfast, beef steaks or salmon for dinner, then you are going to be disappointed here!
What else ...
Our extensive gardens are very peaceful to relax in and we are surrounded by beautiful countryside with a network of marked walking trails. A small bar/restaurant recently opened in our village, although opening times are restricted and few kilometes away is a nice village with bars/restaurants, shops, supermarket, etc. We may be able to provide transport to visit local attractions, etc., helpers can accompany us sometimes on shopping trips to villages/towns and join us for recreational things like walking in the adjoining forests, light treks and visiting Slapy leisure lake where there are water sports available, restaurants, bars, disco´s and good clean swimming conditions.
For anyone new to CZ, beer and wine are probably the cheapest in Europe! We can also help with organising public transport for trips a helper might want to make on their own. Various activities are available locally, including golf, river canooing/rafting, tennis, indoor pools, gym, rope park, horse riding (can accompany our daughter), etc., etc.
Exact terms of the stay can be agreed.
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?
More than two
Host ref number: 439226764719
Feedback (73)
11 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Jeongwoo)
Julia & Jeongwoo were the perfect volunteers, enthusiastic about helping, worked hard and were absolutely a lovely couple to have around our home.
They helped with a wide range of tasks, including clearing up the gardens, cutting/trimming bushes and trees, grass cutting, planting, house cleaning and many more things. They were always eager to… read more
They helped with a wide range of tasks, including clearing up the gardens, cutting/trimming bushes and trees, grass cutting, planting, house cleaning and many more things. They were always eager to… read more
(Excellent
)
9 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Jeongwoo) for host
Fergus, we don't think we could have had a better time in Czech than with you in Stranný! His sense of humor kept us entertained every day – you simply can't get bored around him. The area is beautiful – perfect for walks, relaxing, and recharging in the forest. Bus station 3 min walk away, we quite enjoyed our day trips as there's lots to do… read more
9 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Michele)
Michele was the perfect volunteer, worked hard on difficult tasks producing great results and was such a really nice person to welcome into our home.
The first main task we set him was fitting wood panels to three walls of two of the apartments in our house with the help of another volunteer. This involved accurate measuring, solving issues,… read more
The first main task we set him was fitting wood panels to three walls of two of the apartments in our house with the help of another volunteer. This involved accurate measuring, solving issues,… read more
(Excellent
)
8 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Isabella) for host
I spent 10 days with Fergus, Petra and Annie, in a lovely stone house nestled within a large garden of cherry trees, pines and rosehip bushes. The location was lovely, and we volunteers had time to explore the surrounding fields of horses, goats and cows, hike into deep forests and eat traditional stews by the lake. I had the opportunity to revamp… read more
28 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella)
Isabella was the perfect volunteer, an excellent worker and such a lovely person to have around our home and family.
T he main task she wanted to tackle was restoring/repurposing and up-cycling a a 50 year old bedside cabinet that had been dumped in our barn for over 20 years. She used her interest in sustainable architecture coupled with much… read more
T he main task she wanted to tackle was restoring/repurposing and up-cycling a a 50 year old bedside cabinet that had been dumped in our barn for over 20 years. She used her interest in sustainable architecture coupled with much… read more
(Excellent
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11 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Jeongwoo)
Julia & Jeongwoo were the perfect volunteers, enthusiastic about helping, worked hard and were absolutely a lovely couple to have around our home.
They helped with a wide range of tasks, including clearing up the gardens, cutting/trimming bushes and trees, grass cutting, planting, house cleaning and many more things. They were always eager to… read more
They helped with a wide range of tasks, including clearing up the gardens, cutting/trimming bushes and trees, grass cutting, planting, house cleaning and many more things. They were always eager to… read more
(Excellent)
9 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Jeongwoo) for host
Fergus, we don't think we could have had a better time in Czech than with you in Stranný! His sense of humor kept us entertained every day – you simply can't get bored around him. The area is beautiful – perfect for walks, relaxing, and recharging in the forest. Bus station 3 min walk away, we quite enjoyed our day trips as there's lots to do… read more
9 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Michele)
Michele was the perfect volunteer, worked hard on difficult tasks producing great results and was such a really nice person to welcome into our home.
The first main task we set him was fitting wood panels to three walls of two of the apartments in our house with the help of another volunteer. This involved accurate measuring, solving issues,… read more
The first main task we set him was fitting wood panels to three walls of two of the apartments in our house with the help of another volunteer. This involved accurate measuring, solving issues,… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Isabella) for host
I spent 10 days with Fergus, Petra and Annie, in a lovely stone house nestled within a large garden of cherry trees, pines and rosehip bushes. The location was lovely, and we volunteers had time to explore the surrounding fields of horses, goats and cows, hike into deep forests and eat traditional stews by the lake. I had the opportunity to revamp… read more
28 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella)
Isabella was the perfect volunteer, an excellent worker and such a lovely person to have around our home and family.
T he main task she wanted to tackle was restoring/repurposing and up-cycling a a 50 year old bedside cabinet that had been dumped in our barn for over 20 years. She used her interest in sustainable architecture coupled with much… read more
T he main task she wanted to tackle was restoring/repurposing and up-cycling a a 50 year old bedside cabinet that had been dumped in our barn for over 20 years. She used her interest in sustainable architecture coupled with much… read more
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Thomas was an excellent volunteer, worked hard and was a really nice person to have around our home.
The main task we set him was fitting wood panels to three walls of two of the apartments in our house. This involved accurate measuring, solving issues, using electric power tools to cut the wood, sand it, drill holes, etc. , and he did this… read more
The main task we set him was fitting wood panels to three walls of two of the apartments in our house. This involved accurate measuring, solving issues, using electric power tools to cut the wood, sand it, drill holes, etc. , and he did this… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host
The experience in the Bohemian Countryside was honestly great. I stayed for almost two weeks and I’m leaving with lots of good memories. Fergus is a man with a big heart, and also an amazing cooker
I loved eating his meals, and that says a lot because I usually don’t like vegetables ! He loves sharing his travel stories and fun anecdotes, and… read more
I loved eating his meals, and that says a lot because I usually don’t like vegetables ! He loves sharing his travel stories and fun anecdotes, and… read more
8 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcello)
Marcello did not show up on the arrival date - the day before I messaged him to ask about his arrival and he replied at around 16.00 on the agreed arrival day that he would not be coming. We are left without help, refused other volunteers who wanted to be with us and there is one other volunteer with us is also disappointed and feeling a bit… read more
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
12 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Fernando)
Fernando was an excellent volunteer - worked hard and was nice to have around our home. He did some clearing up in the gardens, trimming the lawns, cutting down bushes/trees, general maintenance and cleaning - which he was very thorough with! He is a polite, friendly guy who is interesting to chat with and we are happy to recommend him to future… read more
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Fernando) for host
My stay with Fergus and family was very good.
Comfortable accomodation, beautiful stone house and big garden.
No difficult tasks and plenty of time to explore around.
Nature and lakes nearby.
Fergus has many interesting stories to talk about and we had nice chats at the evening with a glass of beer.
Fergus, thank you for the opportunity and keep… read more
Comfortable accomodation, beautiful stone house and big garden.
No difficult tasks and plenty of time to explore around.
Nature and lakes nearby.
Fergus has many interesting stories to talk about and we had nice chats at the evening with a glass of beer.
Fergus, thank you for the opportunity and keep… read more
16 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alan) for host
Unfortunately I extended my stay in Prague with an old friend. I was conflicted in my choice but I explained to Anna and she was very gracious. Thank you!
4 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Andrés) for host
Hello Fergus and Petra!! I hope you remember me. It´s Andrés, from Argentina! I stayed with you a few years ago! I installed the floor downstairs in the old barn getting it ready for tourists and the skirting boards upstairs.
My experience with Fergus and Petra was really fun! The work was more than fare, the food delicious and the sorroundings… read more
My experience with Fergus and Petra was really fun! The work was more than fare, the food delicious and the sorroundings… read more
10 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub & Anna)
Ania and Kuba were excellent volunteers and a really nice couple to have around our home. They were always eager and enthusiastic to tackle any job and worked clearing up our big gardens, cutting back overgrown bushes and trees, mowing the lawns and generally tidying everything up. They cut up some firewood and also did a lot of cleaning within… read more
(Excellent)
8 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jakub & Anna) for host
We stayed for 2 weeks with Fergus, Petra and Annie and it was amazing. They took great care of us and made sure we had everything we needed. We talked a lot during meals together and we enjoyed stories shared with us by Fergus. He is also very good cook so every meal he prepared was delicious. The tasks were never to demanding and afterwards we… read more
5 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Aaron)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
5 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Facundo & Giuliana )
Giuliana and Facundo were fantastic volunteers, it was a pleasure to meet them and have them around our home. They were always ready and happy to tackle any task we set them. They did a lot of different jobs from maintaining the garden, using a petrol engined strimmer to tidy the grassed areas, cleaning and preparing our holiday apartments - which… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Facundo & Giuliana ) for host
Thank you Fergus, Annie, beautiful Wooofiee and Petra. We hace a beautiful experiencie listening the stories from
Fergus adventure life!!!! He is a amazing storyteller!! Thanks for open your house and your heart! Soon for more empanadas!!!! 🫶🏻🌸💜🦋
Fergus adventure life!!!! He is a amazing storyteller!! Thanks for open your house and your heart! Soon for more empanadas!!!! 🫶🏻🌸💜🦋
5 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kayleigh)
Kayleigh was a really excellent volunteer and such a nice, happy, smiling person to have around our home. She did a variety of jobs but mainly worked restoring our overgrown run down gardens and sorting out a total mess in our storage room - which she totally transformed! Kayleigh was always happy to tackle any task, work hard and do her best to… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kayleigh) for host
It was a joy to be hosted by Fergus, Petro, Annie and King Wolfie. I work mostly on my computer to it was a nice change to participate in manual tasks for 3 weeks. From gardening to organizing a pantry, there was always something to do. Our evenings were spent trading stories, listening to Taylor Swift and playing Uno with the other volunteers. I… read more
5 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
Elena was a excellent volunteer and together with her daughter, were really nice people to have around our home. The main jobs we set her was helping clear up and tidy our big overgrown gardens, which she did well. She also did a good job of cleaning our apartments and generally tidying up. Elena was happy to tackle any tasks we asked of her, she… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
We (me and my 14 years old douhgter) spent about two weeks together with Fergus, Petra, Annie and some other volunteers in the beautiful house with a gorgeous garden. We helped with cleaning some bathrooms, cooking meals, some tasks i the garden, also with the planning and making Annies birthday party. We ate delicious and various meals cooked by… read more
5 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel was a great volunteer and a real joy to have around our home. We set her a wide variety of tasks including a lot of gardening, removing weeds, tidying up and restoring overgrown areas. She also did some thorough cleaning of our holiday apartments and prepared them for future guests. What we especially liked about Rachel was that she was… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
With fond memories I recall my two weeks. Fergus was such a jolly host and really made me feel at home. I loved listening to his crazy travel stories! He is also a fabulous cook, he makes unforgettable Moroccan chicken Tagine. We had a lot of fantastic conversations with the other volunteers as he was very open minded and eager to share… read more
25 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Shah)
Shah was a good volunteer and a really pleasant guy to have around our home. He helped with a lot of tasks, such as decorating, clearing up the garden, maintainence work and he also cooked some great meals for us and the other volunteers based on cuisine from his home country. He was always happy and eager to help clear up after meals or assist… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Shah) for host
I had a fantastic 10-day experience at Fergus, Petra, and Annie's beautiful stone house. My tasks included gardening, cleaning, painting walls, occasional cooking, and assisting with Annie's 15th birthday preparations. Fergus is an exceptional host, displaying excellent cooking skills and captivating storytelling. Petra was kind enough to drive us… read more
25 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Emma was an excellent volunteer and a really lovely person to have around our home. The main job we set her was to help another volunteer build some steps for a raised plunge pool using old wooden pallets. Together they figured it all out, cut up various pallets, sanded them, constructed them into a great staircase and also made a patio area… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I spent two weeks with Fergus, Petra and Annie, and I am so grateful to have been hosted by them for my first Workaway experience! From the first day I felt very welcomed into their home, and found myself sad to leave by the end of my stay.
Fergus was very reasonable with the expected work, and very flexible with the hours and scheduling. That… read more
Fergus was very reasonable with the expected work, and very flexible with the hours and scheduling. That… read more
25 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Oscar)
Oscar was an excellent volunteer and a really nice person for us to host. The main task we set Oscar was to construct some steps for a raised plunge pool that was cased in recycled wooden pallets. He needed to use pallets to continue the theme and it was quite complex requiring a few steps up then a turn to the left - he used his skills and… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Oscar) for host
Fergus, Annie and Petra were truly amazing hosts. From the moment I arrived, to the moment I left a month later, I felt like home at their house. I had a small room entirely for myself and the apartment you share with the other WorkAwayers is quite big and very fun to live in with the others. The food Fergus cooks for lunch and dinner is always… read more
7 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lilly) for host
I'm so grateful that this was my first WorkAway experience! Fergus, Petra and Annie were welcoming, hospitable and incredibly thoughtful from the very start. I spent a wonderful month helping out with some website building, light cleaning, a little bit of organizing, clearing out some weeds, and even got the chance to cook twice for our group!… read more
2 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lilly)
Lilly was an excellent volunteer, one of the best we have hosted and on top of that she was such a lovely person to have around our home and family.
We agreed to host Lilly for a month and her main task was to reconstruct, up-date and re-design our website. She was expert at doing this but also using her business and life experiences was able to… read more
We agreed to host Lilly for a month and her main task was to reconstruct, up-date and re-design our website. She was expert at doing this but also using her business and life experiences was able to… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Darryl)
Darryl was a top volunteer and great person to meet!
His task was to construct a wooden surround for a plastic tank that would become a plunge pool - to complicate matters we wanted to use up-cycled wooden pallets. Using his incredible woodworking skills he accomplished this even though he had to deconstruct some pallets and solve numerous other… read more
His task was to construct a wooden surround for a plastic tank that would become a plunge pool - to complicate matters we wanted to use up-cycled wooden pallets. Using his incredible woodworking skills he accomplished this even though he had to deconstruct some pallets and solve numerous other… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (António Netto)
António was an excellent volunteer and we very much enjoyed hosting him.
The main task we set him was finishing and painting a partition wall with door in the apartment the volunteers were staying in - this involved cleaning it down as it was made from old wood, filling/repairing woodwork and giving it a number of coats of paint. He did a great… read more
The main task we set him was finishing and painting a partition wall with door in the apartment the volunteers were staying in - this involved cleaning it down as it was made from old wood, filling/repairing woodwork and giving it a number of coats of paint. He did a great… read more
(Excellent)
6 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (António Netto) for host
I had an amazing stay with Fergus, Petra and Annie.
When it came to work Fergus was always attentive and didn't want me to work one minute longer than he had to. My job was to paint a wall.
Fergus is a serious storyteller. All the stories, conversations and travel advice made my stay even more special and fun.
I also had the opportunity to… read more
When it came to work Fergus was always attentive and didn't want me to work one minute longer than he had to. My job was to paint a wall.
Fergus is a serious storyteller. All the stories, conversations and travel advice made my stay even more special and fun.
I also had the opportunity to… read more
24 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan ignacio & Esteban)
(Negative)
22 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily )
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
6 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniela & Maxine)
Maxine and Daniela were excellent volunteers, two of the best we have hosted and on top of that they were lovely people to have around our home.
A change of our plans meant that on arrival we needed them to assist a woodworker who was building a surround for a plunge pool using pallets - Maxine and Daniela did not hesitate, got stuck in and… read more
A change of our plans meant that on arrival we needed them to assist a woodworker who was building a surround for a plunge pool using pallets - Maxine and Daniela did not hesitate, got stuck in and… read more
(Excellent)
22 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Daniela & Maxine) for host
We had a wonderful week staying with Fergus and his family! He was able to accommodate us a few days earlier than planned, as we were in an uncomfortable situation at another workaway, which we greatly appreciated. We immediately felt welcome here! In terms of work, we agree with past reviews -- Fergus is extremely fair with the work, and cares… read more
16 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Atli Mar)
Atli was an excellent volunteer and a really nice guy to have in our home. He helped with a lot of tasks, worked hard and produced good results. He also got along with other volunteers and sometimes worked as a team member. Atli was very pleasant, polite and interesting to chat with about his past experiences. We are happy to recommend him to… read more
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Atli Mar) for host
I only have pleasant memories from my stay with Fergus and Petra. They are wonderful hosts and very welcoming. Their project is very well described in profile. The home is in a very rural area, but there are still many activities to do as they will show you :)
21 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Léa & Louise) for host
It has been quite a while since we stayed at Fergus's place but it's better late than never! I (Léa) and my friend Louise have had a stay in May of 2022, for almost a month. It was our first Workaway experience and I think we started pretty well ~ Fergus is a very nice man, who cared and helped us greatly. We could manage our schedules freely and… read more
15 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Leah)
Leah was an excellent volunteer and an absolutely lovely person to have around our home. This was her first time volunteering but she came with the perfect attitude - taking on any task we set her, helping at meal times, working well as a team member with the other volunteers and ALWAYS happy, smiling and polite. Leah helped with a variety of… read more
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Leah) for host
Fergus, Petra, and Annie were lovely! This was my very first workaway, and I'm glad my experience was so positive. We mainly helped with tiling the bathroom and cleaning up the apartments for rent - the work wasn't difficult and Fergus was always there to answer questions or lend a hand. I love that he worked alongside us all the time, it was… read more
30 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (AdamAnia) for host
Fergus is a really cool and nice man. He has a huge knowledge of traveling, he told us many interesting stories from his life and gave us some precious tips. He is also a good cook. Their home is beautiful. We spent there a month and had many opportunities to use our carpentry skills and be creative. The area is beautiful, the nearest lake is just… read more
20 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (AdamAnia)
Anna and Adam were truly exceptional volunteers – in fact they were probably the best we have hosted over the years. They both had the same unique qualities of being very conscientious about working hard and completing tasks to a very high standard, were extremely capable both in the practical sense and at solving problems, plus getting the job… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia & Andrea)
Natalia & Andrea were truly excellent volunteers - they were creative, hard working and a really lovely couple to have around our home.
We were converting an old stone barn into a yoga studio and they did a lot to help with this project, filling in gaps in the big recycled pallet wood flooring, using power tools and solving problems dealing with… read more
We were converting an old stone barn into a yoga studio and they did a lot to help with this project, filling in gaps in the big recycled pallet wood flooring, using power tools and solving problems dealing with… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Natalia & Andrea) for host
We absolutely had a great time with Fergus, Petra and Annie! It was our first Workaway experience, and we're glad this was the one.
There was all sorts of stuff to do around the house, but the hours were very flexible, and we had plenty of time off.
There are several interesting places to visit nearby, and everything is very cheap.
We really… read more
There was all sorts of stuff to do around the house, but the hours were very flexible, and we had plenty of time off.
There are several interesting places to visit nearby, and everything is very cheap.
We really… read more
11 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (HONG)
Lillian was an excellent volunteer and a really pleasant person. She did a variety of tasks around our house and gardens, including cleaning and also worked with other volunteers assisting them when needed. She was always eager and willing to help with anything we needed, even after working her full daily hours and remained happy at all times. She… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (HONG) for host
Thank you Fergus. The two weeks I spent at your place were unforgettable. Either you and your family, or the volunteers who were there at the same time.
Fergus, your sense of humor, your life story, and the delicious food you cooked all make me look forward to our meal time.
You make me feel at home and let us choose the hours we work. I learned… read more
Fergus, your sense of humor, your life story, and the delicious food you cooked all make me look forward to our meal time.
You make me feel at home and let us choose the hours we work. I learned… read more
6 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (domunsanti)
Santiago was an excellent volunteer and really pleasant and polite person to have around our home. He helped with a wide variety of jobs including tidying up our large gardens, moving wood, sorting out the vegetable plot, fixing broken fences and fitting some ceramic tiles in a new shower room and kitchen. What we really liked about Santiago was… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (domunsanti) for host
Staying with Fergus and his family was really enjoyable. We are host as well, and there was many things we learned that we want to incorporate in our project when we go back.
GETTING THERE: It's easy to get there with a couple of buses/trains from Prague. He sent us instructions, but the day we arrived, because of a slight delay in the train, we… read more
GETTING THERE: It's easy to get there with a couple of buses/trains from Prague. He sent us instructions, but the day we arrived, because of a slight delay in the train, we… read more
6 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Silvie)
Silvie was a great volunteer, a really lovely person, it was so nice to have her around and she helped with a lot of things that needed doing. She likes anything to do with gardening and growing plants and we definitely needed help sorting out our big gardens including the vegetable plot. She patiently and meticulously planted out tiny vegetable… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Silvie) for host
Wow! This was a great experience for me. Fergus and his family they are really nice people. Also I felt lucky with other volunteers. I think it was a good match :) It was my first workaway experience and I am happy that it started so smooth.
In Fergus place I felt like at home. We were cooking and baking together. I liked that we were having… read more
In Fergus place I felt like at home. We were cooking and baking together. I liked that we were having… read more
20 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa was one of the most pleasant volunteers we have ever hosted – and she build an absolutely fantastic website for us!
We pre-agreed with Lisa that her only task would be to make a website for a new yoga retreat project we are working on to provide events at our property. She gave us links to her previous work and we were confident that she… read more
We pre-agreed with Lisa that her only task would be to make a website for a new yoga retreat project we are working on to provide events at our property. She gave us links to her previous work and we were confident that she… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
I had an amazing time in this workaway! Fergus, Petra and Annie are all really interesting people. It was my first workaway experience and a really good one. Fergus picked me up from Neveklov when I was stranded at the bus stop, and in general he was always there to help. My work was building a website for the retreat and the Yoga events they are… read more
20 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Samet)
Samet was the ideal volunteer – capable, hard working and a very nice person to have around our home.
We were converting an old barn into a yoga studio and his main task was to finish the flooring which was of re-cycled wooden pallets. This work involved filling in gaps with correctly cut wooden strips, sanding using power tools and helping the… read more
We were converting an old barn into a yoga studio and his main task was to finish the flooring which was of re-cycled wooden pallets. This work involved filling in gaps with correctly cut wooden strips, sanding using power tools and helping the… read more
(Excellent)
30 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Samet) for host
I stayed with Fergus, Petra and their lovely daughter Annie in Stranny for almost three weeks and enjoyed every moment. I really couldn’t have hoped for a better host. Their warmth and hospitality made me feel truly welcome from the very first moment. They have the most marvellous sense of humour and a very inspiring outlook on life. They also… read more
31 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (CHARLES) for host
Fergus, Petra and Annie, as I said before leaving, I couldn’t have expected better hosts than you for my first workaway experience. I spent one entire month at your house, but for me it feels like it was only two weeks. On the other side, it’s like we have been knowing each other for years and are old friends.
An incredible chapter I really… read more
An incredible chapter I really… read more
6 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (CHARLES)
Charles was the perfect volunteer, one of the very best we have hosted - and we have welcomed many into our home! He was exceptionally hard working and a truly friendly and pleasant guy to have around.
There were many tasks that he helped with but the main work involved fitting 50 square metres of flooring in a barn that we are converting into a… read more
There were many tasks that he helped with but the main work involved fitting 50 square metres of flooring in a barn that we are converting into a… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Evan & Ben)
Ben and Evan were two of the best volunteers we have hosted, from the day they arrived until the day they departed they had a very positive work ethic and were an absolute delight to have around our home.
The main task we set them was to install ground to roof widows in a barn we are converting into a yoga studio, this involved re-purposing old… read more
The main task we set them was to install ground to roof widows in a barn we are converting into a yoga studio, this involved re-purposing old… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Evan & Ben) for host
What a wonderful experience! Fergus, Petra and Annie (daughter) are really awesome hosts and great people as well. Fergus may very well be the most interesting man in the world who will rattle off hilarious and awesome stories from his many adventures throughout the world. Very well travelled family with tons of great tips and insights on… read more
14 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake & Marnie)
Jake and Marnie were excellent volunteers and really nice people to have in our home.
They were both hard working, didnt count their hours, were willing to tackle anything and produced great results. They both helped clear up the garden ready for winter, moving furniture and stuff and Jake used a petrol chain saw to cut up big branches for… read more
They were both hard working, didnt count their hours, were willing to tackle anything and produced great results. They both helped clear up the garden ready for winter, moving furniture and stuff and Jake used a petrol chain saw to cut up big branches for… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Nikhil) for host
Being my first Workaway experience, I did not really know what to expect but had an amazing time with Fergus, Petra, Annie and their naughty dog (Wolfie).
As soon as I arrived I felt very welcomed, was shown around the house and village by Annie and the whole evening chatting to everyone. I stayed in an apartment on the ground floor of the house,… read more
As soon as I arrived I felt very welcomed, was shown around the house and village by Annie and the whole evening chatting to everyone. I stayed in an apartment on the ground floor of the house,… read more
12 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nikhil)
Nikhil was an excellent volunteer and on top of that he was a really nice guy!
Communication was good, he arrived on the day arranged and immediately settled in to his role as a volunteer - he was eager and willing to tackle any task we set him, did his very best and even though he had not much experience using power tools, etc., he managed well… read more
Communication was good, he arrived on the day arranged and immediately settled in to his role as a volunteer - he was eager and willing to tackle any task we set him, did his very best and even though he had not much experience using power tools, etc., he managed well… read more
(Excellent)
12 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Tomas)
Thomas was a great volunteer at our property and we can recommend him. He sometimes worked with another volunteer, joined in chatting and even some fun after work. Thomas told us about his meditation practices and plans for his future building a cottage in his home country of Slovakia.
Hope we see him again [:
Hope we see him again [:
(Very good)
26 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Tomas) for host
Workaway in this place with Fergus and petra was great, as host i can very recommend them. It was funny and good time also with another workaway guy, was always some to do after regular workaway work. Fergus and Petra are interested people it was nice to listen stories from traveling.
For sure I will visit them again (:
For sure I will visit them again (:
22 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leilane) for host
During the first lockdown Europe had, in March of 2020, due the Covid-19, I spent almost 4 months at Fergus and Petra’s house, and I cannot think of a better place to be “locked down”. It was my best luck to decide to write to Fergus and be accepted as a volunteer by him. Here it comes why... (please read until the end)
There are so many good… read more
There are so many good… read more
24 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Leilane)
Lei was one of the best volunteers we have hosted – she was extremely hard working, very capable, always smiling and an absolutely lovely person to have in our home. She came at the start of the Covid pandemic and got stuck here with us for almost 4 months and throughout that long period she remained as nice, pleasant and hard working as the day… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Beata & Emmanuel)
Beata & Emmanuel were excellent volunteers, a really nice couple and we very much enjoyed having them in our home. They mainly worked together but sometimes on their own doing a wide variety of tasks we set them - including clearing up the garden for winter, house cleaning, using a petrol engine strimmer to cut large areas of grass, helping… read more
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Beata & Emmanuel) for host
We spent almost 3 weeks at Fergus’s house and we had a really nice time. We had our own apartment with bathroom and kitchen. It felt really good to have our own space. The food was good too as Fergus cooks a lot of his specialities and prepares different meals every day. We enjoyed eating lunch and dinner together and appreciated Fergus’s… read more
29 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Manuel) for host
It is very difficult for me to write this feedback without getting excited. I was planning to share a month's experience with this wonderful family, but the coronavirus appeared to change all our plans and I ended up spending four of the best months of my trip, which has been going on for two years.
If you are thinking of doing a WorkAway here let… read more
If you are thinking of doing a WorkAway here let… read more
17 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel)
Manuel was an excellent volunteer – he provided a lot of help, worked hard and was a really pleasant guy to have in our home. He came for a month but ended up stuck here for over three months because of the travel restriction caused by the coronovirus – we have all been in sort of lock down in our tiny rural village and can assure the next host… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole & Barry )
Nicole & Barry were really great volunteers and together with their two young kid, were a wonderful family to have around our home. We had mutually agreed that just Barry would work, they would take care of their own meals and we would provide one of our stylish holiday apartments for their stay with us - this worked really well for all of us.… read more
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nicole & Barry ) for host
Whoa this workaday was most definitely one of my favorites. Fergus, Petra and Annie were so inviting to their lovely home. This family was very friendly, easy to talk to, very helpful and understanding. We had some amazing conversations, and shared lots of laughs together. We are traveling as a family of four with two young kids- their daughter… read more
16 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Arielll)
Ariel was an excellent volunteer - she helped a lot, worked very hard and was a really nice person to have around our home. We are preparing some new holiday apartments and Ariel was tasked with helping with this - the work mainly involved preparing rough cut wood and fitting it as skirting board and also in other areas. This involved using… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Arielll) for host
This was the best Workaway experience for me! I spent there two weeks, which were truly amazing for me. I worked with the other volunteers for around 4-5 hours a day, the kind of work was mostly woodwork, but you can choose based on your attitude and ability what you prefer doing. Personally I loved to learn how to use the electric saw and the… read more
8 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alessio)
Alessio was an excellent volunteer - he worked hard at all the tasks we set him and was an extremely nice person to have in our home. We are renovating some holiday apartments and Alessio was given a variety of jobs, such as sanding rough wood with industrial sanders, sawing wood and fitting it as skirting boards, etc. He also assisted other… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alessio) for host
I had my first workaway experience with Fergus, Petra and Annie, and it was an amazing one! Here I felt like home and they helped me and I had a great time with all the family: Fergus and Petra travelled a lot and are very interesting persons for talking and sharing experiences. For three weeks we volunteers did some carpentry jobs, mostly inside… read more
16 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zaid)
Zaid was an excellent volunteer and a really nice person to have in our home, plus he fitted in very well indeed with our family. He was happy to tackle any task we set him and did great work clearing up the garden, helping with our renovations doing painting, etc., plus he put a lot of effort into moving stuff to storage areas. Zaid is an… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Zaid) for host
It has been almost one month since I left this lovely family. I stayed there almost for 10 days. It was one of the most delightful experiences I have had in Czech.
I was happy to offer my hand in gardening, painting, moving stuff, organizing home stuff. Actually, Fergus does not push his volunteers to work more. He gives them the freedom to… read more
I was happy to offer my hand in gardening, painting, moving stuff, organizing home stuff. Actually, Fergus does not push his volunteers to work more. He gives them the freedom to… read more
19 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fernanda & Ali Kemal)
Fernanda & Ali were excellent volunteers - they were more than happy to tackle any task given to them and were a lovely couple to have in our home. We are constructing some new holiday apartments and gave them a variety of tasks to do during their stay with us - sometimes they worked nicely together as a team and on other tasks were happy to split… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fernanda & Ali Kemal) for host
I extremely recommend work away with Fergus and Petra. They made us feel at home. When we came to their house, they treated us like family, they Cooked for us and we shared many stories. It was so nice when we were there because we were 7 volunteers and we had a great time together, during the meals we had the feeling that we were a big family.… read more
18 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose)
José was a great volunteer - he was a very happy and pleasant person and worked extremely hard. We are constructing some new holiday apartments and gave José a variety of tasks to do during the one month he and his friend Martin were with us - this involved using industrial power sanders to prepare freshly cut wood [an enormous amount!], fixing… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jose) for host
We were living almost a month in this beautiful place, together with this beautiful family. They were weeks where we had very good times, we learned about carpentry, painting, construction and also about Czech and English culture thanks to Fergus.
Fergus has very good stories about what he has done in his life, how to share with gorillas, his… read more
Fergus has very good stories about what he has done in his life, how to share with gorillas, his… read more
9 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
Martin was an excellent volunteer - he worked extremely hard and was a very happy and pleasant person to have around our home. We are constructing some new holiday apartments and gave Martin a variety of tasks to do during the one month he and his friend José were with us - this involved using industrial power sanders to prepare freshly cut wood… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
Almost a month living with this beautiful family, wonderful moments lived: family meals, afternoons on the lake, fireflies decorating the night, amazing stories of wild animals in Africa ... Really grateful for the experience lived with Fergus and Petra, a beautiful house, learning in construction, delicious meals prepared by Fergus, coexistence… read more
26 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (AnabellaRodolfo)
Anabella and Rodolfo were two of the very best volunteers we have hosted – in fact, they were fantastic! Hard working, clever at solving problems, quick at learning new skills and ALWAYS pleasant and smiling. We all arranged and agreed on their stay a few months before the arrival date, they kept in touch and they stuck to the dates.
We were… read more
We were… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (AnabellaRodolfo) for host
How difficult to put into words such an incredible experience!
We share with Fergus, Petra and little Annie a beautiful month in a small, quiet and beautiful village in the Central Bohemian region.
From the first day they welcomed us with joy and made us feel at home.
We shared most of the day with Fergus and Petra was returning from work in the… read more
We share with Fergus, Petra and little Annie a beautiful month in a small, quiet and beautiful village in the Central Bohemian region.
From the first day they welcomed us with joy and made us feel at home.
We shared most of the day with Fergus and Petra was returning from work in the… read more
26 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Wey) for host
Sorry for really late feedback.Finally, I finished my long trip and back home now!
It’s awesome that i have a chance to stay in Fergus place! First,he replied me really fast and telling me the transportation in details!! He is a nice host always reminds me that I can stop working :joy: Also, he always checking me if I need anything! I did some… read more
It’s awesome that i have a chance to stay in Fergus place! First,he replied me really fast and telling me the transportation in details!! He is a nice host always reminds me that I can stop working :joy: Also, he always checking me if I need anything! I did some… read more
5 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nothile) for host
Thank you Fergus, Petra ,Annie & Wolfie for sharing your home with me.
This was my first workaway and it was overall a wonderful experience. I received a warm welcome to the family. Fergus, Petra and Annie made me feel very welcome in their home. I stayed a total of 3 weeks with them. During my stay with them I did a variety of jobs of which my… read more
This was my first workaway and it was overall a wonderful experience. I received a warm welcome to the family. Fergus, Petra and Annie made me feel very welcome in their home. I stayed a total of 3 weeks with them. During my stay with them I did a variety of jobs of which my… read more
30 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nothile)
Nothile was the absolutely perfect volunteer – always ready and willing to work and such a lovely person to have in our family home. She was happy to tackle any task set her, worked with enthusiasm, put a lot of effort into what she was doing and always produced excellent results. We dont count hours worked but are pretty sure Nothile worked far… read more
(Excellent)
6 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronald & Evelyn )
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
29 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadia)
Nadia was a good volunteer – she worked hard and was a very pleasant person to have in our home. We gave her the choice of restoring and up-cycling an old wooden door or making some artwork from a large collection of dried flowers we had. She put a lot of effort into removing a thick layer of paint from the door using a heat gun and scraper, then… read more
(Good)
27 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nadia) for host
Good experience.
Fergus had a list of work I could choose from, so I adjusted my day work to current weather or my needs. I was amazed that all the health and safety equipment was provided which made the work even more enjoyable.
The meals were delicious [I am vegetarian].
I was super happy that I took my bicycle there as Stranny is a quiet small… read more
Fergus had a list of work I could choose from, so I adjusted my day work to current weather or my needs. I was amazed that all the health and safety equipment was provided which made the work even more enjoyable.
The meals were delicious [I am vegetarian].
I was super happy that I took my bicycle there as Stranny is a quiet small… read more
3 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Audrey) for host
What can I say about my stay in Stranny with Fergus, Petra and Annie?
Everything was so great !
I felt part of the family as soon as I arrived. I spent most of the time with Fergus as Petra was working and Annie was at school. I really enjoyed our conversations about so many topics and his sense of humour !
The work expected was great and never… read more
Everything was so great !
I felt part of the family as soon as I arrived. I spent most of the time with Fergus as Petra was working and Annie was at school. I really enjoyed our conversations about so many topics and his sense of humour !
The work expected was great and never… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Audrey)
Audrey was the perfect volunteer – she was willing and enthusiastic about tackling any task set her, always produced excellent results and was an absolute delight to have in our family.
Our vegetable plots and herb garden was completely overgrown with weeds and Audrey dug, forked and pulled every single weed leaving the areas ready for planting… read more
Our vegetable plots and herb garden was completely overgrown with weeds and Audrey dug, forked and pulled every single weed leaving the areas ready for planting… read more
(Excellent)
27 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mario matthias)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
2 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mauro) for host
This was my very first experience as a volunteer and i can't be happier about it!. I spent one month (that passed by so, sooo fast) with Fergus, Petra and Annie and they welcomed me as one more of this lovely family.
The place is in a beautiful and relaxed little village near Prague (with a really good public transport to get there in almost an… read more
The place is in a beautiful and relaxed little village near Prague (with a really good public transport to get there in almost an… read more
19 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Mauro)
Mauro was one of the best volunteers we have hosted and we have had around thirty so far – he was a very hard working guy and such a really nice person to have in our home.
The main work required of him was to lay ceramic floor tiles in two large rooms – this was a challenging task as the concrete floor was not perfect and the walls not square,… read more
The main work required of him was to lay ceramic floor tiles in two large rooms – this was a challenging task as the concrete floor was not perfect and the walls not square,… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Taylor )
Taylor was an excellent volunteer – she was hard working and an absolute delight to have in our home and to have been part of our family, even though it was for a short time.
We dont accept volunteers during winter, she was our last one for this year and the only jobs that needed doing were clearing up the garden and doing a thorough clean of a… read more
We dont accept volunteers during winter, she was our last one for this year and the only jobs that needed doing were clearing up the garden and doing a thorough clean of a… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Taylor ) for host
Fergus, Petra and Annie are all unique, beautiful souls with a lot of neat stories to share! They made me feel right at home. The work was very fair, and actually quite fun!
I spent 7 short days with this family and my tasks included raking the abundance of fall leaves, helping Annie harvest/carve a pumpkin for the annual contest in the town… read more
I spent 7 short days with this family and my tasks included raking the abundance of fall leaves, helping Annie harvest/carve a pumpkin for the annual contest in the town… read more
15 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Bethany & Aaron)
Beth, Aaron and Will were a wonderful family and great volunteers - they were polite, courteous, fitted in with our family and completed a complicated piece of work before leaving. The main task we set them was to construct a wooden balcony on a terrace situated on a first floor entrance - we had sketched out our ideas, ordered the wood to arrive… read more
(Excellent)
11 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Bethany & Aaron) for host
We had a great time in Czech Republic with this lovely family!
We spent three weeks with them building an outdoor balcony and railing on the second story landing. They were very reasonable with our working hours and were so flexible and relaxed and happy to let our hours work in with our plans. They helped us with plenty of suggestions of what to… read more
We spent three weeks with them building an outdoor balcony and railing on the second story landing. They were very reasonable with our working hours and were so flexible and relaxed and happy to let our hours work in with our plans. They helped us with plenty of suggestions of what to… read more
11 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David was an excellent volunteer - he was hard working and a nice guy to have at our home. We set him the task to dismantle and restore very old wooden balcony railings on the second floor of the house - the wood was thick with layers of paint, which he burnt off with a paint gun, used a sander to finish and replaced rotten parts and before he… read more
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Such a nice experience in Czech Republic. The family is lovely and easygoing and they have a great project ahead. I have met amazing people there.Praghe is quite close and the surranding is wonderful. Great choice if you want to visit Czech Republic
All my best
David
All my best
David
10 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)
Chris was one of the top volunteers we have hosted – he is a smart guy, good company and a great worker. His main task was to remove old cement from between the stones that our exterior house walls are made of and re-point them with new cement - sounds simple but required careful chiselling and even more careful re-pointing so has not to smear… read more
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host
Fergus, Petra and Annie (and Wolfie the small dog) have a beautiful and quiet life in the Czech countryside. The 170 year old stone house was a lot of fun to work on. I spent most of my 2 weeks here removing old concrete between the stones and replacing with new for 4-5 hours a day. It was a challenging and time consuming task that I had never… read more
9 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Samarth)
Sam was a great volunteer - he is a happy smiling fun person but at the same time gets on with the work set him and makes a god job of it at the same time. The main task set him was to chisel out old cement from between the natural stone blocks that the walls of the house are constructed from and re-grout with new cement - he worked hard and… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Samarth) for host
It was such a great time spent with Fergus, Annie and Petra. It felt like home, always laughing, telling stories making fun and I really enjoyed the work. I stayed there for a month and I helped with filling the stone walls with cement and painting the wooden balcony and other household stuff.
Did also did International dinner nights where we… read more
Did also did International dinner nights where we… read more
7 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martí) for host
Fergus, Petra and Annie are a really nice family. They live in a small and lovely town with many opportunities to do things in free time: visiting interesting cities like Prague or Cesky Krumlov, hiking in the woods, go swimming to Slapy lake or just stay at their place having interesting conversations or relaxing in their green garden.
I stayed… read more
I stayed… read more
6 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Martí)
Marti was an excellent volunteer – hard working and very pleasant to have in our home.
The main work was to clear out a storage room that was full of stuff that had accumulated over a long time and move it all to different storage rooms - all this involved a lot of heavy lifting. Marti also helped with the restoration and upcycling of some old… read more
The main work was to clear out a storage room that was full of stuff that had accumulated over a long time and move it all to different storage rooms - all this involved a lot of heavy lifting. Marti also helped with the restoration and upcycling of some old… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Arthur & Dolan Wells) for host
Fergus and Petra were our first-ever workaway hosts and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Their house and the little village around it are both lovely and charming, and they’re wonderfully positioned in the Czech countryside with many beautiful walks and easy access by bus or train to all sorts of places.
We stayed for one week.… read more
We stayed for one week.… read more
30 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur & Dolan Wells)
Dolan and Arthur were super volunteers – they put a lot of effort into the tasks that we set them, worked exceptionally hard and were at the same time lovely people to have in our home. The main task was to completely clear out a storage room that was full of stuff that had accumulated over the years – this involved dismantling existing shelving,… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Fernando & Catarina) for host
Time flew so fast staying this lovely family that it feels like 2 weeks wasn't enough. Fergus and Petra's home is definitely one of our top experiences in Workaway, and we have absolutely no complaint at all!
Fergus is the calmest person ever! We really admire how serene he is. We spent hours and hours chatting about everything, food, travel,… read more
Fergus is the calmest person ever! We really admire how serene he is. We spent hours and hours chatting about everything, food, travel,… read more
24 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Fernando & Catarina)
Fernando & Catarina were the ideal volunteers - they were polite, friendly, respectful, hard working, very capable and never complained about anything. We needed them to do some heavy clearing up of the garden, involving weeding, digging, strimming large areas of grass and they both put max effort into this even though it was very hot - and made a… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Durand) for host
I spend 10 days with this wonderful family and it was really great. Before I arrived in their small tiny village in the Czech nature, they gave me all the information I needed to reach their home so it was easy for me to find the place. I was very well received by all the family.
I spend my work time with Fergus how showed me what I had to do.… read more
I spend my work time with Fergus how showed me what I had to do.… read more
23 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Durand)
Laure was a great volunteer - she worked hard and was really pleasant to have in our home. Communications before her arrival were good and she stuck to the exact arrival date and period of her stay with us as agreed - she speaks excellent English. The help we needed doing was clearing up the garden, some household deep cleaning and restoring some… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jason)
Jason was a great volunteer and he has the right attitude... worked hard, was very mannerable and fitted in nicely with our family. His first job was to empty a room that was FULL of old stuff, heavy building materials, etc., which we thought would take him a week as it all needed sorting and moving to different barns - he completely cleared it… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host
Fergus, Petra and Annie's place is in Such a beautiful part of the Czech Republic! If you love walks and want to walk the little dog Wolfie, then I highly suggest it as the surrounding area is just great Forrest walks. Fergus and Petra are just great host, Fergus would always be talking about interesting stuff, like what he and Petra done on there… read more
21 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Joao) for host
We were so lucky to be accepted in this house, with this amazing family!
Such a great time we had; Fergus and Petra are a very interesting and inspiring couple, with so many stories to share, we could spend hours just listening and be jealous :) They have a beautiful daughter, Anny, she is very smart, curious and friendly, just with 9 years old… read more
Such a great time we had; Fergus and Petra are a very interesting and inspiring couple, with so many stories to share, we could spend hours just listening and be jealous :) They have a beautiful daughter, Anny, she is very smart, curious and friendly, just with 9 years old… read more
19 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Joao)
We were absolutely delighted with Joao and Inês as Workaway volunteers – they worked exceptionally hard and were really nice to have in our home. As we are about to depart for our winter excape, the work we needed was clearing up, sorting some things ready for when we return next Spring and really not much of interest for a volunteer...but Joao… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Žiga) for host
Really nice family. I was there for 6 days and I could stay there for much longer. Food was good, work was not hard and we had really nice time together. There is a lot to see around specially if you like nature and rural areas.
Overall I was really happy with staying there and I am thinking of coming around again next year.
Overall I was really happy with staying there and I am thinking of coming around again next year.
9 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Žiga)
We really enjoyed having Žiga at our home and he turned out to be a great Workaway volunteer as well. We set him the task of ceramic tiling a new bathroom and although he had never done this type of work before, he put some thought into it and a great deal of effort to overcome lots of problems with the structure of the walls - and produced good… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was one of the best Workaway volunteers we have hosted – she worked hard and was an absolute delight to have in our home and to be part of our family. We pre-warned her that it was already starting to get chilly here and the weather turned out to be just that or worse, but Anna shrugged it off, made the most of the situation and ALWAYS… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
I just spent 10 days with this lovely family in the Czech countryside. I was made to feel very welcome from the start, and the peaceful village provided a welcome rest from all the moving around and staying in busy hostels I had been doing! I had a double room to myself which was comfortable and quiet.
Fergus is a really nice guy and we had lots… read more
Fergus is a really nice guy and we had lots… read more
23 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego & Valeria )
Valeria and Diego were absolutely wonderful volunteers, they have a positive, energetic approach to work and were a lovely couple to have in our home and be part of our family. We set them the task to finish ceramic tiling a bathroom walls and floor – they had no previous experience but used their intelligence to solve a number of tricky problms… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Diego & Valeria ) for host
La experiencia con esta hermosa familia fue increíble!!! Desde que llegamos hasta el ultimo momento nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos. El trabajo no fue difícil, tuvimos la oportunidad de aprender a hacer cosas nuevas y ellos tuvieron toda la paciencia para enseñarnos. La casa es hermosa y queda cerca a varios lugares muy interesantes.
Lo mas… read more
Lo mas… read more
14 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Dominic ) for host
Fergus and Petra are wonderful workaway hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our week of volunteering at their home.
During our time we designed and built a sofa/bed frame out of reclaimed wood. Whilst we were briefed on the style they wanted, we were really given full creative freedom to construct it how we thought best. Which we really enjoyed.
We… read more
During our time we designed and built a sofa/bed frame out of reclaimed wood. Whilst we were briefed on the style they wanted, we were really given full creative freedom to construct it how we thought best. Which we really enjoyed.
We… read more
5 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Dominic )
Hannah & Dom were the ideal Workaway volunteers – pleasant, polite, easy going and determined, resourceful workers. Making good use of Hannah ' s degree in Interior Design we set them the task of designing and building a big 'L' shaped settee bed from reclaimed wood – this was quite a challenge as it needed to look rustic, contain two single bed… read more
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Yoshiyuki) for host
I spent wonderful days with Fergus, Petra and Annie! They are very kind, open minded, have great sence of humor. There is always good atmosphere in their house.
I helped weeding in their garden and small part of their renovation project. Work is not so hard though, Petra took me some nice towns, beautiful castle and circus... I really enjoyed… read more
I helped weeding in their garden and small part of their renovation project. Work is not so hard though, Petra took me some nice towns, beautiful castle and circus... I really enjoyed… read more
20 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Yoshiyuki)
Yoshi was one of the best Workaway volunteers we have hosted – he was extremely hard working and a really nice person to have in our home. He was happy to tackle any job or task we set him and did a variety of things including renovation work on an apartment we are preparing and clearing up the large vegetable, herb and flower gardens, plus… read more
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Panchi & Sebastián ) for host
Being with Petra, Fergus, and Annie was simply spectacular. Where to begin? This was our first volunteers, and we lived in there as we imagined before, when we created the account in workaway.
They are adorable, cute, interesting, empathetic and very active! They have many fun stories about their lives and their travels!
The House in which they… read more
They are adorable, cute, interesting, empathetic and very active! They have many fun stories about their lives and their travels!
The House in which they… read more
30 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Panchi & Sebastián )
Panchi and Seba were perfect volunteers and a really nice couple to have in our home. This was their first time volunteering and they came with the right attitude especially regarding work – they set themselves an early start time, undertook any task given, worked hard and the results were always excellent! Panchi did some interior decorating,… read more
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jahiver & Carolina)
Carolina and Jahiver were the perfect Workaway volunteers, putting 100% effort into all the work I asked them to do and were absolutely delightful to have in our home. They came at a difficult time when we were due to go away in two weeks , had a lot of repairs/maintainance jobs to do around the house as we had agreed to rent it out - and on top… read more
(Excellent)
4 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jahiver & Carolina) for host
Petra and her daughter are very good hosts, she made healthy and delicious food, they have a lovely house in a very quiet villa. We were sharing with them two weeks and she showed the surroundings, the castle, the lake, something about nightlife and the city of Prague during the weekend. We learned typical recipes and enjoy our time here.
8 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ross)
Ross was the most charming, pleasant and polite young man we have hosted and a joy to have in our family home. When he contacted us we already had a Spanish couple and an Argentinian girl volunteering, so had no space for anyone else, but he was at a loose end, nearby in Prague, keen to come and was happy to sleep the first few days in our hall… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ross) for host
Having lived out of hostels for several weeks in the major cities of Europe, I sought refuge in the Czech countryside through WorkAway. Fergus, Petra and Annie's home found me at the perfect time, and although they already had one workawayer, and another couple on their way, they kindly let me join the family at such short notice (granted, I had… read more
30 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (AlbertoyLaura)
Laura and Alberto were an absolutely delightful couple, worked really hard and cooked an amazing spanish tortilla – who could expect any more from a volunteer couple! They worked exceptionally hard – in the short time they were with us they double painted the walls and ceiling of a 30 sq mt room, decorated a large hallway including gloss painting… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (AlbertoyLaura) for host
We stayed 10 days with this lovely family in July. Since we arrived they made us feel like home, showed us their house, gave us some food and chatted with us. We did many interesting things with them in our free time: went to the Opera in Prague, went to the village party and to Slapy lake. About the work, we helped them painting walls and doing… read more
30 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alex Sayaka) for host
I stayed at Fergus and Perta for 1 week. And this was my very first workaway experience and I really liked it:) Stranny is a very calm and cute counrtyside village where so easy to get to from Prague. Actually I got off at a wrong bus stop in the middle of nowhere but Petra kindly picked me up.
I learned a lot from this family about Czech… read more
I learned a lot from this family about Czech… read more
29 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex Sayaka)
Alex was a delight to have in our family home and an excellent volunteer! Ever smiling, happy and always more than willing to help with any household chores that she could see needed doing, from preparing meals, clearing away and washing dishes to tidying up. Although this was her first experience as a volunteer with Workaway, she certainly came… read more
(Excellent)
28 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Huylen)
Huylen was the perfect volunteer – she worked very hard and was an absolute delight to have in our family home. From the minute Huylen arrived to the minute she left, she tackled every task we set her with enthusiasm and determination, never counting her hours worked and always producing excellent results. She did some serious decorating, restored… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Pablo & Florencia) for host
We spent a week volunteering with this wonderful family and had a great time!!! They live in a gorgeous stone house with a beautiful (and huge) garden in a super quiet village about 1 hour away from Prague.
We really enjoyed working with them. They took the time to explain us what to do and we learnt a lot. We also did different activities all the… read more
We really enjoyed working with them. They took the time to explain us what to do and we learnt a lot. We also did different activities all the… read more
19 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo & Florencia)
We are very happy to thoroughly recommend Pablo and Flor (Florencia) as ideal workaway volunteers – as hosts we were delighted with their positive attitude to work and their friendliness that made our time together so enjoyable. They insisted on getting to work on the first afternoon they arrived despite us saying relax for the rest of the day,… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jimmy )
Jimmy arrived late morning 17th july 2017 and departed early morning 18th july so we can give only limited feedback: We went to pick him up by car from an address he sent at a time he specifie, we waited almost one hour and he didnt show up...as he mentioned where he had been staying, we went to look and found him walking along a road. Back home… read more
(Neutral)
21 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Caitlin) for host
I had an amazing experience volunteering with Fergus, Petra and Annie. I immediately felt welcome in their beautiful old home; they are warm, friendly, easy-going and Annie is just a riot, a very smart girl who's always on the go :). I really enjoyed the work there; I helped in the garden, in the yard, with cleaning, cooking and painting window… read more
13 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Caitlin)
We really enjoyed having Caitlin at our home, she is a lovely person, fitted in with our family routine and was fun to have around. Caitlin has a very positive attitude to volunteering, she did some gardening, clearing a large overgrown area in a remarkably short time, prepared and painted some old window frames, did cleaning and cooked some nice… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
Thank you so much Fergus, Petra and Annie for giving me such a wonderful Workaway experience! I really loved meeting you all and being a part of your family even though it was too short. Thanks for the great conversation, food and environment and also for having faith in my painting abilities :) I recommend this family wholeheartedly and hope to… read more
6 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
We found Rebecca to be lovely person, bright, intelligent, easy to get along with and with her easy going personality she fitted in with our family perfectly. She was keen to get on with work, doing some decorating, housework and cooking - she is enthusiastic and even wanted to finish a task on her day off which was also her last day with us -… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Cynthia) for host
Being with Petra and her family was an amazing experience!
It was my very first time as a workawayer but all the time I just felt I was part of the family.
They are long term travelers, so they are very prepared to receive foreigners. Understanding, patient and open minded to cultural exchange, they were always very kind and… read more
It was my very first time as a workawayer but all the time I just felt I was part of the family.
They are long term travelers, so they are very prepared to receive foreigners. Understanding, patient and open minded to cultural exchange, they were always very kind and… read more
25 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Cynthia)
Cynthia is a wonderful person, she is polite, mannerable, friendly and blended perfectly into our family life and routine – her English is very good and conversation was easy. She helped with housework – she is meticulous with cleaning – preparing meals and also did some interior decorating to an excellent standard. She spent time with our 8 year… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Joanna & Chris) for host
We stayed with Fergus, Petra and their lovely daughter Annie in Stranny for two weeks. We had a truly wonderful time with the family, they did everything possible to make us feel welcome. Our task was to tile a very large room on the ground floor of the house. Fergus and Petra are wonderful hosts with superb culinary skills and at the end of a… read more
4 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna & Chris)
Jo and Chris are a wonderful couple, polite, considerate, easy going and interesting to talk to - but most importantly, they have a positve attitude to work. Once shown the task, they set themselves work hours and stuck to that without needing any prompting from us, they worked hard, were meticulous, resourceful and solved many problems that… read more
(Excellent)
