Stay with our family and volunteer on our dairy goat farm near Wells in Somerset, England

United Kingdom

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09/12/2019
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2019

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We are a family of 4 (Ian, Sarah and 2 boys Ali and Edward), living and working on our dairy goat farm near Wells, in beautiful Somerset. We have about 150 goats, 2 sheep, 2 pigs, hens and 1 donkey.

We make a range of cheeses, yoghurt and cream and sell our produce across the South West. We also have an eco-friendly campsite.

We're surrounded by great places to explore, either walking or cycling around the Mendip Hills or visiting place like Wells, Glastonbury, Bath and Bristol.
Type of help
Gardening
Babysitting / child care
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A chance to learn about dairy goats in a beautiful location. English spoken. A good opportunity for someone who is thinking of setting up their own farm or small holding. We can tell you all about the highs and the lows!
Help
We're looking for help with all aspects of our life. Depending on the time of year...

Feeding and milking goats (March, April is kidding time)
Learn about cheese making (mainly summer months)
Looking after our small veg garden
Help in the house
Childcare - we have 2 lively boys who love to play outside, digging in the garden or playing in the river or just kicking a football around

Flexibility is probably the most important thing!
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
Accommodation is in our little touring caravan or static caravan. Volunteers can use our bath/shower in our house whenever they like. All food is provided and we all eat together in our house. You have weekends off to go and explore Somerset.
Sorry we can't cater for vegetarians and would prefer a non-smoker.
What else ...
Plenty of sight seeing nearby and great countryside for exploring by foot or bike.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (8)

25/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (manatsu) for host

I had an amazing time with Sarah and Ian family at wookey farm.
They are so friendly to me and other workawayers. For me ,Sarah lived in japan for 3years ,so I understood Japanese culture and Japanese:) This suitation made me comfortable and safely :)
Ali and Ed ( Sarah ‘s kids)are so lively and lovely cute boys. I really enjoy spending time with… read more

(Excellent )

13/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna was a huge help to us, on both visits. She got stuck in with all jobs - learning to milk and feed the goats and help in the cheese room. She was lovely to have around the house and is a fantastic baker. She kindly came back to our farm to help out on our open day. We wish her all the best and hope to see you again if you're headed to the UK

(Excellent )

15/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

I had a small window of free time before I had to be back in London to go somewhere else, so decided to find a workaway and Sarah accepted my last minute request to stay for a week. As the first workaway I've done, I can honestly say it has been the best experience of my travels so far!
Sarah and Ian are a wonderful, welcoming couple and their… read more

(Excellent )

13/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Tessa) for host

I spent a lovely 2 weeks at the farm. I felt like part of the family; eating dinner together, watching tv in the evenings and playing with Ali and Edward. I had a caravan to myself. I learnt so much; how to milk the goats, how to bottle feed the kids, how to bottle milk, make yoghurt and make different cheeses which were so yummy. I watched and… read more

(Excellent )

10/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Vera) for host

I lived for four months on the farm.
I felt like a part from the family and they were all so nice to me.

There is a beautiful landscape around this area and a lot of nice things to visit in your freetime.

My stay there was a wonderful experience. I helped with cheese making and sell the cheese on the market, help with the campside and the… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)

Anne - you are amazing and feel just like one of the family. Our boys adore you. You work so hard with all the goat jobs and get stuck in with chores in the house too - your cooking is amazing. I love the way you use your initiative - you see something needs doing and just get on and do it! Come again and again and again and again....

(Excellent )

17/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host

I spent a wonderful fortnight last October and came back this spring for a month to help. The family run farm is the dream country life, the farm was started by Ian and Sarah a couple of years ago and theyre now in full swing producing dairy products from their goats milk, meat from sheep and pork, and a great eco campsite. It's so nice to be part… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Pauline & Nataniel) for host

Sara and Ian are one of the most caring couples we've had the chance to volunteer for.

The moment we arrived, they welcomed us and made sure we were comfortable at all times. Accommodation was way more than we had expected, as we were assigned this huge fully equipped caravan, with a living room, toilet, kitchen and bedroom in it!

We quickly… read more

(Excellent )

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