Musicians welcome to join me in Sanderstead, UK

United Kingdom

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04/07/2022
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Come and play chamber music with me and my friends!

I'm a recently retired well-educated professional (previously a private maths tutor.)
My hobbies are playing music, walking, reading, badminton
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Plenty of opportunities for playing music with good English speakers.
Help
General help with some housework and other chores around the house and garden.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I can offer a room with ensuite bathroom
What else ...
Nearest station approx 20 minutes walk, 23 minutes to Victoria
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5

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Feedback left by and about host (19)

28/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host

I liked very much this experience. Jackie is kind and sweet. The work was a bit hard especially in the garden, but I made it with passion and loved to stay in touch with nature, lot of different plants and animals, the climate. Tunbridge Wells is a beautiful and quite town. Also I liked going to London or Brighton during the weekends, or visiting… read more

(Very good )

23/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)

Diego stayed with us for a month to help me with a late spring-cleaning of a large house.
As well as tackling the work punctually, enthusiastically and thoroughly, he was a delightfully cheerful person to have as a guest.
Highly educated and thoughtful he was good company to chat with - his excellent English meant a high standard of written and… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host

I spent a month with Jackie and her family. It was my first Workaway experience and I was really lucky to met her. She is very friendly, generous and she's always ready to help! I had the chance to play chamber music with them and their friends. It was great and besides it was really helpful to improve my english skills. Tunbridge Wells is a… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Helene) for host

Unfortunately I had to left after 5 days but I really enjoyed my time in Jackie's home! I liked the work I had to do, Jackie was very nice to me and I had enough time to explore beautiful Tunbridge Wells and the english. They live in a beautiful big house with a nice garden where you can see foxes in the evening, it was amazing! Thank you Jackie… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Marton) for host

Jackie was an excellent host. I had my own room, plenty of food and flexible working hours. This was my first experience in England and I'm very glad for their help. I had difficulties e.g. with the language, but they were patient with me. She appreciated my work, which felt good. I was looking for another place to stay for a longer period, but… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Marton)

A charming and hard-working young man - we were glad that he could play music with us as well as help around the house and paint our conservatory.

(Excellent )

06/04/2014

Left by Workawayer (Begoña) for host

Staying with Jackie, Maren, Anthony, David and Dustin was an extraordinary experience in order to try to improve my English. Everybody was very kind with me and Dustin always helped me in grammar aspects of my English work. Moreover, Tunbridge Wells is a beautiful town where l had the chance of dancing salsa, tango, meeting touching new people and… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Begoña)

Begonia was a very cheerful and organised addition to the family, taking on some decorating tasks for us unaided. She made good use of her free time too, researching in advance of her visit some poetry reading sessions and dances.
Good luck with your future travels!

(Excellent )

28/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host

I stayed with Jackie for 4 weeks.This was my first workaway experience.I'm really enjoy my stay in her beautiful house.Jackie is very kind,friendly and easygoing.The work was very straightforward and easy.I had a really good time cooking for her family as well.
Sorry that i not good in cooking..Thank for giving me a opportunity to cook. :)
I… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host

I spent a great month staying with Jackie!
She is very welcoming and caring but still so easygoing. There is always work in the big house but mainly chores and not hard work. Especially the week with the music workshop was awesome. All her friends and guests as well as Jackie were so grateful for the work we did, what made helping even better… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Theresa)

We were so lucky to have Thessa prepared to travel at short notice to help with the running of a music course!
She has a wonderful way with people, really helpful and welcoming to all my guests, and is really thoughtful and perceptive about what needs to be done.
Good luck with your future travels!
Jackie

(Excellent )

25/11/2012

Left by Workawayer (James) for host

(Sorry for the super late feedback)

I stayed with Jackie for a couple of weeks at the beginning of July and I had a really good time cooking for her family, repairing an old bike and looking after a French exchange student. She lives in a beautiful house and she plays some amazing music and if you love music then I defiantly recommend trying to… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2012

Left by Workawayer (Annika) for host

I stayed with Jackie and family for about a week and had a wonderful time. The work was very straightforward and she was so accomodating about time off and travels in the area. I really enjoyed the time spent chatting with her and her two sons. They welcomed me into the family so quickly and I appreciated every minute of it. This is such a… read more

(Excellent )

20/12/2011

Left by Workawayer (YUMI) for host

I stayed in Jackie's house for about 11 days!
My room is very cozy and Jackie is so kind and considerated!
I was so happy with Jackie and she helped me for going around Tunbridge wells town and cooking! She play Music! so lovely!
sometimes i played piano : ) I miss you and your house!
Thank you for caring me jackie!!!

(Excellent )

10/10/2011

Left by Workawayer (Rebekka) for host

Nice place to stay, lovely music and very kind people: living in Jackies house was great, I really really enjoyed it!!! I would immediately return to Tunbridge Wells, as I had made a lot of good experience. Thank you a lot, Jackie, especially for your dedication in music things! :) I'd love to play with you again, wheter in the orchestras or in… read more

(Excellent )

22/09/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Alison )

Alison was a good friend to me as well as a very competent painter/decorator. She enjoyed discovering our cultural differences and made the best of use of her free time by visiting London, exploring the local sights and comparing English Ceroc to Kiwi Ceroc,

(Excellent )

22/09/2011

Left by Workawayer (Alison ) for host

I had a lovely time with Jackie and her family, it was my first time as a workaway. So I was pleased to find the family, food, surroundings and bedroom with ensuite so lovely.
I didn't always understand the accent, but they didn't seem to mind :)
Work was easy, plenty of time to see the sights of the surround area.

(Excellent )

04/08/2011

Left by Workawayer (Dorothy) for host

We had a fabulous time working and staying at Jackie's. Her home was the hub for family, workawayers, language students and musicians, and all felt welcome and included in the wide-rangiing conversations. Especially if you are a musician, this is a workaway dream come true!

(Excellent )

02/08/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Dorothy)

Lovely cheery couple who worked hard and played hard, taught me some useful skills and entertained our European visitors.

(Excellent )

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