Stay with me in Scotland and learn about horticulture and gardening, UK

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09/08/2022
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Come and join me in small village running small B & B and a large and productive garden. Come and live in the countryside, by the sea and enjoy village life. Scotland. The B & B is very small and you willnot be required to help with that.

At the moment I think I will need help with the garden mainly.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They could learn English, but I also speak French and some German. I am a trained horticulturalist, so could help them learn about gardening in the UK. Have large number of books on all kinds of subjects.
Help
I have a largish garden growing fruit, veg and flowers and want to start marketing the produce and jams. Also do B & B in a very small way and could do with some general maintenance work as well as help with dog and chickens (need to repair coop first). B & B bookings are not very frequent.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Intermediate
Accommodation
Room with double bed , next to bathroom, with bath and shower and use of kitchen and sitting room.
What else ...
St Andrews is an interesting small town, some 6 miles away with lots of cafes, a theatre and cinema as well as musical events. The village has its own beach with good swimming and Cambo House, Kellie castle are also nearby. The East Neuk of Fife has a coastal path which is very good too. Just over 1 hour from Edinburgh by train/bus.

I am vegetarian and teach yoga locally. Also practise aromatherapy. I rise, walk the dog and spend the day either writing, painting or gardening. I do not like smoking in the house and would not appreciate drunkeness or much noise. There are two televisions and a CD player in the sitting rooms and I have guitars, piano and harp, which volunteers would be welcome to use.

At the moment I think i will require someone for the spring ( ie January to April/May), as that is the busiest time in the garden.
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
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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view of house from garden.

Feedback left by and about host (10)

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Communication:
(5.0)

01/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Valérie) for host

I spent two weeks in august (sorry for the delay !) in Kingsbarn with Sue. I enjoyed very much my stay. The landscape is beautiful and peaceful. I walked alongside the beach with Fergus a very nice Labrador. I helped for the garden and few tasks in the house. Sue introduced me to her friends, and I participated in some activities in the village… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Fabienne) for host

Although I spent only two weeks in Kingsbarns, I really felt being part of the village life, due to Sue, who introduced me to her friends and all the activities in the village. She took me to the art and her yoga class, to the cinema and we also went for a hike in the stunning Fife area.
I certainly enjoyed walking her dog Fergus in the morning… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host

i stayed with Sue for three weeks in March and had a wonderful experience! Sue is a thoughtful, generous, attentive host. She invited me to all her outings and activities (like yoga classes and orchestra performances), introduced me to people in the area, and helped to make my time in Kingsbarns memorable and enjoyable. I mostly helped prep the… read more

(Excellent )

06/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host

I stayed with Sue for only a short time (week and a half) but it was such a fantastic way to immerse myself in Scotland's village-life which was surprisingly busy and full of fun activities to do. Sue was so wonderful and took care immensely well - introducing me to her lovely local friends, letting me join in on all of her hobbies and sports such… read more

(Excellent )

20/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host

Sue was such an incredible host to me! This was my first workaway experience and it was amazing, thanks to her. My time in Kingsbarn with her was wonderful, and the work required was always fun, like gardening, bnb setting up and animal care. Everyday was interesting with Sue and the people of Kingsbarns, she introduced me to her friends and I got… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Javier)

Javier was an excellent worker and tackled some of the "fix-it " jobs I could not contemplate. We had lots of laughs and I was sorry to see him go. I hope you enjoyed Dundee again Javier and best of luck with your wish to return to Scotland.

Sue

(Excellent )

25/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Javier) for host

I spent 2 weeks with Sue. Kingsbarns is a quiet and beautifull place where people is very friendly. I enjoyed the walks in the beach, the landscape and the table tennis. The kind of work is not hard and the food is good. Thanks for all and I hope see you again! Javier

(Excellent )

04/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gemma)

Gemma was great to have around, even though her time here was short. She and I did loads of work in the garden and she reorganised my kitchen - brilliant, thank you so much, Gemma. Love to have you back again sometime.

(Excellent )

18/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Molly & Brennan) for host

The two weeks I spent with Sue at her home in Kingsbarn was one of the highlights of my 7 month trip! I felt at home from the moment I walked in the door. I had a wonderful time with Sue in her spectacular garden, making jam, walking her adorable black lab Fergus, and meeting all of her friends from the village. Sue will never ask you to do… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Molly & Brennan)

Molly was a delight to have in my home. She gardened.cooked and joined in the life of the community and in my life too, although she was only here for 2 weeks. She became part of my family. Come back again soon Molly.

Sue

(Excellent )

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