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Hi, we are Sheila and Cliff,
We live in a beautiful nature reserve 22 acres, which is quite close to a village but down a long track and extremely private.
We also have 3 large polytunnels and grow a lot of our own food.
The help we require is an au pair (or au pairs :) to have energetic fun with our adopted autistic son. He is non verbal and very happy and smiley. He loves to have people to play with and he has an adventure playground in our large barn, with enormous drop slide and massive trampoline. He also loves to go cycling and walking.
Before we adopted Connor (our son) we were foster carers for many years and we also home schooled 4 children. We now have 6 grandchildren and see them regularly.
Our passion for many years has been wild life conservation and we are managing the 22 acres as a "human animal" free wild life reserve. We are mainly rewilding it. In the absence of dogs, cats, chickens, sheep, horses and cows many wild animals have found a peaceful home here. We have many resident owls, bats, frogs, and toads. We have also seen foxes, badgers, polecats, hedgehogs, weasels and deer.
The whole reserve is organic and we use no bleaches, pesticides or weedkillers.
We are also passionate about growing as much of our own food as possible.
We are asking for 10 hours volunteering a week in return for the accommodation and although we will happily feed you sometimes we would also like you to do some self catering. There will be fresh veg from the garden and we have sacks of rice, lentils, oats, flour, chickpeas etc. You will probably need your own transport to stay here.
We are really keen for any of our visitors/volunteers to value their wild life experience. We are also keen to introduce them to eco cleaning products and for them to understand the impact of using petrochemicals. We are on a private water supply and sewage system and we encourage visitors to be conscious of what they put in the water. For instance we try to use compost toilets as a ways of reducing the water we use and the pollution that we create. We have been pragmatic vegans for mainly years.
The volunteering position is best suited to two people as we think 1 person could be lonely on the bus. Also having your own transport would be very useful.
Thanks for reading.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Babysitting and creative play
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have hosted many volunteers from workaway (see reviews).
As mentioned we have a lot of experience with fostering, gardening, ecology, If you are interested in any of these topics don't hesitate to ask!
The local castles and parks of Carmarthenshire are lovely and we live a 50 minute drive from some truly beautiful beaches. The country town of Llandeilo is 4.5 KM and you can cycle there. Llandeilo is a picturesque little town with many pubs and an award winning ice cream parlor. At the edge of Llandeilo there is also an old manor house which is owned by the National Trust and is open to the public. The manor house is surrounded by a deer park which has many massive trees of national importance. There is also an historic Castle a short walk from the manor which is a great place to visit for panoramic views of the Towy valley.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Helping to entertain a young person with autism, as well as visiting grandchildren.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
A double decker bus, which was used for glamping last year. It has electric and water, it's own shower and toilet. It also has a wood burner for any cold evenings.
What else ...
There is good walking in the area, there is an Iron age hill fort, and a big lake that you can go swimming in a short walk away. The nature reserve is beautiful and peaceful.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a good private park up and access to outside loo and shower
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
15 hours a week
Host ref number: 597655625586
Feedback (40)
2 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander )
Zandy is an extremely likable young man. He helped hard and was very good at following instructions.
He is physically fit and able, and was happy to chip in, in the kitchen as well as outside.
He has his own transport so he was able to go out on his own, and he was also very appreciative of what we had to offer here.
He was of course excellent… read more
He is physically fit and able, and was happy to chip in, in the kitchen as well as outside.
He has his own transport so he was able to go out on his own, and he was also very appreciative of what we had to offer here.
He was of course excellent… read more
(Excellent
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3 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Ah Chiara, what can I say about you!! You came in like a summer breeze, so full of enthusiasm for everything!! Your boundless (and also) patient energy with the kids was so appreciated and they will all miss you. Also all the other high energy help you gave us around the garden, weeding, picking, processing! Your eagerness to try and help me find… read more
(Excellent
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21 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
This workaway was a dreamland, I spent one month with Shiela and Cliff and I can not be more grateful for what a joyful and fulfilling experience it was. My work hours were filled with helping out with Connor as well as their grandchildren, and I was also able to help out on their beautiful land. Where Shiela and Cliff live is something very… read more
18 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matt)
Matty (and Iris) are both absolutely beautiful people. They stayed with us for 5 months, which is the longest we've hosted anybody. They are absolutely fantastic volunteers! They are extremely hard working and competent. They never baulked at a task and did everything cheerfully! Filling potholes, painting, fence removal, brambling, building steps… read more
(Excellent
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2 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander )
Zandy is an extremely likable young man. He helped hard and was very good at following instructions.
He is physically fit and able, and was happy to chip in, in the kitchen as well as outside.
He has his own transport so he was able to go out on his own, and he was also very appreciative of what we had to offer here.
He was of course excellent… read more
He is physically fit and able, and was happy to chip in, in the kitchen as well as outside.
He has his own transport so he was able to go out on his own, and he was also very appreciative of what we had to offer here.
He was of course excellent… read more
(Excellent
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3 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Ah Chiara, what can I say about you!! You came in like a summer breeze, so full of enthusiasm for everything!! Your boundless (and also) patient energy with the kids was so appreciated and they will all miss you. Also all the other high energy help you gave us around the garden, weeding, picking, processing! Your eagerness to try and help me find… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
This workaway was a dreamland, I spent one month with Shiela and Cliff and I can not be more grateful for what a joyful and fulfilling experience it was. My work hours were filled with helping out with Connor as well as their grandchildren, and I was also able to help out on their beautiful land. Where Shiela and Cliff live is something very… read more
18 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matt)
Matty (and Iris) are both absolutely beautiful people. They stayed with us for 5 months, which is the longest we've hosted anybody. They are absolutely fantastic volunteers! They are extremely hard working and competent. They never baulked at a task and did everything cheerfully! Filling potholes, painting, fence removal, brambling, building steps… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jason)
What a pleasure it was to host Jason. Always cheerful and resiliant he worked extremely hard, ate everything we put in front of him and was always offering to do the washing up :)
Jason is a really salt of the earth kind of guy, he is more mature than many people of his age and having had the experience of doing hard fulltime work really… read more
Jason is a really salt of the earth kind of guy, he is more mature than many people of his age and having had the experience of doing hard fulltime work really… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jason) for host
I had a great experience with Sheila, Gliff, Conner and the two other workawayers. You really become part of the family, eating mostly together and chilling in the evenings.
Sheila, Cliff and the workaway couple are great Vegan Chefs and I completely loved the nutritious food. Most evenings we would often play board and card games, and sometimes… read more
Sheila, Cliff and the workaway couple are great Vegan Chefs and I completely loved the nutritious food. Most evenings we would often play board and card games, and sometimes… read more
21 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Caroline & Joren) for host
This was definitely one of the best hosts I've ever had! Sheilah and Cliff are so welcoming and made me feel at home from day one. They were very encouraging and really made me feel empowered to start my own smallholding soon. The work was diverse: from weeding, sowing, planting and harvesting to painting, a bit of cleaning and even some writing!… read more
20 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline & Joren)
Caroline was an excellent volunteer. I was a bit hesitant to host her as she wanted an arrangement where by she did her own work in the morning and volunteered in the afternoon. We usually work with our volunteers in the morning so it meant that she would be working unsupervised!! Which can be a risk! However we decided to take that risk and I'm… read more
(Excellent
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25 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Judith)
We have hosted nearly a hundred volunteers and Judith is one of the best! She is incredibly enthusiastic and energetic. She is competent fluent in English and understands instructions extremely well. Most days she would do far more than we asked her to. For fun she pulled out a long stretch fence (that we wanted to be removed) that was all tangled… read more
(Excellent
)
24 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host
When I arrived I immediately felt at home. Sheila, Cliff, Maggie, Max and Connor are amazing people. Kind, helpful, humorous, grateful and knowledgeable I felt very honoured to be able to live with them for awhile. Their nature reserve is incredible. A perfect place for me, because I was working outside, learning about ecology and living with a… read more
26 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)
Sophia is a really lovely young woman. Very interested in what we are doing here and keen to help out. She is also very generous about washing up in the evening, which we greatly appreciated. She is a careful worker and did and excellent job of painting our boat and mulching in the poly tunnel amongst lots of other things. Thanks so much for your… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host
I’ve had two wonderful weeks helping out with varied tasks round the nature reserve. Everyone was really good company and it’s a great place to learn about wildlife, sustainability and new board games while enjoying very wholesome vegan food:) The surrounding landscapes are absolutely beautiful, it’s a very peaceful place. Thank you for having me… read more
26 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
Emily we miss you!!! After 3 months of being here with us Emily became a real part of the family. A hard working, cheerful, enthusiastic part of the family!! She is extremely capable and can be trusted to get on with things and even help other volunteers. She is super friendly and really lovely to have around. Emily you are a star! Thank you for… read more
(Excellent
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26 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
Spent almost 3 months here, and it was amazing! The reserve is beautiful, and in a great location with stunning surroundings and close to Llandeilo a picturesque town with good pubs and charity shops. The family were brilliant hosts, providing varied jobs through out my stay; whilst there I helped build a poly tunnel, planted trees, painted, built… read more
22 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)
Louis is a fantastic volunteer, really enthusiastic and willing to work hard at any task we asked of him. His knowledge of permaculture and organic growing was excellent and he was always interested in learning new things as well. I admire his enthusiasm for living as self sufficiently as possible. He is certainly willing to work hard to gain the… read more
(Excellent
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18 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host
A wonderfull family for a wonderfull 1 month experience in the Natural Reserve. We worked 4 hours a day on diverse tasks (building of polytunnel frame, soil preparation and wood picking, for the principal jobs). After work in the afternoon or for the week ends we could make the most of the beautiful countryside which this part of Wales offers with… read more
15 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cassandre)
I have just been looking through my workaway and realised to my shame that we had not left you feedback. I guess it was because you became so much like a friend! The reason I noticed that I had not left you feedback is that I was thinking about you and wondering if you would like to come back again over the summer?
Anyway needless to say… read more
Anyway needless to say… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Xinyue)
Gui is a really fascinating person, she has had lots of interesting life experiences and is really gutsy and prepared to throw herself into most things! She is an excellent volunteer hard working and quick to learn. She was interested in what we are doing here and enjoyed the country side. She is very self sufficient, and spent quite a lot of her… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Xinyue) for host
A good place to practice English. A good place to learn practical skill and biological knowledge. A good place to experience healthy and green lifestyle. A good place for some swimming lover. A good place for poker lover. A good place to make friends. (They are very friendly and hospitably.) A good place to spend your holiday. A good place can… read more
11 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Maissane) for host
I spent a very good stay in the company of this amazing family! So much that I came back a second time and my brother wants to come too! Thank you very much for this incredible aventure and thank you for showing me this beautiful place! It was my first workaway experience and I'm happy it was with them . They were very patient with my English and… read more
23 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Maissane)
Maissane was a fantastic volunteer, strong capable and cheerful! When she is at home she is a life guard and paraglider so she is pretty fearless! We had a very frightening episode at the beach when she was with us and she was cool and calm throughout. I became very fond of Maissane while she was here and very much hope she will visit again one… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Paula Johanna) for host
I had a wonderful time here. Max and Maggie are great people and of course Sheila and Cliff too. The work is not too hard, I did some fun jobs (I really liked cutting tunnels through brambles) and I tried a lot of new things (who would have thought that gravel shovelling is such a nice job?). Max and Maggie's interest in wildlife and nature is… read more
29 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula Johanna)
Paula has been a fantastic volunteer, really happy to do any work, inside or out. She has been consistently cheerful and has a great sense of humour. She has also expressed lots of appreciation and enjoyed our space here. She is really interested in our lifestyle and choices. This makes her a really lovely person to have around. She listens to… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte)
Charlotte was a really lovely volunteer. Great to have around, very easy going and keen to help out with anything that needed doing around the house. She also worked really hard at her volunteering and her fitness as a hand ball player meant that she was a really useful engine!! She was also a great cook and made us some fabulous crepes! So thank… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host
I spent 3 fantastic weeks in Llandeilo, a very quiet and beautiful place. Max, Sheila, Cliff and Connor are welcoming, generous and very friendly people. I immediately felt comfortable with them.
I will keep a very good memory of this first experience with Workaway and all the moments spent with the family (card games, walks, work on the farm,… read more
I will keep a very good memory of this first experience with Workaway and all the moments spent with the family (card games, walks, work on the farm,… read more
23 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Erik)
Erik stayed with us for nearly 2 months and we got on really well. He is a very interesting person, and enjoys talking about politics which suited us! He works hard, takes his turn at the household chores, and is an excellent cook. He also really enjoys board games, and his english improved hugely while he was here. Thanks for all your help Erik
(Excellent
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23 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Axel)
Axel is so cheerful and such a hard worker, nothing is too much trouble. Shoveling gravel - no problem! carrying breeze blocks - no problem! planting trees in the rain - no problem, and always smiling and laughing. He was a real pleasure to have around and his stay went very fast. Thank you so much for your help, we hope we will meet again!
(Excellent
)
11 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Frederic) for host
The hosts are very friendly and caretaking. Their warmheartedness and loving ways of living and working together made it an excellent workaway experience.
Good food and nice conversations every day, varied and fun work and a beautiful property are just some of the numerous things that will expect you staying with Max, Maggie, Sheila, Cliff.… read more
Good food and nice conversations every day, varied and fun work and a beautiful property are just some of the numerous things that will expect you staying with Max, Maggie, Sheila, Cliff.… read more
24 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Frederic)
Freddy has been an absolute pleasure to host. He is a generous and kind person, interesting and good company. He is also extremely hard working and competent. He has applied himself with great energy to everything that we have asked him to do, and has accomplished loads. He's been fixing potholes, making raised beds, constructing steps, and doing… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
This place is THE place to be.
I've been staying here for 5 weeks and as my first workaway experience I was so lucky to be with Sheila, Cliff, Max and Connor. They welcomed me as is if I was part of their family. You can't find a similar way of life elsewhere. Having a cancellation problem with my next hosts, they helped me and offered me to stay… read more
I've been staying here for 5 weeks and as my first workaway experience I was so lucky to be with Sheila, Cliff, Max and Connor. They welcomed me as is if I was part of their family. You can't find a similar way of life elsewhere. Having a cancellation problem with my next hosts, they helped me and offered me to stay… read more
2 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antione is an excellent volunteer. He is a really hard worker, his English is excellent and he understands and follows instructions really well. He has been with us for 3 weeks, he works well on his own or as part of a team. He has usually been outside doing hard physical work, but he has also done some wood work and helped look after our autistic… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Catherine & Doug) for host
We spent a month on this great workaway site with Sheila and Cliff. They were great hosts, positive, helpful and friendly. The food was super healthy with a great variety. The water was from their spring and was delicious. They were very organised with the work and what they needed doing each day. We have done a lot of volunteer work around the… read more
2 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine & Doug)
Cath and Doug have been the first "older" volunteers we've had and it has been amazing. They have so many skills and are so competent that they have virtually managed themselves. Their decisions about what needs to be done are definately really well thought out and we have been asking for their advice and guidance everyday. It has been so… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Thank you so much for your wonderful help Julia it was a real pleasure to host you. You were always helpful and friendly, You were willing to join in with everything and you played a mean game of Catan (as well as our other games). I really enjoyed your company and our walks together and I hope very much that you will one day cross the oceans to… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
I spent three lovely weeks with the Freemans in the beautiful countryside of Wales. The Freemans are such friendly, funny, down to earth people and I got along with them immediately. I was the only workawayer at the time but I never felt lonely as I was included in lots of activities such as walking at the local lake, castle and beach, visiting… read more
5 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gideon)
Gideon is such a lovely person, a real gentle giant. He is quiet and self effacing but also witty and intelligent. He was an excellent worker, frequently surprising me by how quickly he completed tasks and asked for new ones. He was strong and capable, and very thorough in whatever job he was set. I couple of times I asked him to do what ever he… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gideon) for host
A good experience in a lovely location, the work was varied and gave you a good sense of accomplishment and I was made to feel very welcome by the hosts.
1 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Frans & Celia)
What a pleasure it was to have Frans and Celia to stay. They are hard working, diligent, keen to help out around the place and easy to have around. They are both fantastic cooks and along with Celia's brother Gideon made us several delicious meals. They were very keen to be "no trouble" and were really happy either to hang out with us or do their… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Frans & Celia) for host
We had a great time staying with Sheila and Cliff in Llandeilo. We were there for about three weeks (along with my brother who is also doing Workaway) and at that time we were the only volunteers, though I know they had more volunteers over the summer. What we really liked about this experience was how varied the work was – Cliff and Sheila were… read more
6 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Joey)
Joey is such a lovely young man, he was always diligent and competent in his work. He was very appreciative of anything that we did for him and interested in us as people. He plays a mean game of cards and is happy to join in with group activities or entertain himself. WE really enjoyed having you to stay Joey thank you so much for all your help… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Joey) for host
I had a great three weeks staying with Cliff, Sheila, Max and Connor and I can’t thank them enough. For letting me come early and making me feel welcome, for being such amazing inspiring people and for everything they did for me and taught me. I felt I had a lot to learn from them.
The work was varied and not too hard and Sheila and Cliff made… read more
The work was varied and not too hard and Sheila and Cliff made… read more
6 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (lenmic)
Ah Lena, just seeing your face again as i went to post this feedback made me smile! What a wonderful woman you are. Feisty, hardworking and passionate about being a decent human being. You are also funny and very energising to be around. As well as that you were of course the perfect volunteer, diligent hard working and competent. Thank you me… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (lenmic) for host
I had a wonderful time staying at the beautiful countryside in Wales. Sheila, Cliff and Max did the best they can to provide a nice stay. Right from the beginning I felt like a part of the family because of their heartiness.
The work wasn't hard (I did some painting, cleaning, tree planting, looking after Conner (childcaring), cementing,..) and I… read more
The work wasn't hard (I did some painting, cleaning, tree planting, looking after Conner (childcaring), cementing,..) and I… read more
6 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Zuzana)
Zuzanah is a really lovely person, always smiling and happy. She is really generous and helpful, always offering to help out in the kitchen after her other chores were done. She was like the good fairy, thanks Zuzanah, It was lovely having you to stay.
(Excellent
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1 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Zuzana) for host
Sheila, Cliff and Max are amazing people. I had wonderful time with this family. They cook really taste meal. Also, Wales is nice area whit beautiful nature. There is many possibilities for spending free time. Thaks for everything.
6 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Iris)
Iris is a really, really beautiful person. With a 6 week visit she was our longest staying volunteer so we were a bit apprehensive before she came, but she just became like a family member and we were really sorry to see her go. She is a really amenable person, so smiley and good natured. she frequently did more tidying than she was asked to do… read more
(Excellent
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4 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Iris) for host
I was here for 6 weeks and I can say that they are one of the best families I've ever known! I learned so many things and I'm happy to have done my first workaway experience with them! They are fantastic! I felt part of their family all the time, the work was varied and not boring! I really enjoyed the great conversations, the cardgames, and the… read more
6 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marc)
Marc is such a lovely person, we have been blessed with truly wonderful volunteers since moving here, and Marc is one of the best. He has such a sunny disposition, he is enthusiastic about everything and is a really hard worker. He is really up for trying new experiences and trying to understand us and why we do what we do. We all really loved him… read more
(Excellent
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18 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Thibault) for host
Freeman family is one of the best family I ever met. Since you arrive in their house you will feel at home. They will always care about your well-being. Being part of this natural reserve project is wonderful. You will never get bored, indeed the job diversity is huge. As a non vegan I can tell that during the month I spent there the vegan food… read more
6 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thibault)
Thibault is a really fantastic volunteer. We so enjoyed having him to stay and he was wonderful in every way. He was a really hard worker, willing to turn his hand to anything. He was a quick learner and very capable. He was also very willing to help out around the house and happy to join in whatever we were doing. He was also very willing to… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (MaggieC)
Jiaqi (Maggie) is a really bright and lovely young lady. She is a capable and enthusiastic worker and always has a smile on her face. She is willing to turn her hand to anything and doesn't mind getting dirty. She has done, painting, cleaning, sanding and lifting large lumps of rusty caravan onto a trailer all with energy and enthusiasm! She is… read more
(Excellent
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17 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio)
It was so wonderful to have Sergio to stay, he is such a joyful person and such a hard worker. He was willing to tackle the most revolting jobs, like cleaning up greasy dog wag stains off the walls, or helping to muck out a massive barn. In the more creative jobs him and his lovely partner Veronica e did more than was expected, and frequently sang… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sergio) for host
These guys are AMAZING. I spent 2 weeks there and from the very first moment, they received me with a big hug as part of their family. Working was a lot of fun as well, I got to do a different thing every day and I had never ever eaten as healthy as I did with them! The great food, the wonderful atmosphere, wonderful trips around the beautiful… read more
8 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Veronica) for host
Spending two weeks in Llandeilo with Sheila, Cliff, Max and Connor was a really nice experience. They are lovely people that made me feel as home. They are very kind and always helped me if I needed something.
The tasks I did were different everyday, so I had a lot of fun. The food is really good, and really healthy as well. Sometimes we played… read more
The tasks I did were different everyday, so I had a lot of fun. The food is really good, and really healthy as well. Sometimes we played… read more
7 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronica)
Veronica is such a lovely person, she always completed whatever jobs I asked her to do with a smile and enthusiasm. She is a quiet person, and a bit shy to speak English but she understands everything! It was such a pleasure to host her and her partner Sergio, and we loved having their happy relaxed energy around. Veronica has a beautiful voice… read more
(Excellent
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8 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Arran) for host
I was here only for six days, I had to go home for some personal stuff. But oh my gosh, this was one of the best places I have been in the whole world! It is beautiful, the gang are super nice and the work is great fun! They made me feel really at home with good chats, fun games, great advice, loving support and GREAT FOOD! Home made PEANUT… read more
7 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Arran)
Arran is an absolute star! He is so funny and brimful of energy - He was up for everything and he was willing to get stuck in to whatever horrible task we asked him to do! He's very fit and strong which is always a good thing when you have lots of physical tasks to do. It was a real pleasure to have you here Arran (Adrian, Alex!) I hope you visit… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabel)
Isabel is such a lovely person, we all really enjoyed having her to stay. She is kind and thoughtful, always willing to lend a hand, above and beyond the call of duty. She is fun, enthusiastic and has an easy laugh. Thank you Isabel for all your wonderful help, your energy really moved the project forward, I do hope you come back again, love sheila
(Excellent
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4 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Isabel) for host
Staying with Sheila, Cliff, Max, Connor and fellow workawayers in Salem was honestly one of the best weeks I have ever had. This crazy lot instantly welcomed me into their home and made me feel like one of the family. The work is easy and varied - you're contributing to a wonderful project and when you've got great company the work doesn't feel… read more
13 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Matthias) for host
Staying there was an amazing experience I won't forget. As soon as we arrived we felt very welcome, appreciated and home. You don't just receive food and accommodation but rather a home in a foreign country. We spent time playing board games, going on trips, working, discussing things, exchanging our thoughts and also sharing things from our… read more
1 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthias)
Anna and Mathias are a lovely young couple, who are a pleasure to have around. They are both extremely hard working and quick to learn. They have undertaken any task which we have set them efficiently and well; some of the outdoor jobs have been muddy and hard, and they have tackled them with energy. They are excellent cooks, they have made us… read more
(Excellent
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4 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anna ) for host
Staying here was such an amazing and valuable experience. They gave us much more then just food and accommodation - all our hours spent together talking, playing boardgames and laughing a lot made us really feel like home. During our 3 weeks, they became like our second family which made it hard to leave.
I can rececommend staying with them from… read more
I can rececommend staying with them from… read more
30 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna )
Anna and Mathias are a lovely young couple, who are a pleasure to have around. They are both extremely hard working and quick to learn. They have undertaken any task which we have set them efficiently and well; some of the outdoor jobs have been muddy and hard, and they have tackled them with energy. They are excellent cooks, they have made us… read more
(Excellent
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22 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (BRAEUNER) for host
I've been in this faboulous house for just one little week but it was a week full of joy, good mood with lovely people as Sheila and Cliff are. They were very attentive, offered exellent meals and were very patient for me and my english skills (that I improved a lot with them!). So kindly and funny people with whom I had very interesting… read more
20 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (BRAEUNER)
Pierre has been an absolute joy to have around. He is always cheerful and willing. He is a very intelligent young man with a lively spirit and he is a competent worker who is clearly used to physical work. He is strong and a hard worker, and he has been willing to continue working outside in the pouring rain to finish a job that needed doing. … read more
(Excellent
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30 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathew)
We really loved having Mat to stay. He was very hard working, strong and capable. He worked efficiently followed instructions really well and learned quickly - in short he was the perfect worker. In the two weeks he was here he transformed our smallholding during the day and frequently volunteered to wash up after dinner. He was also lovely… read more
(Excellent
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14 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mathew) for host
Staying with the freeman family was one of the best experiences of my life. I loved every minute of my stay and i came away having learnt so much. I feel i have made friends for life. Thank you all so very much for taking me out offmy comfort zone. It was fantastic to experience the way you live. As my first time doing work away i could not have… read more
31 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Paula & Josep Oriol) for host
We've been with this great good people around 3 weeks, but if we could spend there a whole live we would have the same absolutly wonderfull experience. There you can learn a lot about how good people is, and also how looks the a good family. We feel so gratefull with them because they not only opened their home to us, they also opened their… read more
12 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula & Josep Oriol)
We LOVED having Paula and Oriol to stay with us. They were always so happy and chatty and eager to help out wherever they could including doing lots of washing up. They did a fantastic job with the tasks given then, working quickly and thoroughly. They entertained us with stories of Catalonian life, were competitive card players and became… read more
(Excellent
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16 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Clara & Aleix) for host
We spent two weeks and a half with the Freeman family; we could discover the Welsh countryside with nice views and walks. They took us to Llandeilo, so we could visit the castle twice and we really enjoied it. It was a new adventure for us because we usually live in a town and it was interesting to see the vegan diet and the home schooling… read more
13 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara & Aleix)
Clara and Aleix are a wonderful couple they are very sociable, friendly and eager to help out. They did loads of washing up and Clara is an excellent cook ( she managed to adapt her favourite Spanish tortilla for us vegans by substituting chickpea flour instead of egg. They are keen to try their hand at new jobs and helped us with decorating and… read more
(Very good
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20 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (Fabien & Antoine) for host
For our second experience, we have been very happy to meet Sheila's family. They are really generous and always enthusiastic. We spent a great time with this family like play games, go to swimming pool, laugh with them and work in very good conditions. To conclude, they helped us to continue our adventure. We recommand Sheila's family for your… read more
18 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabien & Antoine)
Fabien and Antione are such hardworking and enthusiastic young men, really eager to learn and great fun to have around. They are up and ready for work before us every morning, and don't mind getting muddy or making dinner!! We have really enjoyed having them and would definitely have them again, thanks guys xxx
(Excellent
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29 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Caitlin & Edward)
Caitlin and Ed were fantastic workawayers, tirelessly cheerful as they worked hard on the tasks given, both as a couple and with the family as a team. Caitlin transformed our weed ridden vegetable garden while Ed helped shift tonnes of horse manure and built new veg beds, and both even remained upbeat despite shifting endless logs. They were… read more
(Excellent
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28 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Caitlin & Edward) for host
This was our first workaway experience, and it was better than we ever could have asked for! We spent two and a half weeks here, and wish we could have spent longer! The family was warm and inviting and we felt at home almost immediately! We worked mostly in the mornings, and the work was not very difficult. We loved spending evenings watching… read more
25 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (sergios) for host
Excellent stay with the Freeman family (in the end we stayed longer tan planned). They made us feel really at home from the very beginning. They are definitely what anyone can expect from the real workaway experience. We learned a lot of things with them, both connected to how to grow vegetables and also their way of life. Also fab about… read more
20 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (sergios)
Sergio and Lorea were absolutely wonderful, when I host volunteers I expect to look after them in exchange for help, but Lorea and Sergio looked after us and helped. They just got on and did what needed to be done around the house in addition to their other volunteering, which was wonderful. Not only that they were great company and really good… read more
(Excellent
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27 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mei) for host
I wish to express my true thanks for the way my journey unfolded. Only one week I was ‘workarkaway’ing at your place, and I was showered with inspiration and with welcoming hospitality (including the very unforgettable swim in the river).
I am thankful for witnessing and experiencing your ways of living.
Learning a lot as I go, resonating… read more
I am thankful for witnessing and experiencing your ways of living.
Learning a lot as I go, resonating… read more
30 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Mei)
Mei is absolutely fantastic, so much so that since she has left here, I have persuaded a friend whose never met her to allow her to house sit whilst she is away! Mei is a very inspirational person, a soul searcher and full of wisdom. She's also really supportive and hardworking, for instance washing up in the evening whilst we were out even… read more
(Excellent
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27 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Llewyn) for host
I had a great stay; Sheila, Cliff, and the whole family were very welcoming and fun to get to know. There was a great variety of work to do, and I learned a lot. Thanks so much for everything, from the conversation, to the mountain biking, to the marmite!
1 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Llewyn)
We really enjoyed having Lucy to stay, she is really easy person to get along with, and very hardworking. When she first came I was a bit concerned because she is very quiet, but after a while I realised that that is who she is, rather than her feeling overwhelmed or shy. She can be great fun, very brave and is easy to cater for, and we would… read more
(Excellent
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28 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan)
Jonathan is a really lovely bloke, someone who enjoys working really hard, and is big enough to handle just about anything!! He is really competent and enthusiastic and didn't need any supervision. He took pride in doing a great job. Even more important he is an inspiring young man, who cares passionately about the planet and people and aspires… read more
(Excellent
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22 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
I write this under the threat of having no dinner and a long walk into Carmarthen tomorrow morning....;-) Staying with Sheila, Cliff, Max, and Joel given me more wonderful experiences than I could've expected from workaway hosts; mountain biking, star-gazing, a woodland lunch on an open fire to name but a few. The work has been varied and very… read more
22 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Selin) for host
Spending two weeks with this wonderful family, Sheila, Cliff, Max and Joel, has been an amazing experience..they made me feel really welcomed into their family and home life. They certainly know how to have fun and are open to sharing their colorful life. They are fantastic cooks! and have great taste's in music and food! :) I really enjoyed the… read more
17 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Selin)
Selin and Jonathan are fantastic volunteers. They are unremittingly cheerful, helpful and hard working. They have on occasion both worked for longer than the agreed hours to finish a job. They've taken turns at washing up and cooking and are great company and very easy to have around. We have had great talks and have a lot I am filled with… read more
(Excellent
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17 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Henrik)
Henrik was very friendly and pleasant to have around. We felt a bit bad cos both our sons were out at college so he got a bit bored during the day, but he did what we asked when we asked. He cooked us dinner and helped with the washing up, always a good thing. he was excellent with the computer and a patient teacher, so thanks for helping us… read more
(Very good
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30 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexis)
Alexis is such a lovely person and such a hard worker that I wish he lived with us :) We had a wonderful time with him and I think he is a really amazing young man. Come Back Alexis WE MISS YOU !!
(Excellent
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29 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (Alexis) for host
If you like to meet an amazing family and spend an awesome time in Wales, just do like me and choose this place !! =) It is the best place ever to workaway, the place to be!
I actually don't think I could have met a more nice family and I spent three weeks in this house, helping them and also chatting with them, we had great discussions and I… read more
I actually don't think I could have met a more nice family and I spent three weeks in this house, helping them and also chatting with them, we had great discussions and I… read more
