Help out in a house and garden in Scotland

United Kingdom

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19/04/2021
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2021

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Looking for Workaways to start in April and stay for a month to help in the organic fruit and vegetable garden and also around the house. The house is located in the centre of a beautiful old town surrounded by hills and rivers. There is a bus and railway station close to the house for easy travel and seeing other parts of Scotland. There is also free parking outside the house if you have a car.
Please get in contact for more information!
Also please check Scottish Covid guidelines and U.K. entry requirements.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about growing vegetables in a walled garden and enjoy living in a wonderful old house.
Help
Help with gardening and help around the house.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom in the house and use of the sitting room and kitchen.
What else ...
There is lots to do in the area including going for nice walks from the house. Huntly is a small town.
We all eat together and the menu normally includes some meat, along with lots of vegetables and fruit from 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 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

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(5.0)

06/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Dee)

Dee stayed with us for two weeks, helping us with work around the house and garden. Dee fitted in very well with the local community and made several friends during her time here and enjoyed seeing the local area. Dee is very friendly and has lots of interesting stories to share from her travels.
Dee was a great help with cleaning and also cooked… read more

(Excellent )

26/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Dee) for host

I stayed with Erica and John in May 2020 (before masks!) for about 2 weeks (cut short due to pending travel restrictions) The lovely town square was a bit shut down but there were many good places to eat within walking distance. John and Erica have a LOVELY home with a wonderful historical heritage. My projects were pleasant tasks and Erica is… read more

(Excellent )

10/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Leonardo) for host

I've been at Erica and John's place as my first Workaway experience and I've been more than happy to spend my time there.
I stayed in Huntly for about three weeks: a satisfying amount of time to get familiar with the town and its social life, which, as for such little towns, isn't overwhelming but still enjoyable. I recommend to take part in some… read more

(Excellent )

18/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Guillaume) for host

Marvelous time spent in the town of Huntly and in the house. Erica and John are very friendly and welcoming. The house is huge and beautiful, you have your own bedroom, cooking is different and fun with their stove, there is lot of different tasks in the garden so I've never been bored doing again and again the same work. There is as well nice… read more

(Excellent )

26/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Thomas) for host

I spent lovely time in Huntly with John. He's a very nice man, I felt confortable as soon as I arrived in his wonderful house. I miss our conversations in the kitchen and in the sitting room, next to the fire, listening some music. It was my first Workaway experience and I could easily say that I couldn't have had a better first experience.… read more

(Excellent )

26/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)

Tom stayed as a Workaway for about 6 weeks. During this time he performed a number of tasks including varnishing, painting, gardening and repairing some walls. He performed all these tasks to a good standard and always kept me informed of any questions and his progress. He speaks excellent English.
Tom is a very pleasant chap, and fitted in very… read more

(Excellent )

02/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)

Alex stayed with us for 3 weeks in January this year. She is a very friendly and helpful person, always very polite and has a great sense of humour and excellent English. During her time here, Alex helped re-decorate a room, cleaned the house and did a lot of heavy garden work, moving bark from one end of the garden to the other …. yes, even in… read more

(Excellent )

08/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host

I stayed at John and Erica’s place for three weeks and it has been my first workaway experience. I had such a great time with them ! They are both really kind and make you feel at home. The house is absolutely gorgeous and is located in the city center. Huntly is a cute village where you can have nice walks and visit the castle. It’s also really… read more

(Excellent )

13/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina )

Carolina stayed at our house for 3 weeks just before Christmas. She worked very hard at all the tasks she was given (both in the house and garden) and also very helpful performing washing up after dinners etc. Carolina is a very nice person and a pleasure to have as a guest in the house. Have fun in your travels. John.

(Excellent )

29/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Carolina ) for host

Huntly is a lovely little town. John and Erica know many places in the world and they love sharing their experiences. Erica was very attentive during our chores and always brought us coffee with cookies at the time of our breaks, as well as preparing us delicious dinners. The house, a building from 1820 is beautiful and has a beautiful and cozy… read more

(Excellent )

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