Enjoy a cultural exchange, helping out around our home and garden in a small Scottish town Huntly near Aberdeen, UK

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2020

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Looking for Workaways for December, January and February.
We welcome energetic, sociable and fun Workaways to help in the house and large garden. Typical help will be raking leaves, putting compost on the vegetable patch, and some maintenance of the house and outbuildings.
We are located in the middle of a small town of 5000 people called Huntly which is surrounded by hills, rivers and forests. Huntly has 4 pubs, fish and chip shop, kebab shop, Indian and Chinese restaurants, 2 ice cream shops and 3 cafes. It also has a railway station and frequent buses to Aberdeen and Inverness.
We do not have any children or animals to look after however there are lots of sheep and cows in the surrounding fields and normally you see deer in the local woods.
If you would to find out more, or are interested, please send us a message. Also please check the latest Covid restrictions for the UK and Scotland since people from most countries will have to quarantine for 14 days when they first arrive into the UK.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn lots of new skills and we always have music playing while we work and you will be shown what needs doing so no skills required before you join us.
Help
Help with painting and gardening.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have your own bedroom in the house with shared bathroom. We do not cook vegan or vegetarian food and we encourage an active way of life. We very much enjoy interesting conversations over dinner learning about everybody’s plans and experiences.
What else ...
Explore Huntly castle, go on the whisky trail, walk the local woods and rivers. Take day trips to Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, all accessible from the town railway station.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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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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