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Help on the stunning Scottish Island of Mull, UK

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PLEASE READ OUR DESCRIPTION THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONTACTING

One female with UK work visa and own insurance required.
Must have a few years housekeeping experience and a reference.
Sorry no pets, no smokers.

Dates needed:
7th-12th June
23rd-25th June
24th-27th May

Join us on the stunning Isle of Mull, a very remote island off the west coast of Scotland. Located halfway between the main town of Tobermory and the village of Salen.
Our family consist of 4 generations. We also have rescue animals.

There is public transport that passes our drive or you could bring your own car.
You can fly to Glasgow or Edinburgh, then get the Train from Glasgow queen St station or 'Citylink' Bus to Oban, then the 'Calmac' Ferry from Oban to Craignure, then the 'West Coast Motors' Bus to us at Arle.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have had about 25 workawayers from 2019-2024, all have been a pleasure to meet and work with.
Please see our reviews.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
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We would pay £8.70 per hour for every hour worked. This is the minimum UK wage with an accommodation offset rate.
There may occasionally be more hours if requested.
You could get a secondary job as well providing it doesn't affect this one.

We need help with interior cleaning rooms and bathrooms to a high standard, making beds and helping with laundry and folding. As well as renovating and maintaining our properties, exterior painting, washing windows, maintenance, gardening, plant watering and handyperson jobs.

Joinery / landscaping skills would be a real bonus.

We are looking for a speedy and hard worker please.
You would need to have insurance.
You would be self employed and we would be paying you for your services.
English speaking essential.

Life on a remote Scottish island, especially in the winter months can be very isolating, peaceful, beautiful, and cold.
Great if you're wanting some alone time.
Bring warm clothes (walking boots/fleece/waterproofs/mountain and hiking clothes).
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We can provide accommodation or you can park your campervan on site or provide your own accommodation.
What else ...
There is a 1 minute walk down to the shore to enjoy the beautiful Landscape and wildlife, we have eagles overhead, deer on the hillside, otters in the bay.
We have kayaks, a paddleboard and mountain bikes.
Hannah may be able to take you gorgewalking.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi and mobile data not hugely fast but we have it.
Space for parking camper vans
We have toilet emptying facilities, and a lovely view. Area is very safe.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
£8.70 per hour

Host ref number: 872254716835

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14 Mar 2023

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

I had such a warm welcome from Hannah and her family. They all have a wealth of information about the island and are lovely. Hannah and her family showed me around the island, told me loads about Mull, took me places and introduced me to people. I learned a lot about the island.

The work was mostly preparing the holiday accommodation for the… read more

(Excellent )

11 Mar 2023

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Hannah was an absolutely super workaway who also became a wonderful friend. She was like a fairy godmother who turned up just when we needed one. She did some excellent exterior painting for us, karchering, cleaning, body doubling and befriending. We would have her back any time. 5 stars x x x x x

(Excellent )

19 Aug 2020

Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host

I am very grateful to Hannah and her family for having hosted me.
I could experience how is living on an island, came to know a lot of useful things and visit incredible places which will be in my heart and mind forever.
Mull is a magic place, full of vibrant colours, stunning landscapes and enchanting spots.
Hannah always provided me with… read more

(Excellent )

13 Aug 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)

Chiara is an absolute superstar! No, more like a guardian angel, she really saved us at our time of need. She's a dream workaway. Sadly due to my family shielding and coronavirus we were unable to interact too closely, but hopefully she will return to us in the future once this has all passed. The baby will miss his latest crush. She is welcome… read more

(Excellent )

8 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (July-Ann)

JulyAnn was such a great help. Her masonry skillz are on point! She was lovely company and eager to have a go at different tasks. We hope to see her again and wish her all the best with future workaway experiences. x x x

(Excellent )

6 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (July-Ann) for host

This was a great first workaway experience. Hannah and her family were very nice and welcoming, always willing to help me out with lifts and figuring out the buses. Hannah always gave me really good suggestions of what to do on the island, and even encouraged me to go visit Iona for a day which was beautiful. As for the work, it was actually… read more

(Excellent )

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14 Mar 2023

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11 Mar 2023

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19 Aug 2020

Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host

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13 Aug 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)

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8 Feb 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (July-Ann)

(Excellent )

6 Feb 2020

Left by Workawayer (July-Ann) for host

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20 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lee)

Lee was lovely. Just the person for helping out doing bits here and there. The baby adored him and always said "Ooh Lee and Falerie" (Valerie) whenever he saw them working out the window. Lee is great company, tidy and a good workawayer, with a willingness to learn about the hosts, their way of life and the place they live in. We hope to see him… read more

(Excellent )

19 Dec 2019

Left by Workawayer (Lee) for host

Hannah, and her whole family are wonderful and very friendly. I spent just over a week with her and the family on the Isle of Mull. They all made me feel welcome as soon as I first arrived. Alan, “(Andy)” is really funny and is great to chat to and their baby Hamish is just a delight! Hannah is also a very talented cook and frequently cooked us… read more

(Excellent )

8 Dec 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Valerie)

Valerie has been absolutley wonderful. She has a really great work ethic. If you need help with pressure washing or painting then she is your woman! She gives 110% to her manual laboring. The baby fell in love with her too. We wish her all the best with her new house and return to education. We hope we will see her again.

(Excellent )

23 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host

Unfortunatly i didn't stay there a long Time but... it's really a lovely place to volunteer !! Hannah was very open-minded, a super host and wanted me to visit her island. She proposed me to have drives with them to visits cities every time it was possible. Hannah lives with all her family and her parents are very lovely.
I advice this place to… read more

(Excellent )

31 Oct 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)

Camille was a brilliant help from the first moment she arrived. It was also great to speak to her about her professional career. Our only objection is that she was sadly unable to stay with us for longer.

(Excellent )

22 Nov 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie Marie)

Julie was such a brilliant helper. We will all miss her. Julie is very thorough, and willing to have a go at all the tasks we needed help with. The baby is sill asking for 'Choolie' so hopefully she will return to visit as a workawayer or even just as a friend one day. We wish her all the best with the rest of her gap year. Lots of love x x x

(Excellent )

22 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Julie Marie) for host

On Mull I saw the most beautiful side of Scotland. It's like a different world.
Hannah and her family are so welcoming warm and happy and they really do everything to ensure you are happy, too. The atmosphere is just great there. Hannah cooks very delicious vegan food. I loved the dinners, the gaelic singing-group night in the lodge, the trips to… read more

(Excellent )

2 Nov 2019

Left by Workawayer (Corry) for host

Hannah and her family were my first work-away experience and I could not have asked for better hosts. The family live on the Isle of Mull in a beautiful lodge with the most spectacular view of the surrounding coastline and hills. The family are vegan and they take great care of the animals they have on the farm including a cat, a dog and some… read more

(Excellent )

2 Nov 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Corry)

Corry was so wonderful and thoughtful. He's calm and composed in a stressful situation (not that we have many here). He was great at painting and entertaining the baby. We enjoyed hearing him speak about his studies, we wish him all the best for his upcoming graduation. We hope he will come back to visit us again as a workaway or a friend :O)

(Excellent )

23 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Sylwia) for host

My stay at the the Lodge was just brief, I only stayed for 2 days, but it was just what I needed in a very hard time in life. Hannah and the family made me feel very welcomed and accepted. The animals are so sweet and the general atmosphere there is just like home should be. On my last day Hannah, her partner and the baby took me for a wee trip to… read more

(Excellent )

17 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sylwia)

Sylwia is just brilliant! Not only is she a joy to have around, the baby loved her and she was willing to take on all the tasks we asked of her. We hope she can return it was wonderful to have her stay. A lovely addition to our extended workaway family. x x x

(Excellent )

10 Sep 2019

Left by Workawayer (Beáta) for host

I spent four wonderful weeks with Hannah and her family on Isle of Mull. I really loved them and it was hard to say goodbye. I'm sure I'll get back to them. They became my "Mull family". After work, there was always time to explore the island, which was completely enchanting. One of my favorite experiences was gorge walking. My other favorite is… read more

(Excellent )

28 Aug 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Beáta)

We are gutted to be loosing workawayer and honorary family member Beata (aka 'Bee Bee' as the baby calls her). Her help, friendship and love of stones was so very much appreciated and will be missed. She is a very hard worker and is lovely company. All the best Bea and hope to see you again soon. x x x

(Excellent )

6 Sep 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Monica)

Monica was lovely company, we enjoyed showing her around our island. She observed house rules and kept the workaway room nice and clean. The baby absolutely loved her and she was very good with him. We hope she comes to visit us again :)

(Excellent )

28 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer (Kyle ) for host

My time helping at the lodge may have been brief, just over a week, but turned out to be an incredible experience on Mull and the areas surrounding. Hannah and her family were an absolute joy to be around and very mindful of making sure my time was a positive experience from the moment I arrived. From being taught the fine art of "playing ghost"… read more

(Excellent )

28 Jun 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Kyle )

Kyle was so very much appreciated. He was a great help for us during our busy season. He works very hard, is lovely company and we enjoyed showing him round our island. We hope to see him again in future.

(Excellent )

11 Jun 2019

Left by Workawayer (Sheelagh) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better one. Hannah and her whole family are all incredibly warm, welcoming, flexible and supportive. The jobs and hours were easy and just as described -- helping with making beds, restocking breakfast and various cleaning tasks. They all made themselves available… read more

(Excellent )

11 Jun 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sheelagh)

We are very sad to see Sheelagh leave us. For a short time she became one of the family. She is fun, hard working, brilliant at using her initiative, fab company and game for trying new jobs. We hope she can return. Lots of love x x x

(Excellent )

24 May 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (FEDERICO)

We feel we have made a wonderful friend in Federico. He was willing to try many tasks he had not done before. We will miss the pleasure of his company and fabulous guitar playing.

(Excellent )

22 May 2019

Left by Workawayer (FEDERICO) for host

My experience at the lodge has been simply wonderful. Hannah and her family are very friendly and welcoming people and I can't thanks them enough for their hospitality.
The work mainly consisted in painting and gardening but the tasks can change due to the lodge necessities or weather conditions.
The Isle of Mull is a magic place and since the… read more

(Excellent )

24 May 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Terry)

Terry was lovely company and wonderful with the baby. He was willing to have a go at a few tasks he had not done before. We will miss his banter. All the best for your future world exploration Terry x

(Excellent )

17 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Terry) for host

I stayed with Hannah and AJ for 1 week plus in Isle of Mull and it was truly a great experience! They made me feel welcome from day one. Living with them is not just about working. They were kind enough to take me out to explore after work. They also made some great vegan food and we had many wonderful stories to share during lunch and dinner. Me,… read more

(Excellent )

5 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host

I really enjoyed my workaway at the lodge. Hannah and her family are very kind, friendly and welcoming people. I was given a few different tasks to do including painting and window washing. Hannah gave me instructions and was available if I needed help. The family also gave me lots of good advice about fun things to do on Mull in my free time and… read more

(Excellent )

4 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)

Alice is lovely, it was a pleasure to have her company. She helped us with lots of different things. We would deffo recommend her to another host. We hope to see her again and wish her all the best with future workaway adventures.

(Excellent )

1 Apr 2019

Left by Workawayer (Piroska) for host

I enjoyed my stay with Hannah and her family so much, I definitely will come back soon. I would give six stars if it was possible. :D
Their profile is absolutely accurate, what it doesn't say is that they are incredibly flexible, , they're fun and generous. I got a list of the tasks they needed done and they told me several times I don't have to… read more

(Excellent )

1 Apr 2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Piroska)

Piro is such an amazing woman. She is so clever and works so hard, is trustworthy, honest, organised, good at time keeping, enthusiastic and uses her initiative. She's also great company and we loved having her to stay. We are a bit heartbroken she had to leave us to get to her next host that had been previously arranged. Not only did we find her… read more

(Excellent )

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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

Projects involving children

Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

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What else ...

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Can host digital nomads

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