Help in our remote hotel in the highlands of Scotland, UK
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Jaewoon and Jana are a young couple working their way around the world making travel blogs. An interesting and enterprising way to see the world. At the place they were undeterred by the weather and our remoteness, taking as much time as they felt necessary to make a fulsome and engaging portrait of the place, with a mix of handheld and drone
… read more photographs. The results were professional and impressive. We are absolutely delighted with the photos and the videos.
Jaewoon and Jana are a gentle and polite couple, their presence was unintrusive and undemanding. They have indicated that they would like to see the place in summer and we would welcome them back anytime.
Deciding to come to here was one of the best decisions I made this year. The unique weather, the one-of-a-kind location, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the people here made this an unforgettable experience for me.
During my stay, I faced various challenges. While they weren’t always easy, overcoming them helped me grow in many
… read more ways. My main role was to provide them with the photos they needed.
Above all, I’m incredibly grateful for the people I met here. I truly hope I get the chance to work with them again in the future.
If possible, I would love to come back in the summer and winter to experience this place in different seasons.
Thank you so much!
As Veronika says, she and David spent three months with us over the autumn and early onset of winter of 2024. We could not have wished for a better couple out of season at our small hotel. Practical, hardworking, cheerful and intelligent, whatever they put their hands too was done to the highest standard of professionalism. Also, when we did have
… read more a few guests, they looked after them with kindness and consideration. In the cleaning of the house and other tasks, Veronika showed diligence and attention to detail. It was a pleasure working with David to overcome the maintainence issues that arise when living in an isolated house in a wilderness and I was particularly impressed at his initiative. As a pair they complemented each other perfectly; and even when we were snowed in for a week it didn't dampen their enthusiasm. We wish Veronika and David well with their future endeavours and hope to welcome then back if they are ever in northern Scotland again.
What an experience! We spent more than three months here, from September to the middle of December.
It was our first experience working in a hotel and it was a good choice. It is a small friendly hotel, where everyone feels like part of the family.
The surroundings are just amazing! The hills, streams, lakes, endless possibilities for hiking,
… read more northern lights, night sky without light pollution, birds, deer, peace and quiet.
The owners, Eva and Adrian, are friendly and really nice. Since it was almost the end of the season, they spent only part of our stay with us.
We spent most of our time in the hotel with the manager/chef/housekeeper Ollie and his two little dogs Chi Chi and Boo. Ollie is a great person, understanding, respectful, easy to talk to about anything.
Our main tasks were cleaning rooms, welcoming guests, making coffee, tea and cakes for guests, helping in the kitchen with food preparation, serving breakfast and dinner, table setting , washing dishes, doing the laundry, etc...
As an electrician, David worked on several electrical projects in the hotel. We did jobs like sanding and varnishing the parquet floor in the dining room, painting walls, cleaning drains in the whole house, installing new radiators, making Christmas decoration, outside work like painting wood, replanting a tree, etc. There's always something to do :-) But don’t worry – Eva, Adrian and Ollie always took care of our free time so we had plenty of time for ourselves.
Left by Workawayer (Aurore & Peter) for host
Peter, Rocky and I spent two weeks at this remote location with the owners and manager as well as crossed path with other workawayers.
In short, we had a great time and were made feel at home from the beginning.
The location is unreal, If you like remote, sheep and quiet.
We had our own room and shared a bathroom with one other person.
the
… read more hotel itself is like a small museum full of history and stories.
In regards to the work we helped with breakfast, room cleaning, welcoming guests serving them tea and cake , serving lunch to visitors (soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee), and lastly dinner prep and serving.
this was a great experience and we are really glad we got to spend some time discovering a part of Scotland we probably wouldn't have gone through otherwise.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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Jaewoon and Jana are a young couple working their way around the world making travel blogs. An interesting and enterprising way to see the world. At the place they were undeterred by the weather and our remoteness, taking as much time as they felt necessary to make a fulsome and engaging portrait of the place, with a mix of handheld and drone
… read more photographs. The results were professional and impressive. We are absolutely delighted with the photos and the videos.
Jaewoon and Jana are a gentle and polite couple, their presence was unintrusive and undemanding. They have indicated that they would like to see the place in summer and we would welcome them back anytime.
Deciding to come to here was one of the best decisions I made this year. The unique weather, the one-of-a-kind location, and the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the people here made this an unforgettable experience for me.
During my stay, I faced various challenges. While they weren’t always easy, overcoming them helped me grow in many
… read more ways. My main role was to provide them with the photos they needed.
Above all, I’m incredibly grateful for the people I met here. I truly hope I get the chance to work with them again in the future.
If possible, I would love to come back in the summer and winter to experience this place in different seasons.
Thank you so much!
As Veronika says, she and David spent three months with us over the autumn and early onset of winter of 2024. We could not have wished for a better couple out of season at our small hotel. Practical, hardworking, cheerful and intelligent, whatever they put their hands too was done to the highest standard of professionalism. Also, when we did have
… read more a few guests, they looked after them with kindness and consideration. In the cleaning of the house and other tasks, Veronika showed diligence and attention to detail. It was a pleasure working with David to overcome the maintainence issues that arise when living in an isolated house in a wilderness and I was particularly impressed at his initiative. As a pair they complemented each other perfectly; and even when we were snowed in for a week it didn't dampen their enthusiasm. We wish Veronika and David well with their future endeavours and hope to welcome then back if they are ever in northern Scotland again.
What an experience! We spent more than three months here, from September to the middle of December.
It was our first experience working in a hotel and it was a good choice. It is a small friendly hotel, where everyone feels like part of the family.
The surroundings are just amazing! The hills, streams, lakes, endless possibilities for hiking,
… read more northern lights, night sky without light pollution, birds, deer, peace and quiet.
The owners, Eva and Adrian, are friendly and really nice. Since it was almost the end of the season, they spent only part of our stay with us.
We spent most of our time in the hotel with the manager/chef/housekeeper Ollie and his two little dogs Chi Chi and Boo. Ollie is a great person, understanding, respectful, easy to talk to about anything.
Our main tasks were cleaning rooms, welcoming guests, making coffee, tea and cakes for guests, helping in the kitchen with food preparation, serving breakfast and dinner, table setting , washing dishes, doing the laundry, etc...
As an electrician, David worked on several electrical projects in the hotel. We did jobs like sanding and varnishing the parquet floor in the dining room, painting walls, cleaning drains in the whole house, installing new radiators, making Christmas decoration, outside work like painting wood, replanting a tree, etc. There's always something to do :-) But don’t worry – Eva, Adrian and Ollie always took care of our free time so we had plenty of time for ourselves.
Left by Workawayer (Aurore & Peter) for host
Peter, Rocky and I spent two weeks at this remote location with the owners and manager as well as crossed path with other workawayers.
In short, we had a great time and were made feel at home from the beginning.
The location is unreal, If you like remote, sheep and quiet.
We had our own room and shared a bathroom with one other person.
the
… read more hotel itself is like a small museum full of history and stories.
In regards to the work we helped with breakfast, room cleaning, welcoming guests serving them tea and cake , serving lunch to visitors (soup, sandwiches, tea/coffee), and lastly dinner prep and serving.
this was a great experience and we are really glad we got to spend some time discovering a part of Scotland we probably wouldn't have gone through otherwise.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Kit)
Kit is a gentleman: a gentleman in looks and manner; in appearance and approach to other people. Cultured and artistic, aesthetic and romantic in temperament, Kit is also practical and physically competent; at home equally replacing a generator starter motor as in the design and refurbishment of a bathroom. Inclined to be a perfectionist, tasks
… read more undertaken will take longer than might be expected, but the result; the bathroom again, will be well built, robust, aesthetically pleasing and perfectly aligned, Versatile and indifferent to bad weather, Kit can be called upon to strip a roof in sub-zero temperatures, or fix plumbing issues within tight attic spaces.
Left by host for Workawayer (Débora)
From the moment Deborah arrived she became the heart and the soul of the house. Gentle, with a smile, always around when help was needed. “Can I help you” and “but I want to help you……” were her standard sentence. Whether it was helping Ollie in the kitchen, doing up the rooms or taking on any other chore she was not even asked to do, it was all
… read more done with a smile on her lips and music around her.
Our guests loved Deborah, as she made them welcome and relaxed in the house.
The work that needed to be done was done efficiently, properly and with no need of any reminders.
Deborah is the ideal future owner of a coffeehouse and we wish her with all our heart success and that her dreams may come true. She is any time welcome to come back to her family here. We miss her
Left by Workawayer (Débora) for host
I had the pleasure of staying in the hotel for 7 weeks and it was an experience that I will never forget!!
The hotel is located in a remote area of the Highlands, with breathtaking landscape and wildlife. The accomodations are very comfortable and the food there is delicious!! The work wasn't difficult, most of the time I spent cleaning, helping
… read more serving breakfast and dinner, doing laundry and attending the guests.
I felt at home since the first day as a volunteer and I made good friends there that I will keep for life! All the staff made me feel so comfortable and part of the family and I just have to thank Eva, Adrian and Ollie for the opportunity to stay with them! I'm already missing everyone, and of course the two cute dogs Chich and Boo!
I hope to come back soon!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Aida Isabel)
Dear Aida Isabel,
This is our letter of appreciation to you:
You were the heart and soul of it. With your warm smile and your gentle manners you won the hearts of guests and staff alike.
You gave a helping hand when and where it was needed, always with a smile. Your cooking skills excited the rest of the crew and guests were thoroughly enjoying
… read more your Mexican dishes. You kept the house clean and shining and everything organised. You were understanding and comforting when there was a problem and your laughters which sounded through the house kept a happy atmosphere.
All of us, Adrian, Ollie and me are happy for you to come back any time. You will always have a home here.
Left by Workawayer (Aida Isabel) for host
So this is my love letter for the place that was my home for the last 2 months:
Dear G,
It took me a couple of days to write this after i left you and all i can feel about my time with you is love and gratefulness.
Between the walls of this house i've been able to find a little piece of myself, hidden in the corners of the rooms, in the fire
… read more every night at the drawing room, cooking and enjoying every dinner with the friends i've met there.
Helping to keep this amazing house alive was one of my greatest adventures so far, a pure joy, every single day in this place is way different than the other and the only thing i might be sure is that you will never get bored here!
I enjoyed every day, every meal, every laugh, every tear, every moment i lived there.
It might look like a hotel in the middle of nowhere but in my experience i found a place where i could feel like home, a lovely home with friends, sorrounded by the most beautiful landscapes, fresh air, delicious food and great stories.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
i hope to see you again soon!
Your friend, AidaYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Austeja)
Austeja came and worked with us for 10 day this May, coming at short notice. She immediately settled into the household in her own quiet and intrusive way. Once instructed on the tasks required, Austeja carried them out diligently and without need of supervision. Thorough and precise, this workawayer would a welcome and trustworthy member of any
… read more team and, should she wish to return to the far north of Scotland, we would welcome her back.
Left by Workawayer (Austeja) for host
I spent just a bit less than two weeks in the middle of May 2022 with the hosts but it was such an amazing experience. The people of the the House (Eva, Adrian, Ollie) are some of the most fascinating and passionate people I have ever encountered. Really thankful for all of the stories and experiences. I was impressed by how they manage to live so
… read more remotely and try to have as little impact on the environment as possible. And I cannot forget the dogs, the sweetest creatures. The surrounding area is breathtaking. There are a lot of lakes, rivers, hills, mountains, wild animals, etc. It never gets tiring. There are not many people around, so it is very untouched. While I stayed there, I mostly helped with the cleaning tasks around the house. The hosts communicated clearly, were accurate, respectful, and fair, did not hide anything. This was my first workaway, so I am grateful that they trusted me. Will miss it a lot and can highly recommend it!
Left by Workawayer (Lorraine & Jack) for host
Our stay was really special at the hotel. We arrived in March and stayed for around 6 weeks the work was so varied going between painting and building projects to working in the kitchen serving the guest and changing the rooms over...Ollie could not of made us feel more at home and has become a real friend and not forgetting his two adorable
… read more little dogs...we were very lucky to meet the owners Eva and Adrian for a night before we left who were so grateful for all our work..thank you for our wonderful experience and can't wait to see you all again one day...You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie & Jacob)
Jacob and Marie joined us last autumn and worked through the winter until leaving in early March 2022. Marie was a great help in the hotel, both preparing rooms and in the kitchen (where she made some fine cakes), but the main work they undertook was in the conversion of an old combined cow byre and stables into accommodation for passing cyclist
… read more and others. Here, Jacob's planning experience and carpentry skills ensured the end result was finished to his exacting high standards, while Marie's willingness to 'get stuck in' regardless of the task - or the conditions - had her sanding, painting and applying sealant to the roof in all weathers. They work well without supervision and are ready to offer helpful suggestions where needed; particularly if leaning towards use of environmentally sustainable materials (the use of sheep's wool for insulation is an example). Socially, they were good company and ready to help out with any additional tasks that needed to be done. There is talk of them returning and we would certainly welcome them back to undertake further projects.
Left by Workawayer (Marie & Jacob) for host
We ended up staying at the place for near on six months in the end and can wholeheartedly recommend the experience to anyone wanting a taste of real Highland wilderness. The work is varied with there always being something to do, housekeeping, help in the kitchen or with construction projects. We were there over winter when there were few guests.
… read more The isolation could be a bit much for some people but you'll find yourself in good company with Ollie and the dogs. Zach too if you find yourself there in the winter months and Adrian and Eva during the rest of the year. There's a great sense of freedom being quite so far away from everything else. The initial bleakness of the area never quite goes away but walking on the surrounding hills you learn to appreciate the beauty of the place. A unique opportunity not to be missed.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (AnneJan) for host
Try to imagine the Highlands of Scotland, this place has it. A remote atmospheric guesthouse surrounded by moor landscape of hills with the occasional herd of red deer, wonderful for hiking with waterproof boots, and inside the guesthouse, a fisherman's guest book in the hall, rapiers on the wall and a library with wide variety of books and an
… read more open fire blazing.
Eva and Adrian refuse to give it the name of hotel, and with good reason: it's too cosy for such a fancy title. It was interesting to see the reactions of the guests, who often commented on the homely atmosphere of the place.
It was out of the fishing season, but I had a wonderful opportunity to be witness to some of the stalking procedures, and a proud but emotional Ollie coming home with his first red deer, a beautiful beast, on the back of a squadbike.
The first few months Adrian and Eva, who meant to leave for the winter, couldn't travel because of covid restrictions, so I got a chance to get to know them with interesting discussions and their visions of how to develop this place.
After Christmas they left, with Tick the one-eyed Jack Russell, and then the snow started falling and for three months Ollie and I were mainly on our own. The Green Knight was parked by the main road as a postbox, for the half mile lane was too snowed in for Mark the postman to drive up.
All in all, it was a beautiful time, with plenty of interesting tasks to be done around the house. I'm grateful for Ollie's excellent cooking, Eva's tasty desserts, Adrian's introduction to the proper appreciation of Scottish whisky.
Most of all, I'll miss the landscape, the amazing colours of autumn and the quiet of a winter landscape in the middle of nowhere. The ever-changing skies are amazing.
Thank you, Eva and Adrian, for letting me stay.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Liam)
Liam fitted in easily and without fuss at the hotel. Whether it was helping Eva with the domestic chores or improving his interior and exterior decorating skills, he was always a willing and helpful member of the team. Mature beyond his years, he is quick to learn and a diligent and hardworking young man. He is also good company and I will miss
… read more our cribbage and chess games.
Left by Workawayer (Liam) for host
This will not be an experience I will forget. My stay at their place exceeded my expectations in all possible aspects! My work was really diversified - working in the house, painting and helping with the guests. There was never a dull moment. The surrounding area is packed with ancient ruins and stories, and amazing views. Eva, Adrian and Ollie
… read more were some of the nicest and most interesting people I've ever met, able to tell you a story about everything and anything. If you are considering going to the most remote hotel in Britain as a workaway their I highly recommend the once in a lifetime experience.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorna & Vivien)
As we only took on the hotel two years ago there were still a lot of things to do to. Without prompting, Lorna and Viv immediately adopted several projects and got stuck into the work. Whatever they did, was done to perfection. Not only did they renovate the kitchen, reorganised the utility room and tiled a bathroom, there were also a lot of
… read more smaller tasks which they took on and thought through to improve. For me it was also a pleasure to be surprised by so many little artistic things. Viv loved to do little wood carvings: here I find a carved fish on the fishermen's hut and there a little duck on a tree next to a sundial.
Adrian and I wish them both all the best for their future plans.
Left by Workawayer (Lorna & Vivien) for host
We had an amazing time living off-grid for two months in the north of Scotland, it was everything we were hoping it would be and more! We really appreciated the opportunity to learn so many new skills such as tiling, plastering and carpentry. It has been an invaluable experience and memories we will treasure for life. We loved the freedom we had
… read more to do any project we wanted to and to go hiking as far as the eye could see. The hotel could not be in a more beautiful location, surrounded by the wildlife and so perfectly remote. Adrian and Eva were such kind and generous hosts, we really felt that they cared for our well-being and went out of their way to help us to return home during the covid19 lockdown.
Thank you both so much for having us and we look forward to coming back to visit one day and completing the hikes we didn't get around to!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Lia & Silviu)
Lia & Silviu are a charming couple with a spirit and outlook that shows they are still very much young at heart: friendly, eager and ready to learn. I only joined them for their last week here, but it was a pleasure to meet them and we had more than one lively conversation around the dining table in the evening. The far north of Scotland in winter
… read more is not the most hospitable place and our remote location can make it intimidating if you feel you will be cut off, but Lia and Silviu faced the high winds and snows with cheerfulness and, indeed, seemed to enjoy everything. Eva and I wish them all the best with their new life back in Romania together. Adrian
Left by Workawayer (Lia & Silviu) for host
Due to its remoteness and landscape, it has truly been an unique experience to be here for almost 3 weeks. During our stay, we worked on various house renovation projects and general maintenance. The work schedule was flexible, in our case being spread out thru the day from about 9:30 to about 15-16:00 ( breaks included :) ). We had plenty of time
… read more to hike around the area or read from the vast library. Wifi has a cap, so we didn't use it for streaming.
We've learned some useful practical skills, but also learned a lot about the area and Scottish culture from both Adrian and the other workawayers. Because of the remoteness of the location, you need to be a bit self reliant and work as a team, in case you would be staying with other workawayers. We recommend being equipped with warm water/windproof clothes and shoes - it also gets a bit nippy in some rooms of the hotel.
We met Adrian during our last week and found him to be a remarkable person, with many interesting tales from his life and a true Scottish gentleman :). Unfortunately we did not have the pleasure of meeting Eva, but we're sure she must be as lovely as Adrian.
All in all, it was a wonderful experience and we highly recommend Adrian and Eva and their home.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Reina)
Reina, Nihi and Stephenie looked after our lonely hotel at the end of 2019. Cheerful, friendly and unflustered, they were willing workers who took the hardships of living off-grid in winter in their stride.
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