Help out around our charming Victorian house and garden in London, UK
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: 2 May 2025
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Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks
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Host ref number: 994921186756
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Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan )
It was a total pleasure to host Jordan. He's very handy around the house with very good DIY skills and with great attention to detail and can work independently to solve problems too. He fit in very well with the house and was super friendly and easy to get on with and respected all the house rules. We wish he'd had more time to stay with but wish
… read more him all the best for his future travels - highly recommended!
Left by Workawayer (Jordan ) for host
Saad was very welcoming and accommodating during my time at his place out east London. Hes a very smiley easy going guy. I really enjoyed my stay here, cooking meals, painting the cabinet and chatting to the other people in the house. The house is decorated very nicely especially the red cabinet on the top floor ! Could not recommend this work
… read more away enough - thanks againYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Eduardo) for host
It is too difficult to express how wonderful it was to spend the last two months at Saad's house, I can only say that my time at his house was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had, his house is very beautiful, the people who live inside are very friendly, the neighborhood is really quiet and the human quality that Saad and Andrew
… read more have made me feel included in their lunches, in their talks, in their activities, always with their spontaneous ways of showing that I was welcome in their home. Thank you very much for everything and I hope to see you again in Colombia.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Eduardo)
It was such a total privilege to host Eduardo. He has very quiet and calm energy but is always willing to go the extra mile to help with anything that is needed. He helped us with everything from gardening and paint stripping to helping with housework and arty projects like framing pictures and prints. He is very intellingent and can solve
… read more problems independently. We also trusted him completely with the house when we were away an he took care of everything like it was his own place.
We would highly recommend Eduardo to other hosts and hope to see him when we visit Colombia later this year!
Left by Workawayer (Sofia & Eduardo) for host
Our experience with Saad was simply perfect. He is a kind, polite and sweet man. We had good conversations and were very well looked after from start to finish. Saad lives in a wonderful Victorian house. There we worked removing paint from a staircase, sanding it and then painting it. We loved the experience of being with Saad. Thank you very
… read more much, we hope to be able to come back someday <3You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia & Eduardo)
It was a total pleasure to host Eduardo and Sofia. They stayed with us for a couple of weeks but were so helpful around the house. They helped on stripping and repainting the staircase which they did with great care and consideration. They were very prompt and organised with their time and clearly take a lot of pride in doing the very best they
… read more can. They were also lovely housemates to share space with and we got to enjoy a lovely dinner with them before they departed.
I an highly recommend them to other hosts!
thank you both and wish you lots of good things for the future and your travels!Feedback
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Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan )
It was a total pleasure to host Jordan. He's very handy around the house with very good DIY skills and with great attention to detail and can work independently to solve problems too. He fit in very well with the house and was super friendly and easy to get on with and respected all the house rules. We wish he'd had more time to stay with but wish
… read more him all the best for his future travels - highly recommended!
Left by Workawayer (Jordan ) for host
Saad was very welcoming and accommodating during my time at his place out east London. Hes a very smiley easy going guy. I really enjoyed my stay here, cooking meals, painting the cabinet and chatting to the other people in the house. The house is decorated very nicely especially the red cabinet on the top floor ! Could not recommend this work
… read more away enough - thanks againYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Eduardo) for host
It is too difficult to express how wonderful it was to spend the last two months at Saad's house, I can only say that my time at his house was one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had, his house is very beautiful, the people who live inside are very friendly, the neighborhood is really quiet and the human quality that Saad and Andrew
… read more have made me feel included in their lunches, in their talks, in their activities, always with their spontaneous ways of showing that I was welcome in their home. Thank you very much for everything and I hope to see you again in Colombia.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Eduardo)
It was such a total privilege to host Eduardo. He has very quiet and calm energy but is always willing to go the extra mile to help with anything that is needed. He helped us with everything from gardening and paint stripping to helping with housework and arty projects like framing pictures and prints. He is very intellingent and can solve
… read more problems independently. We also trusted him completely with the house when we were away an he took care of everything like it was his own place.
We would highly recommend Eduardo to other hosts and hope to see him when we visit Colombia later this year!
Left by Workawayer (Sofia & Eduardo) for host
Our experience with Saad was simply perfect. He is a kind, polite and sweet man. We had good conversations and were very well looked after from start to finish. Saad lives in a wonderful Victorian house. There we worked removing paint from a staircase, sanding it and then painting it. We loved the experience of being with Saad. Thank you very
… read more much, we hope to be able to come back someday <3You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia & Eduardo)
It was a total pleasure to host Eduardo and Sofia. They stayed with us for a couple of weeks but were so helpful around the house. They helped on stripping and repainting the staircase which they did with great care and consideration. They were very prompt and organised with their time and clearly take a lot of pride in doing the very best they
… read more can. They were also lovely housemates to share space with and we got to enjoy a lovely dinner with them before they departed.
I an highly recommend them to other hosts!
thank you both and wish you lots of good things for the future and your travels!
Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host
I stayed with Saad & Andrew for a couple weeks as an interim stop between my travels. They were so helpful, welcoming and made me feel right at home immediately. Their hospitality and generosity eliminated a lot of the stress that coincides with moving to a new country. They were super easy to work for/with and really helped me get on my feet here
… read more in the UK. I can't thank them enough and highly recommend them for other Workawayers.
All the best to these two!
TobiasYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias)
Tobias stayed with us for a few weeks and was a tremendous help around the house. He's a very quiet and understated person but is very motivated and self directed. He was reliable, took a lot of initiative with tasks around the house and could work independently when required. He was also very respectful around the house and looked after
… read more everything and made sure everything was very organised and tidied. We loved having his energy around the house and would happily recommend him to other hosts in the future.
We wish him lot of luck with the rest of his time in London - he will no doubt make a success of whatever he decides to turn his hand to!
Left by Workawayer (Ruben) for host
Where does one even begin, wow! Saad and Andrew are such amazing people, and I cannot emphasise that enough. Honestly, they are the most kind, caring, and generous gentlemen that I have ever had the privilege of meeting.
From the very moment that I arrived, I was made to feel extremely welcome and well looked after. They were always checking in
… read more with me to make sure that I was alright.
I was privileged enough to stay with Saad and Andrew as a Workawayer for over two months, and I absolutely loved it! Their home is beautiful and I learned a great deal. It is always a treat to chat to them because the conversations are so stimulating, yet still filled with jokes and laughter. I love food, and I can easily say that I’ve had some of the best meals in my life here.
To Saad & Andrew,
Thank you for being the truly amazing people that you are. You will forever hold a special place in my heart, and I am eternally grateful for your kindness and generosity. It has been my privilege, pleasure, and honour to stay with you (and continue to stay with you in a more permanent position!), my friends.
Sincerely,
RubenYou can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruben)
Ruben is really the most kind and wonderful person! He arrived from south africa and immediately felt right part of the family. He helped us with literally everythingn that was going on in the house, from organising house parties from looking after the garden to tiling and wallpapering. He's always willing to go the extra mile and go above and
… read more beyond to be as helpful as he can. We have so enjoyed having him as a workawayer that he has now become a permament part of the house family ad moved in to the house as permanennt housemate which we couldnt be happier about!
We feel truly luck to have had Ruben stay with us and to count him as a friend :)
Left by Workawayer (Rodrigo Natanael) for host
I have to say that this has been by far the best experience that I ever had during my short but valuable time in London.
It has been now 4 months since I left their company and I still feel like I'm missing part of my home in London!!!
The first call that I had with Saad I was delighted with the empathy and warmness he transmited to me. Then he
… read more took the time to pick me up and drive me to his great Victorian house.
The communication is something that I treasure a lot and with Saad I really felt comfortable with sharing close conversations and any question that I had about the neighborhood and the city. In that way, Saad is a person who is always willing to offer a help in hand in order to have the best experience in London (if it is your first time knowing the city).
I'm very grateful for all the attention both Saad and Andrew offered me. They were the kind of people you want to spend your afternoon with. Sometimes they invited me to share some meal or a cup of tea and during my working hours they were aware of whatever I may needed. By the way, the work is not from another universe, they have the equipment and tools to help you do the work properly and you just have to be sure to have a well organised schedule.I enjoyed so much working in their garden! (and also removing painting from their stairs).
I had the opportunity to travel to the city every day and get to know many of the touristic places of London and I also spent some days in the house and it was also great. I really felt part of the family and that is something that I won't forget. I felt safe, listened to and accompanied with them.
I definitely would like to meet them again.
Thank you for all of your attention and kindness.
Feel lucky if you have the chance to become part of the Earlham family.You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by host for Workawayer (Vladyslav)
It was a total pleasure to host Vlad. He was our first workawayer and we were wondering how the experience would be: little did we realise that we would find such a kind and helpful new friend.
Vlad is very professional and thoughtful with regards to his work and a very sensitiive and considerate person to share a house with. We enjoyed may great
… read more dinners and evenings together and Vlad very much became a part of the Earlham family. Vlad put his skills to use in a variety of tasks from french polishing antique furniture, to hanging pictures, stripping paint from the staircase, repainting doors and painting and decorating doors. He is quickly able to understand the task and appreciate what we were trying to achieve, and was independently able to look up youtube videos and websites to figure out the best way of achieving our vision. He has a very good eye for detail and we really appreciated his contribution towards making our unruly house feel more homely. With his expertise in mens clothing and design he also helped me to redesign my wardrobe and help me understand how to dress better and more sustainably.
Rather than simply doing the work, Vlad was an equal participant in helping us decide what was right for the house and which tasks needed to be prioritised.We really miss Vlad (and the weekly pizza evening he would treat us too!) - he was such a wonderful presence around the house. I really hope he will come to visit us again soon ! In the meantime - if you are approached by Vlad for a potential work away then consider yourself lucky and jump at the opportunity!
Left by Workawayer (Vladyslav) for host
I spent around 4 months with Saad and Andrew, and what an amazing stay it was !!
From the first day they made me feel at home, they have a big heart and are very open and available in understanding your necessities.
Sometimes we had meals together, the food is amazing! Wow!, I tried all kinds of food from their Chinese, Vietnamese, Pakistani and
… read more even some British food :)
The work is interesting and diverse, in a Victorian house there are always things to do :), and Saad is flexible regarding working time so you can choose which time is best for you.
And of course, I was able to discover London while learning a lot of new things. I really enjoyed the city and I met new friends.
I highly recommend them!!
Thank you so much for everything !!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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