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: 14 Oct 2025
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Left by Workawayer (Sveva) for host
I had a wonderful experience staying with this host family. From the very first day, they made me feel welcome and part of their home.
Earl and Katie are very kind and supportive, and I’m really grateful to them for showing me a new way of parenting. I watched with admiration how they handled the four children’s needs calmly, without shouting or
… read more making them feel bad.
My tasks were very easy and never stressful: my day started with cleaning the kitchen for about 30 minutes, and then I had a lot of free time until 2 p.m., when I took care of one child (never more than one) — usually one of the two little ones — but it was never tiring; on the contrary, it was fun!
I also had plenty of free days to visit Bath, Bristol, and Salisbury (Frome is well connected by public transport).
The two older children were very independent, but the few moments we spent together were always enjoyable: we could play lego, football, or simply have conversations.
I shared many lovely moments with Earl and Katie, talking about our cultures and other topics, and I look back on our conversations with fondness.
The time I spent with this family helped me grow a lot as a person — it made me more independent and really opened my mind. I truly miss them; I enjoyed every moment and felt so comfortable with them. I would highly recommend this family to any au pair looking for a kind, loving, and supportive home.Left by host for Workawayer (Sveva)
Sveva stayed with us for about three weeks and we wish it could have been longer.
She is such a warm and lovely presence and our kids absolutely adored her. She is an absolute natural with children, whether it was cuddling our baby or taking our 2 year old out into the garden for games. She played Lego with our 4 year old and card games with our
… read more 6 year old. Eveyone adored her. She felt like a real member of the familia :)
She is also an excellent cook so we loved getting to try regional dishes like her fabulous potato pasta! She shared with us photos of her region and town and we really feel like we got to know her well in a short time. It was so interesting to learn about her life, her studies and her way of life in Italy. She will make the most amazing midwife and we wish her all the luck with her studies.
Additioally, she took great care of our home and we would welcome her back anytime.
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I spent two months with them this summer, and it was such an amazing experience.
Earl and Katie are the best foster parents I could have asked for, and their children are incredibly polite and friendly.
I really appreciated their respect for me and my personal space.
The town itself was also wonderful—beautiful, and perfectly located near places
… read more like Bath, Salisbury, and Bristol, which makes it easy to travel and explore.
The people in Somerset are so friendly and welcoming, so you’ll never feel like a stranger.Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sara stayed with us this summer and we loved getting to know her.
She is the epitome of what makes Workaway such a great exchange. She was so enthusiastic and motivated to speak and improve her English and did so much exploring of the area - making her way to Bath, Bristol, Salisbury and London. She also found other Workawayers to socialise with
… read more and I think she really put the effort into making her time in England very special and memorable.
She was a very hard worker and has incredible work ethic. She was really willing to help us and our busy family in whatever way we needed, and the kids really enjoyed getting to spend time with her. She has great initiative and would take our two year old on lovely adventures in the park or walks around town.
Sara is also an excellent cook - do not let her leave without giving you a full Carbonara lesson. We have been making autentic Italian Carbonara ever since... although it is not quite as good as Sara's ;)
Sara is a really warm, friendly and enthusiastic guest and we highly recommend her to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
I stayed at Katie and Earl's place for 3 weeks and I really enjoyed every minute of it. I really enjoyed spending time with the kids and getting to know all of them. The activities me and the kids did were playing in the garden, drawing, reading books or freebuilding with Lego. All of these activities were fun, and we never really got bored. The
… read more workload was totally fine, which is why I was able to do things during the week besides having free on the weekends. Frome itself is such a beautiful town too, which is why walking around or grabbing a coffee was very easy.
They respected me and my space, which is why I felt at home with them and would totally recommend them as a workaway host. In general, Katie and Earl's family were the best hosts I could have imagined and would totally go back and spend more time at their house and their family.
Thanks again for everythingLeft by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa was with us for 3 weeks and she was a wonderful addition to our household. She is extremely capable, confident and her English is excellent. Our kids loved spending time with her, and she was creative and motivated to get them involved in fun activities, whether it was playing footie with our eldest, or drawing with our 4 year old, or
… read more building magnetic car parks with the 2 year old! We really appreciated her initiative and self-sufficiency - she seems much wiser than her years! She was extremely respectful of our home and very easy to have in our space. We would welcome her back anytime.Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
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Left by Workawayer (Sveva) for host
I had a wonderful experience staying with this host family. From the very first day, they made me feel welcome and part of their home.
Earl and Katie are very kind and supportive, and I’m really grateful to them for showing me a new way of parenting. I watched with admiration how they handled the four children’s needs calmly, without shouting or
… read more making them feel bad.
My tasks were very easy and never stressful: my day started with cleaning the kitchen for about 30 minutes, and then I had a lot of free time until 2 p.m., when I took care of one child (never more than one) — usually one of the two little ones — but it was never tiring; on the contrary, it was fun!
I also had plenty of free days to visit Bath, Bristol, and Salisbury (Frome is well connected by public transport).
The two older children were very independent, but the few moments we spent together were always enjoyable: we could play lego, football, or simply have conversations.
I shared many lovely moments with Earl and Katie, talking about our cultures and other topics, and I look back on our conversations with fondness.
The time I spent with this family helped me grow a lot as a person — it made me more independent and really opened my mind. I truly miss them; I enjoyed every moment and felt so comfortable with them. I would highly recommend this family to any au pair looking for a kind, loving, and supportive home.Left by host for Workawayer (Sveva)
Sveva stayed with us for about three weeks and we wish it could have been longer.
She is such a warm and lovely presence and our kids absolutely adored her. She is an absolute natural with children, whether it was cuddling our baby or taking our 2 year old out into the garden for games. She played Lego with our 4 year old and card games with our
… read more 6 year old. Eveyone adored her. She felt like a real member of the familia :)
She is also an excellent cook so we loved getting to try regional dishes like her fabulous potato pasta! She shared with us photos of her region and town and we really feel like we got to know her well in a short time. It was so interesting to learn about her life, her studies and her way of life in Italy. She will make the most amazing midwife and we wish her all the luck with her studies.
Additioally, she took great care of our home and we would welcome her back anytime.
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I spent two months with them this summer, and it was such an amazing experience.
Earl and Katie are the best foster parents I could have asked for, and their children are incredibly polite and friendly.
I really appreciated their respect for me and my personal space.
The town itself was also wonderful—beautiful, and perfectly located near places
… read more like Bath, Salisbury, and Bristol, which makes it easy to travel and explore.
The people in Somerset are so friendly and welcoming, so you’ll never feel like a stranger.Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sara stayed with us this summer and we loved getting to know her.
She is the epitome of what makes Workaway such a great exchange. She was so enthusiastic and motivated to speak and improve her English and did so much exploring of the area - making her way to Bath, Bristol, Salisbury and London. She also found other Workawayers to socialise with
… read more and I think she really put the effort into making her time in England very special and memorable.
She was a very hard worker and has incredible work ethic. She was really willing to help us and our busy family in whatever way we needed, and the kids really enjoyed getting to spend time with her. She has great initiative and would take our two year old on lovely adventures in the park or walks around town.
Sara is also an excellent cook - do not let her leave without giving you a full Carbonara lesson. We have been making autentic Italian Carbonara ever since... although it is not quite as good as Sara's ;)
Sara is a really warm, friendly and enthusiastic guest and we highly recommend her to any host.
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
I stayed at Katie and Earl's place for 3 weeks and I really enjoyed every minute of it. I really enjoyed spending time with the kids and getting to know all of them. The activities me and the kids did were playing in the garden, drawing, reading books or freebuilding with Lego. All of these activities were fun, and we never really got bored. The
… read more workload was totally fine, which is why I was able to do things during the week besides having free on the weekends. Frome itself is such a beautiful town too, which is why walking around or grabbing a coffee was very easy.
They respected me and my space, which is why I felt at home with them and would totally recommend them as a workaway host. In general, Katie and Earl's family were the best hosts I could have imagined and would totally go back and spend more time at their house and their family.
Thanks again for everythingLeft by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa was with us for 3 weeks and she was a wonderful addition to our household. She is extremely capable, confident and her English is excellent. Our kids loved spending time with her, and she was creative and motivated to get them involved in fun activities, whether it was playing footie with our eldest, or drawing with our 4 year old, or
… read more building magnetic car parks with the 2 year old! We really appreciated her initiative and self-sufficiency - she seems much wiser than her years! She was extremely respectful of our home and very easy to have in our space. We would welcome her back anytime.
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Hanna stayed with us for a month and she was such a wonderful guest in our house. She helped us with household chores like tidying, folding laundry and kitchen cleaning but she also assisted with our young kids and they adored her. She was very patient and sweet with our toddler, who loved being with Hanna in the garden, or walking in the town.
… read more She was very respectful of our home and has an independent and curious spirit. She took great initiative in exploring all the great things that the South West has to offer. Her English is excellent and we had no problem communicating with her. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her and would welcome her back anytime.
Left by Workawayer (Julcsi179) for host
I was with Katie and Earl's family for a month in October, and had an amazing time there. All members of the family are genuinely curious, social, and they just radiate such happiness that it's always a true privilege to be able to spend time with them. The kids are very active, and a lot of fun, I loved getting to know them, playing with them,
… read more talking with them! The tasks are just as I expected, they weren't difficult and I found them truly enjoyable. I had an unexpected but very good experience during my month there, with the birth of their fourth child, which I'm very grateful for! Frome is a gorgeous town with lots to see also in the surrounding area, I had many chances to travel which was an added bonus to the overall joy of just being with this family. I miss all of them loads, and recommend them highly!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Wei Wei) for host
I stayed with this amazing family for 7 weeks, and they’re the friendliest and most respectful hosts I could ever ask for! The tasks were mostly about helping to tidy up and keep the house organised, with some babysitting when Katie & Earl were preparing dinner. The kids are super active, outgoing, and connect with everyone easily. We had so much
… read more fun playing football, puzzles, Legos, Hotwheels, and watching Teletubbies together. The kids are so full of ideas you’re never bored with them. Even though there were three energetic kids in the house, babysitting them was never stressful. They always respected my boundaries, and Katie & Earl ensured my working hours were fair. Katie and Earl are also very thoughtful and flexible. I really appreciated it when they allowed me to take a week off to visit my dad in Switzerland.
Frome is a really cozy town with lots of great bakeries, cafes, and charity shops to explore. There’s always some community activity happening, and my favourite spot is the library -it has vast book collections! Public transportation is very convenient, with direct trains/buses to London/Bristol. The house also has a great location -just 15 minutes by foot from Frome’s town center.
I feel so lucky to have spent Christmas and New Year’s with this wonderful family🎄✨ They invited me to their grandfather’s for Christmas, and I got to bake gingerbread cookies with Jake & Dylan! We also had many lovely cultural exchanges, and I really enjoyed my conversations with Katie & Earl. I wish Jake, Dylan, Hartley, and Stella all the happiness and health as they grow up💗💗💗 Thank you so much for everything -hope to see you all again someday! 🌟You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host
I was on a gap year and I was looking for a cultural exchange experience to see other horizons and above all to learn in another way. I was very happy to come across a family like Katie's! I stayed with them for a little less than two months and I learned a lot! They respected my boundaries a lot and were very respectful with working hours. They
… read more were very welcoming and kind to me!
Children are very fun and very creative, we can't get bored with them!
I was able to travel during the weekends and discover England!
Their house is very nice and the village is very cute!
My job was varied as I could cook, look after Hartley, play with Jake and Dylan or help tidy up the house!
If you are still hesitant, don't hesitate any longer and go to them!!
Thanks again !!!You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
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