Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

I spent a bit over a week at Lorraine and Serafin’s place in Bedmar and had a really great time! From the first moment I felt very welcome — we shared a meal together and Lorraine explained everything in her super cheerful way. Cleo the cat is an absolute sweetheart and quickly became my friend (especially once food was involved 😄). The three chickens definitely kept me on my toes — fast, hungry, and always ready to attack anything green! Bedmar is a small and quiet village, perfect if you enjoy a peaceful and authentic place. All in all, a really nice and enriching experience — I’d happily come back anytime. Thanks a lot Lorraine, Serafin and Tariana for the lovely time!

Amy and Oliver are great fun. We hope they come back someday.

I stayed with Marie and Christophe for a bit more than two months while studying at the uni in Dijon. What an incredible experience, and one I’m very grateful to have had. The tuilerie is full of charm and character, nestled among beautiful fields and a forest, watched over by a cat with at least as much charm and character, as well as some lovely sheep and chickens. I first stayed in a little wooden cabin. Inspired by a fellow Workawayer and previous reviewer, I read The Hobbit in my cosy shelter – fully recommend –, with the occasional little animal rustling nearby. October being October and there being no heating, I was glad to have brought my fleece and beanie, so it was more than alright. As winter approached, I was warmly welcomed into the main house. I really enjoyed the work, which was a nice mix of working in the fields with vegetables and flowers, helping in the house, some digging, wood chipping and painting doors and windows. Having done Workaway before, it struck me as being on the more physically demanding side, which was actually very nice alongside the more sedentary uni life and meant I slept very well. Marie and Christophe were kind, patient and helpful in explaining all tasks. As hard workers, they were also always knee-deep involved in some heavy lifting themselves. The schedule could change a bit from time to time, which suited me well, especially as I was given a great deal of flexibility and trust in return. Food ranged from simple meals to joyous family feasts at the weekend. I thoroughly appreciated every meal and the occasional aperitif by the fireplace, yet it might not be the place if you have ultra specific food requirements. The atmosphere was very respectful, welcoming and positive, often with friends and family around. Marie and Christophe are open, kind souls who helped me more than I can express. They included me in their family life, patiently and kindly explained French idioms to me whenever my eyes glazed over and played a huge, if not the biggest, part in improving my French. They are simply lovely people with a strong sense of integrity, community and work ethic. Thanks so much for sharing your life with me and for your generosity. I learnt a lot and would be very happy to welcome you to Tassie one day!

Thank you Beatrice for this winter! I really felt relieved to have Mattia and Beatrice here for 3 months. They took good care of the house and helped with welcoming other guests. I really appreciate them always asking if something was unclear, so we could figure out the correct solution for everything. They are both happy to help with anything, and very flexible. Beatrice helped with many things here and there. I was especially happy that she had experience with dogs, which made me comfortable leaving Ilona's walks on her responsibility if we were not home. Beatrice is very friendly, helpful, calm and organised, a good fit to stay here in the middle of nowhere. I think she was mainly responsible for a nice and clean house, even if I assume everyone took part in getting everything done, as there were many guests coming and going this winter. I recommend choosing Beatrice for both individual and team work. I'm sure she can do anything you ask with a friendly smile.

Thank you Mattia for this winter! I really felt relieved to have Mattia and Beatrice here for 3 months. They took good care of the house and helped with welcoming other guests. I really appreciate them always asking if something was unclear, so we could figure out the correct solution for everything. They are both happy to help with anything, and very flexible. Mattia is very accurate and reminded me many times of things to be done. I think he prefers to be active and our calm vibes made him learn how to be busy with new things without given tasks. He is a very friendly and patient supervisor and helpful teacher of everything he knows. I can recommend Mattia for many different tasks and for happy, social and curious company.

Thank you, Sean, for your pleasant presence. I appreciated your willing and efficient help, as well as your quiet positivity. I recommend you for future volunteer opportunities.

I really enjoyed Zofia's presence for ten days. We benefited from her artistic talents. We had some interesting conversations. Thank you, Zofia, you can come back anytime.

Ecatarina stayed with me for one month and helped out with household tasks like cleaning, tidying, organizing, cooking. She is a wonderful woman. Helpful, smart, get things done, takes initiative, respectful. Having her was an absolute pleasure, I highly recommend her and would welcome her back any time.

An absolutely wonderful experience! The atmosphere was warm, friendly, and welcoming from start to finish. Dai and Sara are incredibly kind hosts who make you feel at home right away. We especially loved the many enriching conversations about Japan and the meaningful cultural exchanges we shared — they even took the time to teach us how to craft bamboo rings, which was such a unique and memorable experience. The work is indeed hard and requires attention to detail, just as described, but it is more than rewarded with delicious, authentic home-cooked meals made with love. We couldn’t recommend this experience more — thank you again for everything!

Our first Workaway experience was with Ingeborg, and it couldn’t have been more amazing. From the very beginning, we felt like part of the family throughout our entire stay. As it was our first experience, it was especially helpful that Ingeborg was very clear and direct about the tasks, how they should be done, and what was needed and prioritized. This made everything much easier for us and helped us feel more confident and comfortable. Ingeborg was incredibly kind and even helped us organize some little trips so we could explore different parts of Norway, which made the experience even more special. We also spent great quality time together, playing board games and sharing many fun moments. Balder and Sverre are amazing — and very, very good at board games! 😊 A very special thank you to Hilde, Ingeborg’s mother. It was truly a pleasure to meet her and to spend time together. We are very grateful for this experience and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a warm and welcoming environment. A big hug to all of you and hopefully see you again one day!

We stayed with Lyndal and Dale for a month and a half and we can now say it feels like our second home in New Zealand. Their welcome was so warm, they made us feel like we were part of their family. Lyndal’s cooking was delicious, and Dale’s company was always cheerful. We just arrived in this new country, we were a bit lost but Lyndal guided us through the banking process, gave us advice on buying our car, and even found a last-minute appointment with her mechanic to get everything checked out. During our stay, we took on various tasks, and we can now officially call ourselves experts in fence painting and woodcutting for the winter. Finally, we want to leave a little note for Sammy, Sparkles, and Spike—the family dog, cat, and horse—who are such colorful characters and couldn't be more adorable. It was an unforgettable experience and we coudn't dream of a better place to start our journey.

Ellie was a very special presence in my house. She gave the feminine touch that was missing. She cooks very well, enjoys learning new jobs and has many skills. She even wanted to learn how to make concrete and build a dog's house out of bricks. We discovered that we have a lot in common outside the workaway. She taught me the basics of English and was magic with my dogs. She is a person in whom one can certainly place full trust, she deserves it Fulvio and Lola keep asking me about you. I hope to see you again soon for new collaborations and build something new together

Isabel is a very friendly, motivated and interested person. She helped a lot in the garden and with the animals, because of her attention and loving care we were able to resque a very weak lamb. We enjoyed the time with her a lot, it was a great pleasure to host her and we hope she will come back one day. Muchísimas gracias, querida Isa, por tu dedicación; te deseamos todo lo mejor en tus planes.

It was fun to have Daniela for about 10 days staying with us. She worked on all kind of different jobs around our house also helping Lucia with gardening. Willing to learn using new tools, like the wood chipper, and also carry out pretty tough jobs. Thank you! For us new was the mature age at which people are still interested to go workaway and in Daniela's case she was the nearest by living workawayer we had so far. Good luck in your profession and who knows once we may meet up again. Lucia and Peter

Marceau was such a great help and lovely to have around the house. We really enjoyed our discussions on travel and life, the universe and everything! He is very competent with building work and gets stuck in! He is a very independent worker and speaks really good english as well as fluent french. He also looked after our house and chickens for a couple of weeks while we went away, completely trustworthy. We very much hope he will come back when we have some more interesting projects to offer!

Everything about Brooke and her place was so incredible that it’s hard to know where to begin. I truly couldn’t have imagined a better Workaway experience. The place is beautiful, self-sustainable, and perfectly in harmony with nature. Brooke is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met she is calm, kind, emotionally intelligent, and someone who makes you feel at home right away. She has a deep sense of inner awareness, and lives with a strong sense of connection to the natural flow of life. Her vision for the place is meaningful, so any contribution you make feels part of something bigger. I truly learned a lot during my time there and will always be grateful for the experience. Thanks Brooke!

Luna and Sophia were reliable, easy to work with, and communicated well throughout their stay. They approached tasks with a great attitude and were a pleasure to have around. We would happily recommend them to other hosts.

Hanna is such a friendly person who sees work and just does it! She stayed with us for 10 days, but it feels like she stayed for over a month. Her main tasks were helping with cooking, light household tasks, the kids and doing some gardening. In the garden she did ivy cutting, trimming lavender, weeding flower beds, planting trees, watering. She integrated herself perfectly into our daily rythm and family and we had some fun conversations! We would gladly host her again anytime in the future!

It was a true pleasure sharing this week with you, Sher. Your hospitality is matched only by the quality of your artwork, which truly brings your home to life.Furthermore, we must say that your cooking was a delight; we will definitely remember some of those recipes. We sincerely believe that our stay on Waiheke wouldn't have been the same without you. And of course, having Louie there was the icing on the cake! Des Bisous !

This was my first Workaway experience, as I just arrived in Australia, and I am so glad it started with such a welcoming and warm family that made me feel completely at home, safe, and included. I stayed with Fiona, Val and Lucia for just under two weeks. Fiona is an amazing host and person; she provided both structure and a caring, open atmosphere during my stay, which I am very thankful for. I had time to work, explore what Brisbane and its surroundings had to offer and also connect with everyone at home. I felt as if I became a temporary member of the family — everyone was so kind, understanding and made sure to account for my best interests in every situation. I really apprecite that. My daily work mostly included various household tasks and cooking — I learned a lot and will carry some of the recipes and tips with me into the future! The room that I stayed in was perfect and had everything that I needed. The area surrounding the house is surreally beautiful and full of life! I have many memories and moments from my stay that I will always cherish as my journey in Australia continues. Thank you guys for everything🤍 Polina