Workaway reviews, feedback and ratings

We spent 10 lovely days in December. Dai and Sara welcomed us really warmly and made us feel at home. They immerged us into their day to day life. Dai drives the projects with enthusiasm and likes to transmit his knowledge through the wabi sabi philosophy 😁. Sara is a sunny person and easy going, always making sure you feel good and don't lack anything. They shared tips to enjoy the surroundings whether through hikes or cafés. Work consisted mostly into maintaining the guesthouse during off season (reparing paper doors, cleaning, painting..) and renovating the main house (woodwork, insulation..). Dai even took time to teach us bamboo crafting during a little workshop ! Accomodation was really comfy, either in the main house or in the guesthouse but be prepared to face cold temperature during winter (they warned us in advance) ! The only downside of this place is the sun disappearing behind the hill at 12a.m in winter.. 🤷‍♂️ To sum up, they were both great hosts and we are truly happy to have spent those days in their company. Wish you the best for the future and hope to see you again 💜

We had the pleasure of hosting two Irish guys during their gap year, and we highly recommend them. They are young, but very mature and serious in their work. They were always willing to help, never afraid to get their hands dirty, and approached every task with a smile and a positive attitude, which made the work much more enjoyable. When we had to adjust our plan for removing weeds from the cobbled road, they were flexible and adapted quickly. They worked manually, burning off the weeds, using a pressure washer, and filling the gaps with sand and salt. They even lifted some cobblestones to better remove the roots of the invasive grass, always with great precision and attention to detail. They are very independent, well-organized, and able to manage tasks on their own. We trusted them completely, and they proved to be reliable and responsible every step of the way. We recommend them without hesitation as Workawayers! If they have the opportunity to visit anyone else, we are sure they will be just as valuable and the future hosts will be very lucky. We are grateful for the time we spent together and hope to welcome them back in the future :-)

Magdalena stayed with us for three months, originally planning to stay for two. Due to the wonderful experience on both sides, she decided to extend her stay—and we are incredibly grateful she did. During her time here, Magdalena showed what an exceptional person she is, both in her work and personally. She is a very hard worker who consistently went above and beyond what was asked of her. She approached every task with dedication and responsibility, and her positive attitude made a real difference in our daily routine. Magdalena is also a joy to have around. She is kind, trustworthy, and has a natural compassion for animals. Her presence brought a lot of warmth and laughter to the team. She has a great eye for detail, often noticing things others might miss, and she came up with thoughtful and practical solutions. We truly appreciated having her with us, and she will be deeply missed.

Mizuho é muito querida. Ficamos muito felizes com os dias que esteve connosco. Obrigada pela ajuda dada. Foram sempre muito interessantes as conversas. O seu despertar artístico certamente a levará a um futuro muito de sucesso. Muitas felicidades

I stayed for 6 days and had a really great experience! The area is beautiful and James is kind and respectful. We went hiking together, and I truly enjoyed the trails he showed me — they were places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own. His food was also delicious, which made the stay even more enjoyable. The work itself was very easy and relaxed. I helped remove weeds from a few garden beds and also expanded the huerto a bit. And I did some cleaning in the house. It was very manageable, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings. I especially appreciated the balance between spending time together and having space to do my own thing. Since I work online a few hours each day, it was perfect that I could manage my schedule, explore nearby places based on his recommendations, and still share friendly conversations and activities together. It was exactly what I was looking for — relaxed, flexible, and welcoming. He was also wonderful with my dog Nala, which meant a lot to me and made the whole experience even better. I would definitely recommend staying here and would happily come back.

Pascale is an amazing person as well as resourceful, experienced and playful at times. She helped me when in the beginning of my new project with the 10 chalets. Incredible person and a volunteer to be. Very grateful to host her and I highly recommend

Thierry was great. Very helpful, kind guy, taught me lots of useful skills which I'm sure I'll use again and was very friendly and nice to be around.

Carolain and Brayan is an amazing, kind, sincere and helpful couple. As I was busy renovating a new project, they help me in so many ways. The vibes and sincerity they brought to us was so valuable at a crucial moment. I can highly recommend them. Thanks again guys

I spent three weeks at Eoghan's place and it was the sanctuary I needed so much. Eoghan and all of his friends and neighbors welcomed me with open arms, open mind and open heart. I couldn't have picked a better place to rest and detox than Glenmore. I loved the atmosphere, the dogs were amazing, I fell in love with both of them and I really enjoyed the routine of taking care of them - breakfast, walk, cuddles, walk, dinner, toothbrush snack, bedtime. Eoghan took me around to Enniscorthy, Kilkenny and Waterford city, we met his friends, checked out the charity shops, cleaned up the garden and the firewood and I tried to help out wherever I could. I'm freekin grateful to have found this place and the opportunity to spend time with Eoghan, the doggos, the cats, his roomies and his friends. Thank you for your generosity, your kindness and offering your space!

Mudit is great fun. We hope he returns someday!

Mascha and Joanna are great fun. We hope they return someday.

Javier and Estelle are great fun . We hope they return someday!

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.

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.

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!