Carol & Alan

United Kingdom
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33.3 %
Travel information

We are currently

Travelling
Description

My husband and I have only just started to travel after many years of work. We are both in construction and art. We would look forward to meet new people and love to be busy and useful. We are very fit and like to walk and swim. We are very exciting to be travelling again, hopefully making new friends and contributing too. X
Interests

Plant care

Photography

Music

Gardening

Drawing & painting

DIY & crafts

Carpentry

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Yoga / Wellness

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

Cycling

Camping

Beach
Languages spoken

Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:

House & pet sitting

Animal Care

Some knowledge of:

Art Projects

Light gardening

Teaching

Able to teach about:

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance
More details about your skills

We are a very able and energetic couple. We have worked in construction and the film industry all our lives. We are starting to travel more and only going back to work when it suits us. Alan is a carpenter but is good at plumbing and electrics. I am a painter and can do special effects. I am also very good in all areas of construction, running jobs and teaching. We both like gardening, love cats, enjoy cooking and getting out in nature. We love house sitting.
Age

58 & 62
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  One vegetarian but flexible

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16 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy traditional countryside ...)

Alina and Lawrence were fantastic hosts. Their home was comfortable and spacious. We worked with Lawrence in the mornings doing DIY and gardening projects. He was very easy going and lovely to work with. Alina is an amazing person who never stops working and helping others. She is a fantastic cook and a lovely person. We enjoyed our stay with them … read more

(Excellent )

6 Jun 2026

Left by host (Enjoy traditional countryside ...) for Workawayer ()

Alan and Carol were with us for a few days. During that time, they enthusiastically, engaged in many different tasks, from carpentry, which Alan is a master to painting, which Carol is a professional at, to weeding, gardening, reapiring and moch more.
They are a fantastic couple to share your home with and any host would be lucky to welcome them … read more

(Excellent )

1 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help a family to grow ...)

Jaqueline and Xavi were the perfect hosts. They are welcoming, kind, very open and generous. We stayed with them for a few days before housesitting whilst they were away. Their home is in the mountains with beautiful views. We loved working in their garden and tending the pool. An amazing experience.

(Excellent )

31 May 2026

Left by host (Help a family to grow ...) for Workawayer ()

Such a perfect Workaway couple! Alan and Carol housesitted our house including taking care of the stray cat Pusspuss, our large garden, the swimming pool, the vegetable garden, the baby plants and much much more! They did many odd jobs like fixing thebtoilet, a wooden bench that we already had given up upon, etc etc.
And they did it perfectly and … read more

(Excellent )

25 May 2026

Left by host (Help us to finish our home ...) for Workawayer ()

Carol and her husband Alan stayed very few days but did a great job, Carol in the garden, she is very active and Alan very good skills in carpentry, he helps a lot. They are a wonderful couple, reliable, respectful and very interesting people. I recommend 100 %

(Excellent )

24 May 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us to finish our home ...)

Francoise is very friendly and accommodating, very easy going and lovely to chat to. we are a couple and had a beautiful room and bathroom. she has lots of gardening and small jobs to do but there's no pressure. we enjoyed working there very much. thank you Francoise xx

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