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Our next destination:
Scotland, United Kingdom - from Sep 2024 until May 2025 View all
Description
Hello and thank you for looking at our profile.
We are a happy enthusiastic couple who are seeking to discover new locations whilst working with like minded people.
** currently looking for workaway opportunities within Scotland.
We are outdoorsy types who love to go travelling to experience the new locations, people and culture in a none tourist environment. We often go ad hoc hiking and camping in lesser populated areas.
We are both non smokers, physically fit, hardworking and have been known to turn our hand to many new tasks and challenges.
Between us we are able to offer skills that include:
House sitting
animal care
assistance with I.T.
interior and exterior painting
wallpapering
garden maintenance and land general maintenance
Pond clearance and maintenance
Path construction
ground clearance
woodworking / DIY
labouring
basic limited cooking
up-cycling furniture
simple sewing
We are both competent using a wide selection of hand tools and are hard workers who also have an interest in creative arts. Between us we can artistically weld, complete mosaics, paint pretty things, and make useful items with fabric and a sewing machine.
Please get in touch, we would love to hear from you 😊
Samantha & Alan
Interests
Winter sports
Water sports
Van life
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Sailing / Boating
Plant care
Photography
Outdoor activities
Nature
Movies & TV
Mountain
Languages
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Events & social
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Charity work
Carpentry
Camping
Books
Beach
Drawing & painting
Astronomy
Art & design
Architecture
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
We are keen to learn basic Spanish, French and other European languages. (please, thank you, how to ask for something, pleasantries).
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Art Projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Life at a Farmstay
Able to teach about:
Being an elderly companion
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Full I.T literate
woodworking
basic cookery
construction / maintenance
sewing
up-cycling
gardening
growing vegetables
using hand tools
painting and decorating
Animal care
Housesitting
Pond clearance/ maintenance
Age
54 & 60
What else ...
Our hobbies include
Board games
artistic welding
walking / keeping fit / hiking - munro bagging / climbing / mountain biking / wild swimming
Upcycled sewing
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
none processed foods, no red meat, fish or peas for Samantha, Alan will eat anything
Feedback
5 Oct 2024
Left by host (We love to host and meet new ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
Having Samantha and Alan on our farm was an absolute pleasure. They were always joyful and brought a positive energy to every task. They were motivated and always on time and ready to contribute. With their life experience, they approached each task practically, finding efficient solutions to any challenge. They were honest in their… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(We love to host and meet new ...)
Anna and Markus are lovely hosts. Welcoming, warm, caring and happy ☺️
We had a fabulous two weeks with Anna and Markus and learned so much about eating healthy food, how it is grown and when to harvest.
The house is beautiful and we were lucky enough to have our own part of the house, complete with our own bathroom and a wonderful balcony.
Our… read more
We had a fabulous two weeks with Anna and Markus and learned so much about eating healthy food, how it is grown and when to harvest.
The house is beautiful and we were lucky enough to have our own part of the house, complete with our own bathroom and a wonderful balcony.
Our… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Help around the house, garden ...)
Astrid and Jörg are fantastic, friendly, kind brilliant hosts, with a fabulous sense of humour!! We were made so very welcome on our arrival and during our stay.
We stayed in a beautiful room with our own bathroom within Astrid and Jörgs wonderful home. All food that was provided was of an excellent standard (Austrian traditional food, yummy,… read more
We stayed in a beautiful room with our own bathroom within Astrid and Jörgs wonderful home. All food that was provided was of an excellent standard (Austrian traditional food, yummy,… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Aug 2024
Left by host (Help around the house, garden ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
We had such a great time with Samantha and Alan and we already miss them so much!
They are both really great fun and outgoing whilst hard working and always do what needs to be done - without a need to ask for. They are a big help wherever needed but most of all, they are really great personalities. We got perfectly along with eachother and they… read more
They are both really great fun and outgoing whilst hard working and always do what needs to be done - without a need to ask for. They are a big help wherever needed but most of all, they are really great personalities. We got perfectly along with eachother and they… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Get a break in the ...)
Jasmine and Thomas were excellent hosts.
Jasmine is super bubbly and Thomas is always smiling and happy. They gave us a very warm welcome and are a lovely couple. Nothing puts them up or down, they are very easy going.
As they have also been workawayers it was good to hear of their experiences and to learn from them.
The location is great, a small… read more
Jasmine is super bubbly and Thomas is always smiling and happy. They gave us a very warm welcome and are a lovely couple. Nothing puts them up or down, they are very easy going.
As they have also been workawayers it was good to hear of their experiences and to learn from them.
The location is great, a small… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jul 2024
Left by host (Get a break in the ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
We hosted Sam and Alan for a week and were lucky to have them here. After 3 years of waiting for s.o. who has the skills of creating a mosaik wall we now finally found them to start the project! They cracked the tiles, Sam prepared everything well, got it started and finished a big part of that nasty looking wall and transformed it to a beautiful… read more
(Excellent
)
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5 Oct 2024
Left by host (We love to host and meet new ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
Having Samantha and Alan on our farm was an absolute pleasure. They were always joyful and brought a positive energy to every task. They were motivated and always on time and ready to contribute. With their life experience, they approached each task practically, finding efficient solutions to any challenge. They were honest in their… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(We love to host and meet new ...)
Anna and Markus are lovely hosts. Welcoming, warm, caring and happy ☺️
We had a fabulous two weeks with Anna and Markus and learned so much about eating healthy food, how it is grown and when to harvest.
The house is beautiful and we were lucky enough to have our own part of the house, complete with our own bathroom and a wonderful balcony.
Our… read more
We had a fabulous two weeks with Anna and Markus and learned so much about eating healthy food, how it is grown and when to harvest.
The house is beautiful and we were lucky enough to have our own part of the house, complete with our own bathroom and a wonderful balcony.
Our… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Help around the house, garden ...)
Astrid and Jörg are fantastic, friendly, kind brilliant hosts, with a fabulous sense of humour!! We were made so very welcome on our arrival and during our stay.
We stayed in a beautiful room with our own bathroom within Astrid and Jörgs wonderful home. All food that was provided was of an excellent standard (Austrian traditional food, yummy,… read more
We stayed in a beautiful room with our own bathroom within Astrid and Jörgs wonderful home. All food that was provided was of an excellent standard (Austrian traditional food, yummy,… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2024
Left by host (Help around the house, garden ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
We had such a great time with Samantha and Alan and we already miss them so much!
They are both really great fun and outgoing whilst hard working and always do what needs to be done - without a need to ask for. They are a big help wherever needed but most of all, they are really great personalities. We got perfectly along with eachother and they… read more
They are both really great fun and outgoing whilst hard working and always do what needs to be done - without a need to ask for. They are a big help wherever needed but most of all, they are really great personalities. We got perfectly along with eachother and they… read more
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Get a break in the ...)
Jasmine and Thomas were excellent hosts.
Jasmine is super bubbly and Thomas is always smiling and happy. They gave us a very warm welcome and are a lovely couple. Nothing puts them up or down, they are very easy going.
As they have also been workawayers it was good to hear of their experiences and to learn from them.
The location is great, a small… read more
Jasmine is super bubbly and Thomas is always smiling and happy. They gave us a very warm welcome and are a lovely couple. Nothing puts them up or down, they are very easy going.
As they have also been workawayers it was good to hear of their experiences and to learn from them.
The location is great, a small… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2024
Left by host (Get a break in the ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
We hosted Sam and Alan for a week and were lucky to have them here. After 3 years of waiting for s.o. who has the skills of creating a mosaik wall we now finally found them to start the project! They cracked the tiles, Sam prepared everything well, got it started and finished a big part of that nasty looking wall and transformed it to a beautiful… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Gardening and cooking and ...)
Cecile and Michel are excellent hosts (we now refer to them as our dear friends). They are very warm and kind hearted and welcomed us into their family and social circle.
In addition, they both have an excellent sense of humour and we shared many laughs around the big family table.
Cecile and Michel were very helpful with sharing knowledge of… read more
In addition, they both have an excellent sense of humour and we shared many laughs around the big family table.
Cecile and Michel were very helpful with sharing knowledge of… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2024
Left by host (Gardening and cooking and ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
Arrivés d Ecosse avec le sourire, Samantha et Alan, nous ont fait briller le soleil pendant 10 jours, leur joie de vivre, leur enthousiasme au travail, leur attention matin,midi,soir pour nous aider. Toujours à l écoute pour rendre service, merci à eux !
Un partage de joie, d'échange, de grande valeur qui en ont fait nos amis, et sont répartis… read more
Un partage de joie, d'échange, de grande valeur qui en ont fait nos amis, et sont répartis… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2024
Left by host (Help with small projects ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
For us It was an absolute pleasure to host Samantha and Alan.
Two great individuals who together as a team are dynamic.
They come with a vast array of practical and management experiences and this was evident in how they went about their tasks.
Aside from the practical skills they have an artistic approach too, best demonstrated by the stunning… read more
Two great individuals who together as a team are dynamic.
They come with a vast array of practical and management experiences and this was evident in how they went about their tasks.
Aside from the practical skills they have an artistic approach too, best demonstrated by the stunning… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Help with small projects ...)
Our hosts, Chris and Christine, who we would now call “our friends” were warm, friendly and funny.
They made us so welcome it was something else, just exceptional. Chris and Christine are an easy going couple and we got along brilliantly. We had an excellent time over the 5 weeks we spent with them. What a lovely couple. Nothing seemed to be too… read more
They made us so welcome it was something else, just exceptional. Chris and Christine are an easy going couple and we got along brilliantly. We had an excellent time over the 5 weeks we spent with them. What a lovely couple. Nothing seemed to be too… read more
(Excellent)
1 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Help us to create a family ...)
Alison and David made us welcome and provided us with accommodation in thier self contained jète. Meals were provided within the main house.
Unfortunately since initial contact, the jobs that are listed within the hosts profile have changed.
However, there was still plenty for us to do during our 2 week stay including the upcycling of furniture,… read more
Unfortunately since initial contact, the jobs that are listed within the hosts profile have changed.
However, there was still plenty for us to do during our 2 week stay including the upcycling of furniture,… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2023
Left by host (Help me with house sitting ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
Samantha and Alan are a good humoured and energetic couple who between them have extensive experience in many areas and are not afraid of hard work or getting their hands dirty.
They got stuck into a number of jobs during the 5 weeks that they were here and were able to both work independently and as part of a team as we had other helpers here at… read more
They got stuck into a number of jobs during the 5 weeks that they were here and were able to both work independently and as part of a team as we had other helpers here at… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Help me with house sitting ...)
Susan and Richard are excellent hosts. They are warm, easy going and friendly.
Accommodation and all food was provided during our stay. We were lucky enough to be housed within the fully equipped annex. Lunchtime and evening meals were always held together with our hosts and any other guests who were present during our stay. Food was tasty,… read more
Accommodation and all food was provided during our stay. We were lucky enough to be housed within the fully equipped annex. Lunchtime and evening meals were always held together with our hosts and any other guests who were present during our stay. Food was tasty,… read more
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Workawayers welcome for ...)
Excellent, 5 star couple. Easy to get along with and a great sense of humour.
At our first introduction, we were warmly told that we would be included as part of the family during our stay, and this certainly was the case.
Allan and Philippa’s profile is accurate and if you get the opportunity to be hosted by this couple, you will be well… read more
At our first introduction, we were warmly told that we would be included as part of the family during our stay, and this certainly was the case.
Allan and Philippa’s profile is accurate and if you get the opportunity to be hosted by this couple, you will be well… read more
(Excellent)
19 Dec 2022
Left by host (Workawayers welcome for ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
Wow, wow, wow! What a fab time we had hosting Samatha and Alan. They came as workawayers and left as friends and we sincerely hope to see them again. They stayed for 5 weeks at our house in Brittany and made such a difference! Samantha got stuck into painting and decorating among a host of other tasks. Alan tackled many projects on the outside of… read more
(Excellent)
21 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Unique charity project, ...)
Clare and Martyn are brilliant hosts. They are exceptionally kind, thoughtful and caring people who made sure our volunteer experience at here was fantastic.
Accommodation was provided for us in a cosy cabin which is located at the front of the property. We had the pleasure of seeing the alpacas and pigs right outside our cabin window!!
With… read more
Accommodation was provided for us in a cosy cabin which is located at the front of the property. We had the pleasure of seeing the alpacas and pigs right outside our cabin window!!
With… read more
(Excellent)
5 Oct 2022
Left by host (Unique charity project, ...) for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
As a couple Samantha and Alan complement each other beautifully.
They arrived at 10pm after a rough ferry crossing but were up raring to go the next morning at 8am!
Neither had worked specifically with animals before let alone alpacas, rare breed sheep, Kunekune pigs, peacocks and a huge variety of unusual chickens and ducks (150+ animals in… read more
They arrived at 10pm after a rough ferry crossing but were up raring to go the next morning at 8am!
Neither had worked specifically with animals before let alone alpacas, rare breed sheep, Kunekune pigs, peacocks and a huge variety of unusual chickens and ducks (150+ animals in… read more
(Excellent)
7 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Stay in beautiful rural ...)
Robin and Lara are open, friendly, honest and warm hearted with a wicked sense of humour.
To other workaways, if you are heading to Galloway, this stop off is an absolute must! You can thank us later 😊
We thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this workaway experience, it was almost like being on holiday with Michelin star chefs thrown in. We were very… read more
To other workaways, if you are heading to Galloway, this stop off is an absolute must! You can thank us later 😊
We thoroughly enjoyed every bit of this workaway experience, it was almost like being on holiday with Michelin star chefs thrown in. We were very… read more
(Excellent)
5 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
Samantha and Alan are a wonderful couple, full of enthusiasm, energy and good humour. They are totally reliable and trustworthy - great people to have around.
Parts of our garden were totally overgrown when they arrived. They hacked back and tidied valiantly until the paths were clear and the flowers visible. They got into the smaller pond and… read more
Parts of our garden were totally overgrown when they arrived. They hacked back and tidied valiantly until the paths were clear and the flowers visible. They got into the smaller pond and… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting Samantha ad Alan not once but twice. A couple who are very easy to get on with, interesting and hard working. They dug a soakaway, cleared and edged a long drive; weeded one section of the garden leaving it pristine, cleared algae out of the pond and carried it in buckets up to the compost, and walked the dog and this… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Experience our lovely local ...)
Great hosts!
Jenny and Graham welcomed us at their place with a lovely meal on arrival which was unexpected. They live in a pretty place that is very comfortable, just outside of Ballater and there were fantastic views from our room to boot!! The river Dee is within 5 minutes walk and there are transport links from the end of the driveway that… read more
Jenny and Graham welcomed us at their place with a lovely meal on arrival which was unexpected. They live in a pretty place that is very comfortable, just outside of Ballater and there were fantastic views from our room to boot!! The river Dee is within 5 minutes walk and there are transport links from the end of the driveway that… read more
(Excellent)
10 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
I agree with the former host who wrote, “ It was an honor and a pleasure to meet, and work alongside, these two brilliant people. “
Alan and Samantha came in October to help clean out our very overgrown pond, though in fact they did all the work as I'd sustained a knee injury.
They stood in the mud and emptied the pond of countless buckets of… read more
Alan and Samantha came in October to help clean out our very overgrown pond, though in fact they did all the work as I'd sustained a knee injury.
They stood in the mud and emptied the pond of countless buckets of… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Samantha & Alan) for host
(Learn about foraging and help ...)
Borana is such a kind and friendly lady who gave us a very warm welcome to our first workaway project.
She was always cheerful, happy, open and respectful. We learned alot from her regarding workaway and how it works.
We got to stay in the master suite at the Marine, where the terrace garden is located. This is a beautiful location, right next… read more
She was always cheerful, happy, open and respectful. We learned alot from her regarding workaway and how it works.
We got to stay in the master suite at the Marine, where the terrace garden is located. This is a beautiful location, right next… read more
(Excellent)
13 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha & Alan)
It was an honor and a pleasure to meet, and work alongside, these two brilliant people. Alan's banter is top of the charts, just a funny and hardworking fellow with some major tenacity and electrical skills to boot (my vent fan, heating fan, and light bulb changes thank you again). Samantha is like a real-life practical skills version of Google,… read more
(Excellent)