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Hello!
Thanks for showing interest in our workaway profile. Helen and Jamie live just outside Edinburgh but within 35 minutes from the centre. We have a small, family run farm on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We are principally looking for someone to house sit and look after our 2 have a passion for pigs and have a small herd of outdoor reared rare breed pigs, as well as a few free range hens.
We are looking to accommodate workaways to help out around the family home as well as some general work in the garden, mowing grass, cutting hedges and general garden duties; lots of different jobs that will change depending on the season and what is needed to be done.
We are a very relaxed and welcoming family and would really appreciate the help of workawayers and like to get to know people from all over the world. A good level of English is preferred.
This job is more suitable for couples as our accommodation is more comfortable for this, however solo workaway's will also be considered.
We have successfully used workaway for over 2 years and have made some really good relations with people from all over the world and with whom we continue to maintain contact.
I hope our profile interests you and we look forward to hearing from you!
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Compagnie pour pers. âgée
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Home sitting
Centres d’intérêt
Menuiserie
Animaux de compagnie
Ferme
Art et design
Sports d’hiver
Camping
Montagne
Voile / bateau
Animaux
Randonnée
Cyclisme
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are not far from the centre of Edinburgh so during time off it is quick and easy to get to the capital. A bus from the closest village; Balerno, takes 40 minutes to reach the centre of Edinburgh.
We are a very close and welcoming family and look forward to showing you how we live; you will also learn about Scottish food, culture and wildlife.
We live in a beautiful setting, very close to the Pentland hills and reservoirs but also a short bus journey from the bustling city!
Aide
Help around the house; cooking and cleaning.
Help around the garden; cutting hedges, strimming, mowing grass, general garden maintenance.
Occasionally helping feed/move a small herd of rare breed pigs.
Collect eggs from a small chicken coup.
Occasionally feed 2 donkeys.
A moderate level of strength, fitness and endurance is preferred - the weather sometimes isn't that great in Scotland and some jobs will be outside!
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Hébergement
Live in the house with our family but have own area of the house to relax; private accommodation within the house includes double bedroom, kitchen, shower room, toilet, and living room.
Workawayers will be provided with food - an evening meal is usually taken in the main family kitchen but a personal kitchen is available if workawayers prefer to cook their own food; do not feel you need to spend every evening meal with the family. Breakfast and lunch is eaten in the main house with Helen and Jamie.
A budget will be given if the workawayer prefers to cook their own meal/ eat separately and have more independence.
Autres infos...
Bicycles are provided for use around the farm and as a way of transport to the local village (Balerno - 2 miles). There is a direct bus to Edinburgh from Balerno 44 (40 minutes to the centre of Edinburgh - £1.70 single ticket). We are located at the foot of the beautiful Pentland hills, near a number of scenic reservoirs with lots of well sign posted walking routes with views of Edinburgh.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Mes animaux
Zola & Maple
Working Cockers
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They were so easy. They were kind to my dogs and they were very good at feeding the pigs.
Both Gee and Jackie are incredibly kind and happy to help in the kitchen or on the farm. No task was ever too much and I very much hope that they will return to Scotland… read more
We arrived to stay only a month and ended up getting almost 3.
Jamie is kind, adorable, generous, funny and very intelligent. He helped us explain the work, eventually prepared delicious meals and made us company. He also had a lot of patience when we did not understand something and always tried… read more
We had some meals with them where we got to know them and their sons. Helen is a great cook (and a better flies hunter ;) ).
We had to feed the pigs every morning and afternoon. At first, they were outside and… read more
They are very kind and they made me feel comfortable as soon as I got there.
The majority of the activities are around the… read more
They are warm, kind, fun and hardworking.
Our experience as Workaway here was unforgettable, now we know we have friends in Scotland and very good memories.
Helen, Jamie, Angus, Charlie, Alice, Luci, Stella, Jack, Megan, Poppy, Zola, Gin and the whole clan you guys are the best. We… read more
Jamie's family made me feel part of the family as soon I had arrived...in my stay I came across with many people visiting the farm and all of them were really interesting ( jamie's children are very kind!)
No boredom during my stay. And I could also reach easily… read more
