Help with dog sitting and housesitting in a small country village in West Dorset, UK
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marta)
Marta was the perfect workawayer. If you are lucky enough she contacts you don't hesitate. It was a joy to host her, it was the kind of experience that you feel lucky and grateful to have had. Her work ethic is second to none as well as being kind and compassionate, she is a gem and we miss her.
All the best to you Marta and you know you are
… read more welcome back anytime :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marta) para o anfitrião
Dear Jemima, James, and the whole family (including the amazing pets),
It was an absolutely incredible week! I couldn’t have wished for a better first experience as a workawayer.
Thank you so much for welcoming me so warmly and generously, for your delicious food, and for sharing your wonderful lifestyle. Waking up every day in such a peaceful
… read more place was truly a privilege.
I’m also very grateful for the free time and the rides you provided. Your flexibility in everything was something I deeply appreciated, as well as your patience with my English and my shyness.
You’ve earned a special place in my heart.
I wish you all the best!
With love,
Marta
We loved hosting Veronica. She is a very sweet. kind and warm hearted person. Not only was she always happy to help out with whatever was needed, her positive energy and willingness was much appreciated, but she also gave my son some Spanish lessons which he enjoyed enormously.
Thank you Veronica and we hope to see you again.
This has honestly been my favorite Workaway experience. I had the best time at Jemima and James’ place—they are such wonderful people, really kind-hearted, welcoming, and flexible. The same goes for their sons and daughter. I also shared the experience with two other volunteers, and we all got along so well. The tasks were clear, and the work
… read more schedule was well-organized, which I really appreciated. If you go there, you’ll have a well-structured volunteering experience, but at the same time, it feels like you’re part of a family. They were always making sure we had everything we needed and were very flexible, even helping us explore the area during our free time. After work, they would always prepare a delicious lunch for us, made from food grown in their garden, and we would eat together and chat.
As a vegetarian with lactose intolerance, I really appreciated that they always made sure there were meal options for me. I also have to mention their dogs and cat, they are adorable and very well-behaved. I had so much fun spending time with them.
The other volunteers and I also went on some lovely day trips around Dorset, visiting the Jurassic Coast and nearby villages. Dorset is without a doubt the most beautiful part of England, with stunning nature and charming villages. We also spent some great time together, watching movies, doing yoga in the yoga room, and just taking some time to relax.
I want to thank Jemima and James for everything, they made this experience truly unforgettable. I couldn't have asked for a better Workaway, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a mix of meaningful work, beautiful surroundings, and time to relax.
Best regards,
Verónica
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Pierluca)
We had a great experience hosting Pierluca. He is a very funny and friendly guy and super easy to get along with. His laidback attitude made everything enjoyable. He was also very helpful. We wish him all the best.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Pierluca) para o anfitrião
Jemima James Ozi and Fines are great people. Ozi and Fines their son, absolutely amazing guys, Ozi cooking was incredible, probably learned from his dad James, which is the real chef making every lunch delicious ahah. Jemima is super kind , always checking if I was happy and never overloading me at all. Loved their lifestyle, from the fresh honey
… read more to the frozen milk (did you know that when you defrost the milk gets creamer ;)?
And don't forget to walk the dogs, going to the beautiful hills around there, super friendly and well mannered dogs :).Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marta)
Marta was the perfect workawayer. If you are lucky enough she contacts you don't hesitate. It was a joy to host her, it was the kind of experience that you feel lucky and grateful to have had. Her work ethic is second to none as well as being kind and compassionate, she is a gem and we miss her.
All the best to you Marta and you know you are
… read more welcome back anytime :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marta) para o anfitrião
Dear Jemima, James, and the whole family (including the amazing pets),
It was an absolutely incredible week! I couldn’t have wished for a better first experience as a workawayer.
Thank you so much for welcoming me so warmly and generously, for your delicious food, and for sharing your wonderful lifestyle. Waking up every day in such a peaceful
… read more place was truly a privilege.
I’m also very grateful for the free time and the rides you provided. Your flexibility in everything was something I deeply appreciated, as well as your patience with my English and my shyness.
You’ve earned a special place in my heart.
I wish you all the best!
With love,
Marta
We loved hosting Veronica. She is a very sweet. kind and warm hearted person. Not only was she always happy to help out with whatever was needed, her positive energy and willingness was much appreciated, but she also gave my son some Spanish lessons which he enjoyed enormously.
Thank you Veronica and we hope to see you again.
This has honestly been my favorite Workaway experience. I had the best time at Jemima and James’ place—they are such wonderful people, really kind-hearted, welcoming, and flexible. The same goes for their sons and daughter. I also shared the experience with two other volunteers, and we all got along so well. The tasks were clear, and the work
… read more schedule was well-organized, which I really appreciated. If you go there, you’ll have a well-structured volunteering experience, but at the same time, it feels like you’re part of a family. They were always making sure we had everything we needed and were very flexible, even helping us explore the area during our free time. After work, they would always prepare a delicious lunch for us, made from food grown in their garden, and we would eat together and chat.
As a vegetarian with lactose intolerance, I really appreciated that they always made sure there were meal options for me. I also have to mention their dogs and cat, they are adorable and very well-behaved. I had so much fun spending time with them.
The other volunteers and I also went on some lovely day trips around Dorset, visiting the Jurassic Coast and nearby villages. Dorset is without a doubt the most beautiful part of England, with stunning nature and charming villages. We also spent some great time together, watching movies, doing yoga in the yoga room, and just taking some time to relax.
I want to thank Jemima and James for everything, they made this experience truly unforgettable. I couldn't have asked for a better Workaway, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a mix of meaningful work, beautiful surroundings, and time to relax.
Best regards,
Verónica
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Pierluca)
We had a great experience hosting Pierluca. He is a very funny and friendly guy and super easy to get along with. His laidback attitude made everything enjoyable. He was also very helpful. We wish him all the best.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Pierluca) para o anfitrião
Jemima James Ozi and Fines are great people. Ozi and Fines their son, absolutely amazing guys, Ozi cooking was incredible, probably learned from his dad James, which is the real chef making every lunch delicious ahah. Jemima is super kind , always checking if I was happy and never overloading me at all. Loved their lifestyle, from the fresh honey
… read more to the frozen milk (did you know that when you defrost the milk gets creamer ;)?
And don't forget to walk the dogs, going to the beautiful hills around there, super friendly and well mannered dogs :).Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Daisuke)
Dai was a fabulous guest and helper. He was very kind and thoughtful and always happy to help. It was a pleasure to have him with us and we wish him all the very best.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Daisuke) para o anfitrião
The 2 weeks at their house were priceless.
I will not forget the taste of their lunch and dinner.
The family was full of energy and warm hearts.
I did wood tidying, cleaning up fallen leaves, and walking the dog.
These works were all in the beautiful nature.
I'm grateful for everything.
I recommend doing workaway in their house.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (kelvinbep)
It was a pleasure to host Kelvin. He was friendly, warm and very helpful and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (kelvinbep) para o anfitrião
I had a great experience in her sister place, was a fantastic and historic place, I could know her family and enjoy the village around, the view was breathtaking and my bedroom was extremely cozy and peaceful.
thanks for the opportunity and experience for the time spent there :)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Irene)
It was a pleasure to host Irene. She was hardworking, kind and always willing to help. We would not hesitate to recommend to others!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Irene) para o anfitrião
For my first workaway experience it was a real pleasure for me to meet Jemima, her sister and family. I spent 3 pleasant weeks in August in the company of other workers doing DIY activities. In my free time I was able to discover Dorset and its surroundings. Host more than recommended. See you people!
Esta pessoa escolheu manter o perfil privado, mas você pode entrar em contato a respeito de comentários deixados por outros workawayers.
(Muito Bom)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Katherine)
Hosting Kate was an absolute pleasure. She brought a wonderful calmness to our home. Kate was not only very helpful, but she did so with an open-minded and easygoing attitude that made her a joy to have around. We’d be more than happy to host her again anytime!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Katherine) para o anfitrião
This is a truly wonderful opportunity to stay with a really interesting and relaxed family. The house and grounds are stunning and we were blessed with several days of glorious autumn sunshine that showcased the beautiful surrounding countryside perfectly. James' meals are delicious and wholesome and it was a pleasure to cook in their lovely
… read more kitchen. I was able to go on some great day trips with the other two delightful Workawayers to Durdle door/Lulworth Cove, Sherborne, Dorchester, Lyme Regis, Bridport/West Bay and Glastonbury. Given the glorious weather, working in the garden was an absolute pleasure (eg weeding pathways, moving logs, clearing hedge clippings). Even bramble and nettle removal was strangely addictive because they have all the appropriate equipment, it was very satisfying! And when the heavens opened I was able to do some indoor painting. As for the tasks around the four-legged family members, they were a joy as they all have such individual, lovable personalities. I wish I could have stayed longer than two weeks and would definitely recommend.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Julesbelikova)
Julia was the perfect workawayer, full of positive energy and happy vibes. Julia is bright, fun and energetic and very helpful. She was wonderful with our four dogs, and amongst other tasks she is also great at ironing and cooking. Julia was a joy to have around and she is welcome back any time.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Julesbelikova) para o anfitrião
I had the most incredible time in Dorset with Jemima and James...where do I even begin!
I felt so joyful and grateful to be able to stay in Dorset, surrounded by amazing natural landscapes and of course amazing people! I was one of three volunteers staying with Jemima & James, and made the most amazing friendships with the other volunteers, as
… read more well as the hosts...it was so nice to bond with both Jemima and James over countless topics and learn about the village they live in and all the surrounding areas.
We worked away in their amazing garden, walked the dogs each day (which was another amazing highlight), as well as several other tasks inside the house...it was all very rewarding work, even better when we were fed delicious, organic food (that is grown in their garden) on the daily which was such a highlight of my stay. I most definitely had a ball cooking away in their kitchen and just felt so lucky to be able to harvest/cook the food from their garden.
From the beautiful animals onsite and all the places we were able to visit on the Jurassic coast, this workaway experience was my first ever, and definitely will be the most memorable one! I cannot wait to come back and repeat it all over again. A huge thank you to Jemima and James for opening up their home and time, I will never forget my time in Dorset...it was truly special to me.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Tamar)
Tamar was great fun to have around and very helpful. She was only with us a few days but her positive attitude and hard work were much appreciated.
Thank you Tamar
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Tamar) para o anfitrião
I had the loveliest experience at Jemima and James's place! Even though I stayed only for a few days I felt very welcome and had lots of fun exploring the area with their sweet dogs, having interesting chats and being in the garden. Jemima was also very kind to connect me with her sister who hosted me for a few more days. Thank you for everything!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Peter)
Peter was an all round delight to host. He fitted in seamlessly with everyone and was always helpful and enthusiastic. His positive attitude and willingness to help with whatever was needed made him a joy to have around. He is very reliable and easygoing and we would not hesitate to recommend to other hosts.
Thank you Peter, good luck with your
… read more studies and we hope to see you again.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Peter) para o anfitrião
I had an absolutely amazing stay at Jemima's and James's place. They are super friendly and welcoming! I had the pleasure of helping them with many different tasks around the house and caring for the pets. Taking the dogs for a walk was especially great as they live in a very beautiful area and the land behind the house belongs to the family so
… read more you can walk wherever. Also, the dogs are SO adorable and easygoing. One of my favorites was for sure the delicious and healthy food James was cooking - all fresh from the garden!! We've had many interesting conversations and together with the other workawayers we had a very lovely atmosphere. Thank you guys so much and hopefully see you again :)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Marina)
Marina was amazing to have around, hardworking and brilliant with our dogs and cat. She was always happy to help with whatever was needed and was down to earth, practical and reliable.
Thank you Marina and hopefully we will see you again.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Marina) para o anfitrião
I couldn't have chosen a better stay than that at Jamima's. She was welcoming, kind and generous. Walking the dogs was an ideal opportunity to explore the surrounding countryside. James's lunches and desserts were a treat, and I have plenty of time to explore Dorset and even visit the Stonehenge. I would love to come back!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Conny)
We loved having Conny to stay. She is a lovely person with a great sense of fun and adventure. She fitted in easily and was very willing and hardworking. We would happily invite Conny back and have no hesitation in recommending her to future hosts.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Conny) para o anfitrião
Yes I know they allready had great reviews and yes I still want to give them an extra one. For me this workaway experience was one of the best! It is in fact a hidden gem at the country side. it gave me not only the peace and quietness I was looking for, but also I met lovely people, had great fun with other workaway's, had incredible yummie
… read more lunches (thnx James) and Jemima showed me lovely day trips and wonderfull gardens to explore. If you want to experience a mindblowing way of living in a beautifull house and gardens, you definitely should try this one. Thank you so much J and J, please give lots of cuddles to your 4 lovely doggies and sweet Tommy & a big thumps up!!! Conny
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Renata)
Renata was just a delight to have in our home. You could not find someone easier to host than Renata. She was very willing, conscientious, hardworking and reliable. She looked after the animals beautifully while we were away, we felt they were in very safe kind hands.
Thank you Renata and hope to see you again.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Renata) para o anfitrião
I just wanted to share how incredible my experience was staying with Jemima and James. They went above and beyond to make me feel at home and I'm truly thankful for everything they did.
Jemima and James provided clear instructions on my tasks and were available to answer questions and offer guidance. They were very patient with my challenges with
… read more the English language and made sure I was comfortable and happy with my work.
Staying with them and their lovely dogs and cat was the best part of my trip. I also got to meet other amazing workawayers which brought so much joy to my stay.
I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I'm so grateful for their warm welcome, the delicious meals James cooked, the tips for places to visit shared by Jemima, the rides, and all the care and trust they showed me. It truly made my experience unforgettable.
I highly recommend staying with Jemima and James to anyone looking for an incredible Workaway experience!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Xintong)
It was a delight to have Wendy to stay with us. She is very good company and was always keen to help. She was very sweet and caring with our dogs and cat. Wendy was very adventurous and really made the most of her time here, exploring the surrounding area on her days off. Wishing you all the best for your studies Wendy and hope to see you again.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kylie)
Kylie is a lovely, considerate and friendly person. She has a fantastic open personality with a great sense of humour and fitted in seamlessly. Every task she was given she did willingly, with enthusiasm and extremely well.
Kylie was like a ray of sunshine and was an abolute delight to host.
All the best Kylie and hope to see you again.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kylie) para o anfitrião
Staying with Jemima and James is truly a heartwarming experience and an absolute privilege. If you are invited you to stay, believe me you have won the workaway lottery, absolutely 100%, so do it!!! And if you happen to be there when Osy, Letty and Fiennes are there, what a super fab bonus for you.
Nellie, Lulu, Ruby and Bella are the sweetest,
… read more friendliest, most adorable dogs ever, each with their own personality, who love going for walks on the farm and are extremely well behaved. And then there is Tommy (such a graceful old gentleman cat) absolutely captured my heart, what a sweetheart.
Jemima and James’ home is incredibly welcoming, a stunning property in the heart of an idyllic and picturesque English Dorset village. The private room accommodation is absolutely perfect!
So much to say, the meals…. delicious (straight from the garden, thank you James!), park yoga amazing, all the tips on places to visit on days off is super helpful, all the pickup and drop offs for time off adventures extremely appreciated, coffees at the beach and visiting all of the beautiful surrounding villages outstanding.
What a wonderful experience, I cannot wait to be back with these true friends!
We had a great experience hosting Mirka and Mato. They were excellent helpers, very willing and meticulous and super friendly to be with. We wish them all the best on their travels.
Jemima is a superhost, we had wonderful time with her family and other volunteers. The work was straight forward and well communicated, we were involved in the family life but still had enough autonomy to go on trips and do our own things. The property and the village are beautiful with many opportunities to explore. We always received good tips
… read more to spend our free time. It is a very relaxed and friendly environment and it was a great pleasure to meet everyone. Thank you again, Jemima, for the amazing experience!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Angel)
Angel was a fantastic helper and all round great company. She was always happy to help out and with great enthusiasm. We had many interesting conversations and we found her to be a breath of fresh air.
All the best and thank you Angel!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Angel) para o anfitrião
Here is feedback #34: a belated, highly positive, yet possibly unnecessary feedback for James and Jemima, since they receive numerous other excellent feedbacks as well. For workawayers, if James and Jemima choose you to stay at their lovely abode, then you have essentially won the workaway lottery. I don't think I could have asked for a better
… read more host or work situation. The work was relaxing and fair, they make sure that workawayers are comfortable and happy with their situation. James is an EXCELLENT cook and us workawayers eat splendidly everyday after lunch, which is a fantastic way to end a day's work. Moreover, they welcome their workawayers to join them in their adventures, whether it be going to historic villages or beautiful landscapes. They introduced me to yoga and gong showers, and I am grateful for the experience.
Thank you to James and Jemima for the lovely lovely time; my workaway experience there was definitely a highlight of my trip!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
It was a delight to host Selwyn and Jennevieve with their calm and gentle auras. They could not have been more helpful and were full of good ideas. They were great with the animals and clearly they loved being outdoors surrounded by nature and tranquility.
We have no hesitation in recommending them to future hosts.
They are welcome back anytime.
We had an amazing first Workaway experience with J 🙂
Thank you for your hospitality and warm welcome.
We stayed for three weeks, during which we primarily helped in the garden. The tasks were enjoyable and varied.
The accommodations were lovely, providing a comfortable and welcoming environment.
The historical charm and natural beauty of the
… read more area made our visit truly memorable, we had a great time on the walking and cycling trails near by.
We would highly recommend J as a host.
Thank you J, M & B for the wonderful experience and for being the first part of our adventure and memories.
Best wishes,
Selwyn and Jennevieve
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Star)
It was such a treat to host Star. She brought such wonderful warm, positive energy with her. Star is a very experienced yoga teacher and we benefitted hugely her being here. She is good fun and easygoing.
A big thank you Star and hope to see you again.
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Jemima and James were wonderful hosts....perfect in every way... Jemima leads a mystical gong and sound bath experience. Just ask her... James is excellent at his yoga practice, and a certified teacher..... and if you are there on a Sunday, Park Yoga is a great experience! The 4 dogs and cat are super sweet and friendly. The food was amazing!
… read more Walnuts from their trees and a really big garden. The space is so peaceful and serene... it's like being on a retreat.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (daarcie)
It was a delight to have Darcie to stay. She was an excellent helper and was very easy to get along with. She was always cheerful. engaging, conscientious, hardworking, warm and friendly.
Highly recommended. We wish Darcie the very best on her travels.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (daarcie) para o anfitrião
I stayed with Jemima and James for 10 days and this was my first Workaway experience. I cannot recommend staying with them enough.
From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcomed and safe. I had everything I needed, and there was always plenty of food to go around.
The work entailed walking and spending time with their amazing dogs, who are all
… read more so friendly and love being around people. There was also Tommy the cat, who is such a sweetheart.
They live in a beautiful part of the country and were kind enough to show me around it. This place really felt like a home away from home. The other Workawayers were also so lovely and it is a great chance to meet new people.
If you ever have a chance to visit, you should!
Thank you again Jemima and James :)Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
We could not have wished for a more helpful, thoughtful and polite couple. Nicola and Andrea were fantastic and were always happy and positive. They were amazing with our four dogs and did a great job of looking after them and the house when we were away. They were very responsible and without any hesitation we would highly recommend them.
Andrea
… read more is also a great cook and made the best tiramisu and gnocchi.
We hope to see them again and wish them all the best.
We stayed with Jemima and James for six weeks and it was beautiful. Their house is a little paradise surrounded by nature, it's like going back in time. Jemima and James are two fantastic hosts, they never let us lack anything, in fact they were always super helpful with anything (even about what to see in the surrounding area). Our job was to
… read more look after their 4 wonderful dogs (we miss them very much) and Tommy, their old and loving cat! Another task we had was to look after the house while they were away. It was one of the best experiences we had with workaway. We leave a piece of our hearts here in the hope that we will be able to return in the future. For anyone who would like to spend time with them, we recommend them with our eyes closed.
Ps. James is a really good cook!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Simona)
Simona was a brilliant helper. Always enthusiastic and lively and looking to help out whenever she could. She was very conscientious and friendly and very good with our four dogs. In her free time Simona always had a plan and visited many places. Thank you and wishing you all the best.
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If you have a chance, go!
Jemima and James are super generous, very kind and attentive hosts.
They always try to fulfill the volunteers wishes.
Jemima and James took me to many places and gave me a lift many times during my stay.
We visited several times parents of Jemima and her sister Jessica too ( a real honor to meet them) and another members
… read more of a family and another volunteers. It was really “a ride”. :)
I still have a feeling that I have spent there much more time than 2 weeks.
My stay was packed with the experiences that I will never forget.
An accommodation is very comfortable and the house itself is beautiful with a lot of space.
The work is totally fair.
Be ready for a Michelin star cooking from both and a lot of love from the five Loves 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐱.
I like how Jemima wrote their profile. It’s very accurate.
They are very open-minded, welcoming and kind.
What I personally enjoyed watching was their team work and how they inspire each other.
I am very grateful for a lovely time I could spend there.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Vicki)
Vicki was a pleasure to host. She is flexible, friendly, conscientious, funny, self aware and generous. She was a brilliant helper and everything she did was done to a high standard. She quickly picked up an understanding of what had to be done and just got on with it. Vicki was amazing with our dogs and was always taking them off on lovely long
… read more walks.
We wish Vicki all the best and hope to see her again.
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I spent almost four weeks last autumn at Jemima and James's beautiful house; I wish I could have stayed longer. They were very kind hosts. Looking after the dogs was a real privilege and joy. I enjoyed exploring the various trails and nearby villages.
Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa was a gem. Everything about her was positive. She was very friendly and super helpful as well as being very kind and considerate. It was a pleasure to have her here and she was great company as well. I would highly recommend Theresa to any future hosts.
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I couldn't have asked for a better first workaway experience. I had an amazing time staying with James and Jemima .
I really enjoyed the work, especially spending time with their gorgeous dogs Nelly, Lou Lou, Ruby and Bella not forgetting Tommy the cat. It was also great to spend time with the other workawayers.
James is a brilliant cook and I
… read more loved lunch times, all eating together and chatting.
There are some beautiful walks around thei village and the local area.
Thank you Jemima and James for being such great hosts and for making me feel so welcome.
I’d would really love to return again in the future.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Norina)
Norina was a star - a real pleasure to host. She was so friendly and a great help. She took the initiative and fitted in really well. If you get the chance to host Norina I would recommend you go for it.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Norina) para o anfitrião
I stayed for two weeks with Jemima, James and their sweet animals and had the most amazing time. I was welcomed if I was a part of their family. They are incredibly inviting, generous and kind.
It was also great to meet and work with other workawayers. I helped in the garden with weeding, berry and vegetable picking and with some other tasks
… read more around the house such as ironing or cleaning in general and walking their lovely dogs.
I was allowed to use the yoga room for my morning routine which I was very thankful for. They introduced me to yoga and took me to several classes. James even gave us a yoga class and Jemima a gong bath - such an amazing experience!
I loved our conversations, having lunch together and appreciated the healthy meals with home-grown ingredients. James makes the best Crumble pudding!
They’re very flexible hosts that give you a lot of recommendations on what to do on your days off. They always give you a ride to the bus station and pick you up as well. It’s a wonderful sociable house (we even went to the cinema together) but you can also have a lot of time and space to yourself. Thank you so much for hosting me James and Jemima. I will never forget this amazing time. See you again!
All my love,
Norina
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Lilia)
Lilia came to help us back in the summer. She a very smart, intelligent girl who has a fantastic attitude to life making a perfect helper. Lilia easily got on with everyone she met and was full of smiles and energy during her stay with us.
Good luck with your travels and the year ahead.
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I had an amazing time staying with James and Jemima - I couldn’t have asked for a better first workaway!
I really enjoyed all the berry picking: gooseberries, raspberries, black currents… and helped with a lot of weeding!
They are a really lovely and interesting family and it was also great to spend time with the other workawayers and their son -
… read more I made some really great friends!
James is such a great cook and I loved all the healthy meals we ate straight from the garden!
I already miss walking and petting the very sweet dogs and cat who are all super friendly and cute.
There are some really beautiful walks around where they live!
Really kindly I was able to join them at park yoga, a yoga class, and James also gave us a yoga session which was great.
I also got to experience a gong bath - Thank you Jemima! That was incredible I’ve never felt more relaxed!
James even took us to see his bee hives which I was so excited for.
I even had the opportunity to visit Bath and 2 beaches on my days off.
I really enjoyed my stay, met some lovely people, had an amazing time and feel like I learnt so much.
Thank you so much for hosting me! I’d love to visit again! :)Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Membro Workaway)
Sam was outgoing and personable. He enjoys meeting new people and having new experiences. He was very helpful and went about life with a positive attitude.
We wish him all the best.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Membro Workaway) para o anfitrião
A really lovely few weeks spent here with a wonderful family and crowd. Being given autonomy to do the fun work and look after the dogs was a really fun experience. Already looking forward to coming back next year. The gardens are of course wonderful, the location is idyllic and the environment is always very homely!!
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sandra) para o anfitrião
Without a doubt the best volunteering experience I have ever had in my life, I only stayed at Jemima's house for 2 weeks but I felt like I had been there much longer.
They welcomed me into their home as if I was part of their family. They were incredibly warm and kind.
Jemima was very patient with me and helped me a lot with my English.
James her
… read more husband was also very good and patient, he likes to cook and also teaches Yoga.
I will never forget their beautiful pets, Nelly, Lulu, Ruby and above all Tommy is a very lovely cat.
I am very grateful for staying in your house, greetings to Ossy and Abby who were also very nice to me, I hope one day I will see you again, I wish you the best.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (Larissa) para o anfitrião
I'm behind on my review, it's been a while since I've been at Jemima and James' house, but all the welcome I received from this family and their pets remains in my heart. There was good food, comfortable rooms, incredible learning opportunities, but the best part was the energy this couple transmits, they are amazing people, even with all the
… read more difficulty I have with the English language, they helped me and were very patient with me .
Thanks for so much.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (KerstinFind) para o anfitrião
I had the most amazing time staying with Jemima, James and all their sweet animals. I helped in the garden, mostly with weeding and with some other tasks around the house and grounds. Working in the garden is an absolute delight, since the grounds and especially the walled garden are so lovely and peaceful. The work was rather relaxing for me and
… read more it's satisfying to see the progress at the end of the day. I loved using the yoga room to exercise and also went to yoga classes in the local area that James and Jemima recommended. One of many highlights was the gong bath on my last day. We had many great conversations and I so appreciated the healthy meals with home-grown ingredients. One of my simple delights is to go foraging and this is simply the perfect place for it. We went on a few dog walks together and Jemima kindly took me to see her parent's house and gardens and put me in touch with their workawayers which was fantastic. At the time I stayed there was also another workawayer in their house and it was great to be among so many like-minded people. The village and surrounding area are amazing and there is so much to do. They're very flexible hosts and give you a lot of recommendations on what to do and what to see. It's a lovely, sociable house, but you can also have a lot of time and space to yourself if you prefer. I could have stayed a lot longer hadn't it been for my travel plans to go to Ireland. I'm sure I'll return soon. Thanks so much for having me :-) See you again. I 100% recommend doing this workaway!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (KerstinFind)
Kerstin has been a delight to have to stay. She is very capable and hardworking. Her warm personality and cheery disposition makes her a perfect guest. She was brilliant with our dogs and cat and very helpful in the garden, she is also an excellent cook. We hope to see her again!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Stefano & Tash) para o anfitrião
Where do we begin?! We were so lucky to spend 2 months with Jemima, James and the best cat + dogs in the beautiful Dorset countryside. We were welcomed into their home as if we were part of their family. They were incredibly warm and inviting.
We helped out in the garden, did some light painting and house sitting or taking the dogs out for a
… read more walk. Which by the way, was a complete joy to do as the dogs are the most well behaved dogs, each with their own cute and lovable personalities. Not to mention, Tommy, the most affectionate cat you'll ever come across! It was pure joy to be around them.
In exchange, we had the best homemade food with the finest quality ingredients. James never failed to impress us with his cooking! So talented and creative. We also had access to a car and were free to explore all the beautiful sights around. Jemima gave us so many great recommendations. There is so much beauty around that you'll never get bored of all that's to be seen.
The accommodation was beyond our expectations and Jemima was very attentive to everything. We were introduced to yoga and were so lucky to have experienced numerous yoga classes with them. We even got to experience yoga lessons from James and a gong bath session from Jemima.
Another surreal experience that we got to do was join James and his friends on a day of hunting. Wow what an unforgettable experience!
We learnt so much, from organic food, to growing your own food, to raising chickens, to living in the countryside, to yoga and healthy living etc. We left with positive changes that we will carry forever with us.
The best part of our time was all the people that we met who we'll never forget, all so kind and wonderful!
This has been the best experience so far and we know it will be impossible to beat. If you are lucky enough to join them, you will enjoy every moment of your time. Thank you so much Jemima and James!! We hope to come back soon. ❤️Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Stefano & Tash)
What a pleasure it was to have Tash and Stefano with us for a total of nearly 8 weeks. They came on two separate occasions and were absolutely fantastic. If you are lucky enough to be contacted by them, don't hesitate. They were hardworking, committed and conscientious and happy to help with whatever was suggested and always to really high
… read more standard. They were also extremely caring and super kind to our 4 dogs and cat. Very thoughtful, friendly and easy going, a lovely couple. Their enthusiasm and energy were wonderful.
A very big thank you to you both. You are welcome back anytime.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Myeongshin)
Mylee was an absolute gem! The loveliest person you could wish to meet. She was incredibly warm hearted, with an amazingly happy, positive and calm attitude. Mylee is a great cook, she made us some seriously delicious Korean food. She was very helpful inside the house and out and also particularly with my computer when I was experiencing technical
… read more issues!
Great company as well. Mylee you are welcome back any time.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Myeongshin) para o anfitrião
No superlative is enough to describe my time at Jemima and James’ place.
It was inspiring to see how open-minded and understanding they were of culture, food, and lifestyle. I thoroughly enjoyed our cooking experiments with Kimbab (the sardine one was wild!), seaweed salad, and not to mention, the best butternut squash soup I’ve ever had in my
… read more life. Who would have thought the game changer was a hint of the fermented garlic?
The work (weeding, cooking, raking, etc) did not feel like work at all. It rather makes me feel like I was part of the family. I also had amazing conversations about topics of interest nourishing to my soul, such as cooking, yoga, countryside lifestyle, gardening, gong bath, culture, languages, and travel. I will cherish all the conversations I had with Jemima and James as well as other amazing Workawayers whom I was so lucky enough to meet.
I will probably never know the value of my time there until I process it properly. But one thing I know for sure is that our paths will cross again soon.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sofia)
Sofia was a wonderful guest. She is very good company and easy going. She was enormously helpful in the garden and was always very willing. Sofia is sociable, intelligent and has a sense of fun. We highly recommend her.
We miss her positive and cheery presence.
All the best for the future.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sofia) para o anfitrião
I had such a lovely experience with Jemima and James while staying with them for about 2 weeks in November. They have a gorgeous house and garden, which we ate a lot of the food from. The work was mostly outdoors, raking, weeding, getting firewood, and it was overall physical, but also relaxing. The four dogs and cat were all a huge bonus, and I
… read more spent a lot of my free time hanging with them as well. James and Jemima were both so welcoming and kind and always made sure I had what I needed, and more. The communication and expectations were clear from day one, which I really appreciated. I also loved having lunch all together every day, and the conversations were never dull. I was there during a holiday, and they were so accommodating and generous in allowing me to celebrate and make food for it. A beautiful area and very wonderful and kind hosts, I cannot recommend them more. I hope we will meet again!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Nea and Hannah were a dream to host. Absolutely fantastic. They were good humoured, well mannered and helpful and they got involved cheerfully in everything asked of them. They were very friendly with a fantastic work ethic. They were a pleasure to meet and spend time with. We wish them all the best for their travels.
We spent the first two weeks of November with Jemima and James and couldn't have chosen better, as they have put a lot of thoughts and effort into our stay and made sure we had an unforgettable and indescribable experience with them. We were always welcome to join them in our free time and were due to that able to see a lot of the surrounding. One
… read more of our highlights was definitely our first yoga class with Jemima:)
The required work was easily manageable and could be done flexibly throughout the day. We would especially like to mention the lunch which was served daily at one o'clock and where James always spoiled us with delicious food.
We would recommend anyone to contact them as a host and if we ever come back to England we would definitely love to spend some more days with them. Thank you for everything!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Susan)
We much enjoyed hosting Sue. She was a very hard worker in the garden and has a real talent for flower arranging having been a florist for many years. The house looked lovely with her various arrangements around the home!
Sue was very easy to have around and was proactive and just got on with things. We really enjoyed chatting with Sue, she was a
… read more lovely person and we would highly recommend her.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Susan) para o anfitrião
wow!!! what a wonderful experience I had staying with jemima and James.
They are the most kind and generous couple you could ever meet. So open and always making sure you were happy in your work. They have a beautiful home and gardens.
I helped in the walled garden digging out weeds in the artichoke bed and also in the flower beds. And some
… read more work in the house.
They are relaxed about how you decide to do your hours. But we always met up at 1o clock to sit down and have lunch!
The meals that James prepared were always made with fresh ingredients from the garden and the meat from hunting. The food was so delicious. I have never eaten so well and healthy. James gave me cooking lessons which I really appreciated and enjoyed.
They have 4 adorable dogs and a sweet elderly cat and they all love cuddles. Not to forget the chickens enjoying themselves in their own walled garden being well ..... chickens !
lol.
jemima took me to yoga and I had a gong bath which was AMAZING! so relaxing. I was also allowed to use their car so I could explore on my days off. Sherborne is a lovely old town. I also visited the cliffs at West Bay. Not to be missed!!!
I highly recommend a stay with jemima and James. I really look forward to seeing you all again. XXX
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Mira)
We much enjoyed hosting Mira, who we found very sweet and engaging. She did a great job and was always very cheerful and keen to do her best. Her English was excellent and I would recommend her to any future hosts.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Mira) para o anfitrião
I am very grateful for my time with Jemima and James. The two offered a perfect mix of shared time with them, working time and time that I have had for myself. They have a beautiful garden and house with 4 adorable dogs, a cat and chicken. During my stay I was given a very relaxing Gong Bath and could join a couple of yoga classes where I
… read more especially enjoyed the park yoga. James is highly experienced in permaculture and I was pleased for his time sharing some of his knowledge with me. Jemima made sure that I could see some of the beautiful countryside around Dorset and also took me with her to visit her parents who live in a gorgeous house which is more than 1000 years old.
My work contained mainly weeding, raking, clearing beds from old plants and harvesting vegetables and fruits. I could manage my working times flexible throughout the day, the only fixed time was lunch, that we all ate together.
I can highly recommend staying with Jemima and James and hope to come back again!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Eduardo)
Eduardo came to stay with us on his first overseas trip, bravely launching himself into the heart of the Dorset
countryside in his efforts to learn English. Eduardo was very helpful during his stay and did a great job. He was proactive, up early working in the garden, he did a lot of weeding and re-gravelling paths. We found him to be a very
… read more kind, polite and reliable person. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Eduardo) para o anfitrião
Estive duas semanas com Jemima, James e seu filho Feeds, desde o primeiro dia me senti a vontade, as atividades foram tranquilas no Jardim, Jemima e toda sua família são todos educados e gentis, me trataram como mais um membro da família, então não me senti só em nenhum momento, mesmo sem falar inglês todos eram bem comunicativos, espero voltar
… read more para mais uma experiência com essa família amorosa, obrigado pelos os passeios.... estou a quase duas semanas que sai e já estou com saudades... James é um excelente caçador e cozinheiro, então você não vai ficar com fome kkkkkk. havia mais um Workaway inglês que estava fazendo intercambio e era um grande amigo também.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (Paul & Julia) para o anfitrião
We really enjoyed the opportunity to spend time in this beautiful place. It's in a peaceful location, close to the countryside, and a short drive to the coast.
We enjoyed the variety of tasks and the amazing food which is all sourced from the beautiful garden.
A real pleasure to have met Jemima and James, who made us feel very welcome in their
… read more home, and we definitely hope to return!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Paul & Julia)
If you have the opportunity to host Paul and Julia you would be very lucky indeed! They are super friendly, warm and conscientious and hardworking. They were happy to turn their hand to anything and got lots done. They are a really lovely couple and we can't recommend them highly enough. Julia is an amazing cook too! They came with their sweet
… read more dog, Biscuit, who was no trouble whatsoever.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Xiaoxiao) para o anfitrião
I just left the manor of Jemima and James a week ago, they were soooo nice!! The day before I left, I cried for a long time because I didn't want to leave. Btw I've started to miss everything and everyone there. I miss sleeping with Nelly every day (honestly at first, I didn't expect that they would really agree to let me sleep with my favorite
… read more dog, so I just casually said that I wanted Nelly sleep in my bed, but they immediately agreed!! Thank you so much Jemima. I really think those days when I sleep with Nelly Lulu and ruby was too happy!!)
We had delicious lunch and pudding together every day. I tasted many wild animals that James shot it was very good. My work wasn’t hard what I was doing is mostly gardening, weeding and picking apples. During my stay, James took me to experience hunting, beekeeping, I went to yoga class with Jemima, and went to the beach together at the weekend. This is realllllly a wonderful memory, they are all very kind and their children are also very nice, I talked a lot with Leti, she also inspired me a lot. Plus when I was a little sick, Jemima made me warm honey lemon water. When I was sunburned, Jemima coated me with aloe vera. I really appreciate your kindnessT^T Hope everything goes well with your family, really hope I can go back at some point and I really will, thank you so much thanks for everything!! Annd pls tell Nelly again that I love her(´-ω-`)Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Xiaoxiao)
Pariis is very kind, polite and engaging, we very much enjoyed her company and so did the dogs. She has a sunny and sweet personality and was very easy to have around.
Thank you for all your work Pariis and for being such a lovely guest.
Wishing you fun travels and come back soon!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Juan David) para o anfitrião
I had a great time staying with them, they have a lovely house, the food it's quite good and the accommodation very comfortable. They are very nice people and willing to show you about the history, landscapes and many things about the town and villages around.
You will also never feel alone with the company of their 4 dogs and 1 friendly cat
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Thank you for everything.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Juan David)
David is a great guy and was a fantastic workawayer. He was friendly, reliable and hard working and with very good English. A pleasure to have around and he got stuff done, he made a big difference in the garden.
Highly recommend and we look forward to seeing him again in the future.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Sidneia)
It was a pleasure to host Sidneia. We miss her sense of humor and kind and willing nature. She was very hard working and happy to turn her hand to anything. Warm and enthusiastic, Sidneia, you are welcome back anytime.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Sidneia) para o anfitrião
Hello friends,
I will leave my testimonial about my first experience at Workaway and about my first hosts.
I was very lucky in my first volunteering to have wonderful, friendly, helpful, attentive hosts.
When I arrived in West Dorset I was delighted, the house (castle) of Jemina and James is wonderful, super welcoming, the nature inside the
… read more property is charming, beautiful, you hear the birds singing all day long which makes the job very pleasant, the weather during my stay was great.
My job was in the garden, and the tasks were basically pulling weeds that grow along the grass, flowers and trees. Water the plants, clean the garden. James took me to see his beekeeping, very interesting and unforgettable.
Meals are great, salads, meat, poultry, fish. A very varied and healthy menu. We taste typically English recipes.
Working hours: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, after this time lunch and rest, and at the end of the afternoon we always went for a walk.
Jemina and James took us to wonderful places, we did many different activities like: yoga, sailing, walking among others.
Gratitude to my first hosts for this wonderful experience that I hope will be repeated many times.
I definitely recommend Jemina and James as excellent hosts!
Cheers!!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Heike)
Our experience with Heike was fantastic. She stayed with us for two weeks and did a great job in the garden. Heike had great energy and was always very cheerful and friendly. We wish her all the very best for the future.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Caitlin)
We enjoyed hosting Caitlin, she was great, down to earth, warm and friendly. Very helpful and conscientious.
We wish her all the best.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Caitlin) para o anfitrião
I spent a wonderful, restorative two weeks with Jemima and James and their lovely dogs. The work was enjoyable, the food amazing and they are very kind and appreciative hosts. I am British so cultural exchange was not really applicable, but cultural exchange is not just about language and I learned a great deal in this oasis of calm. Thank you for
… read more the gong bath, the excursions and for conversations and quiet humour. If you are looking for a quintessentially English experience where the reciprocal ethos of Workaway is respected, look no further. Thank you both.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (LUCILENE) para o anfitrião
My experience with James and Jemima was absolutely AMAZING. Icould feel as I was part of the family. I could feel their love how they treated me and my Brazilian friend. James and Jemima are great people and we did have the honour of meeting their gorgeus dogs and the little cat Tommy.OMGGGG THEIR DOGS ARE WONDERFUL AND VERY VERY FRIENDLY. Hard to
… read more put into words the wonderful time we had spent together.
James and Jemima were SUCH WONDERFUL HOSTS !!!!!Many thanks !!!
Yes, yes, yes I do recomend them a thousand times !
Thanks Jemima for helping us with our Enghish.
I´ll always remember the delicious and tasting food they cooked for us. Each day we had a different dessert. The best salad ever we have had. Thanks for the best British tea time.
You guys really showed us your culture. We appreciated that !
Many, many thanks !!!!
Thanks for introducing us for your lovely family.Me and my friend are very grateful.
I miss your dogs and Lilltle Tommy.
A tight cuddle to Barbara. She is a lovely person.
James and Jemima live in a lovely and incredible house. Our bedroom was very comfortable as well. They have a wonderful garden .
The main job to do was gardening and they had given all the equipments to do it.
Jemima always kind and sweet . At eleven o`colck, she used to bring to us a cold mint water or a watermelon juice.
I miss your kindness, Jemima!
You and James always with a smile on your face. I SURE will keep these days in my heart !!!
With all my love,
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (LUCILENE)
We were so lucky to have Lucilene and her friend Sidneia to stay and help us out. They were incredibly hard working, they started working almost immediately they arrived and hardly stopped!
We loved their company, always happy and helpful. They were also amazing with our four dogs and cat.
Their warmth and sweetness will be missed.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Angelina)
Angelina was a dream workawayer. Always cheerful and full of positive energy. Super bright and outgoing, we loved her company and had many interesting conversations. During the two weeks she was with us she did a fantastic job in the garden including endless weeding. She made, amongst other things, delicious Chai, elderflower cordial and nettle
… read more crisps! Angelina was an absolute delight to host.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Angelina) para o anfitrião
I spent two weeks with Jemima and James and it was a very special experience! They are truly wonderful hosts and welcome you so warmly into their home.
The work was mainly in the walled garden, with James showing you around and sharing his knowledge about the various plants and vegetables he’s growing. Some tasks I carried out were weeding,
… read more watering, harvesting and taking the dogs for a walk! Nothing you would consider ‘hard work’ but all very straight forward. With a variety of tasks at hand you can take initiative and move between the jobs at your own pace, all within such a beautiful and spacious environment! Working hours start around 9am until lunch, by which time James has prepared the most delicious meal! He is a great cook and I really enjoyed learning about his passion for hunting and cooking and trying such a variety of game meat that he shot and prepared!
Jemima and James are so considerate and are always there if you need anything. They really go above and beyond to ensure you feel safe and comfortable. They were incredibly generous, including me in their evening yoga class, showing me around, going for walks and I even had the opportunity to meet some of their family, including Jemima’s parents who live in the most amazing house in the next village, Cerne Abbas.
In your time off there is plenty to do! I enjoyed going for walks around the local villages, learning to identify and use different herbs, foraging, cooking and making my first sourdough rye starter!
You are always in great company of their four wonderful dogs and their cat, Tommy.
There is no doubt that during your stay you will have the chance to live out a truly English experience, connect with nature and nourish your mind, body and soul through such a conscious and healthy lifestyle.
I am very grateful I had the opportunity to contribute to such a precious garden space, learn so many skills and take away many ideas that I will carry with me for the rest of my life! Thank you Jemima and James once again for everything, you are really cool, interesting and down to Earth people and I highly recommend this experience to anyone reading this!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Deixado pelo Workawayer (Emma & Austin) para o anfitrião
Jemima and James were incredible hosts. I worked in their garden and helped with various tasks such as weeding, planting and maintenance and beekeeping! Dorset is a beautiful place and has lots of offer on your off time - such as yoga, hiking, and much else to see. I throughly enjoyed my time with both of them and thanks again for such and amazing
… read more experience. I would highly recommended this work away to anyone and was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.
Thanks again.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Emma & Austin)
Emma was with us for just a few days but in that time she proved to an excellent and hard worker in the garden. She is very friendly and was good company, She was a delight to host and we would have her back anytime.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Esther) para o anfitrião
I spent three weeks with James and Jemima and it has been an absolutely amazing experience. The work, mostly in the beautiful walled vegetable garden, was fun and educational, and they are very conscientious to not let you work too much and take enough time off. James is a great cook who is cooking up feasts with his self caught meat and home
… read more grown vegetables all the time, and Jemima is the sweetest, most generous soul who went out of her way to show me some of the most lovely places and people in the area. And all that in such a relaxed atmosphere I felt right at home, like part of the family. Thank you for everything and I will definitely be back soon!Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Esther)
Esther was fantastic and a great help. She is very easy going, it felt like a friend was staying! The three weeks flew by. Esther is warm, funny and very bright and was a pleasure to host. We look forward to her coming again in the future.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Fernanda) para o anfitrião
Spending time with Jemima and James' family was a gift to me. They were my first hosts and it couldn't be better.
When I arrived James picked me up at the station and there I already met one of the house dogs, very docile and friendly. From the first day I felt welcomed, James and Jemima showed me and explained all my functions in the garden, they
… read more were simple and practical tasks that started around 9 am and ended after lunch, a day of bad weather I did some tasks inside home. The garden of the house is huge, very green and very beautiful, as well as the house, all very beautiful! Sometimes I went to Jemima's parents' house, which was more like a castle, a literally millennial house. This experience was very rewarding and valuable for me, Jemima's parents and sisters are very nice and welcoming, I really enjoyed meeting them.
At home you will always have the company of one of the pets, and you can also walk with them if you want. I met two of Jemima's three children, they all treated me very well and I was impressed with Leth's travels, I hope everything is going well with her in Thailand =) I was able to play a game of chess with Finne, who by the way plays very well and the result was my defeat hahaha.
James in the kitchen was always a new recipe coming out, it was impressive to see how he behaved in the kitchen making his recipes, all excellent! Missing the lasagna. Anyway, I really appreciate the opportunity they gave me and a special thanks to Jemima who was like a mother to me from the first day I arrived until the time of my departure, thank you for all your patience with my English and for taking the time to accompany me in reading the Shadow book. See you soon in the summer to return the book =) A warm hug
Fernanda <3Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Fernanda)
It was a pleasure to host Fernanda on her first overseas trip. She was with us for ten days and it was lovely to have Fernanda to help out here and see her develop her English skills. She is warm hearted with a positive and happy attitude. A perfect house guest. We look forward to hopefully seeing Fernanda again in the summer before she returns to
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kathryn)
Kat was a fabulous guest and a great help. Calm and chilled with a lovely energy and easy to be around. We had some great conversations and it was a pleasure to have Kat to stay for ten days and help us out. Thank you Kat!
We wish her all the best on her travels.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kathryn) para o anfitrião
What an absolute pleasure it was to stay here with this family. It’s truly beautiful and I felt so comfortable settling into the house right away.
Jemima & James are very kind and generous and always provided delicious and healthy foods - it was such a joy knowing I was eating lots of produce fresh from their garden. They took me to a Reiki
… read more share, let me join yoga sessions, I got to soak in all of the love in the family at granny’s birthday evening while eating Letty’s (their daughter) yummy baked goods.
Plus big thank you to Osy (one of their sons) who I had an awesome time staying up chatting with and the next morning we would do breath work & plunge into the ice cold swimming pool ! Lots of fun :)
The work was easy & straight forward; I usually did from 9/9.30 until 1pm enjoying being outside (there’s lots of land and it’s all in the gorgeous countryside) helping to lay compost, tidy up bits and bobs, trim ivy, and upkeep the garden. It was great to start the day out in nature, doing something physical, then going in for some yummy lunch. Jemima is very laid back about the work and really cares about you being comfortable there.
You get lots of free time to just relax, be out in the elements and appreciate a quiet, simple life. The house is very big, warm, and beautiful (I’ve not seen anything like it before!) with lots of varied spaces to chill out on your own.
If you’re looking for somewhere to recharge, relax, and enjoy a tranquil and quintessentially English experience out in a countryside village, this is the perfect place to do it.
Thank you so much for your generosity - I’m so glad I came here for my first Workaway in England.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Yasuhiro)
It was a pleasure having Yasu to stay for 7 weeks over the Christmas period. He is very kind, friendly and helped out enthusiastically in the garden. It was a joy seeing Yasu's english progress whilst he was here. We wish you all the best and will miss you!
"We had lots of fun adventures together, visiting Stonehenge for the winter solstice, and
… read more exploring the countryside. Good luck on your future travels around England and hopefully we will one day drink a pint together in your english pub in Tokyo!" - Osy
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Yasuhiro) para o anfitrião
How wonderful hosts James and Jemima are! They’re such nice people. They have a huge garden, a nice house as well as lovely dogs so you’ll never be bored. So I helped them through gardening and general chores. Also they’ve taken me to many places in order not to be bored. I spent Christmas with their family in an old manor house. It was an
… read more absolutely precious experience for me. We had a special Christmas dinner including ducks which were caught by James (He is a pro hunter). So if you stay here, you’ll get amazing experiences, having ducks, pheasants and vegetables from the garden, for example. But you sometimes need to cook dinner or something by yourself because they don’t normally eat dinner. But it’s not a big deal, don’t worry about that. They’re so kind. They helped me to improve my English as well. I hope we’ll meet again in the future! Enjoy authentic English life!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Jilliean)
We enjoyed hosting Jilliean. She did a great job in the garden. She was very caring and conscientious with the dogs, taking them on lovely walks. We found her easy to have around and chat to.
We wish Jilliean all the best.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Jilliean) para o anfitrião
An easygoing household with spacious accommodation, I had a large light and airy room with ensuite bathroom all to myself and the use of a cosy TV lounge, as well as the main kitchen. Loved the ease of Aga cooking! The warmth emanating made the kitchen feel like the real hub of the house. The main jobs that needed attention were weeding and
… read more tidying the vegetable garden, and stripping wallpaper in one of the rooms. I so enjoyed looking after the dogs and walking them in the surrounding countryside ... they all have such sweet natures. Sadly one of the cats passed while I was there. Jemima took me to Dorchester and I had a walk to Cerne Abbas. My mostly-vegan diet was accommodated and I enjoyed having organic vegetables from the garden and fresh eggs. Thank you Jemima and James for the opportunity.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Muito Bom)
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Kim)
Kim lived with us for two and a half weeks. She was mainly weeding in the vegetable garden, but she also helped look after the cats and dogs, plus some tidying and cleaning. She was excellent in the garden and made a real difference. A big help to us! We would have her back 100%! She was very easy to get on with and to chat to. All the animals
… read more loved her and we were all sad to see her go. She would often do things without being asked so she is a self starter. This was our first workaway experience and it was 10/10. Good luck for the future.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Kim) para o anfitrião
You will get an opportunity to stay in a huge historic mansion in a village, next door to a historic church surrounded by beautiful countryside. It has large grounds and an amazing walled garden with an abundance of vegetables and fruit. I enjoyed my time here from weeding in the peaceful vegetable garden, helping Jemima with a few tasks in the
… read more house and walking the dogs. You will have a very English experience, lots of love from four affectionate dogs the most delicious and healthy homemade food whether a meat eater, veggie or vegan. Jemima and James were really good with communication prior and during my stay and welcoming, always checking to see I had all I needed. I enjoyed various outings with both of them which were really enjoyable. Especially going to meet her parents and see their beautiful place and the giant in Cerne Abbas a must do. I had beautiful room with own bathroom. Plenty of free time to relax and do my own thing and even offered a car for me to use. I can genuinely recommend staying here and appreciate Jemima, James and there gorgeous dogs for letting me stay and in their home. Definitely recommend.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
(Excelente)
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