Help us create a beautiful rural retreat 1.5 hours from London

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Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 9 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

We have a large country house set in 3 acres of land with a large swimming pond. We are in the process of creating a beautiful rural retreat for people to enjoy an escape in nature. We want to offer a space for reset and healing. We currently have 1 shepherd's hut that is rented out for short stays and are in the process of building the 2nd hut. We are in the process of relandscaping the land and setting up an organic vegetable garden.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 20 and 50 years old
Only welcomes couples and partners (does not accept solo volunteers)
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Get in touch with nature
9 Learning about sustainability
9 Developing environmental awareness
6 Meeting locals
5 Practicing English
4 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 12. Responsible consumption and production
2 15. Life on land
1 3. Good health and well-being

William

United States

If you are on the fence about signing up for this experience THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO DO IT! This was my first Worldpackers and I'm so happy I applied here. The most beautiful family and house it was a pleasure to stay here. They are super flexible, generous, and kind and genuinely care for those around them. Its mostly being outside planting, gardening, and weeding. It was so peaceful listening to a podcast/listening to music while planting (that was my fav part). They are super sustainable and we all have something to learn by this experience. Ffi, Ollie, Alfie and Hatty🤍 thank you

28 days ago

Ffion replied

Thanks for your kind words William. We loved having you both and appreciate all your help especially all that weeding!! Will keep you updated on how things are growing in the garden. Safe travels xx

Katherine

United States

Me and my friend volunteered together. Ffi and Ollie were amazing hosts, we had everything to be comfortable from our own rooms, to food, to local recommendations, and more. We did a lot of weeding and cleaning the house and outside, as well as a bit of planting. the home is as environmentally conscious and sustainable as possible, so that was cool to learn about. They also have the cutest kid Alfie who I played with a lot and a dog and chickens roaming around. They were super understanding and fun to hang around, and we tried to be as helpful as possible. Would totally recommend.

about 1 month ago

Ffion replied

Aah thank you Katie we miss you guys! Alffi especially misses having you around to play with him :) thanks for all your help and hope you enjoy the rest of your travels.

Reynaldo

Brazil

This experience was amazing, so far! Ffi, Ollie, Alffi e Hatty: a really gorgeous family! I could improve my English, teach and learn so many things and experience more than I've expected! I spent a good time cooking, gardening, weeding, cleaning, teaching yoga e meditation, and all the activities were really important for this stage of my life and for the project they are building. The location is awesome to offer a inner immersion. I'm really grateful for every intense and incredible day I've been here and I wish goods for the growth of this beautiful project and hoping to come back again!

6 months ago

Ffion replied

Divine timing brought you to Essex :) we absolutely loved having you and learnt so much from your attitude to life and business. You are welcome back anytime.

Ronja

Switzerland

I had such an amazing time at the home! Ffion and Ollie were very nice and welcoming from the start and I felt at home right away. They made a great effort to include me in conversations and activities and would always make sure that I was doing well. I honestly couldn't have hoped for a better first work & travel experience! I really enjoyed spending time with Alffi and listening to Ollie's playlist ..and Hatty and I got along pretty well, despite her growling sometimes:) I guess I fell in love with this little family. I wish you all the best and will come back soon! Thank you again<3

7 months ago

Ffion replied

Aah Ronja we loved having you and thank you for everything you did for us but especially loved seeing how much you enjoyed the garden. Thanks for slotting in as part of our little chaotic family! We wish you all the best with your travels and would welcome you back anytime with open arms :)

Kasumi

Japan

The amazing welcoming family! 👶🐾 Ffion and Ollie are so kind and open-minded🌎 This is my first Worldpackers experience, and I'm glad that I applied here!! My main tasks are cooking, cleaning and organizing, plus weeding sometimes🌿 I was able to relax with a private room with the large bed, and at the kitchen area there is a nice music speaker to play whatever jazz you want to play with connecting the Spotify♪ Ffion and Ollie let me cook Japanese cuisines with the spacious kitchen, and I felt like home🇯🇵 I spent only 10days, but I had a fun time chatting at the dinner together! ありがとう

8 months ago

Ffion replied

Words cannot describe how grateful we are for everything you have done for us especially feeding us the most delicious japanese food!! Your organisational skills are just out of this world and I think you should definitely consider being a professional declutterer! :) we wish you the best time on your adventures ahead.

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