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Help at a Bedfordshire cottage.

Bedford, England | 1-3 hours per day | Caravan / Campervan pitch with facilities
Mary and Paul

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Nationality: English
Last active: Oct 21, 2026
Joined: Sep 30, 2026
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About

We live up a country road on the edge of a village where there are lots of walks. We have 7 acres of land were we grow and preserve veg. We need help gardening and on the smal…

We live up a country road on the edge of a village where there are lots of walks. We have 7 acres of land were we grow and preserve veg. We need help gardening and on the small holding repairing buildings. You can have eggs veg and some of my home made preserves, my chilli jam is very popularly.

Help needed

Gardening handyman work. Outside work we have a large shed that we are trying to restore, fences, hedges and gardening. If you were wanting to and depending how long you want…

Gardening handyman work. Outside work we have a large shed that we are trying to restore, fences, hedges and gardening. If you were wanting to and depending how long you want to stay I have a chair to mend decorating and probably other work inside the house I could find.

Accommodation

Caravan / Campervan pitch with facilities
Own camper van or caravan. We can provide electric and access to mains sewer.

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Skills

Skills that would be useful at this property

General farm work Gardening Groundskeeping Wood chopping Pet sitting Basic carpentry Building repairs DIY General maintenance Landscaping Fencing Foraging Animal care Fence/gate repair

Information

Meals

If we get on well the occasional meal by arrangement

Schedule

1-3 hours per day

2 days off per week

Volunteers

Up to 2 volunteers at a time

Expectations

  • Be respectful of the property and family
  • Maintain a clean living space
  • Be flexible with working hours
  • Observe quiet hours in the evening
  • Pets not allowed
  • No smoking or vaping

Stay length

Minimum 2 weeks

Maximum 4 weeks

Amenities

Car park space
Incredible views
Laundry
Wifi

Availability

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Local area

We are central to Northampton Bedford Cambridge Milton Keynes and only 45 mins by train to London. We have few facilities but that is what appeals. There is a pub and restaura…

We are central to Northampton Bedford Cambridge Milton Keynes and only 45 mins by train to London. We have few facilities but that is what appeals. There is a pub and restaurant and active church. Local village had a co-op shop and farm shop. We have a busy village hall regular Repair Cafes and once a month Pop up Pub other events arranged by village hall such Pudding night, Quizzes and Christmas events. There is a villager bus and local bus service.

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