Dreamy thatched cottage, Cotswolds
Meet the Host
Dreamy thatched cottage, Cotswolds
Key info:
- 2-3hrs per day, 2 days off per week
- Self catered
- Gardening/ Decorating / general property maintenance
- Between Stratford-Upon-Avon and the Cotswolds, UK!
Accomodation:
16th Century thatched cottage with stunning views perfectly situated between Stratford-Upon-Avon and the Cotswolds. Village location. Perfect to unwind!
Volunteers will have their own apartment, it has one single and one double bedroom.
What we need help with:
- We need garden assistance year-round and painting/maintenance.
- We would also be happy for photography and digital skills year-round.
- We would like help with watering the allotment and garden and possibly walking, feeding and spoiling our elderly spaniel.
Who we're looking for:
- Positive attitude and willingness to help with daily tasks
- Gardening/ DIY experience would be great
- Practical minded
Your schedule:
Flexible hours, around 2-3 hours a day, 5 days a week Free time to explore the local area
What we're looking for in volunteers:
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2-3 hours per day
Time commitment5 days a week (Weekends off) -
DIYExperience with diy required.
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GardeningExperience with gardening required.
What you get
Pets
We have one elderly, deaf and needy spaniel who loves people.
Local area
Historic Stratford upon Avon is 8 miles away with all its sights and culture. Cotswolds is 1 mile away. There are lovely walks, pubs and restaurants. Broadway, Moreton in Marsh, Bourton on Water, the Slaughters and Stow on the Wold are all a short drive away. You can walk to Hidcote and Kiftsgate Gardens.
Extra perks
Conservatory to enjoy a glass of wine watching the sun set across the Cotswolds. Peaceful garden from which you can watch hunting swallows and hear skylarks singing. Maps, books and board games. You would be welcome to pick produce from garden or allotment.
Interested?
Send us a message and tell us:
- A little about yourself
- Why you'd love to join us and help us out with our various projects
- Any experience you have with the project help that we’ve listed above
We’re looking forward to meeting like-minded people who are interested in staying with us.
Please note, our house is unfortunately not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. There is reduced head height in places and the stairs are one of a kind.
Categories
Meals
Volunteers to sort their own food - Using the kitchen in their accommodation. We would hope to enjoy a holiday whilst the volunteers are present, so they are welcome to use our fully equipped kitchen and enjoy whatever produce is on hand depending on the time of year.
Accommodation
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