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500-year old Thatched cottage, Devon

Devon, England | 4-5 hours per day | 3 meals per day | Private Room & Shared Bathroom
Gillian

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Nationality: British
English

About

We offer good accommodation and good food, we are in an area of outstanding natural beauty. 20 mins to sea by car. Very quiet. Large 500-year-old thatched cottage.

Help needed

We need to clear an orchard and gardens, and mediaeval ponds. Looking for someone who likes outdoor work, no experience necessary

Accommodation

Private Room & Shared Bathroom
We have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms for volunteers Towels and bedding provided , wardrobe space , drawers etc

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Skills

Skills that would be useful at this property

Gardening Groundskeeping

Information

Meals

3 meals per day

good food, some help with preparationg etc would be nice

Schedule

4-5 hours per day

2 days off per week

Volunteers

Up to 4 volunteers at a time

Expectations

  • Be respectful of the property and family
  • Maintain a clean living space
  • Be flexible with working hours
  • No smoking or vaping
  • Help with meal preparation
  • Interact positively with other volunteers

Stay length

Minimum 1 week

Maximum 6 weeks

Amenities

TV
Bicycles
Car park space
Laundry
Board games
Wifi

Availability

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Local area

Beaches 20 minutes away and lovely walks

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