Gardening help in Devon
Devon, England
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2-3 hours per day
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Private Self-Contained Unit
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Nationality:
British
Last active:
Oct 7, 2026
Joined:
Sep 30, 2026
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About
I live in a small converted outbuilding surrounded by shrub and perennial borders, looking towards Bigbury Bay. With a static caravan for visitors and volunteers to stay, it is very private and independent, in the meadow garden looking towards Dartmoor. In all about 1 1/2 acres. It is very peaceful, a little oasis away from any hustle and bustle. There are 2 good pubs within walking distance, and the coast and beaches are also within walking distance. I have all the walking maps for surrounding area. Locally, Kingsbridge has an historic cinema, and The Flavel Art Centre in Dartmouth is a very interesting venue. For a big night out, the Theatre Royal in Plymouth has great shows. Many National Trust properties near enough for a daytrip.
This season, autumn, I need help with deadheading the perennials, pruning back some shrubs. Putting in some bulbs. Always weeding!! I've a small battery string strimmer and battery hedgetrimmer. Weather permitting a bonfire and a chance to bake some potatoes.
Accommodation
Private Self-Contained Unit
A static caravan with one double bedroom - chest of drawers, wardrobe. Shower room and WC. Galley kitchen, gas stove, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge freezer, and living room with flat screen tv, WiFi, books, walking maps, storage in seating, electric fire.
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Skills
Skills that would be useful at this property
Gardening
Groundskeeping
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Meals
Galley kitchen with sink and gas stove. Welcome pack tea coffee milk bread. Sitting room with tv and wifi. Electric heater. The fire pit is in the gravel garden. But it can be moved.
Schedule
2-3 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
Stay length
Minimum 1 week
Maximum 1 week
Amenities
TV
Wifi
Firepit
Books
Car park space
Collect from station/ drop off
Incredible views
Laundry
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Local area
Walking, coastal walking, Erme Estuary Wonwell Beach Wiscombe Beach Ayrmer Cove Burgh Island Art Deco Eating at the Journeys End Book ahead for Sunday Roast you can walk there 2 1/2mls. Local pub in village 10mins take a torch no street lights. Star gazing.
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Hosted by Susan
Joined 2026