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5 Star Luxury Cottages, Cornwall

Cornwall, England | 3-4 hours per day | Private Self-Contained Unit
Vicky

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Nationality: British
Last active: Sep 14, 2026
Joined: May 5, 2026
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About

Our site set in a beautiful rural location, yet still within easy reach of the sea. Originally a working farm, it was thoughtfully converted around 17 years ago into holiday cottages, which now form our main business. Guests choose to stay with us because they’re looking for somewhere peaceful to truly unplug and unwind. Set within 34 acres, the grounds include a mix of woodland, open fields, and walking paths around the alpaca paddocks—all of which are open for guests to explore and enjoy. Our animals are a big part of the experience, with the pygmy goats always proving to be firm favourites! As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to experience everything our guests do and really make the most of the surroundings There’s always something that needs doing—whether it’s hedge cutting or painting. We have a rolling programme of maintenance that works around both the weather and cottage availability, so no two weeks ever look quite the same. Our current project is getting three new glamping pods up and running, which involves everything from building the decking to constructing bespoke wooden toilet blocks. Once these are complete we will be start builing a new shelter for our machinery. In the wetter months we tend to focus on indoor cottage maintance such as painting and as it gets drier focus on the outdoor grounds such cutting back hedges, fixing fencing etc. We have a lovely on-site woods, which has an ever ending list of jobs from cutting back the river banks, leveling of the ground, clearning the fallen trees from the river, keeping the paths clear etc. For those that would like to get more involved in the animals, there are weekly checks and regualry husbandary task you can help with.

Accommodation

Private Self-Contained Unit
Accommodation is a self contained one bed room cottage called Honey Pot. It is well equiped inlcluding dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine & washer dryer. Bedding and towels will be provided. We are located in a rural location. A car is ideally needed to get around. The nearest village is just a 5 min drive away with a pub and a couple of shops. There are several tourist attractions and popular places to visit within a 30min drive.

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of volunteers would recommend Vicky to another volunteer.

Based on 1 stay · average 5.0

Overall rating
5.0
Tasks & expectations
5.0
Accommodation & living conditions
5.0
silke
silke

21 July 2026

I had two really fabulous weeks with Vicky and Matthew. They are great hosts in a great location. I really loved it. In the mornings Vicky told me what the tasks for the day were. Either we worked together or if it was possible, I worked on my own. I loved all of the jobs from walking the Alpakas (only together with Vicky), cutting Roses, repotting plants, changeovers....and so on. My accommodation was very clean, cosy and comfortable. The peace and the calm of the area was exactly what I needed. After work I often went to the sea (15 min car drive) or walked in the woods and fields. The day offs I spent walking on the South West Coast Path. For me it was the perfect match and the ideal combination between working and immersing into English culture and English countryside. A big thank you to Vicky and Matthew.

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Skills

Skills that would be useful at this property

General farm work Gardening Groundskeeping Beekeeping Basic carpentry Building repairs DIY General maintenance Painting & decorating Animal care

Information

Meals

Self catering

Schedule

3-4 hours per day

2 days off per week

Volunteers

Up to 2 volunteers at a time

Expectations

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

Stay length

Minimum 1 week

Maximum 2 weeks

Amenities

TV
Wifi
Incredible views
Firepit
Car park space
BBQ
Board games
Laundry
Hot tub
Collect from station/ drop off
Books

Availability

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Local area

There’s plenty to explore in the surrounding area for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. We’re close to beautiful woodland walks right on the doorstep. Cornwall has some stunning beaches and great coastal paths. We are 12min drive to the nearest beach. For those that love or want to give surfing a go Fistrel beach, Newquay is a 45min drive. There are plenty of quaint Cornish Towns to visist such as Fowey or the fishing town of Looe or Mevigssey. Looking for some history there is Restormal Castle (20min drive) and Tintagel Castle (1hr away) There are several wineries and cider houses - all well worth a visit! There are also plenty of quiet country lanes ideal for cycling As we are based in a rural location, a car is ideally needed to be able to make the most of seeing the beautoful county of Cornwall

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