FarFrom

Rural retreat in Cambridge

Cambridgeshire, England | 2-3 hours per day | Private Self-Contained Unit
Jo & Tim

Hosted by Jo & Tim

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Nationality: British
Last active: Sep 28, 2026
Joined: May 30, 2026
English

About

We would like to welcome you to our home. Once a working farm, we have lovingly restored the Victorian granary and outbuildings into four unique spaces for two with their own…

We would like to welcome you to our home. Once a working farm, we have lovingly restored the Victorian granary and outbuildings into four unique spaces for two with their own character and special features, surrounded by five acres and a large natural swimming pond and wood fired sauna. The land has been rewilded to a certain extent but needs management and seasonal clearing and tidying. If being outside and amongst nature appeals then this could be the perfect place for you. Our guests love that they can relax in their own comfortable, calm space surrounded by nature, with us on hand without ever being intrusive. Most come here to relax and unwind from all responsibilities, sometimes never leaving the premises, though a potter in Cambridge is highly recommended!

Help needed

We are looking to clear our wooded area and create a path around the property. It has become overgrown with brambles and nettles and we are making progress but could use some…

We are looking to clear our wooded area and create a path around the property. It has become overgrown with brambles and nettles and we are making progress but could use some help! There are always lots of gardening jobs but not requiring knowledge of plants, just clearing! There is also some painting/decorating to do too.

Accommodation

Private Self-Contained Unit
The PIgsty is a spacious, light filled converted barn with vaulted ceiling and roof lights. It's a king size suite with kitchenette and walk in shower. With space to relax and work, seating outside and your own entrance.

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Skills

Skills that would be useful at this property

Gardening Groundskeeping General maintenance Painting & decorating

Information

Schedule

2-3 hours per day

2 days off per week

Volunteers

Up to 1 volunteer 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
  • Observe quiet hours in the evening
  • Pets not allowed

Stay length

Minimum 1 week

Maximum 2 weeks

Amenities

Car park space
TV
Wifi
Board games
Laundry
Collect from station/ drop off

Availability

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Local area

We are located in a small peaceful village 5 miles from Cambridge with a good cycle route into the city and occasional buses. There's lots of walks from the door, a pub in th…

We are located in a small peaceful village 5 miles from Cambridge with a good cycle route into the city and occasional buses. There's lots of walks from the door, a pub in the village and a supermarket within walking distance. Cambridge is a beautiful city seeped in history, just an hour from london on the train. The surrounding countryside offers many activities and great weather.

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