English countryside manor house
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Historic Manor house in picturesque Suffolk village Key info: * 2-3hrs per day, 2 days off per week * Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner - Self catered * Gardening/ Decoratin…
Historic Manor house in picturesque Suffolk village Key info: * 2-3hrs per day, 2 days off per week * Breakfast included. Lunch & dinner - Self catered * Gardening/ Decorating / general property maintenance Our Manor is the most prominent property in our delightful Suffolk village. With its Georgian features within Tudor origins, it includes very significant panelled rooms and its impressive setting hosts the village fete and other open air events. We have just completed 10 years of restoring it to its former glory, but much remains to be done along with the ongoing external maintenance and 4 acre garden. 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
Help needed
* We can use help all year round. There's always something to be done. * Our Forth Bridge property will always need internal & external decoration. * The orchard and ponds be…
* We can use help all year round. There's always something to be done. * Our Forth Bridge property will always need internal & external decoration. * The orchard and ponds benefit from keeping clear of vegetation. * A programme of radiator replacement may continue this year along with other plumbing projects. * Some house sitting may be needed if we are away for break.
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Meals
Breakfast items provided. (Morning cereals, milk, bread, jam & marmalade etc). For other meals/ snacks volunteers have access to shared kitchen space & there could be access to a private kitchen to be discussed.
Schedule
2-3 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
- Maintain a clean living space
- No smoking or vaping
Stay length
Minimum 1 week
Maximum 2 weeks
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