FarFrom

English countryside manor house

Suffolk, England | 2-3 hours per day | Private Room & Private Bathroom
David

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Nationality: British
Last active: Sep 25, 2026
Joined: Dec 15, 2025
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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.

Accommodation

Private Room & Private Bathroom
Volunteer accommodation is one of our spare rooms. It has a double bed with wardrobe space and TV. The bathroom is shared with us, but we also have an en-suite to use, and the bathroom is mostly only

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Skills

Skills that would be useful at this property

Gardening Wood chopping DIY

Information

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

Amenities

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

Availability

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