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Homestay Martock, United Kingdom

5.0
2 reviews2

Cultural exchange in the beautiful English countryside

Practice English
2 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Connect with nature
2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

We live in a 400 year old home in a small village in the south west of England, with two dogs and a cat. We can host couples only to help us in our garden where we grow vegetables and many plants. In the house there are some renovation projects and general maintenance, plus dog walking. We have hosted volunteers for four years and love to learn about new cultures and food from around the world. We can help you improve your English.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Between 25 and 76 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 2 Meeting locals
  • 2 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Practicing English
  • 1 Immersing in the local culture
  • 1 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Brazil

5

I'm in love with this family. I felt very welcomed and comfortable. At all times, Su and Richard were concerned about making us comfortable. The experience is great, it was a pleasure to help renovate the house. I hope I can come back again one day. Thank you Su and Richard

about 1 month ago

Brazil

5

Our experience with Sue and Richard was incredible. They are understanding, welcoming and friendly people. Our coexistence was completely harmonious and we had clear communication from the first day. We had a lovely time with the kitten Poppy. Our room was comfortable and warm. The kitchen was well equipped and plentiful. There, we work with painting, maintenance, cleaning, gardening and tree pruning. Oh, and besides that, we also had a great time walking around the area with the smart and adorable dogs Django and Barney.

about 2 months ago

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About the host

Hosted by Susan

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This host usually answers to 90% of the messages
Response Time
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