I live on a remote UK island that most people have NEVER heard of – I only shower once a week but I’m in my dream job
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A WOMAN from Cornwall has revealed how she lives on a remote British island which most people have never heard and she only gets to shower once a week. Chloe Hurst, 29, originally came across the rare opportunity to live and work her dream job on the remote land which sits just south of the Isle of Man.
![[In 2022, Chloe Hurst, 29, stumbled across the rare opportunity but it has not all been smooth sailing]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/environmental-communicator-worked-one-remote-959874675.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Only accessible by boat, the Calf of Man is owned by Manx National Heritage which has described it as "not many people know it exists". The 600 acres is home to around 600 acres, birds, seals, dolphins, moths, butterflies and insects. After applying for the role, she spent nine months on the "paradise island" where she was responsible for looking after the day-to-day estate.
![[The environmental communicator described the word as one of the most remote jobs in the British Isles]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/environmental-communicator-worked-one-remote-959874676.jpg?strip=all&w=720)
She carried out wildlife surveys, ringing birds and received supplies via a boat. Despite having to share one bathroom and only being able to shower once a week, Chloe enjoyed the experience so much she even returned to work as a paid estate warden for a further nine months.
![[Chloe's daily routine saw her waking up at 5am to ring birds and monitor wildlife]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/environmental-communicator-worked-one-remote-959874652.jpg?strip=all&w=720)
With water consumption needing to be monitored closely, Chloe and the three other wardens had to keep their showers short. She told Cornwall Live: "It’s like I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in a way. "When you're put in those environments, you do find out things about yourself and you might be surprised at how well you adapted or how hardy you are.".
![[The Calf of Man is home to a variety of marine life including seals and dolphins]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/environmental-communicator-worked-one-remote-959874651.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
The 29-year-old previously studied Environmental Science and Conservation and Biodiversity adding to her passion for adventure. Then, while working at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek, she came across an article advertising the work on the Calf of Man.
![[The Calf of Man is owned by the Manx Museum and National Trust]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sun-visits-calf-man-isle-851869960.jpg?strip=all&w=720)
