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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
15 Apr 2024
Reply rate
97.0 %
Usually responds within 4 days
Feedback
56
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Description
I'm a musicist, i play piano, my son play saxophon, my daughter play trumphet and flute. Our house is full of music. We live in a quiete country,with lemon trees and plantation of ulivi, very near to the city of Siracusa and near to beautiful beaches. I have also a bed and breakfast. So my work in this moment is for the garden and for the B&B. i love to contact feeling people. Some time i travel around the world. Mexico and India are my favourite places.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I want to be helped in the garden and to clean the rooms of the guests of B&B.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
I can offer a room,with private bathroom and indipendent entry.
What else ...
My property is 10 minutes far from the city of Siracusa by car,but 30 minutes by bus. there is bus stop 5 minutes walking.the nearest beach is 20 minutes walking,10 minutes by bicycle.i can offer a bicycle.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours for day for 6 days or 5 hours for day for 5 days
Host ref number: 123497894367
Feedback (29)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Renee) for host
I had a lovely time in Francesca's paradise. I spent most of my time there from February to April working in the garden, sometimes cleaning and fixing a few things, and I still had enough time to rest, do my art and renovate my camper. We made lemon marmalade together with fresh "Syracusa" lemons from their trees and their dishes for lunch were… read more
30 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronique)
Veronique fu en mi casa por algunas semanas, ayudandome con Muchas disponibilidad. Es una persona muy gentil y disponible,y una perfecta Workaway. Espero que regresa nuovamente en mi casa.
(Excellent
)
30 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Veronique) for host
I was looking to extend my stay in Sicily and Francesca kindly invited me, even though the B&B was closed and she was not really looking for volunteers.
To give us both some freedom, I only worked a few hours in exchange for accomodation only.
I had plenty time to explore the area around Siracuse, the many beautiful villages, historic ruins, and… read more
To give us both some freedom, I only worked a few hours in exchange for accomodation only.
I had plenty time to explore the area around Siracuse, the many beautiful villages, historic ruins, and… read more
13 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana & Etienne)
Tatiana a d Etienne were in my house and property sine weeks ago. Tatiana only 2 weeks, Etienne for 1 month. They were perfect volunteers, helped me for the garden. They have all the best qualities can have volunteers, kind, available, and, in special way, good workers. Etienne is also professional gardener and was very important for me to… read more
(Excellent
)
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(5.0)
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(5.0)
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(5.0)
18 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Renee) for host
I had a lovely time in Francesca's paradise. I spent most of my time there from February to April working in the garden, sometimes cleaning and fixing a few things, and I still had enough time to rest, do my art and renovate my camper. We made lemon marmalade together with fresh "Syracusa" lemons from their trees and their dishes for lunch were… read more
30 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronique)
Veronique fu en mi casa por algunas semanas, ayudandome con Muchas disponibilidad. Es una persona muy gentil y disponible,y una perfecta Workaway. Espero que regresa nuovamente en mi casa.
(Excellent
)
30 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Veronique) for host
I was looking to extend my stay in Sicily and Francesca kindly invited me, even though the B&B was closed and she was not really looking for volunteers.
To give us both some freedom, I only worked a few hours in exchange for accomodation only.
I had plenty time to explore the area around Siracuse, the many beautiful villages, historic ruins, and… read more
To give us both some freedom, I only worked a few hours in exchange for accomodation only.
I had plenty time to explore the area around Siracuse, the many beautiful villages, historic ruins, and… read more
13 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tatiana & Etienne)
Tatiana a d Etienne were in my house and property sine weeks ago. Tatiana only 2 weeks, Etienne for 1 month. They were perfect volunteers, helped me for the garden. They have all the best qualities can have volunteers, kind, available, and, in special way, good workers. Etienne is also professional gardener and was very important for me to… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Blake) for host
This was my very first workaway and I could not have asked for a better first experience. Francesca made me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. She was kind enough to allow me to stay in one of the extra rooms in her B&B with its own bathroom! Francesca is a FANTASTIC host and I cannot recommend her and her family enough. She not only… read more
4 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Blake)
Blake stayed with me, to garden B&B, only 10 days. He was perfect volunteer, always available and kind, smile always in his face, really amazing guy. I was first experience of workaway for him and I relly confirm that Blake is the best volunteer you can want wih you. See next year, dear Blake, to help me again to take olive in the trees. All my… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucia)
Ci sono persone che ti rimangono nel cuore. Per sempre. Lucia è una di queste per me. Come volontaria è stata splendida, così come persona da avere vicino. Spero poterti rivedere presto, cara Lucia.
(Excellent
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3 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lucia) for host
Sono molto, molto in ritardo, ma sono qui. A maggio di quest'anno sono stata a casa di Francesca per tre settimane, e che dire... Grazie Francesca per tutto quello che abbiamo condiviso, per le conversazioni, il cibo, le passeggiate, sono sicura che presto ci incontreremo di nuovo, appena tornerò in Sicilia verrò a trovarti.
Durante il mio… read more
Durante il mio… read more
26 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Filippo )
Filippo è stato qui al solo due settimane, ma la sua presenza è stata preziosa per me. Mi ha aiutato per l'orto e nel giardino in genere. Sempre gentile e disponibile è stato il work perfetto per me. E sono felice di essere stata la sua prima host. Buona vita, Filippo.
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
Dico la verità, con Marco workaway, ho fatto...Bingo. Assolutamente versatile, creativo, competente in vari settori, mi ha aiutato in tantissime cose, sia in giardino che in in lavori di falegnameria, di elettricità. Insomma, un tipo da tenersi stretto.Ma non solo, umanamente è una persona che fa piacere avere vicino. Serenità e armonia.
. Si,… read more
. Si,… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
Francesca it's a really great host.. she taught me a lot of things about how to take care of a garden and i hade the possibility of doing my favorite activity, maintenance and manual works. She its a great cocker and her family its marvellous!! The garden it's a peacefull place, with a huge garden around the house. Thank you Francesca, i will… read more
7 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Christoph)
Cristoph Is the best professionale gardener I had here. He cyt my olive trees in perfect work. And, also, Is a very good Person, intelligente, quiet, reserved and, in the dame time, socievole. Perfect mixture to be perfect workaway. Come when you want, dear. Our Door Is Always open for you.
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Christoph) for host
I had a great time with Francesca and her Family!
I felt welcomed from the first day on. I was cutting the Olive trees in the Orchard and was thanked with awesome food and a private room. =)
I can just agree with all the people giving feedback before me, its a great place to stay!
Dear Francesca, all the best to you and your loved ones, hope to… read more
I felt welcomed from the first day on. I was cutting the Olive trees in the Orchard and was thanked with awesome food and a private room. =)
I can just agree with all the people giving feedback before me, its a great place to stay!
Dear Francesca, all the best to you and your loved ones, hope to… read more
5 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Stefano Giasone)
Stefano è qui da un mese. Raramente dedico così tanto tempo a un mio lavoro come quello che ho dedicato a Stefano. Per un motivo molto semplice: Stefano è un tesoro vivente, anche solo stargli vicino è un grande dono. Semplicità, saggezza, serenità, leggerezza sono le prime cose che il ricordo di lui mi suggerisce. Questo per quanto riguarda… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Stefano Giasone) for host
Francesca è armonia, accoglienza e generosità. Qui sei subito parte di una grande famiglia dove dialogo e confronto fluiscono in uno spazio vitale costantemente fertile. La collaborazione è flessibile, organizzata e orientata verso quelle forme dove al meglio le proprie attitudini possono liberamente esprimersi. E poi i limoni, gli olivi e i… read more
5 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca è arrivato con un amico ed è rimasto qui poco più di un mese. Non riesco a ricordare tutti i lavori che ha fatto per me, ce ne sono così tanti. Dalla pulizia e ristrutturazione delle aiuole del giardino al livellamento della strada d'ingresso, dalla preparazione del terreno per l'orto alla riparazione di alcune cose nel mio camper, ma… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
What can I say about Francesca’s beautiful farm and home that hasn’t already been said? It’s no secret that when it comes to Workaway, Francesca is a veteran who knows how to make you feel valued, and taken care of. After only five weeks, I’m already missing the wonderful food that flowed out of her kitchen, prepared with local ingredients,… read more
14 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Santiago) for host
Francesca, su familia y las tres perritas nos recibieron muy bien durante un mes y medio. Fue nuestra primera experiencia como workawey y sin duda lo llevaremos para siempre con nosotros. Fue una encantadora experiencia.
Fueron muy atentos y generosos en todo momento.
Nos prestaron bicicletas y fuimos a recorrer las hermosas playas de los… read more
Fueron muy atentos y generosos en todo momento.
Nos prestaron bicicletas y fuimos a recorrer las hermosas playas de los… read more
14 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago)
Josefina y Santiago fueron en mi casa por un mes y media. Santiago me ayudò per el jardin y por todo lo que me servia por las plantas. Fu realmente preciosisimo. El sabe hacer cualcher cosa.El tiene un caracter reservado, para mi es una muy buena calidad. Josefina me ayudò por la limpieza de la casa. Su disponibilidad es infinita.Fu realmente una… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Andres) for host
What can I say about this dreaming place!! Her acceptance came from the upper sky, so we took the bus from Catania direct to Siracuse, the place were Archimede was born, we took another town bus and arrive to THe paradise of Lemon Tree, ; we couldn´t be able to meet Francesca but it was her beatiful mother , la nonna Nella and her very gentle… read more
6 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eugenia) for host
It was my third experience with workaway but the first one in b&b. The place is amazing - quiet, with a big garden full of lemon trees, cosy house and a lot of music inside! Francesca was an amazing host! I had fixed working hours in the morning till the lunch doing some gardening and cleaning, so it was a great opportunity to explore my favorite… read more
26 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anthony)
Tony was perfect workaway. But Tony is more and more. He is very amazing person. Person if you meet, enter in your heart. For ever. Good lucky. Tony. Hope I meet you again.Francesca.
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anthony) for host
My stay with Francesca and her family was beautiful. The work was fulfilling, the accommodations were nice and the food was delicious. I watched the sunset over the neighboring farm every night and went on many nice hikes and bike rides.
Francesca is an inspiring woman who has created a very special thing at her farm and B n B. I look forward to… read more
Francesca is an inspiring woman who has created a very special thing at her farm and B n B. I look forward to… read more
7 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Orsi)
Dear Anna (or Orsi...). Really, two weeks were so short time you spent here, in my house. You was precious for me, to help me in the garden and every think I need. Your caracter so kind and available is amazing and was a pleasure to have you in my house. Good lucky, Anna.
(Excellent
)
6 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Orsi) for host
I spent a too short two weeks at Francesca's lovely B&B. It was off season, so we worked mainly in the beautiful garden to get it back in shape, and some small tasks like brushing the dogs :) And I was fortunate to get a whole cozy apartment. I felt very welcomed, and it was really nice to see how four generations live together! I couldn't join… read more
10 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka) for host
I was very fortunate that Francesca accepted me for a workaway last minute, as otherwise I would have missed the opportunity of spending ten days among beautiful personalities of Francesca, her great family (with Nonna Nella, who will show you that she takes care about you, even if you don't speak any italian) and four volunteers from Argentina:)… read more
19 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent & Alyssa)
Hola guys. I followed you also after you went away from my house in your wonderful travel in Europe.
It was a pleasure for me to host you in my house. You helped me to grow olive, and you were very available. Thanks for your kindness. All the best for you.
It was a pleasure for me to host you in my house. You helped me to grow olive, and you were very available. Thanks for your kindness. All the best for you.
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Vincent & Alyssa) for host
We loved staying with Fran! She treated us like family the whole time and was very helpful if ever we needed something. During our time there, my husband did yard work, I helped clean the rooms and we both picked olives for the majority of the time. We also had the pleasure of having another workawayer there with us from Brazil. It was a lot of… read more
19 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Amber & Brice-Armand)
Amber and Breece. So nice, so beautiful people. They stayed only 10 days but the same I felt them as my family. Always available to help me, and very interesting people. Sometimes I forget my different age respect the age of my workaway and enjoy of their humanity. Thank you, Amber and Breece. All the best for you.
(Excellent
)
19 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Amber & Brice-Armand) for host
Francesca is a wonderful host with a big heart. She hosted me and my boyfriend for 10 days. We loved staying and sharing with her and her family. Her cooking was always abundant, fresh, and amazing! The work was fair and Fran was very flexible with our schedules. We were always comfortable and felt like we were part of the family. Fran was even so… read more
17 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Nick) for host
BEST WORKAWAY EXPERIENCE EVER! Seriously, Francesca and her family are so wonderfully welcome by the time we left we truly felt members of her beautiful family. The work is easy and she really keeps it to 4hrs per day with one day off a week, the food amazing, the company awesome, the guests lovely, the property beautiful and the puppies adorable.… read more
12 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Nick)
Emma and Nicky stayed with me in august, the month...more hard and difficult to work, so many guests, garden to clean and so much thinks to do. But...emma and Nicki were so kind with me, so nice with the guests, so amazing with my dogs. Wonderful experience. I miss you, darling. i hope the best for you.
(Excellent
)
12 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas & Juliette)
Nicolas and juliette. So nice work, so lovely persons. Was very good experience to have them in my house as workawayers. They stayed in my house some time ago and I have wonderful remember of them. I hope the best for you.
(Excellent
)
8 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Juliette) for host
Ciao Francesca!
It was really nice to discover this beautiful place with friendly people. We shared good moments and were in a lovely family.
About the work:
It's simple, you work 4 hours by day, 6 days a week. Differents kind of task waiting for you: Weeding, cutting the grass, clean the room, and taking care of the garden in general.
The… read more
It was really nice to discover this beautiful place with friendly people. We shared good moments and were in a lovely family.
About the work:
It's simple, you work 4 hours by day, 6 days a week. Differents kind of task waiting for you: Weeding, cutting the grass, clean the room, and taking care of the garden in general.
The… read more
21 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Trevor & Courtney)
Trevor and Courtney. Two nice couple of californian guys. It was very good experience to have them in my house. Always available to help me. Excelent workawayers. Thanks you, guys. Good lucky for your so young Life.
(Excellent
)
20 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Trevor & Courtney) for host
We stayed with Francesca and her family for two weeks. We really enjoyed our time here. We worked 4 hours a day with one day off but Francesca was very flexible with us. The work was simple, we pulled weeds and cleaned rooms. Francesca let us borrow two bikes which was really helpful for getting around. There is also a bus stop very close that… read more
1 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline)
Caroline. Very nice person and very well workaway. She helped me to renovated wardrobe and other furnishings. She helped me also in the garden, very available for any work I ask to her. Ciao Caroline, always welcome to my house.
(Very good
)
31 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
Sorry this review is so late. Francesca rescued me at very short notice in March 2016 and took me under her wing and into her home- even though she already had a full quota of helpers.
Big hearted, full of life and a wonderful musician, Francesca's home is colourful and vibrant set in open gardens with quiet beaches a short walk away. My work… read more
Big hearted, full of life and a wonderful musician, Francesca's home is colourful and vibrant set in open gardens with quiet beaches a short walk away. My work… read more
1 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Christian & Lizeth)
Cristian and Liza lived in my house in summer. They were so nice people. Perfect workawayers, they were available to every activity i asked them,and lovely and kind. Really, I had a very good time with them. Thank you so much,Cristian and Liza. (Viva Mexico, viva United States...)
(Excellent
)
16 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ruta & Jack) for host
The overall experience was fantastic. We had never thought that volunteering could be so much fun. Francesca and her family are brilliant. As soon as we arrived we were welcomed to join their family for three weeks. Everyone was super friendly and hospitable. The work was minimal and relatively easy (jack was working mostly in the garden (weeding… read more
3 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Benjamin Capitano: his arrive in my house was a dream transformed in real life!
I learn cello ( my dream in my last years) with him.
Benjamin is a wonderful american boy, always kind, he knows a lot of thinks, or, better... all thinks. So he helped me in many activities. Really, was a very interesting and feeling experience to have him in my… read more
I learn cello ( my dream in my last years) with him.
Benjamin is a wonderful american boy, always kind, he knows a lot of thinks, or, better... all thinks. So he helped me in many activities. Really, was a very interesting and feeling experience to have him in my… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
I'm at a loss for words on where to even begin describing my time at Francesca's beautiful home. I had previously spent a month in the much busier Catania before deciding that something with a slower pace and involving a higher interaction with nature was needed to continue my journey in Sicily.
By the second day, Francesca and I had already… read more
By the second day, Francesca and I had already… read more
30 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos)
Carlos. The best. I don't have other words to describe the quality of this guy. I hope I see you again next time. You and Cristine. Kisses.
(Excellent
)
30 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Carlos) for host
Francesca and her family were ous first experience on workayay and what we can say it will never be enough to mean how lovely this experience was. To start, the place itself its amazing, you can get to the beach, you can enjoy the garden and see how your work is improving it or you can go to the Historic center which is amazing! For sure you will… read more
15 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Brent)
Brent was in my house for too much few days. But, the same , was wonderful meeting. Brent is really kind, feeling, available, very interesting person. happy to meet you, Brent.I hope again you'll come again in Sicily.
(Excellent
)
17 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Brent) for host
What can I say. Francesca and her family are lovely people. From the moment I arrived, I knew that I was going to have a special experience. Francesca is an open, caring, talented and passionate person with a big heart and warm smile. I connected with her immediately. Her and Nonna Nella, made some delicious, wholesome meals, always with… read more
8 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hadas & Thanasis)
Hadas and Tanassis were wonderful. I was very happy to be their first host ( so I hope they remember me ...). Always available to help me in every activity, always with smile in their face. Special woman and special man.
(Excellent
)
6 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hadas & Thanasis) for host
No words can describe our days with Francesca and her family. She is one of the purest, open-minded and inspiring people that we have met. The work was really not that hard and she always made sure that we were feeling alright. The cooking was fantastic, produced mainly from her garden. We also had the nicest orange juice and lemonade you can… read more
24 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Menachem)
Menacheeeem, Where are you?? I miss you.
I'm lucky because I met so lovely person a you. Really, it's fantastic to stay in my house and meet so interesting persons,exactly as to travel.
Menachem was for the first time workawayer But He was always available for every work. I'm sorry, darling,If you tired too much and you didn't have long time… read more
I'm lucky because I met so lovely person a you. Really, it's fantastic to stay in my house and meet so interesting persons,exactly as to travel.
Menachem was for the first time workawayer But He was always available for every work. I'm sorry, darling,If you tired too much and you didn't have long time… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Menachem) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't ask for a better one!
I stayed at Francesca's for 2.5 weeks but I felt I would love to stay much longer if it would have been possible for me.
Francesca is a great and generous host which really takes care for her volunteers. She is open minded, honest and really loves to meet new people… read more
I stayed at Francesca's for 2.5 weeks but I felt I would love to stay much longer if it would have been possible for me.
Francesca is a great and generous host which really takes care for her volunteers. She is open minded, honest and really loves to meet new people… read more
4 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (swagman) for host
I feel very privileged to have met and been part of Francesca’s family. The feeling and care that Francesca has for life resonates through all people who arrive at her property, the trees, the flowers and the oranges and lemons, all vibrating with a very positive energy. The food generously prepared by Francesca and Nonna could easily fill a best… read more
2 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (swagman)
Steven was in my house only 2 weeks. To spend time with him was very special time. Because Steve is special person. Always available, kind, he was for my family ... one of my family. I'm very happy to meet him.Francesca
(Excellent
)
2 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Erica)
Erica was the first workawayer who contacted me. She stayed in my house for one month. And when she went away for me was as a daughter went away. Erica is a very autentic person, so you don't have problem to live with her. Very nice person, available for every situation.Really, was a very good experience to live her as workawayer. Ciao, Erica.
(Excellent
)
28 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Erica) for host
Not enough good words can describe my month at Francesca's place: it was my first Workaway experience and I hit the jackpot! The whole family is very welcoming, the meals were great (all home-made and lots of food came directly from the garden) and the whole atmosphere in the B&B is incredibily peaceful...breakfast in the garden was definitely my… read more
25 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Francesca hosted me inmedietly when I need a new workawayer place after a problematic place. Her home is a place of peace, warm colors, wonderful and cute dogs. Francesca and her family shared meals with me and the second workawayers, was very friendly. She is a wonderful person!
The tasks were also good, varied: garden and rooms, not too heavy,… read more
The tasks were also good, varied: garden and rooms, not too heavy,… read more
24 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna was for me the first workawayer. And it was a wonderful experience. To meet her and spending a little bit of time with her , really, was a gift of life. As workawayer anna is perfect, always available, for every activity. Thank you so much, Anna. And,...good lucky. Francesca.
(Excellent
)
