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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
2 May 2024
Reply rate
93.3 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
40
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Description
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April May 2024)
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I am looking for a strong person to help with hedge cutting and garden / outside house maintenance starting towards the winters end for a couple of weeks + and spring cleaning . We will work together at times but someone who is able to also work on their own at times would be good.You don't need to be a gardener but you do need to love working outside in peace and quiet. Although we will share some meals together, sometimes we will be out or unavailable so you may be on your own too.It is important that you can cook well as we need to share cooking and cleaning up too. PLEASE READ BELOW as it's very important. There may be an opportunity to work longer.
I would like to emphasise that we are sometimes naturist / clothes optional especially if the sun comes out so if you come here please be open. Many Workaways have really enjoyed it here over the years. We eat vegetarian a couple of days a week but most days eat meat, we mention this as its not easy to cook for different diets.
If you have any questions at all please just ask. I leave below our old description. Thanks for reading this. Ana is Portuguese Chris British.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Ana is Portuguese national living and working as a school teacher so can give some insight into Portuguese life. Chris is English and loves to talk and share experiences. We like to keep fit, practice yoga, walk and swim at the beach.
Help
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Its easy to walk down to the beach in thirty minutes and there will be opportunities to go out with Chris and Ana if you would like.we have a big loveable dog called Bou.
If your interested in yoga, massage and keeping fit it would be great to share, learn and support our practice.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
A room or glamping tent with private on suite
What else ...
Food:
We have a garden kitchen that can be used by Workaways. We come together to prepare and eat an evening meal most but not all of the week, we share cooking and cleaning up. Lunch and breakfast are usually eaten separately. All food is obviously supplied but your welcome to bring your own special stuff. We eat a mixed diet so if you are a pure vegetarian or vegan you will have to accept we eat meat sometimes ......
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for a VW sized campervan
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 394131975464
Feedback (18)
4 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Stevie (Justin))
Stevie was and is a wonderful person. He worked hard in the garden and was a delight to have around and we are very happy to see him again.
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stevie (Justin)) for host
I did my first ever workaway with Ana and Chris, staying for two weeks in September. It was a truly wonderful experience, providing everything I'd imagined a workaway might be and much more. I would highly recommend this as a workaway as I can't imagine it getting much better than this.
Chris and Ana's place is beautiful, a wonderful home and a… read more
Chris and Ana's place is beautiful, a wonderful home and a… read more
4 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Paweł)
Sorry Pavel for long delay in giving feedback but all out there understand Pavel is very willing and happy to help he worked hard and is great working on his own or with others. Clean, tidy and housetrained :-))
(Excellent
)
20 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paweł) for host
Staying at Chris & Ana place and helping them with gardening work was my first workaway experience - and it was just great!
They are kind, genuine people that are interesting to talk to. I felt welcomed being their guest, and eating delicious meal they prepared :).
I helped in a garden outside, mainly doing two simple tasks, which I enjoyed.… read more
They are kind, genuine people that are interesting to talk to. I felt welcomed being their guest, and eating delicious meal they prepared :).
I helped in a garden outside, mainly doing two simple tasks, which I enjoyed.… read more
10 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mayara) for host
My days here were a turning point in my life. I spent ten days with Cris and Ana in this magical place. I stayed in their cozy tent and worked in the garden, sometimes with Cris and sometimes on my own. I also helped him serve breakfast to their guests and organized and cleaned the kitchen a few times.
It was my first experience as a workawayer… read more
It was my first experience as a workawayer… read more
Feedback
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Accuracy of profile:
(4.9)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
4 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Stevie (Justin))
Stevie was and is a wonderful person. He worked hard in the garden and was a delight to have around and we are very happy to see him again.
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Stevie (Justin)) for host
I did my first ever workaway with Ana and Chris, staying for two weeks in September. It was a truly wonderful experience, providing everything I'd imagined a workaway might be and much more. I would highly recommend this as a workaway as I can't imagine it getting much better than this.
Chris and Ana's place is beautiful, a wonderful home and a… read more
Chris and Ana's place is beautiful, a wonderful home and a… read more
4 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Paweł)
Sorry Pavel for long delay in giving feedback but all out there understand Pavel is very willing and happy to help he worked hard and is great working on his own or with others. Clean, tidy and housetrained :-))
(Excellent
)
20 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paweł) for host
Staying at Chris & Ana place and helping them with gardening work was my first workaway experience - and it was just great!
They are kind, genuine people that are interesting to talk to. I felt welcomed being their guest, and eating delicious meal they prepared :).
I helped in a garden outside, mainly doing two simple tasks, which I enjoyed.… read more
They are kind, genuine people that are interesting to talk to. I felt welcomed being their guest, and eating delicious meal they prepared :).
I helped in a garden outside, mainly doing two simple tasks, which I enjoyed.… read more
10 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Mayara) for host
My days here were a turning point in my life. I spent ten days with Cris and Ana in this magical place. I stayed in their cozy tent and worked in the garden, sometimes with Cris and sometimes on my own. I also helped him serve breakfast to their guests and organized and cleaned the kitchen a few times.
It was my first experience as a workawayer… read more
It was my first experience as a workawayer… read more
2 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Christophe)
Christophe was a very helpful workaway and easy to be around. I needed the motivation of having a WA around to get on with jobs that needed to be done for a long time. The other aspect of having a WA that was important for me at this time was to have someone easy to be around, someone able to be independant. thankyou Christophe for helping us out… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Christophe) for host
I’ve just completed my first workaway with Ana and Chris and it was wonderful. They are great people who invited me into their home, treated me to delicious home-cooked food, and spent time showing me the sights.
I stayed in one of the rooms used for hosting guests during the holiday season. It was better than I could have ever imagined.
Ana is… read more
I stayed in one of the rooms used for hosting guests during the holiday season. It was better than I could have ever imagined.
Ana is… read more
5 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host
I stayed at Chris and Anas lovely bed and breakfast for three great weeks. It was my first workaway experience and I can not imagine a better one. Chris and Ana are warm, friendly and very humorous hosts. They always made sure I am fine, gave me amazing advices what I can do on my free time and even took me to stunning beaches or gave me a lift to… read more
4 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Hanna stayed with us for three weeks during a busy time this September and was a great help. Hanna works hard with attention to detail, can work on her own and with us and is always easy to be around, positive and friendly , a great help. Importantly for us and a less usual being young she was very independant going out on her own so we didnt feel… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Gianina)
Gianina stayed with us for 2 weeks and was a pleasure to have her with us, helping in the garden and in the house, sorting out water irrigation pipes, cooking lovely vegan meals and always with a smile and ready to help and contribute. Thank you Gianina and we wish you all the best. We miss you already...
(Excellent
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29 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ross)
Ross, first of all we are really sorry for our later feedback. Ross stayed with us for a week and was very friendly, easy to live with and worked hard, what more could a host want. He is also very keen to do hard physical work, very nice, pleasant to be around, fun and we would be happy to have him back again. Thanks Ross and good luck with your… read more
(Excellent
)
10 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ross) for host
Chris and Anna were wondaful first time hosts, they made me feel strait at home with lovley home cooked food and delightful conversation. I was slightly worried about my first time traveling using this website however it couldn't of been easier chris and anna helped so much with both arriving and departing I was there for 10 days doing outdoor… read more
11 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vlad & Ela)
Great couple worked hard and easy to be around , just what you want as a host. Thanks again guys!!
(Excellent
)
16 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Charles & Andréa)
This was a couples account and I need to treat them individually. First Charles--Charles worked well, hard was interesting and engaged.
Andrea - my stared feed back relates to Andrea. Andrea never worked her hours or anywhere near them.
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If you can get Charles on his own great but otherwise I would have asked her to leave after a… read more
Andrea - my stared feed back relates to Andrea. Andrea never worked her hours or anywhere near them.
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If you can get Charles on his own great but otherwise I would have asked her to leave after a… read more
(Negative
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1 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julian) for host
Ana and Chris are living at a wonderful place (big house, wonderful garden) ! We stayed with them for one week and during that time we worked in the garden as well as cleaning and doing some other little jobs. The working times were really fair, so we always had the possibility to go to the beach in the afternoon. The communication was really good… read more
15 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julian)
Well, Julian and Samira being so young didn't come with loads of skills but what they did bring was enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard and a keenness to learn. When people are living in your home with you it's important they try to fit in J&S we're very easy to be around, interesting to chat to......... just all round nice people.
Thanks… read more
Thanks… read more
(Excellent
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29 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sofia & Jorge) for host
Chris and Ana were incredible hosts. They are warm, amusing, interesting and lively people. Their house is beautiful, modern and comfortable. They´ve got a huge garden with a lot of different plants and a diversity of fruit trees. We stayed in an amazing and glamorous big tent with all the facilities we needed, were we definitely felt at home. The… read more
24 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia & Jorge)
Jorge, Sofia and little Sara are a charming lovely family always willing to work and help out. Was lovely to have them around and sharing different cultures and experiences. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants an extra pair of willing hands together with very pleasant company........ They helped us around the garden and around… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
Thanks for your trust and your warm welcome! I had a really good time. I really enjoyed the great company by Ana and Chris, and „the animals“ during their absence ;)
The garden and the view is just stunning, such a nice working place.
All the best for your upcoming project!
See you.
Best wishes,
Anne
The garden and the view is just stunning, such a nice working place.
All the best for your upcoming project!
See you.
Best wishes,
Anne
17 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Ana came at short notice to help us out with house sitting and carrying out jobs around our home. We felt very happy to leave our home, dog Bou and cat in Ana's capable hands and arrived home to find she had done loads of jobs around the property. Trustworthy, sensible and easy to be around........ Thanks again.
(Excellent
)
15 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Clotilde)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(No show)
16 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jazz & Rickey)
Jazz and Rickey stayed with us as I had hopped to start a big project which didnt happen unfortunately . Anyway they were good company easy to be with kind, humble and keen to help. Rickey is very strong shifting piles of stones and would have been a great help with my project if I hadnt been let down by my tractor driver. Jazz too was keen to… read more
(Very good
)
11 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
We had a great time with David. He worked well and is easy to be around. Bou, our dog, is missing him already.... Obrigada David!
(Excellent
)
11 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
I had a brilliant time with Chrisand Ana! They are so welcoming, even suggesting that a visitor that I had also stayed with them the night before I had even started! Lovely accommodation, excellent food, and the best company that you could ask for! I very nearly kidnapped their amazing dog, Boo. The work was leisurely-paced and enjoyable, and… read more
15 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Max)
apologies Max for the delay in giving Feedback. Max and his friends were grear. We really enjoyed their stay with us, they were very helpful calm and easy to be around............
thanks again and good luck with your sailing.
thanks again and good luck with your sailing.
(Excellent
)
6 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Caleb)
Caleb and Leigh were great Workaways with lots of energy and self motivation. Caleb did lots of welding and helped me out with constructing a metal fence structure as did Leigh. Also work around the house and fixing netting to a fence. They were easy to get along with and pleasant company too. They also got along with our dog too which was good as… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Caleb) for host
Where to begin, we arived in faro quite late at night and from the get go Chris and Ana looked out for us, in ways of directing us with a shuttle bus that delivered us right to their front gate, the next day we were into it! Doing jobs pretty much exactly as they are described. The work was enjoyable and interesting with always something new, we… read more
4 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam & Melissa)
Great couple worked hard and easy to be around , just what you want as a host. Thanks again guys!!
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Adam & Melissa) for host
We had a wonderful time with Chris and Ana in Lagoa. They were extremely welcoming from the off and work was exactly as described. We enjoyed great food every evening and had plenty of time to explore the stunning local area.
They are a lovely couple and we highly recommend them to anyone visiting the Algarve!
They are a lovely couple and we highly recommend them to anyone visiting the Algarve!
23 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Natan) for host
Ana and Chris are incredibly welcoming, easy-going, polite people, and staying with them for a week was great and pleasant experience ! The work in the garden was very interesting and diversified, and volunteers are being treated very fair, like the part of the family.
The house is just 15 minutes walk from stunning cliffs and breathtaking,… read more
The house is just 15 minutes walk from stunning cliffs and breathtaking,… read more
11 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Natan)
Nathan stayed with us for a week and was very friendly, easy to live with and worked hard, what more could a host want. He is a great cook but lacks confidence so needs some gentle persuasion then he can work his magic in the kitchen. He is also very keen to do hard physical work, fantastic at bike mending but like most people works best when… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ty & Kylie)
I could write pages about how good these guys are, Ty a great and talented worker able to turn willing hands to any task with skill and good humour. Kylie, an intelligent and able woman who just gets on with whatever task needs to be done. Emilie, the product of two great parents and no doubt an example in the making of where 1+1=3.
In summary… read more
In summary… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ty & Kylie) for host
Our family spent a wonderful week with Ana and Chris. We helped with fencing in the garden, taking cuttings and planting seeds to establish a vegetable garden and develop a nursery for later planting,
We enjoyed some excellent Algarvian Cuisine - mostly seafood and learnt a lot about local culture. There are beautiful cliffs and beaches… read more
We enjoyed some excellent Algarvian Cuisine - mostly seafood and learnt a lot about local culture. There are beautiful cliffs and beaches… read more
11 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
Joseph and Hanna are a charming lovely couple always willing to learn and help out. Imwould definately recommend them to anyone who wants an extra pair of willing hands together with very pleasant company......... thanks again!
(Very good
)
9 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
We have spent a wonderful time working with Chris and Ana during our stay with them in their beautiful home in the Algarve. We enjoyed the tasks given to us in their projects, which were simultaneously challenging and rewarding, and with plenty of space to learn a lot! We had the opportunity to visit a lot of breathtakingly beautiful places… read more
4 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Niki)
Very charming young couple who were eager to learn. So many jobs Chris had would be so dificult without the extra pairs of hands, thanks Ian. Niki mainly helped in the house which was so good as I (Ana) was busy all week teaching. They were charming and easy to be around which was important when we were sharing our home together. Thanks again !!
(Very good
)
3 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Niki) for host
This was our first workaway experience and Chris and Ana raised the bar high! They were a lovely couple who made us feel right at home. The work was exactly as posted, and Ian did the labour work while I helped in the house. Their property is beautiful as is the Algarve. They invited us on excursions to see the region, and there are beautiful… read more
7 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Karina)
Karina and Nathan, are a great couple showing loads of initiative and being able to work both on their own and under direction too. We hadn't had workaways for quite a while and it has helped us to realise how helpful and enjoyable it can be when it works. Both worked hard and made a real difference to the pressure we were under on our project.… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Karina) for host
We have just completed our very first workaway with Ana and Chris, and had the most amazing time! They are such a lovely, down to earth couple who went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay with them.
We spent a week with Ana and Chris helping out with some fencing, housework and gardening. Ana is a teacher and had to go to work the… read more
We spent a week with Ana and Chris helping out with some fencing, housework and gardening. Ana is a teacher and had to go to work the… read more
