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Description
Hi, We are Maurizio and Beth and are looking for helping hands above Varenna, Lake Como. We are Italian and English and need some help with decorating, building tasks, gardening, painting ect in our homes above Varenna in Lake Como in exchange for accommodation and breakfast and lunch and dinner everyday. It is perfect for people who like walking and peace in a traditional Italian village. We have two cats.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can spend your time in a small traditional Italian village perched on the mountain overlooking lake Como. It takes about 20 minutes on foot (STEEP climb)from Varenna train station and is perfect for walkers and explorers or those wanting practice their Italian and explore Lake Como
Projects involving children
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Help
We are trying to do up our houses and gardens to rent to tourists and would love to have a little help in exchange for a stay in stunning Lake Como
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: FluentAccommodation
Own bedroom with shared bathroom . You get a simple breakfast, lunch and dinner (I'm vegetarian but you can always sneak some meat in if you want).
What else ...
Their is a lovely footpath that runs through the village and leads from the bottom to the top of the lake. It's around a 20 minute STEEP walk from Varenna train station which is on the shores of lake Como with boats to other villages dotted around the lake
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week