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*** Volunteers wanted for July and August (and possibly June) to do basic volunteering tasks but also to housesit as we go away for a few days here and a few days there during this period. MUST love animals! ***
Hello there! We are looking for volunteers (preferably two friends or a couple - no single Workawayers please as we only have 1 room available but we need two Workawayers) with lots of drive, energy and common sense who have a love of adventure, nature and the outdoors to work alongside us helping with a variety of tasks that include building, gardening, painting, animal care etc.. Specifically volunteers who aren't afraid to get dirty!!
We have a beautiful, rural, two-hectare organic finca near the Spanish town of La Codosera but bordering the Portuguese nature reserve of the Serra Sâo Mamede. We are steadily transforming our land using permaculture practises and would love to swap and share knowledge and best practice with you :)
Our ideal volunteers would:
- be happy to live off the beaten track (although we do have a restaurant/bar a few kms down the road)
- be animal lovers - especially dogs and cats
- help with approximately 5 hours of tasks 5 days a week (and the possibility of additional paid work depending on skills)
We work hard for those 5 hours but what we offer in exchange for your help:
- comfortable beds
- all meals
- laughs
- relaxation
- freshwater swimming pool (May-Oct only)
- tonnes of films, books, music
- beautiful nature and gorgeous walks from our door
- internet access
- company (if you want it) or peace and quiet (if you don't) :)
Looking forward to meeting you! :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We love to share ideas and recipes and have picked up so much great knowledge from previous volunteers...
Although we are off the beaten track, we have bikes so you can get to local sites and we will always take you to any local festivals that are going on while you are here (and there are lots!!)
Help
We need help with all sorts of work in the garden, building and around the house - the tasks you do depend on your preferences and/skills. We all work really hard - please don't apply if you are looking for a cheap holiday! - but it's rewarding to share the experience and our volunteers return to us again and again and send their friends and family to volunteer with us too!
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have a double bedroom available for volunteers. Or a caravan at the top of the garden with beautiful views for those who want to be a little more in touch with nature :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Digital nomads are welcome
Space for parking camper vans
We welcome people travelling with their own campervans and have a lovely spot for you park up.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
20 hours a week - flexible times
Host ref number: 12857379994d
Feedback (78)
8 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pigi Irene) for host
We arrived at this magical place to house-sit for christmas,
Becky and Martin are very warm-hearted and they immediately made us feel like home:)
All the animals are joyful, and they love company!! I miss Nebu and Rain and walking with the cats on my shoulders.
Loved to walk the dogs in Portugal :)
Wish you all the best!
Becky and Martin are very warm-hearted and they immediately made us feel like home:)
All the animals are joyful, and they love company!! I miss Nebu and Rain and walking with the cats on my shoulders.
Loved to walk the dogs in Portugal :)
Wish you all the best!
1 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Pigi Irene)
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Pigi. She arrived with a friend to house-sit for us while we visited the UK and from the first day, we knew our adored pets were in great hands. Pigi is a shy, gentle, spiritual soul with a wonderful smile and infectious laughter. She is really in touch with nature and knows loads about plants and herbs and… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Carina)
After reading the amazing feedback from previous hosts, we had great expectations of Carina and we were not disappointed! She is a wonderful person - kind, intelligent, interesting, ethical, spiritual and highly practical. From the moment she arrived with her friend, to house-sit while we went to the UK, we knew our beloved pets were in more than… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Carina) for host
I had a wonderful time house-sitting for Becky and Martin and working at the farm. The animals (dogs, cats, sheep, chicken and ducks) are incredible - so content and obviously treated very well. Almost all of them are rescued animals. The location and farm are incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Hills, forests where I walked the dogs and picked… read more
27 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jeremy) for host
We had a fantastic experience on this gorgeous finca. Becky and Martin are awesome people, so relatable, funny, intelligent and generous. It was honestly such a relief to meet them after nervously waiting to find out what they would be like. They have a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of things including language, farming and cooking to name a… read more
21 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremy)
Jem and Dev stepped in to house-sit for us after we were left in the lurch by another volunteer - and they were awesome! We only had a couple of days to show them the ropes here before we left on our travels but they took everything in their stride so we came home home to everyone and everything alive and flourishing! They are lovely, friendly… read more
(Excellent
)
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8 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Pigi Irene) for host
We arrived at this magical place to house-sit for christmas,
Becky and Martin are very warm-hearted and they immediately made us feel like home:)
All the animals are joyful, and they love company!! I miss Nebu and Rain and walking with the cats on my shoulders.
Loved to walk the dogs in Portugal :)
Wish you all the best!
Becky and Martin are very warm-hearted and they immediately made us feel like home:)
All the animals are joyful, and they love company!! I miss Nebu and Rain and walking with the cats on my shoulders.
Loved to walk the dogs in Portugal :)
Wish you all the best!
1 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Pigi Irene)
It was an absolute pleasure hosting Pigi. She arrived with a friend to house-sit for us while we visited the UK and from the first day, we knew our adored pets were in great hands. Pigi is a shy, gentle, spiritual soul with a wonderful smile and infectious laughter. She is really in touch with nature and knows loads about plants and herbs and… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Carina)
After reading the amazing feedback from previous hosts, we had great expectations of Carina and we were not disappointed! She is a wonderful person - kind, intelligent, interesting, ethical, spiritual and highly practical. From the moment she arrived with her friend, to house-sit while we went to the UK, we knew our beloved pets were in more than… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Carina) for host
I had a wonderful time house-sitting for Becky and Martin and working at the farm. The animals (dogs, cats, sheep, chicken and ducks) are incredible - so content and obviously treated very well. Almost all of them are rescued animals. The location and farm are incredibly beautiful and peaceful. Hills, forests where I walked the dogs and picked… read more
27 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jeremy) for host
We had a fantastic experience on this gorgeous finca. Becky and Martin are awesome people, so relatable, funny, intelligent and generous. It was honestly such a relief to meet them after nervously waiting to find out what they would be like. They have a wealth of knowledge about all kinds of things including language, farming and cooking to name a… read more
21 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeremy)
Jem and Dev stepped in to house-sit for us after we were left in the lurch by another volunteer - and they were awesome! We only had a couple of days to show them the ropes here before we left on our travels but they took everything in their stride so we came home home to everyone and everything alive and flourishing! They are lovely, friendly… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Soizic & Josias) for host
We spent almost 3 weeks, from which 10 days house and pet sitting. We wish we could have spent more time with Becky and Martin, as we had so much fun together. Martin is a real cook and tought us some of his recipes. Unfortunately we were not as good as him! Becky helped us improving our English elocution and understanding English humour! During… read more
16 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Soizic & Josias)
We were so very, very sorry to see Soizic and Joe leave - they are awesome volunteers! Not just because of their work capabilities - they are both hardworking, practical people with loads of common sense - but also for their great company: Soizic with her dynamic energy and curiosity to learn and gentle, creative Joe with his wonderful sense of… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Helene & Jacob)
Helene and Jacob are a lovely couple. They may be young but they are very mature and reliable. They house sat for us while we went on holiday and really looked after our pets, dealing with unforeseen issues with calm and logic. Nothing really phased them, even when they were on poo watch when our two pet sheep became ill and needed to be monitored… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Helene & Jacob) for host
A small slice of paradise!!
We stayed for a bit more than two weeks to get to know the farm and eventually house sit while Martin and Becky went on vacation. As this was our first WorkAway, we were a bit shy in the beginning, but Becky and Martin were very welcoming and good hosts, which made it very easy for us to feel at peace there. Martin and… read more
We stayed for a bit more than two weeks to get to know the farm and eventually house sit while Martin and Becky went on vacation. As this was our first WorkAway, we were a bit shy in the beginning, but Becky and Martin were very welcoming and good hosts, which made it very easy for us to feel at peace there. Martin and… read more
5 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Samuele & Maria Helena) for host
We spent a month with Becky and Martin and we loved every second.
They made us feel welcomed and happy. We still talk about those great hangouts just listening to music and talking.
The place is great, the location and the caravan are really nice and you can always chill in the studio/office.
We helped in weeding, cutting and it was great seeing… read more
They made us feel welcomed and happy. We still talk about those great hangouts just listening to music and talking.
The place is great, the location and the caravan are really nice and you can always chill in the studio/office.
We helped in weeding, cutting and it was great seeing… read more
3 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Flóra & Péter) for host
Becky and Martin are amazing people 😊 We spent 6 weeks together and enjoyed every minute.
The work was very varied, we could work in the garden, cook marmalade and help around the adorable animals, all of whom are real characters, happy to get to know them.
Becky and Martin greeted us with a big smile every morning, helped with everything and… read more
The work was very varied, we could work in the garden, cook marmalade and help around the adorable animals, all of whom are real characters, happy to get to know them.
Becky and Martin greeted us with a big smile every morning, helped with everything and… read more
30 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Flóra & Péter)
Well, where to start...Peter and Flora (and the adorable Chakra) were our first Hungarian volunteers and they have set the bar incredibly high. An absolutely awesome couple - kind, hardworking, smiley, sociable, helpful...what more can I say? They stayed with us for 6 weeks....so easy to be around both during work hours and downtime, ready to try… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Yoav) for host
Martin and Becky where my first workawayer experience and it was amazing!!
The work with the olives was so interesting and they cooked us all this amazing vegetarian food and showed us all of these cool places around.
i had a great time also playing with the dogs and all the animals around.
Thank you for everything and I will definitelycome back… read more
The work with the olives was so interesting and they cooked us all this amazing vegetarian food and showed us all of these cool places around.
i had a great time also playing with the dogs and all the animals around.
Thank you for everything and I will definitelycome back… read more
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Yoav)
Yoav was a great addition to our family during the weeks he was here. He's a really friendly guy, happy to get his hands dirty and just get on with whatever task needed doing. And our dogs? They LOVED him! He had a real connection with them. Thanks for everything Yoav, and you are welcome back any time x
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Matt & Margaux)
What a wonderful breath of fresh air these two were- happy to get their hands dirty and cheerful and smiley about it too- they just got on with everything we threw their way...
Great company in downtime too..many fiery conversations around the dinner table putting the world to rights! :)
I hope you continue to have a wonderful workaway experience… read more
Great company in downtime too..many fiery conversations around the dinner table putting the world to rights! :)
I hope you continue to have a wonderful workaway experience… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mikkel & Rolf) for host
Our 7 week stay at Becky and Martins was absolutely amazing and something we’ll never forget! Becky and Martin are the perfect hosts. They took us to beautiful sceneries and historical sites, shared a lot of interesting stories and experiences - and bad jokes, taught us about permaculture, plants, music/DJing, building, pruning, the importance of… read more
4 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mikkel & Rolf)
I was absolutely shocked when I logged on to write this review because I saw the previous review. The previous host must be mad because our experience with these two guys was AMAZING! They came for 2 weeks, stayed for 7 weeks and we would have been more than happy for them to stay longer!!
Not only are they hard workers, but they were really easy… read more
Not only are they hard workers, but they were really easy… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Zoe & Steve) for host
What can we say about our stay with Becky & Martin?! We ABSOLUTELY loved it.
We spent just over five weeks at the farm, we was immediately made to feel like friends not just workers and the work was always very fair.
We spent our work days helping with weeding, allotment clearing, planting, foraging and not forgetting our beloved brambling! Our… read more
We spent just over five weeks at the farm, we was immediately made to feel like friends not just workers and the work was always very fair.
We spent our work days helping with weeding, allotment clearing, planting, foraging and not forgetting our beloved brambling! Our… read more
6 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe & Steve)
It is a great pleasure to write Zoe and Steve's first feedback :)
Oh, the Bramblers - as they became known due to the VAST amount of land clearance they helped us with!! - stayed with us for about 5 weeks and time with them just flew by. They are a super friendly, hard-working, sociable couple - really easy to be around, really keen to learn new… read more
Oh, the Bramblers - as they became known due to the VAST amount of land clearance they helped us with!! - stayed with us for about 5 weeks and time with them just flew by. They are a super friendly, hard-working, sociable couple - really easy to be around, really keen to learn new… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Paolo & Ramona) for host
So where to start... Martin & Becky are wonderful people in every aspect!!! We had beautiful conversations together, amazing food, a lot of laugh, Martin showed us the basic of "how to be a dj" and how to make marmelade and other fantastic dishes. Becky brought us to a beautiful lake (super icy cold 😂) where we went swimmimg and to beautiful… read more
9 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Ruth & Marcus) for host
We could not have asked for a better first Workaway experience with Martin and Becky. They are two very genuine, hard working and interesting people who have a beautiful, mindful approach to life. It was a real pleasure to spend two weeks getting to know them.
Despite the rain, we found the work rewarding and satisfyingly hands on and were… read more
Despite the rain, we found the work rewarding and satisfyingly hands on and were… read more
8 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Ruth & Marcus)
It has been a while since we have had aussies in the house, and I had forgotten what great volunteers they are! It was an absolute pleasure hosting Ruth and Marcus - they are wonderful, big-hearted, hard-working people with a knack of just getting on with whatever needs doing. They were here when the weather was terrible so muddy, wet garden work… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michala Kildegaard & Morten)
Michala and Morten - what can I say? These guys are such amazing young people!! So hard-working, fun, helpful and interesting, it brightened our lives having them around. Every task was done really well and they are the kind of people who look for ways to help even after they have finished working. They have such a positive outlook on life, always… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pamela & Juan Martin)
Our first Argentinian volunteers - and what lovely people they are! Not only are Juan and Pamela wonderful characters, they are also fantastic volunteers - they just got stuck in with whatever needed doing without needing to be asked. They have buckets of common sense, are practical, useful, friendly, interesting, chilled-out and genuinely good… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pamela & Juan Martin) for host
Our 3 week stay with Becky and Martin was lovely.
We did lots of intense work in the garden that were excellently rewarded with great food and company!
We enjoyed the nature and all the animals there: dogs, cats, chickens, salamanders, birds...
At their place you will learn how is it to live in the country side. It is a perfect place if you want… read more
We did lots of intense work in the garden that were excellently rewarded with great food and company!
We enjoyed the nature and all the animals there: dogs, cats, chickens, salamanders, birds...
At their place you will learn how is it to live in the country side. It is a perfect place if you want… read more
30 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kyle) for host
Becky and Martin are great hosts. You can tell right from the start that they have experience in hosting volunteers and are comfortable around them. If you are looking for a place to enjoy the outdoors, animals, and working hard a for a meal, this is the place to go! I can’t thank them enough for making my first Workaway experience one I’ll always… read more
20 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Emma & Jayden) for host
We had a great time with Becky and Martin, they are so welcoming. They have a magical place in the countryside of Spain (almost Portugal, right on the boarder). We had about 4 days with them before they left for a holiday and we were house sitting. In the 4 days we made fruit juice, walked to a waterfall, made home made pizzas and cooked them in… read more
16 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Jayden)
A lovely, lovely Oz/Kiwi couple :) Emma and Jayden came primarily to house sit and they were so easy to have around. They are chilled out, reliable volunteers with a great sense of humour who just get on with any task and easily fitted in to our slightly random life around here!! We were away for week and knew we were leaving our adored pets in… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (JennyRK)
Jenny was a wonderful last-minute, short-stay addition to our volunteer team. In terms of work she is practical, efficient, helpful and independent - she just gets on with anything you put her way, even when spiders are involved! In terms of cooperative living, she is easy-going, sociable, intelligent and helpful - she doesn't wait to be asked,… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (JennyRK) for host
This place is just magic! Becky & Martin are such amazing hosts and you will instantly feel like home. They are not only fun company but also taking you to all the cool places around: cute little towns, waterfalls and lakes.. The work is varied and not too hard, I did everything from gardening to stone mosaic and cooking. It's definitely more of a… read more
1 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Reilly) for host
This was our first workaway experience, and it was everything and then some! Becky and Martin’s homestead encapsulates everything a workaway should be. For the fun, (and always interesting) projects they put you up to for work— they give you back so much more than you could ever ask for (waterfalls, walks, swimming, fresh smoothies, books, films).… read more
3 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Carine & Denis)
Another first, from Martinique! It was a real pleasure having Carine and Denis to stay. They are a gentle, sociable couple with a great sense of humour and a real love of gardening and natural living, who are perfect volunteers because they share their knowledge, work independently and are reliable and conscientious about doing a job well. I was,… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolas & Magdalena )
Our first Uruguayans - and what lovely people they are! Maggie and Nico are super chilled out, uncomplainingly hard workers who had some really dull tasks and just got on with them - even quite enjoyed them, they said!! We would have loved them to stay longer...our pets would have loved them to have stayed longer!.. but they already had plans and… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nicolas & Magdalena ) for host
It was a special experience in a really nice environment with energetic people. We learnt about gardening, cooking, sustaintable organization and some more intangible things that are beyond the possible list. Thank you Martin and Becky, we really liked been there.
Some items to highlight:
1) Very good organization of work and activities
2)… read more
Some items to highlight:
1) Very good organization of work and activities
2)… read more
12 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Michał & Magdalena) for host
We have chosen on our first Workaway experience - and it was the best decision in our lifes! Martin and Becky were great, we could learn a lot of new things from them (especially cooking) and our common afternoons were always fun (especially watching movies with polish subititles). Also other workawayers were fantastic, we were talking about our… read more
27 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michał & Magdalena)
Mikhal and Magda - a lovely, lovely couple. Gentle, resourceful, hard-working and just so easy to be around. They were great with our animals, appreciative of every meal, independent yet sociable. We really enjoyed having them to stay and are very grateful for all their hard work - sometimes even in the rain, which they did uncomplainingly! They… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Caelan)
Once again, another wonderful experience with a young, English workawayer! Caelan came to stay for 2 weeks, ended up staying on much longer and it was an absolute pleasure having him here. He is an intelliegent, hardworking, motivated, cheerful guy who got on with everyone around him and was great with our pets. He uncomplainingly got on with many… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Chad) for host
Becky and Martin are wonderful people and very hospitable. Much of what we at came directly from what was grown on the farm. In addition we got to explore Marvao and Elvas. Even biking the little towns and villages nearby was a fantastic experience. Martin also helped me quite a bit in learning Spanish which I continue to practice.
Even the work… read more
Even the work… read more
16 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (VINICIUS)
Yet again another fantastic Brazilian volunteer! We loved having Vini here...he is such a chilled out, smiley, interesting guy who happily just gets on with any task asked of him. He may not have specific outdoor skills but he can follow instructions, learns really quickly and just gets on working independently. And in down-time he is also happy… read more
(Excellent
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5 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (VINICIUS) for host
Becky and Martin are amazing! I spend 1 month and it was an amazing experience! Peaceful place, nice dogs and "crazy" cats. I learned many things in this month, about English and Spanish, but also about building, garden, compost, cook, nature, animals and music!
If you are looking for a place to find some peace, time for yourself and learne new… read more
If you are looking for a place to find some peace, time for yourself and learne new… read more
30 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Will)
Abi and Will have COMPLETELY renewed our faith in British young people! They have been fantastic volunteers from the start - interesting, friendly, sociable and more importantly, hard-working! They have just taken any task thrown at them and just got on with it - working independently and cheerfully no matter what. They help with communal tasks… read more
(Excellent
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4 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Amrito) for host
Becky and Martin can be described as two angels managing a small piece of heaven in Spain. I really enjoyed my time there. I had one of the healtiest diets I ever had in my life, I met loads of great people.
Wish you all the best BnM.
Wish you all the best BnM.
26 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Amrito)
Amrito is a delightful person to have around your home. He is a gentle, hardworking young man with a wonderful sense of humour, intelligent conversation and an understanding of communal living - he helps out whenever it is needed yet is happy with his own company and can easily entertain himself in his free time. He stayed with us for three weeks… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Elliot & Hannah)
It has taken me so long to sit down and write this because every time I try I just cannot find the words to express what we feel for Elliot and Hannah. Quite simply, they are beautiful people, inside and out and life here is not the same without them. They are, for starters, vibrant, energetic, enthusiastic, generous, hard-working individuals who… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Elliot & Hannah) for host
Eggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg. They are really nice. We like them a lot. Everything is good. Even when you get concussion. The dogs. Yes please. The cats. Yes please. Chickens. Maybe the worst part, they are terrible workers. But good with spaghetti. More everything. Yes please. You must go.
It is a majestic place run by an incredible dog… read more
It is a majestic place run by an incredible dog… read more
9 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jana & Jiri) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was gorgeous :-)) We wanted to stay two weeks but we stayed a month! Martin and Becky have a beautiful piece of land and they are very friendly and open-minded persons. We felt there like at home. Thanks for everything. Hope to see you again this year.
31 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jana & Jiri)
Jana and Jirka....our first Czech volunteers...and we loved them! Hardworking, uncomplaining, cooperative...they did everything asked of them - and more! Jana speaks great English and is a lovely, gentle, kind soul. Jirka arrived with no English at all but is an incredibly cheerful, smiling, sociable guy who was happy to learn whatever any of us… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucía & Roberto Carlos) for host
Ha sido nuestra primera experiencia workaway y ha sido FANTÁSTICA. Desde un principio nos han acogido muy bien y nos hemos sentido como en casa y formando parte de la gran familia. Hemos aprendido, disfrutado e intercambiado ideas, risas, recetas, música, experiencia, etc. Ha sido un placer y un regalo habernos cruzado en el camino y haberos… read more
2 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucía & Roberto Carlos)
It was an absolute pleasure having these guys here - the adorable Lucia is gentle, kind, hard-working, good-humoured and always with a smile on her face. Roberto is full of energy for life, has an incredible knowledge about food and is inquisitive about other cultures and ways of life. We loved having them to stay - they are great company, loads… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Priscila) for host
I couldnt have expected my first experience in workaway being this great! I had a great time in Becky and Martins peace of paradise! Its impossible do not fall in love with the pets, I miss them a lot!! I am very thankful for having the opportunity in spending time with you guy, learning some about the farm and get to know your wonderful life… read more
2 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Priscila)
We loved having Priscila here - she radiates happiness and tackles every task with a smile. She house-sit for us and looked after everything perfectly. Always ready to help out and try her best with everything. Thank you so much Priscila..come back anytime! x
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukas)
Lukas was a wonderful volunteer and a great person to have around- he may be young but he is really mature, inspired to learn, motivated, adventurous, cheerful, easy-going and always ready to lend a helping hand. It was a real pleasure to have him here and we hope to see him here again one day soon! Thanks for everything, Lukas! x
(Excellent
)
1 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mike)
Mike is a gentle, kind, intelligent guy with a great sense of humour who we had the pleasure of hosting for a few weeks. When it comes to work, he was willing to try all the jobs we threw at him and never complained, no matter how tough they were! He worked well on his own but also in group - and got on really well with the other volunteers. He… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mike) for host
Martin and Becky have a phenomenal slice of paradise in the Spanish countryside. The work is diverse and desirable for anyone looking to gain skills in maintaining and building a farm. While there we created a new vegetable allotment, leveled the ground and laid some concrete, learned about watering as well as many many aspects of food. The… read more
10 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ann Davis)
The adorable Ann Davis and Christian - a lovely couple who, although they didn't spend very long with us, really helped us out at a difficult time! Ann Davis was a great housekeeper - she made sure all the workers were fed and watered! - and Christian really helped out with gardening and discovered new concrete-laying skills! They were really… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ann Davis) for host
Becky and Martin are too great! Even through a particularly crazy week, they managed to make us feel right at home and part of the family! We had a short stay, but we managed to get into a groove with Martin working, and their hospitality made the work all worth it. From the cooking to the trips into beautiful villages, we had a blast and started… read more
2 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Roger) for host
I am such a lucky guy to have had the privilege to stay at the farm together with Becky and Martin and all the animals. It's been such an inspiring experience and I feel that I left their farm as a better person than I was when I came there. Becky and Martin are to wonderful souls who have taken their time to let me into their life and shared so… read more
14 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Roger)
Well, what can I say? Another amazing Swedish volunteer! Roger was an absolute star in every way - the cats loved him, the dogs loved him, the other volunteers loved him and we loved him...
He worked incredibly hard, was polite, funny, kind, interesting, helpful, cheerful, friendly, sociable, adventurous...I cannot think of any more positive… read more
He worked incredibly hard, was polite, funny, kind, interesting, helpful, cheerful, friendly, sociable, adventurous...I cannot think of any more positive… read more
(Excellent
)
27 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jayne) for host
I had an amazing time with Becky and Martin. Martins talent for design and garden landscaping has created a beautiful and individual oasis of peace and tranquillity in the heart of the countryside. They both work so hard and have achieved so much to create a perfect self sufficient home. I really enjoyed working in the gardens and veg garden, had… read more
22 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jayne)
Jayne, oh Jayne -you have been an amazing volunteer in every way. Thank you so much for being such a warm, kind, helpful, generous person and a practical, reliable, trustworthy independent worker with loads of common sense and tonnes of useful knowledge - about everything, not just gardening. Thank you for giving our pets so much love - they will… read more
(Excellent
)
22 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Vitali)
Vitali is the perfect volunteer. Immensely practical, he can turn his hand to pretty much anything and do it to an excellent standard - calmly, efficiently and without complaint. On top of that, he is a lovely person - behind that calm exterior lies a warm, intelligent, interesting, kind guy with a great sense of humour.
He was with us at a… read more
He was with us at a… read more
(Excellent
)
14 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Deb)
Deb was only with us for a short time but she was such a great volunteer while she was here. She is one of these people who can pretty much do anything - and if it's something she hasn't done before, you just have to show her and she's away. She has a vast wealth of experience that is invaluable, especially about gardening. She is helpful,… read more
(Excellent
)
14 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca was our first Swiss volunteer and what a great volunteer he was!! A hardworking, sociable, intelligent young man, always happy to help out around the house and do whatever needed to be done without complaint and to the best of his ability. He has set the precedent very high for Swiss volunteers who follow!
Thanks for everything Luca, hope… read more
Thanks for everything Luca, hope… read more
(Excellent
)
9 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
Hi Becky hi Martin. Muchisimas gracias! for your unforgettable hospitaly, for the great food ---> still vegetarian :D, the interested conversations, Martins Spanish lessons, the weekend-trips to the castles and coffee museum, the movie nights, for your patient wen i slept over :), your confident and much more!!
Couldn't be a better first work-away… read more
Couldn't be a better first work-away… read more
25 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Giulia) for host
My experience here could have not been better. The hosts are simply wonderful people, they are very thoughtful, funny and kind. The work is mainly physical (work in the garden, help with buildings, etc). Hours are usually 5 x day 5 days a week, but you will definitely have a lot of free time and nice breaks, which make the tasks even more… read more
25 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia)
What can I say? Guilia and Claudio are beautiful people, inside and out - interesting, intelligent, fun, sociable, hardworking...the kind of volunteer you always hope for. They just get on with everything that is put in front of them, without complaint, and usually with a smile and witty remark. They were wonderful with our animals, got on great… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudio)
What can I say? Guilia and Claudio are beautiful people, inside and out - interesting, intelligent, fun, sociable, hardworking...the kind of volunteer you always hope for. They just get on with everything that is put in front of them, without complaint, and usually with a smile and witty remark. They were wonderful with our animals, got on great… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ella) for host
hi you wonderful hosts ! I'm sorry for this super late reply! I am so grateful for everything. what can I say? you give me one of my best experiences so far. you show me my dream way of living. everything you was able to give was awesome. great food, great company, family, nature, inspiration, experience, you name it. your place was my first work… read more
30 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella)
Lovely, happy, hardworking Swedish elf Ella - what can I say? She was an absolute delight to have around - cheerful, independent, intelligent and with such a positive outlook on life - we loved her. She came to us by accident, through another volunteer, and ended up staying over a month. I hope you get the opportunity to host her, you won't be… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Ludwig) for host
Sorry for the late review but im Super grateful for everything i got from Becky n Martin, the huge inspiration and absolute amazing food ( Btw I do eat spicy beans for breakfast every day now haha).
Thanks for trusting me for all kind a different work around the house and didn't stop me to often when im getting stoked and a bit hyperactive on a… read more
Thanks for trusting me for all kind a different work around the house and didn't stop me to often when im getting stoked and a bit hyperactive on a… read more
30 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ludwig)
Ludwig was an absolute star - we loved having him around! He is a creative, quirky, gentle guy who is hugely practical and intelligent and who works really hard and loves to see a project finished to the end - and we were so happy he stayed longer than planned. Thank you so much for all your hard work Ludwig and you know you are welcome back… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pedro)
Pedro was a great addition to the olive-picking team this year! A gentle, funny, intelligent guy who consistently did far more than his share of the work...and his cooking is wonderful! He is also independent, amiable and hard-working - what more could you ask for from a volunteer? We were really sorry to see him go but wish him all the best at… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Awww, it was so great having Hanna stay with us. The youngest of the Elf trio and great fun yet despite only being 19 she is mature and independent with a real awareness of the world and how it works. Many hours of intelligent, enjoyable conversation. Happy to do any of the tasks we gave her and helpful around the house outside of working hours.… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host
I left this beautiful place on the mountain side with very mixed emotions. Firstly lucky and greatful to have had the opportunity to stay with such amazing hosts and their very special furry/feathery friends, but also a sadness to be leaving so soon - four weeks went by too fast!
If you are a volunteer looking for a host this is really the place… read more
If you are a volunteer looking for a host this is really the place… read more
9 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Flavia & Benjamin) for host
Staying with Becky and Martin was an absolute pleasure! Such warm and generous hosts from beginning to end :) We are both very grateful and appreciative of the opportunity to experience your way of life. Thank you for accepting us into your home and treating us more like friends than anything else :) We had such a great time just hanging out and… read more
19 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavia & Benjamin)
We loved having Ben and Flavia here. They were great house sitters - reliable, independent and sensible - and really lovely, chilled people to be around. They fitted in perfectly here with the random collection of friends and family all speaking different languages who passed through! They got on uncomplainingly with all the different tasks we… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kirsty) for host
Our stay with Martin and Becky was great. They have an absolutely stunning house in rural Spain/on the border or Portugal. With a combination of house sitting/ mostly Workaway (5+hours a day plus night watering and dog walking).
We got to walk their three beautiful dogs up the hill crossing the border to Portugal which lead to an amazing view.… read more
We got to walk their three beautiful dogs up the hill crossing the border to Portugal which lead to an amazing view.… read more
19 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kirsty)
Kirsty and Josh are wonderful volunteers in so many ways, we really, really enjoyed having them stay. They are cheerful and helpful with a great work ethic, loads of useful skills between them and happily got on with everything we threw their way. They gave loads of love and attention to our pets and really enjoyed getting to know the local… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Maor)
Alexandra and Maor were absolutely wonderful volunteers - from the very beginning we were more than happy to leave our home and pets in their very capable hands for 10 days while we went to the UK. They are quiet, sociable, friendly, independent people who are really interesting to talk to and fun to be around - and with a great work ethic - happy… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie)
Charlie! What can I say? It was a real pleasure having him here. He is a gentle, quiet, calm guy who just got on with every task we threw his way - and we threw all sorts - among other things he is now an expert brambler with the scars to prove it! :)
He was here with several other volunteers and he is great fun to be around and happy to help out… read more
He was here with several other volunteers and he is great fun to be around and happy to help out… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)
Robin and James - what can I say? These guys were absolutely fabulous volunteers - willing, enthusiastic, hard working, independent and loads of fun - always cheerful, no matter what task we threw at them. They are naturals at communal living - helping out whenever necessary, especially at mealtimes, polite yet laid- back - happy to try every… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host
As our debut Workaway experience, we had such a perfect time. Becky and Martin were immediately very welcoming and hospitable, they cooked tremendous natural healthy food, and were always so appreciative of the work we would do for the day.
They have a great lifestyle, but not through luck but through hard work and taking risks.
there was… read more
They have a great lifestyle, but not through luck but through hard work and taking risks.
there was… read more
12 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (catherineireland) for host
This was our first work away experience and it could not have gone better! Becky and Martin were so welcoming from the start and made us feel right at home. We loved everything about the place the location is amazing very rural and lots of places to explore, there was all ways a good atmosphere about the place, delicious filling meals ( we very… read more
4 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (catherineireland)
Catherine and Rowan were absolutely wonderful volunteers - it was their first Workaway experience and they are naturals at it! Hardworking, reliable, independent workers - they just got on with everything we threw their way cheerfully and without complaint. They also helped out in a communal sense with clearing tables, preparing food, washing up… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Aleksandar & Petra) for host
As many have stated before, this is a great first workaway experience. And probably the second and third and (insert number). The house, property, fine cuisine, movie nights at Martin's man cave, outing, chilling by the fire...everything was superb! The work is not that hard and you learn a lot. Martin is really patient with everyone and he makes… read more
27 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Aleksandar & Petra)
Petra and Alex were our first Croatian volunteers and they were wonderful! Really easy to live with, happy to get on with any job and once shown how to do something, they worked really independently and needed no supervision to complete jobs and complete them well. It was a pleasure to spend time with them too as they are interesting,… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Caleb) for host
Staying with Becky and Martin was 3 weeks very well spent. As people they are welcoming, interesting, funny and generous. Their land is beautiful, verdant, bountiful and a pleasure to work on in the sunny spring days. The animals are gentle and often very good fun. I really can't thank them enough for being so involved with my contentedness -… read more
27 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Caleb)
Caleb is a lovely guy and a cheerful ,happy worker who just got on with whatever needed doing uncomplainingly, even in the rain! He is an interesting, knowledgeable guy with an open mind and a great sense of humour who got on really well with other volunteers. We would have him back anytime! Cheers Caleb!
(Excellent
)
27 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)
Ryan is a lovely guy - easy to be around and happy to get on with any job that needed doing, even in the rain! He got on really well with other volunteers and is interesting to talk to and fun to spend time with. He took up learning Spanish and hopefully will continue with it!! Thanks Ryan, enjoy your travels!
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was fantastic. The location was perfect, the work was satisfying and always interesting and Martin and Becky are both fantastic cooks. I feel lucky that I got so lucky with my first workaway. I got to spend a weekend in Badajoz with another workawayer and it was great. I feel satisfied that I got a… read more
5 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Deva) for host
Becky and Martin are incredible hosts - I couldn't have imagined anything better. They gave me such a warm, fun, beautiful and inspiring home right in paradise. Both are amazing cooks and successfully converted me to veganism and porridge pots. I will miss Wolfie, Jane and Leila, Tiger, Audrey and Bruce. I will miss lemon curd, movie/tv nights… read more
5 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Deva)
It was a real pleasure having Deva stay with us...she is a wonderful, gentle person with a great sense of humour and a really good work ethic - happy to do any kind of job that needed doing, however dull (tree washing!!!), without complaint. She also has great co-habitation skills, always helping to set or clear the table, wash-up etc. She is a… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)
Sam was such a great person to have around...he is the perfect volunteer! He is cheerful, enthusiastic, helpful, kind, hard-working - happy to lend a helping hand with any task, responsible and trustworthy...what more can I say! He is also a real people person and a great entertainer with his stories and songs...but also knows how and when to… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Elly ) for host
Thank you Martin and Becky for such a wonderful time! We really enjoyed our time with you. It was a real treat to be able to help out with the whole olive picking and press process! You made us feel very welcome and relaxed in your home. Your animals are all great, and unique! We didn't want to just go on 'a holiday in Spain', but wanted to… read more
7 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Elly )
Well, what's not to say about what great volunteers these two are!! They are hard-working, energetic, have initiative, are cheerful and enthusiastic about every task, happy to try any task set them, help out around the house, make great campfire bread, great cake and great soup...the list is endless! They are also really good fun to have around… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Oh, how we LOVE New Zealand volunteers! Fi and Dani are up there with the best of them - just such great people to be around - helpful, useful, intelligent, fun - with loads of common sense and initiative. They just happily put themselves to every task set them - mainly olive picking this time - and just made life easy for everyone. They are… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sonya & Christian) for host
Leaving here all we could think was that we wished we had stayed longer! Becky & Martin are such wonderful hosts, and all around wonderful people- warm, interesting, funny. Their home is a little piece of paradise packed with all the amazing produce you could possibly imagine, they cook super delicious food, and they have the most amazing… read more
29 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (alexialyall)
Alexia and Lyall have been fab volunteers...they only left yesterday and are missed already! Both have a great work ethic and sense of community, just helping out wherever needed, even after having done their tasks for the day. Alexia, quiet, gentle and patient with a wicked sense of humour, was great at those kind of jobs where attention to… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hana & David) for host
We've just spent three weeks with Becky and Martin (and their three dogs, five cats, ten chickens, two ducks - make that six ducks) and have had an incredible time. The work was varied - with even a bit of housesitting thrown in there - including weeding, cleaning, painting, pebbling a pool (hugely satisfying) and watering their extensive garden.… read more
21 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hana & David)
Missing you already guys! David are Hana are wonderful volunteers, in every way....they are really hardworking, just get on with everything that needs to be done, are great company, really community minded with the sharing of chores outside of work time, appreciative of places we took them to and food we cooked, intelligent, trustworthy and… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ash & Xav)
What a super couple Ash and Xav are!! They were only with us a couple of weeks but they are sweet, fun loving and happy to try their hand at any task we threw their way. Ash was ill while she was here but didn't let that stop her from working...she just got on with it! Thanks for everthing guys, enjoy your travels and see you in Oz one day! x
(Excellent
)
22 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ash & Xav) for host
What an amazing experience! As our first workaway hosts becky and Martin were absolutely amazing!!! (As were the animals!)
Xav and I learnt so so soo much about Eco farming and sustainability, as well as vegan food and cooking that we never wanted to leave! Their property is absolutely beautiful, very well looked after and Becky and Martin do… read more
Xav and I learnt so so soo much about Eco farming and sustainability, as well as vegan food and cooking that we never wanted to leave! Their property is absolutely beautiful, very well looked after and Becky and Martin do… read more
5 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Natalie & James) for host
WOW!!!!!! On every level Martin and Becky are the most wonderful hosts. These two people are so very welcoming, generous, interesting and have such an incredible property. Even their animals were accommodating and lovely!
My partner and I loved being here, dabbling in cooking, farm work, building, there was so much variety it was so difficult to… read more
My partner and I loved being here, dabbling in cooking, farm work, building, there was so much variety it was so difficult to… read more
26 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie & James)
Nat and James are a great couple to have helping out. Nat is a wonderful cook, an amazing organiser and a really cheerful, positive, bubbly, interesting person to be around - full of energy and happy to help wherever and whenever needed. I don't know how we managed without her! James helped out in the garden and with building work and was happy to… read more
(Excellent
)
29 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian & Magda)
Brian and Magda are lovely, warm, smiley, friendly people who fitted in really well here. They were happy to try any task, and put there all into everything they did. The hardest thing was getting them to stop working!! They were great with our animals, are interesting company to spend time with and my parents, who were visiting at the time,… read more
(Excellent
)
29 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Brian & Magda) for host
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the healthy paradise in the wild west of extremedura! From the first day we were warmly welcomed by Martin and Becky to the family (and by jane, leila, wolfie, audrey, bruce, tiger, yeney, tommy). These hosts were very generous with their time! To name just a few examples: they showed us around to so many local… read more
20 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)
Ryan and Tiina are great volunteers...they were with us for 6 weeks and during that time we got so much done! Tiina got the garden back under control with her amazing weeding and you can tell the quality of her weeding as it's still all pretty weed-free! Ryan is a power house of energy and stormed through jobs...digging, building, smashing down… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host
We had planned on staying here with Martin and Becky for a week or two, but after we got here, we couldn't leave. As soon as you meet these people and the fantastic animal friends around the farm, you will love it.
They are the most accomodating hosts!
Wonderful food, plenty of space, martin and becky are full of helpful ideas and knowledge… read more
They are the most accomodating hosts!
Wonderful food, plenty of space, martin and becky are full of helpful ideas and knowledge… read more
15 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Brona & Alfred) for host
I'm not sure where to start here! We stayed at Becky and Martin's beautiful homestead for 5 weeks and I can honestly say they were some of the best weeks we've had in all of our travels so far! Martin and Becky are some of those rare people you come across who are genuinely honest and open in the best possible way and just have everything going… read more
15 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Brona & Alfred)
Brona and Steve are a great couple and were with us for over 5 weeks. In that time we got so much done! Both are reliable, hard workers who would just get on with any task thrown at them with no complaint (even after all that weeding Brona!!!) They fitted in great here, being sociable and really good company as they both have a great sense of… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sinead & Mounir ) for host
Where do I start? I stayed at Becky and Martin's for the last five weeks with two friends and had the time of my life. They offer the most amazing workaway experience. I worked as the housekeeper and learned so much every day about cooking, baking and in particular preparing delicious vegetarian foods. I was engaged and challenged by this work… read more
15 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sinead & Mounir )
Sinead is an absolute star! She was our "housekeeper" for more than 5 weeks and did an amazing job. Calm, reliable, organised and efficient...but also loads of fun with a great sense of humour. She whipped up some wonderful meals and is great at cooperative living...helping out whenever necessary, not just within the allocated worktime. Really… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Mar 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sanita11Kalvis) for host
Our first workaway was at Becky and Martin place, first experience was perfect. Place is an amazing, food was excellent, work was easy. Becky and Martin are so welcoming people, fun and really cool :) They animals are so cute. We learned so many new things. This place is so great where to go! Thanks Becky and Martin for having us :)
26 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Sanita11Kalvis)
We love Latvians! Well, we only know these two, and they're great! Sanita and Kalvis were with us for over 5 weeks and we got so much done! Sanita was a super housekeeper and cook...despite having no experience of vegetarian food she rustled up some fabulous food for us all. She is really organised and reliable and a lovely, gentle, fun-loving… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Paty) for host
If you want to be in a beautiful place with amazing people, this is the right one. Martín and Becky own a wonderful finca with pets and an organic garden where we learnt a lot. They are incredible, they do a lot of things by themselves: jam, spreads, chutney, sauces, kétchup, olive oil, wine, flavored vinegar, honey, etc, all these absolutly… read more
7 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Paty)
What can I say that will appropriately describe how wonderful these two amazing women are. It is rare indeed to meet such genuine goodness of heart, friendliness and willingness to help others and we consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to share our home for a few weeks with Laura and Paty. Their mother-daughter bond is… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Kayley & Rick) for host
We loved our first Workaway with Becky and Martin!! We spent 2 weeks with them, the 3 dogs, 10 chickens, 2 ducks, 3 kittens and 2 elusive moggies.
It was great to get involved with things around the place and the guys really allowed us to work to our own strengths and interests.
Whilst on our own journey towards greater self-sufficiency it… read more
It was great to get involved with things around the place and the guys really allowed us to work to our own strengths and interests.
Whilst on our own journey towards greater self-sufficiency it… read more
15 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Kayley & Rick)
Kayley and Rick were fabulous volunteers! Interesting, fun, reliable and competent...they did whatever needed to be done without complaint, really looked after our home and pets whilst we went away, cooked WONDERFUL food, made a great map of the "estate" and were always really easy to be around. We would have them back again without a doubt...in… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2014
Left by Workawayer (Josh) for host
My first workaway couldn't have been better!! Thank you Becky and Martin - totally loved my experience with you guys, thanks again for the pick up and drop off too, it was really appreciated! Hopefully see you again :)
27 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh)
Josh was a great help while he was here! Although it was his first experience of this kind of situation, he settled in really quickly and threw himself into the jobs with gusto. If you need someone for full-on physical labour, Josh is the guy for you..he has endless energy, can get up in the morning, is great around animals and is really keen to… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Ian)
Awww, Emma and Ian were so wonderful, both polite, fun, interesting, trustworthy and intelligent...Ian confident, enthusiastic and energetic, Emma calm, gentle and thorough with everything she did. They were both great and so patient with helping out when I injured myself...thank you so much both of you. We (two legged and four legged alike) loved… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Camilla & Bethanie) for host
This was our first workaways experience and we are so glad we picked Becky and Martin as our first hosts. They are both such lovely people and so friendly and welcoming. We would recommend them to everyone! We had such a fantastic time, we have even started looking at what to do for our next workaways trip, because it went so well. The farm is in… read more
13 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Camilla & Bethanie)
Milly and Beth are great volunteers! We were their first host and as such they were, at first, a little unsure and overly polite (as only the British can be!) but they soon relaxed, got into the swing of things and fit in really well here! They spoilt our dogs rotten and took them on great long walks and looked after everything really well while… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (Merida & Kat) for host
Becky & Martin where wonderful hosts! They are lovely people to chat about and had a beautiful home. The farm itself was beautiful and we fell in love with all the animals especially Dana B. We loved the fact that we where on the boarder of spain and portugual and how we where in the middle of absolutely no where! wish we could of stayed longer as… read more
16 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Merida & Kat)
Merida and Kat were wonderful volunteers! They are cheerful, motivated, energetic and trustworthy with a positive approach to everything they put their hand to. Thank you so much for all your work, pity you couldn't have stayed longer...and glad that you're loving Lisbon, I thought you might! Come back and stay next time you're in the… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (andreanne)
What wonderful people these two are! They were only with us for a short time, just over a week, but they felt like part of the family immediately. Kind, funny, hardworking and trustworthy, they cooked, cleaned, gardened, painted, watered...house sat and pet sat....all with smiles and enthusiasm. We hope they come back on their next European trip,… read more
(Excellent
)
22 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie & Joshua) for host
Staying with Becky and Martin was great!
We spent 2 weeks with these two and were sad to leave. The food was incredible, the work relaxing and the company great. Plenty to do during down time. We watched films, read books, played with the dogs, rode and went for walks. We also did a few day trips away from the property. We went to swim in a… read more
We spent 2 weeks with these two and were sad to leave. The food was incredible, the work relaxing and the company great. Plenty to do during down time. We watched films, read books, played with the dogs, rode and went for walks. We also did a few day trips away from the property. We went to swim in a… read more
27 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Erika) for host
I definitely want to try more workaways after my first experience with Becky and Martin. I immediately felt comfortable with both of them--as well as their three amazing dogs! I felt like I wasn't doing enough, because it was so pleasant working in such a beautiful place. Gathering oranges, helping with meals and clean up, weeding, fighting with… read more
21 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jake & Trelawny) for host
If you are lucky enough to stay with Becky and Martin, clear your future schedule because you will never want to leave! They are so wonderfully welcoming that you will instantly feel as if you have known them for years. You will eat like a king; wake up to a spectacular view; and spend endless hours soaking up the fresh air and sunshine. Your… read more
20 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake & Trelawny)
Well, where to start on Jake and Trelawny...these guys were absolutely AMAZING volunteers...funny, kind, respectful, intelligent people who intuitively understand cooperative living and with a great work ethic to boot. Trelawny is a wonderful cook and bakes unbelievable cakes and is a top grouter and weeder among other skills and Jake can do… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Cory ) for host
Wow! My first workaway experience with Becky and Martin couldn't have gone smoother. They are very trusting, treated me with respect, and have a lot of interesting stuff going on. I loved the dogs, and the land. If you are looking for a spot to work outside, or just live more simply this is a place for you! I learned quite a bit in just a… read more
15 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Cory )
What a great guy. Cory was with us for almost 3 weeks and we loved having him around...easy to get on with, helpful, considerate, great work ethic, patient, thorough, reliable, trustworthy....and he gave our dogs loads of affection, they LOVED him. Independent, at ease with his own company, he loves nature and the outdoors and it was a pleasure… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Andrew & Jessica) for host
We spent a wonderful 3 weeks with Becky and Martin and the time flew by in a hive of activity, adventures, hikes, “jollies” to surrounding towns and learning new skills! This was our first Workaway experience and we honestly feel so lucky to have spent it with such a welcoming, friendly couple who are great to talk to and made us feel so at ease.… read more
17 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew & Jessica)
Jess and Andy were great volunteers...not a word of complaint despite the constant, never-ending rain! (and the resulting 'drip'...hope it's a lot drier at your next placement guys!) They tackled everything we threw at them with patience and stoicism - and are now expert tilers, grouters, painters, weeders and bramble yankers! Despite the enforced… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Hallie & Kevin)
Hallie and Kevin were only with us for a very short period..emergency house sitting!...but we would have loved them to stay for longer. They were FAB with our dogs and really helped out with all sorts of stuff like painting, cooking and gardening. They are really interested in food and have a great outlook on life...also they are the perfect… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Hallie & Kevin) for host
It is hard to think of anything to say about these two that has not already been said time and again. They are kind, funny, and welcoming beyond measure, but what is more they are honestly the type of people that I'd want to hang out with. The type of people who you can have both amazing conversation and beautiful silence. They have found the… read more
29 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Chen) for host
We had such a lovely time in Becky and Martin's home!
They both very nice and funny, and their place is really beautiful and interesting. They have a very unique pack of dogs, which we really liked.
We were doing house sitting, so some of the days it was just us and the pets, but we felt at home and enjoyd it.
Their were a few days of working,… read more
They both very nice and funny, and their place is really beautiful and interesting. They have a very unique pack of dogs, which we really liked.
We were doing house sitting, so some of the days it was just us and the pets, but we felt at home and enjoyd it.
Their were a few days of working,… read more
28 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Chen)
Michael and Chen were wonderful, calm, easy-going people who dealt really well with our chaotic run-up to Christmas! They did all the random chores we gave them carefully and thoroughly and were perfect house-sitters, giving our pets all the attention they needed and we came home to a clean, relaxed house. Totally recommend this couple!
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
Becky and Martin are amazing hosts, they made us feel at home from day one and there was never a dull moment in the three weeks we spent with them. The food was indeed plentiful (and delicious), the work was always interesting and the local area is beautiful. We couldn't have asked for nicer hosts, or nicer dogs! They've made such a great life for… read more
14 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
It was great to have Amy and Kaz here...these girls are loads of fun, and really happy to try anything we threw at them...they are now expert bramble yankers, olive pickers and dog carers and can put together a great meal with a pile of random ingredients. They are both wonderful artists and have left us with several lovely visual reminders of… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Duayne & Kara) for host
Becky and Martin (Mooch) are relaxed, fun to be around and very accommodating hosts. They know their area really well and are helpful with all their directions to surrounding towns and trails.
We enjoyed borrowing a couple of their mountain bikes and riding to Alburquerque; a town on a hill where Becky and "Mooch" have another property with the… read more
We enjoyed borrowing a couple of their mountain bikes and riding to Alburquerque; a town on a hill where Becky and "Mooch" have another property with the… read more
22 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Duayne & Kara)
Kara and Duayne were new to the volunteering experience when they came to us but they seemed like they'd been doing it for years! They quickly settled in and were really easy and fun to be around...both of them are more than happy to get stuck in to all our random projects and the comment Duayne mentions in his profile "just show me what to do and… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Simon & Kate) for host
As everyone else has said before us, Becky and Martin were the perfect hosts! They eased us into our first workaway experience and we had the best 3 weeks we could have hoped for. There's always work to be done, but they made sure it was fair and extremely varied! On a personal level, Becky and Martin are generous, helpful and above all, really… read more
11 Oct 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Kate)
These guys are AMAZING volunteers!! Cheerful, easy going, friendly, interesting, hard working and trustworthy....they are happy to try their hand at anything we threw their way...and we threw all kinds of random jobs at them! They were fabulous with our pets, cleaned and prepped some great meals for us while we were out at work and we had no… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (CaniDK) for host
Becky & Martin were great, we couldn't have asked for a better place to start our Workaway experience. We were there for a month, and there wasn't a boring moment. Becky and Martin were awesome all the way through, sweet, funny and helpfull. We really enjoyed our stay with you and we hope to come back and visit you in the future. Until then take… read more
31 Jan 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (CaniDK)
Nick and Christian were with us for almost a month and were great volunteers. They tackled all variety of jobs with gusto...were reliable, conscientious, interesting and good fun to have around. In their free time they were chilled out and undemanding and Nick baked some wicked cakes and muffins - almost daily! Our dogs absolutely adored them too.… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Oct 2012
Left by Workawayer (GMiennes) for host
Our stay at Becky and Martin's during 2 weeks in July 2012 was the best experience we could have expected. Everything was perfect, from the work (a fair work, which was even fun because we could work together, followed by an appreciated siesta) until the whole way of life (eating courgettes in so many different ways and learning very tasteful… read more
22 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (Holly) for host
Thank you Becky and Martin for an amazing time at your farm. I have learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed your company and your food!
I would recommend Becky and Martin as great hosts, who are always welcoming and fun. Their farm is set in wonderful countryside with plenty of places to walk; the farm itself is lovely, with so many different fruit… read more
I would recommend Becky and Martin as great hosts, who are always welcoming and fun. Their farm is set in wonderful countryside with plenty of places to walk; the farm itself is lovely, with so many different fruit… read more
21 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (Charles) for host
Me and Cade had the best time with Becky and Martin! Truly a great experience, with great people, great food, and great pets! :)
We would both recommend Becky and Martin for anyone who wants some chilled, yet busy volunteer work :)
We would both recommend Becky and Martin for anyone who wants some chilled, yet busy volunteer work :)
12 Sep 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Charles)
Charlie and Cade were with us last month and it was really great having them here! They are cool, quirky, intelligent and interesting people with a great sense of humour - easy going, enthusiastic and willing to try everything we threw at them. Undemanding, helpful round the house and really good with our random selection of pets. Thanks for your… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Aug 2012
Left by Workawayer (Kalen) for host
What a great stay I had with Martin and Becky. From the beginning they take you in as one of their family, I always felt at home and got to listen to some great stories. The work was fair and varied and left me with a sense of accomplishment. The food was exceptionally tasty and I got to eat my fill. I took many trips around the surrounding areas… read more
18 Jul 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Kalen)
Kalen has been a great volunteer to have around..he is cheerful, practical, hardworking and willing to try his hand at anything. He is interested in learning new skills and languages and we felt really comfortable leaving our home and pets with him for a few days while we went away. He got on great with the other volunteers, is interesting and… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jun 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (EmAndEric)
What a lovely couple these guys are...quiet, relaxed, easy, intelligent and flexible...they just put their hand to all the various jobs we threw at them and never complained, even about the REALLY boring jobs (sorry about all that weeding!) They just got on and did them. And they cook! They are now experts in courgette cooking as we have tonnes in… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Mar 2012
Left by Workawayer (nomadsheeps) for host
We stayed at Becky and Martin place for 1month. It was great! the best place so far. Those people are supa nice, supa generous, supa open, supa funny, supa famous (a TV team came during our stay), supa cooooool!
Thanks for the "wicked" time we got!
Ps: We hope rain will come soon, we will make a rain dance for you:)
Thanks for the "wicked" time we got!
Ps: We hope rain will come soon, we will make a rain dance for you:)
1 Dec 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam)
These two were FAB. Cheerful, helpful, willing to try everything we threw at them and they are AMAZING at cooking - yep, both of them! They were just so easy to be around, were great with our pets, 4 legged and feathered alike, and helped out with all the chores around the house without even being asked. Totally recommend them to anyone who wants… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Nov 2011
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
We had an excellent stay with Becky and Martin! As our first workaway experience, we couldnt have asked for more welcoming hosts. The "estate" is beautiful and we completely fell in love with the"special" animals. The work was fun and satisfying and the company great. The food was fantastic and it was wonderful to stay and share laughs with such… read more
11 Aug 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Brigitte)
Brigitte is an absolute star! She was a pleasure to have around, ready to take on any task and cheerful and enthusiastic the whole time. She also house-sat for us for a week and the house and pets were definitely in very safe hands. I thoroughly recommend taking her on as a volunteer. Thanks Brigitte..enjoy your travels x
(Excellent
)
31 Jul 2011
Left by Workawayer (Brigitte) for host
I had an amazing time with Becky, Martin and all the animals (clever chickens, adorable dogs and cats) It was peaceful, beautiful, varied work and lots of yummy food, fresh from the garden with homemade bread and jam. I felt really lucky being there, they've created such a happy little spot, with wonderful neighbors (cheers Paul), surrounded by… read more
22 May 2011
Left by Workawayer (William) for host
Thank you Becky and Martin! We had such a great time with you guys, your farm is beautiful and your company was fantastic. A very caring couple who were great hosts from day one. Provided us with lifts to where we needed to go, lovely home-cooked food and loads of beer! Couldn't have wished for a better host.
