Join us at our Quinta near Coimbra, Portugal

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  Description

  Description en français disponible sur demande..Envoyez- moi un message si vous êtes curieux/ intéressés...
  
  
  Our place is a wonderful hidden heaven of about 7 hectares, loved in a private valley cut in two by a beautiful river.
  It's about 2km away from Sandomil, a pretty, typical village at the feet of the Serra de Estrela national park with one of the best fluvial beaches in the area and all basic services.
  The quinta was abandoned about 35 years ago and consumed by the 2012 fires. There was a lot to do but we couldn't help falling in love with it at first sight.
  And started this dream....
  
  5 years after, here we are:
  Laetitia ( French, 45, artist ), my daughter Amanda ( 10, show girl ), our friend Hugo ( 59, handyman ) and our animal friends 3 cats, 1 dog, 10 chickens, 1 rabbit and 3 sheep.
  Those who can talk here ;) speak good French, English and Portuguese.
  We are looking for sociable, skilled and inventive people to accompany our family life, give us a hand with general maintenance and improvement of the property.
  We would also like to focus on beautification of the Quinta
  and thus invite ''people with talent'' to leave a trace on walls and buildings....
  Please send us some pics of what you can do ;)
  
  Technicalities:
  
  We live simply but well ( we can very well fit in hedonistic category..;)),.
  We are flexible, easy people with a sense of humor but with manners too..;)
  We expect the same from you (independent, respectful and clean ).
  
  We usually have of a private bedroom for you with breakfast facilities.
  We don't have a special diet and are ALL foods lovers so we should be able to accommodate you whatever is your preference.
  You are also very welcome to cook for us too, if you have taste for it...
  We mostly like to share family dinners with our guests.
  The rest of the day is more flexible, depending on your eating habits, but food is always available.
  As we go to town twice a week at least, you'll be welcome to join us for buying your extras or make a ''to buy'' list for us.
  
  As you can see on pics, the property is a quite sportive maze of terraces.
  You have to come here in good shape and good shoes to enjoy yourself..
  And of course, don't forget headlamps and such to see where you're stepping at night...;)
  We have a very basic grey water system feeding our flowers, so bio soaps are a must...
  Because of the mountain weather we live in ( big difference between day and night temp.) , you'll need warm clothes even in summer.
  
  And finally, you must have a personal health insurance.
  
  Até Já! Maybe....
  Happy travels anyway!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I travelled for 10 years before ending up here in the Quinta. I love foraging, and making plant based remedies for the house..I will happily share that kind of fun with you. ...Amanda is a witty kid with a true talent for arts, cooking and showbiz....Hugo likes to build and do about anything outside.... We love to meet people from around the world, play games and share stories....

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  This year 2019 plan: lots of white washing and decorative projects. Building and organizing camping and wild bathing sites around the property. Building the duck house.And Again and always, moving rocks around, clearing land, gardening...;) etc... A bit of company in the house everyday duties of course and, according to seasons, there is also picking, drying herbs and veggies, collecting seeds and olive picking to make our oil ( December ).Anyway, you won't get bored..;)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate
  Portuguese: Intermediate
  Turkish: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  We have 1 private room for you with bathing area and small cooking area that can accommodate a couple.
  An outdoor shower for better days and composting toilets...
  There is also plenty of beautiful camping spots if you prefer the wild life...
  
  Depending on your eating habits, food is always available.

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  What else ...

  Sandomil village has a nice river beach on rio Alva and is a great little 30 min.walk through the vines from the house. We are also 20min away from the 2 biggest towns of the area. Seia and Oliveira do Hospital where you can find all you need. We are just an 1h30 from the coast and 2h from Porto if you dream of a little get away weekend by the sea.
  Bus travel is very easy.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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