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Description
We live in the hills above Umbertide on a property that has gardens and three buildings , two of which are for rental . We have an old dog and an uncountable number of fish.
Work usually consists of gardening , light construction work, dog walking, decorating and general tidying everywhere.
In return for about 4 hours work a day we offer three meals a day, accommodation and 2 days off once a week.
We are an English couple who have lived here for 16 years, with 4 children ,who have all flown the nest.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Although we are English and have lived in Italy for 16 years we have spent our working lives traveling, latterly in Asia. This Global perspective is what we share with our helpers.
I am an experienced caterer and am willing to teach our helpers many Italian and Global cuisine dishes.
Our area is world renown for olive oil , wine , truffles, pork products and we can share the details of harvesting, production and marketing of same.
Help
Or particular interest are , carpentry, stone masonry, weed wacking (strimming) painting and decorating.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Beginner
Accommodation
Usually you will have a room en-suite to yourself in one of the rental houses. If we have guests , you can be in the main house with an en - suite room.
We eat as a family in our main kitchen and food is provided . I generally cook but am very interested in other people bringing recipes and showing me their cuisine.
What else ...
Transport is limited but we normally visit Umbertide , the local town three times a week. From this town it is possible on public transport to reach Perugia, Assisi, and Gubbio.
For those interested on hiking there are many walks from the house and there are also some substantial hills to climb.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We are happy to share the working day as long as 4 hours is achieved at somepoint.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
Mark is happiest with a power tool and strimmer. Deb likes a job that requires finess and perseverance.
We would welcome them back any time and recommend you snap them up if… read more
We were given a number of tasks that we could tackle, the appropriate tools… read more
In addition she cleaned and reorganised my kitchen and helped around the house. Much of her tasks were unsupervised and just got on with things.… read more
Sally is the best cook we have ever met, she cooked us delicious dishes, new and interesting flavors, always ready to help… read more
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Mark is happiest with a power tool and strimmer. Deb likes a job that requires finess and perseverance.
We would welcome them back any time and recommend you snap them up if… read more
We were given a number of tasks that we could tackle, the appropriate tools… read more
In addition she cleaned and reorganised my kitchen and helped around the house. Much of her tasks were unsupervised and just got on with things.… read more
Sally is the best cook we have ever met, she cooked us delicious dishes, new and interesting flavors, always ready to help… read more
One of the best parts however, was Sally and… read more
We spent very nice workawayer experience with them.
The lovely couple ;
They know job description very well and if you work in this standart, everything easy going ...
They are
respectful,
Sally is best cooker for us
Lunch and dinner time always like a feast...
We tried many english and italian cuisine, all of them wonderfull.
also… read more
They are on a world tour of adventure and I am so pleased they came and shared part of their time with us . Tom is a whizz at strimming( weed whacking) and Linnea… read more
Staying at Sally and Simon’s, getting to know them and work alongside them, was an absolute pleasure! In short, highly recommend :)
-Accomodation: gorgeous classic Italian cottage with your own space to… read more
