Work abroad, helping out on the Costa Azahar, Spain

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Last Activity
06/09/2017
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Description
Retired pensioner, living in quiet pretty, country area ,needing just a little assistance with housework, garden, dog walking, painting and general maintenance.
Short and flexible hours with lots of free time.
Lovely pretty pleasant location within easy reach of Valencia and the coast on one side and mountains on the other.
Lots of open countryside and nice walks close by.
Friendly local villages with adequate facilities and supplies close by.
Internet available.
Further references available.
Choice of two pleasant private rooms
Position would suit a lady looking for a comfortable, easy-going and relaxed lifestyle..
Non smoker preferred.
Type of help
Gardening
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Farming
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Other
Help with Computers / internet
Help
Need a little help with housework, fruit trees and plants in garden, tidying up, painting, walking dog, shopping, minor improvements.
Light work, short and flexible hours.
Languages spoken
English and a little Spanish
Accommodation
Comfortable private room in country house on small urbanisation.About 3 km from nearby small towns with good range of supermarkets, shops and all other facilities. Connections into Valencia city.
Internet.
What else ...
Position available on an ongoing basis.
Can vary from 1 or 2 weeks to several months depending on suitability to both parties.
Close to nearby towns with good range of shops and other facilities and connections into Valencia 20 km away.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Volunteering hours expected
maximum 4 hours, 5 days a week, usually much less.

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07/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Bożena)

Bozena stayed with me for 12 days, all too short a period due partly to her difficult travelling arrangements. She fitted in very well from day one and was a great help in many respects. I enjoyed her Polish style cooking especially her own version of fish and chips.
Bozena proved to be a very keen gardener doing quite a lot of planting as well… read more

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(Excellent )

02/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Bożena) for host

The Arthur’s life style is very calm, relaxing. I liked it very much althought I had always thought that I’m rather the city girl. Thanks to Arthur I have known myself better. Arturo is very fond of countryside, the gardenning and of course his cute dog – Jack, what makes that his life and life of the helper is full of piece, harmony and… read more

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(Excellent )

15/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Morag)

I can't thank Morag and her friend Mikaela enough for all their help. Two wonderful young ladies who both gave of their best at all times and were cheerful, polite, good natured and great company.
I thank Mikaela especially for her wonderful Canadian style cooking.
I thank them both very much for being very willing to take on jobs way beyond… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Morag) for host

This was my first workaway expeience and I'm so lucky that I got to do it with Arthur! Montserrat is such a lovely place! The work was very relaxed and varied, never boring. Arthur picked my friend and I up from the bus stop and immediately made sure we felt at home! He's a great host, the two weeks I spent here will definitely be looked back upon… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Mikaela)

I can't thank Mikaela and her friend Morag enough for all their help. Two wonderful young ladies who both gave of their best at all times and were cheerful, polite, good natured and great company.
I thank Mikaela especially for her wonderful Canadian style cooking.
I thank them both very much for being very willing to take on jobs way beyond… read more

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(Excellent )

13/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Mikaela) for host

It was the best first workaway that I could have asked for Arthur andJack were splendid and I hand an amazineg time. The work was nice always something to do and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. Thank you Arthur for the use of your PC when ours didn't work. I would absolutely recommend this workaway.

Mikaela :-)

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(Excellent )

19/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Daphne)

Daphne stayed here as my guest for just over three weeks. Originally from a similar farming background to myself we got along great right from the start and she had many fascinating tales to tell regarding other episodes in her career.
It was not always the warmest of weather but that never put the damper on her ever cheerful spirit and… read more

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(Excellent )

15/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Daphne) for host

What a wonderful experience in Valencia helping here I had. I can echo all the things said in previous feedback here. But to add to those comments I can also say that Arthur is both interesting and interested, a combination that makes for great company and conversation. I learned a lot from him of the local culture and some basic Spanish. Jack,… read more

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(Excellent )

11/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Jitka) for host

My stay with Arthur and Jack was very calm and relaxing.
Work was light and I had always enough time to do everything, without any rush or stress. At first I had some fear because of my English but at least there were no problem to agree on anything, even with likeable taxi driver who took me from and to the airport.
I very enjoyed the Spanish… read more

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(Excellent )

09/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Jitka)

Jitka was my guest here for three and a half weeks.
She fitted in very well in every respect and very much enjoyed the freedom of the open spaces around here as well as occasional visits to the city, the beaches and swimming in the Med for the very first time in ten years.
My little dog Jack could hardly keep up with her numerous long distance… read more

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(Excellent )

06/07/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)

Sarah was a wonderful guest and it was a great pleasure to share her company. She told me many interesting things about her previous work and the culture at her previous workplace in the far east.
Also it was good to learn about life back at her home on P.E.I. Canada.
Sarah is obviously a country girl at heart and she fitted in very nicely here,… read more

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(Excellent )

31/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

I spent a really lovely few weeks with Arthur, a really nice guy who truly appreciates the peace and tranquility of the country side. The work was light (and thoroughly enjoyable if you like gardening, and a small bit of light house cleaning), and he was always happy to bring me to the metro or bus stop to get into Valencia once or twice a week if… read more

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(Excellent )

07/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (rebecca) for host

This was my first work away I had such a relaxing time took a few days to adjust, had ample time to myself.
Arthur is such a kind man his dog jack is so well behaved.
beautiful surroundings.
general house duties cooking which I thoroughly enjoyed, am looking forward to visiting again..

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(Very good )

17/03/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Felicia)

Felicia arrived here at short notice and also left at short notice. However in the brief period she was here she gave a very good account of herself in all departments.
She settled in very quickly and soon made great friends with Jack the dog who appreciated her company as much as I did during his lengthy walks into the surrounding campo and… read more

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(Excellent )

16/03/2013

Left by Workawayer (Felicia) for host

I only stayed with Arthur and jack for a few day as I got an offer in another place I really couldnt refuse ...,
but my few days there was great!! It was my first workaway exchange, and it couldn't have started in a better way. Arthur is really kind and does all he can so you feel at home. The work is very light, walking Jack and a little bit of… read more

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(Excellent )

07/04/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Lilian)

Many thanks for everything Liliana, a wonderful person and a perfect guest who exceeded all hopes and expectations.
Always very happy and cheerful. Worked endless hours in the garden,way beyond the call of duty and despite my repeated protestations requesting her to relax and take it a bit easier.
Very dedicated and thorough with regard to… read more

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(Excellent )

05/04/2012

Left by Workawayer (Lilian) for host

Thank you Art for three lovely weeks in the countryside near Valencia. The nature is beauty all around with the distant mountains in the background. Among many other things, it was a pleasure for me to se the almond trees bloom. I had fantastic walks in the surroundings with the dog Jack. Each day we found new paths and he was quick to searching… read more

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(Excellent )

16/03/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)

I could not have wished for a better first Workaway experience than with my very first guest Alison.
She was very cool, helpful and understanding during a difficult journey to get down here.
Also she mucked in very well to get things shipshape and Bristol fashion after arrival to a house and garden which had suffered from less than perfect… read more

(Excellent )

08/03/2012

Left by Workawayer (Alison) for host

- A considerate, generous and easy-going host from the North-East of England who lives a tranquil life near Valencia with his well-behaved little dog, Jack. The workload is light and consists of walking Jack a few times a day, plus a little gardening, DIY and housework as required. Be prepared to cook for youself; there is always plenty of food… read more

(Excellent )

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