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18 Mar 2024
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*"Please do not apply unless you have read all of our profile right to the end and not just our reviews." *
We would love positive, independent,enthusiastic, smiley people. *With good communication and istening skills (essential for a happy house share and safety when working together) to come and share our home.* To have some fun and laughter whilst restoring this lovely house.
We have a property in the Garrotxa Natural Park. A great place for hiking and cycling. There are many projects here. Something to interest everyone!
We hope to share our knowledge in tasks and also learn some new things along the way.
We have one very friendly dog called Evie that loves cuddles!
We would really like to learn some Spanish if possible! And we're happy to help people improve their English.
We are a short walk from Olot which gives our workawayers all the independence they want as the Olot bus station is perfect for catching a bus to explore the surrounding towns etc.
We are all sharing the house we live in, it's not a hotel it's a house share so we share the cooking, cleaning fetching the logs etc.
No offence intended at all but we can not accept people with strict dietary requirements at this time.
We are omnivores.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This is a great area of Catalunya it's an amazing place to explore, so much to see. The people here in Olot are so incredibly kind and friendly, we feel very lucky to have found this place.
Help
At this time we are mainly working outdoors gardening.
We have lots of outdoor projects to do while the weather is good, gardening, fencing, hedge work etc. We would also like to start a vegetable garden with the aim to be more self sufficient. This is quite dependant on getting a fence put in first.
Also lots of restoration work and decorating the inside of the house. We love to meet people that are motivated and are able to work on their own initiative and that are willing to share their ideas with us. Many heads together can come up with good solutions! We love to have a well earned beer or two or three together and talk about life and share stories and experiences.
At this time the garden help is mainly weeding, tidying and planting. we have some interior painting to do, we have tidying, cleaning, organising to do of the near completed house before we move onto the next house.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
Own bedroom within shared house.
What else ...
We are a short walk from the town of Olot and are happy to help people organise day trips to explore. We also have many marked hiking routes from our house that are beautiful walks to different villages, forests, volcanoes and the most amazing views. Every day the views are different and so breath taking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
25 hours a week
Host ref number: 567468151558
Feedback (22)
27 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Cameron) for host
My time staying with Rich and Becks was amazing. They took me in with open arms and taught me new skills with kindness and patience. We enjoyed working together during the day, with tasks varying daily to keep things interesting. I had an amazing lunch and dinner cooked for me by Becks, which was always delicious. During my days off I explored… read more
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Timon)
We had a great time hosting Timon. He was such a pleasure to have around, always happy and smiling.
He's very motivated and a really hard worker. He works so fast and does a very thorough job every time. Pointing was something new for him to learn but he showed enormous determination to master it and did succeed. And again completed the job. He… read more
He's very motivated and a really hard worker. He works so fast and does a very thorough job every time. Pointing was something new for him to learn but he showed enormous determination to master it and did succeed. And again completed the job. He… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Timon) for host
I spend two weeks with Rebecca, Richard and Evie,( which is way to short by the way.) I had a very good time there. Get up every morning with a smile, cause the work was great ! The landsscape is awesome. And I learned something too. The projekt of them is so cool and afford so much work and knowledge. And Im happy to have contributed a part to… read more
20 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgia)
We had great fun and lots of laughter hosting Georgia. She worked really hard and helped us to make really good progress with many different tasks. She was always full of enthusiasm and positivity which really helped boost us as we've been working on this house for some time. She also has a lot patience for difficult tasks
(Good
)
13 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Georgia) for host
I stayed with Becks and Rich for 3 weeks and had the best time! I was immediately made to feel welcome and both are so funny and kind. I couldn't have had a better experience for my first workaway and learned plenty of new skills. The town is really lovely, with lots of beautiful surrounding towns/cities too. They really go out of their way to… read more
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(4.8)
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(4.7)
27 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Cameron) for host
My time staying with Rich and Becks was amazing. They took me in with open arms and taught me new skills with kindness and patience. We enjoyed working together during the day, with tasks varying daily to keep things interesting. I had an amazing lunch and dinner cooked for me by Becks, which was always delicious. During my days off I explored… read more
20 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Timon)
We had a great time hosting Timon. He was such a pleasure to have around, always happy and smiling.
He's very motivated and a really hard worker. He works so fast and does a very thorough job every time. Pointing was something new for him to learn but he showed enormous determination to master it and did succeed. And again completed the job. He… read more
He's very motivated and a really hard worker. He works so fast and does a very thorough job every time. Pointing was something new for him to learn but he showed enormous determination to master it and did succeed. And again completed the job. He… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Timon) for host
I spend two weeks with Rebecca, Richard and Evie,( which is way to short by the way.) I had a very good time there. Get up every morning with a smile, cause the work was great ! The landsscape is awesome. And I learned something too. The projekt of them is so cool and afford so much work and knowledge. And Im happy to have contributed a part to… read more
20 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Georgia)
We had great fun and lots of laughter hosting Georgia. She worked really hard and helped us to make really good progress with many different tasks. She was always full of enthusiasm and positivity which really helped boost us as we've been working on this house for some time. She also has a lot patience for difficult tasks
(Good
)
13 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Georgia) for host
I stayed with Becks and Rich for 3 weeks and had the best time! I was immediately made to feel welcome and both are so funny and kind. I couldn't have had a better experience for my first workaway and learned plenty of new skills. The town is really lovely, with lots of beautiful surrounding towns/cities too. They really go out of their way to… read more
3 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna Vianne)
We enjoyed having Vianne stay with us the month passed so quickly!
Evie really really enjoyed Vianne staying 😂
While Vianne was with us she learn to oil old doors, strim the grass, put up plaster board ceilings, chop logs with the hydrolic machine, she also helped Richard with some carpentry work constructing a cupboard and making a door. We… read more
Evie really really enjoyed Vianne staying 😂
While Vianne was with us she learn to oil old doors, strim the grass, put up plaster board ceilings, chop logs with the hydrolic machine, she also helped Richard with some carpentry work constructing a cupboard and making a door. We… read more
(Excellent
)
27 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anna Vianne) for host
I spent a wonderful month with Becks, Rich and Evie and it was great!! They are the nicest people who welcomed me into their home with open arms and tried to show and teach me as much as possible.
The landscape is great for hiking and it's very easy to get to the surrounding medieval villages and towns by bus.
I definitely miss the movie nights,… read more
The landscape is great for hiking and it's very easy to get to the surrounding medieval villages and towns by bus.
I definitely miss the movie nights,… read more
2 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ida Maria Vraa) for host
My time with Becs and Richard (and Evei) was an absolute pleasure and we had a lot of fun! they are so generous and caring people who are ready to share all their knowledge and the movie nights with you:)
I learned so much in my two weeks time (more or less) in their beautiful home. thank you for teaching me and for your patience and your… read more
I learned so much in my two weeks time (more or less) in their beautiful home. thank you for teaching me and for your patience and your… read more
2 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ida Maria Vraa)
Ida was an absolute delight to host. So kind and considerate of everybody else and super respectful. Evie misses her very much, almost as much as we do!!
Ida had enormous de terminated with the tasks we had especially restoring the old terracotta floor. It was a big job and hard going for us all but Ida along with another workawayer kept all our… read more
Ida had enormous de terminated with the tasks we had especially restoring the old terracotta floor. It was a big job and hard going for us all but Ida along with another workawayer kept all our… read more
(Excellent
)
2 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)
Zoe was a great workaway to host. Always polite, helpful and respectful of everything and everyone.
Zoe had bucket loads of enthusiasm and wouldn't let anything beat her or get the better of her, especially the job of removing the pampas grass. I never thought we'd do it in one day but we did!! 🎉
Although we were both aching all over the next day… read more
Zoe had bucket loads of enthusiasm and wouldn't let anything beat her or get the better of her, especially the job of removing the pampas grass. I never thought we'd do it in one day but we did!! 🎉
Although we were both aching all over the next day… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Nour)
I'm not so keen on my new name I prefer Becks'!!
Nour is a nice girl, she was with us for two weeks and helped with some painting, gardening and a little woodwork. She is a methodical worker.
Nour is a nice girl, she was with us for two weeks and helped with some painting, gardening and a little woodwork. She is a methodical worker.
(Very good
)
26 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Nour) for host
Beth and Richard were amazing hosts and made my first workaway experience an unforgettable one. They are both so funny and warm, the house and the area is stunning and i cannot wait to see how it all turns out. Be careful if you dont want to gain weight because Beth's cooking is so amazing youll want to eat all the time !
I worked on painting… read more
I worked on painting… read more
8 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
This place is pretty magical! Becks and Rich picked me up and we went straight for a beer, very easy people to get along with and lots of stories and knowledge to share. I learnt a ton while I was there, how to ride a quad, use a wood cutter, paint good edges, wood fill and turn wood. We watched so many GOOD films by the fire, it was great. They… read more
6 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
When we collected Amy we thought we had half a workaway 😉 (she's so small) but turned out she was a workaway and a half!! Could you get a better workaway, we very much doubt it.
Number one talent she makes a cracking cup of tea 😍
Within a day she had completely worked out all the daily chores and routines of running the house, every time you go… read more
Number one talent she makes a cracking cup of tea 😍
Within a day she had completely worked out all the daily chores and routines of running the house, every time you go… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Willemijn)
Villy was fantastic to have around, a calm, polite person so very easy to get along with. We miss her very much. She's a super quick learner and took to plastering walls like a complete pro!! She helped to complete many difficult jobs with us particularly insulating the roofs. She seems to be able to turn her hands to most things and was certainly… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Pia Franka) for host
Becks, Richard and Evie were my first experience with workaway. I spent 5 weeks with them and it was a great time. They are kind-hearted people and do their best to make you feel comfortable.
Working with Richard was really a lot of fun. Even if you have no experience with physical work, like me, Richard shows you how to do it.
The house they… read more
Working with Richard was really a lot of fun. Even if you have no experience with physical work, like me, Richard shows you how to do it.
The house they… read more
25 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Megane) for host
What to start with, there is so much to say! This is my best workaway experience ever.
Becks and Rich are just amazing. From the start they made me feel so welcome in their home and that didn’t change through out the month. Don’t forget Evie, their dog, with whom you’ll be able to play, go on walks during your free time and spend your evenings… read more
Becks and Rich are just amazing. From the start they made me feel so welcome in their home and that didn’t change through out the month. Don’t forget Evie, their dog, with whom you’ll be able to play, go on walks during your free time and spend your evenings… read more
22 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Juan José) for host
Okey... How I should start describing this amazing couple and this amazing experience? Let's start by saying that this was my first workaway and Rich and Beck received me as I was a new member of the family. It was difficult for me to leave Argentina but I'm really happy I found them! They are the most hilarious couple I have ever seen, they made… read more
4 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan José)
We feel so very lucky to have had Juan as our workaway. He truly is the nicest person you could meet; he has great self initiative and can see what needs doing and before you know it you turn around and so much is already done.
Juan was able to learn new skills very quickly and take those skills and help us so much. Sometimes you have to stop him… read more
Juan was able to learn new skills very quickly and take those skills and help us so much. Sometimes you have to stop him… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Wesley) for host
I had a wonderful time staying with Rich and Becks. The location is stunning and there are plenty of walking trails and the views are amazing all around!
During my stay I got to help with various projects so there was never a dull moment. Rich was great at teaching me new things and I really enjoyed our working atmosphere.
Both Rich and Becks (and… read more
During my stay I got to help with various projects so there was never a dull moment. Rich was great at teaching me new things and I really enjoyed our working atmosphere.
Both Rich and Becks (and… read more
13 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Wesley)
Wesley stayed with us for a month and he helped us achieve so much in that time. He didn't have much experience with building but he is a super quick learner and is especially good at using cement!
He had great determination in every task he took on, he really hated not finishing a task on the day he started it. Some tasks just take longer Wes!… read more
He had great determination in every task he took on, he really hated not finishing a task on the day he started it. Some tasks just take longer Wes!… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Luis Enrique & Claudia Patricia)
(Negative
)
7 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Luis Enrique & Claudia Patricia) for host
1 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreamazu)
As our workaway we had Mariana, Andrea's sister. And what a wonderful workawayer she was. She fitted into this home just perfectly. She is kind and caring with a good sense of humour and a great cook to.
Even though her English is limited and our Spanish is also limited we had a great time and we also had the privilege of sharing her birthday with… read more
Even though her English is limited and our Spanish is also limited we had a great time and we also had the privilege of sharing her birthday with… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Andreamazu) for host
This was my first experience as a workaway and it takes all the stars and a piece of my heart. I had a great and fun two weeks with Beck’s and Rick.
Despite not handling English very well, this was not an impediment to understanding Rick's jokes, he has a great sense of humor, he gets all the applause.
As for Beck’s, he is not far behind, he is an… read more
Despite not handling English very well, this was not an impediment to understanding Rick's jokes, he has a great sense of humor, he gets all the applause.
As for Beck’s, he is not far behind, he is an… read more
10 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ricarda) for host
We spend 3 weeks in Olot with Rich and Becks and it was a wonderful time. They live in a beautiful house located in the mountain very close to the city. They always taking us out and go with us to bars, showing us the city, on the weekend we visit other cities, going on hinking trips...they really care about that you have a good time.
There was… read more
There was… read more
10 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Ricarda)
Our experience with Pascal and Ricky was great.
With their help we achieved so much together.They have an amazing work ethic and are very conscientious in everything they do.
They worked so hard with us, sometimes to the point of blisters. They have such determination to get projects finished. And Pascal has a great sense of humour and keeps… read more
With their help we achieved so much together.They have an amazing work ethic and are very conscientious in everything they do.
They worked so hard with us, sometimes to the point of blisters. They have such determination to get projects finished. And Pascal has a great sense of humour and keeps… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (EnviroNZ)
We loved having Rene here with us and wish he could have stayed longer.
Rene very kind, caring and considerate and very eager to help. Rene did a great job for us pointing a wall on our farmhouse.
We had some great fun with Rene and lots of laughter.
We were sad to see him go and really hope we will meet again in the future. You are always… read more
Rene very kind, caring and considerate and very eager to help. Rene did a great job for us pointing a wall on our farmhouse.
We had some great fun with Rene and lots of laughter.
We were sad to see him go and really hope we will meet again in the future. You are always… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (EnviroNZ) for host
It was the last stay of my workaway tour through the UK and I couldn't have found a better place.
Thank you Rich and Becks so much for a wonderful time together with two other workawayers.
I really appreciated getting some new skills e.g. pointing the stone walls of a 500 year old farmhouse. This skill will help me with my own projects.
If you… read more
Thank you Rich and Becks so much for a wonderful time together with two other workawayers.
I really appreciated getting some new skills e.g. pointing the stone walls of a 500 year old farmhouse. This skill will help me with my own projects.
If you… read more
11 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (KANA) for host
All I had experienced was totally the same (or more) as other previous Workaway had already mentioned on feedback!! I have spent with Richard and Becks in July for about four weeks and then ten days later I have stayed again for a few days. Dartmoor was literally surrounded by nature. All scenery I’ve seen were stunning! They willingly gave me a… read more
30 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (KANA)
A definite 5 stars for Kana.
Kana was always happy and smiling, it didn't matter what the work was or what the weather was she was always happy and worked tremendously hard. Kana is a very kind and caring person and it was a pleasure to spend time with her. We achieved a lot with Kana's help over almost 4 weeks. She was self motivated and happy… read more
Kana was always happy and smiling, it didn't matter what the work was or what the weather was she was always happy and worked tremendously hard. Kana is a very kind and caring person and it was a pleasure to spend time with her. We achieved a lot with Kana's help over almost 4 weeks. She was self motivated and happy… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host
I stayed with Richard & Becks for three weeks and they couldn't have treated me better. We all had an excellent time and visited many places with them. They are very lively and funny people. The place is beautiful and the bedrooms were great. Excluding two occasions in which us, the workawayers, cooked, Becks did it all and we couldn't have had it… read more
5 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronny)
We really enjoyed having Ronny stay with us. Ronny was an enormous help to us with all the jobs we had, some of which really were quite big tasks to complete as they had been waiting to be attempted for some time!! He was brilliant at learning new skills and then just applying what he'd learnt and getting on with a job independently, equally so he… read more
(Excellent
)
18 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ronny) for host
Happy and thankful to sit down and write this review. I've spent a month with Becks' & Rich and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Honestly - this couple is what the idea of Workaway is all about!
They have integrated me quickly and warmly into their home and everyday life, and as weeks went by I got involved with the English rural/village… read more
They have integrated me quickly and warmly into their home and everyday life, and as weeks went by I got involved with the English rural/village… read more
4 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Stuart)
Stuart was a pleasure to have staying with us and he settled in very well to the workaway life considering this was his first workaway position. Stuart was very conscientious with his work and completed tasks for us to a good standard. He helped us to achieve things that we just haven't been able to get round to! The dogs really enjoyed his… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Stuart) for host
I spent two weeks with Richard and Becks, and it was an absolute pleasure. They were welcoming, generous, funny and down to earth people. Their home is lovely, and I had a double bed in my own bedroom. The work was never too intensive, as my first workaway, this was a fantastic experience! Becks is a great cook, and there was plenty of opporunity… read more
29 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick)
We thoroughly enjoyed Patrick staying with us and so did Pegs and Evie. They miss him very much! Patrick was great company, fun to have around and a very hard worker. Every job he helped us with he did with great enthusiasm and to a high standard. He was very keen to learn anything new and always smiling and laughing with us along the way! We wish… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host
I was with Rich and Becks for two incredible weeks!
I felt accepted into their home like a member of their family right away and I felt much comfort along with their two loving dogs, Pegs & Evie. This was my favorite Workaway experience, it almost seemed like there was never a dull moment. Rich & Becks both have a positive outlook on life and a… read more
I felt accepted into their home like a member of their family right away and I felt much comfort along with their two loving dogs, Pegs & Evie. This was my favorite Workaway experience, it almost seemed like there was never a dull moment. Rich & Becks both have a positive outlook on life and a… read more
30 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Agnieszka)
Agnieszka was a pleasure to have and a great experience for our first workaway. She ended up staying for a month which wasn't really her plan. We were all having so much fun together it was a shame she had to go home for an orthadontist appointment.
She showed incredible enthusiasm and energy for every task we gave her. She also works really well… read more
She showed incredible enthusiasm and energy for every task we gave her. She also works really well… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Agnieszka) for host
I have spend nearly a month in beautiful Dartmoor. Richard and Becks made me feel very welcome and comfortable from the very beginning and I was treated as a member of a family. The weather was inclement, so in case of rain I could always work indoors.
I was mainly helping in the garden (preparing their nice garden for the winter) and at home… read more
I was mainly helping in the garden (preparing their nice garden for the winter) and at home… read more
3 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Cedric)
We had the best two weeks with Cedric. He is an extremely kind and thoughtful person, who worked incredibly hard to help us with all we had to do. He also showed great initiative in getting every day jobs done before we could blink. He is also an excellent cook!! We miss cider o'colck with him very much and hearing his contagious laugh. We miss… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cedric) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks with Richard and Becks. I felt like a member of the family immediately. They are furiously positive and relax and it is wonderful to share with them the daily countryside life. The Dartmoor parc is magnificent. I was really happy to work in the workshop, and i learnt so many things about carpentry. We had some beautiful… read more
