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5 Apr 2024
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Description
Andrew (Greg) & Barbara (Ellie) and two very friendly dogs Archie & Phoebe, now into our fourth year with the orchard and farm house in the heart of the Valencia region. Our finca is in good condition but still lots of interesting jobs inside and outside in the campo. Ideally we are looking for people with good level of Spanish as our new year resolution is to get fluent this year.
Note: The type of work here means we only offer places to those over the age of 21
We are only 2 km from the nearest railway station. Valencia is 40 minutes and very easy via train. It's a short drive to the mountain area with some testing walks and great views. There and plenty of beaches within a 30 minute drive and many places of interest nearby. We have a couple of bikes you can use anytime and it's very quick to get into the local town for shops and bars etc.
This is a normal workaway with around 20 hours per week in exchange for food, drink and accommodation.
Usually we work from 11:00 to 16:00 in winter and 08:00 - 13:00 summer. Ellie usually does the daytime meal but the rest of the time is yours to do as you wish. You have your own kitchen and lounge or we can share evening times also.
The work outside can be weeding, pruning, mulching, picking fruit and various landscaping projects. Inside there are some repair jobs, decorating, furnishing, cleaning, painting etc for when the weather makes it difficult to be outside.
It is important for us that you enjoy your stay, so we are flexible with the type of work you prefer.
Workawayers do not need any specific skills but must be fit, healthy and willing to learn new things. We do expect good hygiene and tidiness and rest assured that all work must be safe with protective equipment as necessary.
Only one rule is no smoking near to the house! This is a healthy place with lots of fruit, vegies, nut and olives
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn a little about citrus farming and local town life in the Valencia region. Visit older cities such as Xativa, Alzira and Valencia with their historic roots. Relax and enjoy the tranquility of the area. Take occasional trips to mountains or the coastal towns such as Cullera, Tavernes & Gandia with their spectacular beaches.
Help
Help in the orange grove harvesting and transporting fruit, clearing leaves, weeding, pruning etc. Larger projects involve cutting back and cutting down whole trees, planting new trees. Other projects involve cleaning, painting, restoring, refurbishing and furnishing inside and outside areas
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hungarian: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I am qualified to teach English (CELTA) to non-native English learners
Accommodation
Workawayers have their own double bedroom and share (bathroom, kitchen, dining room, lounge, terraces, swimming pool etc).
What else ...
We always provide a lift to and from the local train station as needed
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Plenty of opportunity for those studying or working ouside of the normal workaway hours
Can possibly accept pets
Fully fenced property
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 571516519556
Feedback (18)
24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tóth & Gangel)
Tamara and Simon are a lovely couple. Both are very respectful, helpful, reliable and very easy to have around. They are always willing to take on any task and Simon especially, has been a constant surprise with his wide range of building skills. Now looking back, we really didn't take full advantage of them! These two have bundles of energy,… read more
(Excellent
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5 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Estelle)
Estelle is a lovely person, taking the tasks seriously, getting on with everyone very well and making the best opportunity of her time here. Her English improved noticeably in the three weeks she was with us and I think her Spanish too.
Any host will love to have Estelle with them, she is almost the 'perfect' Workawayer! Needless to say, we would… read more
Any host will love to have Estelle with them, she is almost the 'perfect' Workawayer! Needless to say, we would… read more
(Excellent
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19 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zsolt)
Zsolt is an amazing worker. With a huge range of skills from machinery, to general building work, he helped with almost everything we needed. He has so much enthusiasm to make improvements that he was taking on jobs that we hadn't even thought about, such as a new set of steps from a side road. He rescued a broken leaf blower, a decrepit chainsaw,… read more
(Excellent
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19 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zsolt) for host
Hello
Thanks for everything! I actually planned to stay for a few weeks, but it turned into a few months 😁
I did a lot of tasks, fruit picking, smoothing, tile gluing, driveway demolition construction, lawn mowing, irrigation system, concreting, demolition, chainsaw, leaf blower repair..........☺️
Ellie has incredible abilities 😱. Kind empathetic,… read more
Thanks for everything! I actually planned to stay for a few weeks, but it turned into a few months 😁
I did a lot of tasks, fruit picking, smoothing, tile gluing, driveway demolition construction, lawn mowing, irrigation system, concreting, demolition, chainsaw, leaf blower repair..........☺️
Ellie has incredible abilities 😱. Kind empathetic,… read more
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(5.0)
24 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tóth & Gangel)
Tamara and Simon are a lovely couple. Both are very respectful, helpful, reliable and very easy to have around. They are always willing to take on any task and Simon especially, has been a constant surprise with his wide range of building skills. Now looking back, we really didn't take full advantage of them! These two have bundles of energy,… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Estelle)
Estelle is a lovely person, taking the tasks seriously, getting on with everyone very well and making the best opportunity of her time here. Her English improved noticeably in the three weeks she was with us and I think her Spanish too.
Any host will love to have Estelle with them, she is almost the 'perfect' Workawayer! Needless to say, we would… read more
Any host will love to have Estelle with them, she is almost the 'perfect' Workawayer! Needless to say, we would… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zsolt)
Zsolt is an amazing worker. With a huge range of skills from machinery, to general building work, he helped with almost everything we needed. He has so much enthusiasm to make improvements that he was taking on jobs that we hadn't even thought about, such as a new set of steps from a side road. He rescued a broken leaf blower, a decrepit chainsaw,… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zsolt) for host
Hello
Thanks for everything! I actually planned to stay for a few weeks, but it turned into a few months 😁
I did a lot of tasks, fruit picking, smoothing, tile gluing, driveway demolition construction, lawn mowing, irrigation system, concreting, demolition, chainsaw, leaf blower repair..........☺️
Ellie has incredible abilities 😱. Kind empathetic,… read more
Thanks for everything! I actually planned to stay for a few weeks, but it turned into a few months 😁
I did a lot of tasks, fruit picking, smoothing, tile gluing, driveway demolition construction, lawn mowing, irrigation system, concreting, demolition, chainsaw, leaf blower repair..........☺️
Ellie has incredible abilities 😱. Kind empathetic,… read more
6 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte )
Charlotte stayed with us for a few great weeks. Lots of different jobs, from painting, electric wiring, picking fruit, weeding and helping to build kitchen units. It was a pleasure having her here, really like one of the family. Her dog got on very well with ours too.
Fully recommend Charlotte, for any prospective host, if she continues with more… read more
Fully recommend Charlotte, for any prospective host, if she continues with more… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julian)
Julian is very reliable and conscientious. He is young so doesn't yet have a diverse range of skills, but he learns very well on the job. We have been installing drip irrigation, cutting and laying out weed barrier matting, ground clearance, maintenance of our orange trees and other maintenance jobs, some quite heavy work! We have enjoyed having… read more
(Excellent
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4 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Selina) for host
Ich war 3 Wochen und 3 Tage bei Greg und Ellie, ich fühlte mich sehr willkommen und sehr wohl bei den beiden, der Ort ist super , nahe Valencia mit dem Zug 30 Minuten, sie haben auch ein Fahrrad das man benützen kann, habe bei allem mitgeholfen streichen, pflücken, reinigen, pflege der jungen Pflanzen. Die zwei sind wirklich sehr gute, freundliche… read more
4 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Selina)
Claudia was with us for around 3 weeks, in which time we cleared fields, burned tree cuttings and experimented with the planting of new trees taken from cuttings. Being very independent and very much her own person, Claudia often surprised us by doing some tasks we hadn't identified. Our Spanish is not great so communication was difficult at… read more
(Good
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3 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lorena & Camilo )
Cami y Lori are a great couple. Always very polite, cheerful and helpful. They stayed with us for two months and helped enormously with our project. We picked fruit, cleared the fields, burnt lots of tree cuttings, painted the house, planted a vegetable garden and many other things. Although our low level of Spanish made conversations a little bit… read more
(Excellent
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19 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Meryem & Wiebe)
Meryem & Wiebe are a wonderful couple. We all got on really well because they are just such great people. Excellent in every way... hard working, reliable, lots of initiative, cooperative and lots of fun. Meryem laughs such a lot, we were very sad to see them go. Any potential hosts should not hesitate in inviting these guys, whatever the… read more
(Excellent
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18 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Meryem & Wiebe) for host
If we could have given six stars, we would have! We have had such a great experience at Greg & Ellie's place. Even though we planned to stay for only three weeks, we stayed up until a full month and we have learned so much. Although we had a great trip coming up, we were definitely sad to leave this lovely place. The work we did on the campo was… read more
6 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Chen Yu) for host
It's my first workaway experience. I recommend anyone who want to stay in Spain to join this farm life. Greg and Ellie are very kind people. During my stay, I always feel comfortable as the atmosphere is full of love and caring. The task they asked is not difficult. As long as workawayers are willing to learn, they will offer clear instruction.… read more
5 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Chen Yu)
Jacky stayed with us for 6 weeks. This was an interesting workaway, a mix of Taiwanese culture with our European customs. We all got on really well of course and he adapted extremely well.
Although not experienced in manual work, Jacky was happy to do any task we needed and always made an effort to complete the work thoroughly. He took the… read more
Although not experienced in manual work, Jacky was happy to do any task we needed and always made an effort to complete the work thoroughly. He took the… read more
(Excellent
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5 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Veronika & Tomáš) for host
This was one of our best experiences as workawayers.
Greg and Ellie are very helpful, hardworking, smart and lovely people. We really felt at home the whole time.
Also, we were only supposed to stay with them for 14 days and we stayed for 2 months!
The work was great and varied, they always discussed with us what we wanted to do and if we didn't… read more
Greg and Ellie are very helpful, hardworking, smart and lovely people. We really felt at home the whole time.
Also, we were only supposed to stay with them for 14 days and we stayed for 2 months!
The work was great and varied, they always discussed with us what we wanted to do and if we didn't… read more
5 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronika & Tomáš)
Veronika and Tomas were with us for around 8 weeks in total. They were a fantastic couple, super reliable, friendly and independent. Always happy to do any job on the campo and always working with care and attention. Veronika being the queen of mowing weeks and Tomas the landscape architect. Together they achieved so much and our fields look… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sina & Justin) for host
We stayed 4 weeks at Ellie's and Greg's place and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! We really enjoyed the work and learned a lot about oranges, avocados and olives. Ellie and Greg are wonderful hosts and it was really nice to chat with them at breakfast and lunch, we had a lot of fun together! Ellie took us with her on weekends to go to… read more
26 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sina & Justin)
It was a real pleasure to host Justin and Sina. They are a fantastic couple who are determined to get the most out of life. Justin has a wealth of practical skills and the energy to get things moving quickly and reliably. Sina too, has a fantastic attitude, always positive, laughing and a real delight to have around. Together we took down fences,… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Riccardo)
Riccardo was here only a short time, but a great addition to the Workaway community. He had his own transport, which allowed him to be independent, but often offered trips to the others staying here. He is a reliable, thorough and skilled guy and great company. He built a sawbuck, put up a 3m bench and built a flight of steps amongst other… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Teresa)
Theresa spent 16 days with us and really complemented our team, we all got on very well. She is a very hard worker with more energy than most 20 year olds. Loads of initiative, very reliable & trustworthy. Outside of working hours she spent time on her own business and was always totally independent. Theresa, was a pleasure to host and of course,… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Maria Teresa) for host
I spent two weeks at Ellie & Greg‘s lovely house, I really enjoyed!, There a quite nice people, attentive and very generous. I learned about oranges, avocados, I sprayed oranges, to avoid “mosca blanca”, (white fly) doing the work with the bricks and helping in different house jobs. We also take the opportunity to practice their Spanish and… read more
21 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Tomás & Iara Yasmín)
A great couple. Very respectful, helpful and with lots of initiative. They had their own transport which helped them explore the area much more. I think they really enjoyed there time here. No issues whatsoever with the work and we all got on extremely well. Thoroughly recommend them to any other Workaway host.
(Excellent
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31 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Regina) for host
I had my second workaway experience with Ellie & Greg and I couldn't have wished for any better. This was exactly what I needed, outside work is the best 😍. I really loved trying out different tasks, and I enjoyed the diversity of tasks. They were also very flexible and always cared about if a task is convenient and ok for me. I enjoyed every… read more
30 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Regina)
Regina was with us for three weeks. Always willing to try any task and was very conscientious. The work was mainly outside picking oranges, pruning trees, clearing the land, planting and mulching, Regina surprised us by her strength and attitude in getting work done. She was brilliant!
We tried to get her to stay longer, but she is a lady with a… read more
We tried to get her to stay longer, but she is a lady with a… read more
(Excellent
)
26 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Joaquin)
Joaquin & Lucia are a fantastic couple. Hard working, enthusiastic, respectful. Everything you could ask of a workaway couple. We did so much work in the 6 weeks they stayed here, from tree cutting, pruning, weeding, picking fruit, painting and much more. We would gladly have them stay here again anytime.. thoroughly recommended.
(Excellent
)
29 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (RoMoreno) for host
Greg and Ellie were very kind to me. it was my first experience in
Workaway and it was very positive. I learned about citrus, avocados and we also did painting work. The place is beautiful and I hope to return one day. highly recommended
Workaway and it was very positive. I learned about citrus, avocados and we also did painting work. The place is beautiful and I hope to return one day. highly recommended
22 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Juan Ignacio & Claudia) for host
We spent three weeks at his farm, a beautiful place, with his precious and spacious house renovated and very comfortable. It was our first experience back in October 2021 and it was really fantastic. They were very generous and kind to us. They picked us up at the nearby station and took us to towns in surroundings.
As for our work, it basically… read more
As for our work, it basically… read more
29 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Ignacio & Claudia)
Juani and Clau were great 'workawayers'. A really nice couple to have around as they were friendly, polite and with plenty of initiative. During their 3 week stay we repaired and painted 6 outside walls, the Paellero, the hall and living room. We completed a small garden area, mapped out a field of orange trees and lots of other maintenance jobs.… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (zitaszatori) for host
I've had an amazing experience. Greg and Ellie are caring, attentive and very generous host. They make sure that you are feeling comfortable and enjoying your stay. They are always ready to help you and support you whenever is needed. The food is amazing and plenty. I liked that they have a very organised schedule regarding hours giving you plenty… read more
26 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (zitaszatori)
Vicky is a lovely person, always very helpful and polite. She ended up staying longer than originally planned and in that time she always maintained a positive attitude, willing to take on any of the wide variety of projects that we have here. Her work approach was always to be careful and methodical helping us with painting, weeding, cleaning and… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella & Bianca)
Isa & Bianca are perfect workawayers. Reliable, conscientious, respectful, trustworthy and lots of initiative.
They embarked on loads of new things for them, from weeding to painting. This time of year is pretty quiet on the orchard so the jobs were a little boring.. sorry girls. However they were great to have around and helped enormously with… read more
They embarked on loads of new things for them, from weeding to painting. This time of year is pretty quiet on the orchard so the jobs were a little boring.. sorry girls. However they were great to have around and helped enormously with… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marlena) for host
I'm very happy I could stay in Greg's place twice and know better this part of Valencia region. Greg is a kind and pretty generous British host. Happy to teach you English on all occasions 😃 Gosh! I really enjoyed his funny language quizes... 😃 Ellie’s and Greg’s “mansion" is huge and very unique, has lots of potential regarding future projects.… read more
1 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marlena)
Marlena is a lovely person to have around. She is very kind and supportive, just like having a sister in the house! Marlena tried many of the work projects we have ongoing here and always keen to contribute and ensure she did her share of hours worked. She has been with us twice so far and I hope she will return soon. I would always recommend… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
Spent a few days with Greg and Ellie and everything was amazing! It was my first workaway experience and couldn’t have asked for a better one. I learnt so many new things and enjoyed spending my time with this cute couple! Will definitely return! :)
1 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebi is a delight to have around. Very positive and helpful at all times. Most of the tasks we did were pretty new for her, but she was always very positive and gave them all her utmost attention. Her excellent language skills really helped us too.
Rebi is young and therefore still developing her practical skills, however would definitely… read more
Rebi is young and therefore still developing her practical skills, however would definitely… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Alejandro)
Alejandro has been a star in the 6 weeks he has been here. Cutting trees, pruning, weeding and tidying all over the orchard, he has made a huge contribution to the project. He is very confident in using every power tool and machine available, His strength helps a lot of course and he really likes to get the job done quickly and efficiently.… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Alejandro) for host
After a month, of great unforgettable moments. I can highlight the silence and the enormous peace of the place. The kindness, good humor, charisma and patience of the host for my basic English. I lived a month of pruning, field work, more random tasks that I could generate and many MANY tools, something that I enjoy in a big way. I learned about… read more
5 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (Enzo & Gisel) for host
We were with Greg for six weeks and they were great!
The place is very beautiful, the field has different and attractive activities to do every day, so we take advantage of the outdoors and good weather.
The house has all the comforts and there will always be a delicious orange juice to share while chatting with Greg who always wants to talk about… read more
The place is very beautiful, the field has different and attractive activities to do every day, so we take advantage of the outdoors and good weather.
The house has all the comforts and there will always be a delicious orange juice to share while chatting with Greg who always wants to talk about… read more
18 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Enzo & Gisel)
Enzo and Gisel are a great couple. Very respectful, helpful and a pleasure to have around. Always committed to their work hours and often helping around the house whenever it was needed. Together we got through a lot of work in the Campo, pruning trees, clearing tree branches and leaves and much more. A special thanks to Enzo for his support in… read more
(Excellent
)
18 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Silvia) for host
I spent only 10 days in this wonderful place, but if I could have stayed longer I would have. Greg is a great host, always available and very kind and the house is beautiful, located in a very convenient place and easily accessible from Valencia. As for the work, it's not too heavy at all and above all Greg always makes sure that there are good… read more
18 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Silvia)
Silvia was only with me for 10 days but made the most of her time here. Always getting involved in whatever work was needed and using her free time to explore the area and make new friends. A very pleasant person to have around in every way. I would definitely recommend Silvia to other hosts.
(Excellent
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15 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Kaz_Ana) for host
We spent a delightful three weeks at Greg's orange and avocado farm. The accommodation is very comfortable, and Greg made us laugh a lot. Thank you for truly making us feel like your house was ours (mi casa es su casa). All the best with the renovation and farm projects.
6 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Kaz_Ana)
Ana and Sarah were a fantastic couple. Very respectful with plenty of initiative. They worked very well and enthusiastically outside (especially Sarah .... wow!) Together they made a great contribution to the 'campo' by clearing, weeding, pruning and burning. Also they are both very good cooks and they provided such great meals.. I was lucky to be… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (janice_b)
Jan stayed for 2 months and contributed enormously to the Farmhouse and Orchard improvements. Very much a hard worker, always needs to be busy and uses her initiative to get things done. If you are looking for a reliable and trustworther workawayer I can thoroughly recommend Jan. Her knowledge and skiils far exceed what she states in her profile… read more
(Very good
)
18 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (sharnn)
Sharon is a great person to have around. Great sense of humour and always wanting to be busy, so together we got through loads of jobs. Would thoroughly recommend to other hosts.... absolutely no doubt! Hope you will come back soon Sharon... loads more weeds have appeared since you left :o)
(Excellent
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9 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (sharnn) for host
Greg is a very nice and easy going host that does not expect you to work too hard! I actually wanted to work harder! The living situation is also very nice, the farm is set in a lovely, fairly remote area but which is easy to access via train and the rooms are spacious with comfy beds (and nice and clean). There is plenty of work to be done but it… read more
18 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (timothyCarmen)
Carmen came on her own because her husband was stuck in the US. She was very proactive and motivated to address all of the help I needed. Very fit, energetic and an excellent cook.
Her stay, unfortunately just one week, was immensely productive for me... and the help with Spanish language and culture absolutely fantastic. Would thoroughly… read more
Her stay, unfortunately just one week, was immensely productive for me... and the help with Spanish language and culture absolutely fantastic. Would thoroughly… read more
(Excellent
)
