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Volunteer in the Sunny Algarve. POrtugal

Portugal
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Last activity: 27 Dec 2022

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2024

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My Wife and I own a small Farm at Poco Barreto, Silves, Algarve.We have renovated 90% of the house and should be finished by June. We are undertaking some more small renovation projects.
it's a 15 minute drive to the Beach, or there is a train station in the village(4 minute walk) Trains go West to Lagos Marina and East to Faro.
We have a self contained unit for our guests with bathroom , kitchen ,lounge with tv ,
Bedroom with two beds. and internet.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Help
We would like assistance with the general running of the Farm,mainly working on the land to keep it tidy. Weeding and keeping the grass down help to rebuild stone walls. Some painting and tiling may also be required.Two people travelling together. Must be none smokers. We do not provide special diets.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
We can help with improving English language .We also want to impact our Portuguese language.
Accommodation
We have a double Pod unit with kitchen lounge and Shower room.It has radio and TV.(very comfy).
What else ...
From Faro , there is a train to Poco Barreto.
DUE TO SEVERE FIRE RISKS IN THE SUMMER. We will only take non smokers.
Male or Female helpers welcome.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day, 5 days a week.

Host ref number: 633658397182

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18 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer (Liam ) for host

Amazing Family, Excellent Accommodation, Outstanding Food, Wonderful Location.

I really enjoyed my week with Mike, Kath, Dan & young George thanks for everything I hope to see you all again sometime!

(Excellent )

23 Apr 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

David was a pleasure to have around the place.Got on with what he had to do. The dogs loved him being around. He left the accommodation very clean and tidy ,and will be welcome to return here.

(Excellent )

11 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

Mike and Kath are absolutely lovely! So welcoming with hospitality next to none. Lovely food, with lots of provisions in well-stocked cupboards and fridge in addition to Kath's cooking. Nice self-contained accommodation in a brilliant location.
Mike andKath treated me as one of the family, andit was great to geta first hand insight into living in… read more

(Excellent )

17 Oct 2016

Left by Workawayer (Laurent) for host

J'ai fait mon premier volontariat chez Mike et Cath, et ils ont été fantastiques ! accueillants, bienveillants, attentionnés ... Mike est très pédagogue et Cath est la meilleure cuisinière du Royaume Uni :-) le studio indépendant dans le jardin est top, les chiens sont sympas, et le cadre est hyper agréable. Bref, mille mercis pour cette géniale… read more

(Excellent )

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South view from our house.

Mike with our 3 dogs, 2 German pointers Tess & Jess and you can just about see our Jack Russell Fliss.

Bathroom.

Front view of your accommodation.

Your accommodation bedroom with double wardrobes.

Your accommodation kitchen with gas cooker and fridge.

Your accommodation living area with TV ,dining table and chairs.

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Outdoor kitchen, dogs kennels and tool shed.

Our outdoor kitchen with bread/pizza oven , BBQ, pool table & dart board.

Our house

Our house.

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18 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer (Liam ) for host

(Excellent )

23 Apr 2017

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

David was a pleasure to have around the place.Got on with what he had to do. The dogs loved him being around. He left the accommodation very clean and tidy ,and will be welcome to return here.

(Excellent )

11 Apr 2017

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

(Excellent )

17 Oct 2016

Left by Workawayer (Laurent) for host

(Excellent )

7 Jan 2016

Left by Workawayer (Ana) for host

Dear Mike and Kath, it has been a great pleasure to get to meet you and spend some days with you!:))) My boyfriend Jacopo and I spent 5 days at Mike's place during Christmas holidays. We worked in the garden and it has been great time! We already miss the sunny Algarve (where it is sunny also in December!). Kath is a very nice chef and we thank… read more

(Excellent )

19 Dec 2012

Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host

I spent 6 weeks staying with Mike and Kath from late September into November. They were brilliant hosts, very friendly, good company and flexible and accommodating. This allowed me to really see the Algarve, Mike let me use his bike on which I did a good amount of touring and the train station in the village is really an asset in letting you… read more

(Excellent )

11 Dec 2012

Left by Workawayer (Jon Kjetil) for host

Mike and Kath are really nice hosts! I stayed with them for 2 and 1/2 weeks while we made some brick/concrete wall building and rendering and other small tasks. They are really flexible and nice people and i had a great time there. There was enough free time to explore the surrounding Algarve, and they lent me their bicycle to do that. They also… read more

(Excellent )

16 May 2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Greta)

Greta was our first Workawayer and it proved to be a very good experience for all. She is hard working ,good company and a great person to have around. For us she did gardening work,painting and some cooking.She will be most welcome to return here anytime.

(Excellent )

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Volunteer in the Sunny Algarve. POrtugal

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Types of help and learning opportunities

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Help

Languages

Accommodation

What else ...

A little more information

Space for parking camper vans

How many Workawayers can stay?

Hours expected

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