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Description
Small Holding with 2 bedroom "Earth" (Taipa) construction House and Small/Medium sized garden.
A guest house to the rear (Separate to house) would suit a couple.
Plus a Caravan for 2 extra guests.
.5 Ha (5000sqM/ 1 Acre) land with Olive and some Fruit trees, vegetables following permaculture principles..
The house is totally Off-Grid and power from Solar, heat from Wood and Sun, Water from Well and Spring.
I have one Son of 16 years who visits for a few weeks at a time and during Holidays.
I have an old ankle injury so require a little help in garden / land and with some building?
We are 20Km from Odemira and 25Km from the sea (about 25/35 mins), Large lakes nearby for swimming. International communities all around however predominantly Portuguese.
If you like a peaceful quiet remote location in nature here is for you?
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I need some help in the garden, weeding, raised beds etc, also some Brickwork and rendering help too as we started a new large rainwater tank build.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have spare room in the guest house for a couple or anyone to share really, or a separate self contained caravan suitable for a couple or 2 sharing.
Bring your own Camper if you like? Tent? Tipi?
What else ...
Very Flexible working arrangement, we try not to rush things, just like the locals...
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes we can host digital nomads, although we live very rurally we do have quite a reliable internet connection through the local mobile network, like a hotspot sort of thing with unlimited data. We also have plans to get a more permanent connection sorted in the coming months.
Space for parking camper vans
We have some space to park at the top of the hill near our house, although only enough room for one large van or two smaller cars,
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, pets are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4
