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Hello everyone! My name is Laurent, I am Franco-Swiss and I moved to Spain 11 years ago. For the past 7 years I have been living 30 minutes from Malaga (Colmenar) in the countryside. Before that I lived in Argentina for 4 years. Before the 2000s I was a photojournalist and I traveled a lot, also to conflict zones, notably in Lebanon. As a pilot I traveled across part of Africa whose missions were to help populations in partnership with humanitarian associations. Now I have settled down and opened a small country bnb. I live with my 3 dogs that I brought back from Argentina. On my almost 2 hectares, there are many olive and almond trees
The setting is beautiful and the atmosphere is very zen!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House and pet sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The province and Málaga is one of the most visited regions of Spain with many cultural activities, museums, sea, mountains, gastronomy, ...
Help
A responsible person who will be able to help around the property and who will be able to help me with my garden, the swimming pools, taking care of my three dogs (cockers spaniel) and if you wish to take care of the fruit trees and create your own vegetable garden, you are free! The field is 2 hectares.
The holiday rental part (open from May to October), I take care of it myself but you will have the opportunity to sympathize with the guests who come from all over the world. These are often very rewarding
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A private room in the main house or a small guest house (outside tourist season). All meals will be at my expense and you can cook!
Une chambre privée dans la maison principale ou une petite maison d'hôtes (hors saison touristique). Tous les repas seront à ma charge et vous pourrez cuisiner !
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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From the very first moment, I felt completely at home. He lives in a beautiful place with an incredible view and a very peaceful, uplifting energy.
Laurent is a respectful and generous gentleman. He took me to explore the surroundings and even invited me to share time with his lovely mother, which… read more
Because we speak the same language, it was easy to communicate. The place is really nice. You have an incredible panoramic view and you can watch the sunrise and sunset that you won't see anywhere else.
Laurent was a great host who can take you to the bus stop to go to the center of Malaga or take you… read more
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From the very first moment, I felt completely at home. He lives in a beautiful place with an incredible view and a very peaceful, uplifting energy.
Laurent is a respectful and generous gentleman. He took me to explore the surroundings and even invited me to share time with his lovely mother, which… read more
Because we speak the same language, it was easy to communicate. The place is really nice. You have an incredible panoramic view and you can watch the sunrise and sunset that you won't see anywhere else.
Laurent was a great host who can take you to the bus stop to go to the center of Malaga or take you… read more
Over the two months I stayed, Laurent and I became real friends. He’s such a genuine and easy-going person, and we had some great conversations. He trusted me completely, even… read more
Laurent lives in this paradise (which he created with his own hands) with his three angels, Lulú, Pattaya, and Teddy.
If you're worried about his overwhelming kindness don't be, he really is like that!
He is a very patient person, willing to… read more
When I arrived end of February the guesthouses where still closed and I helped Laurent with preparing for the opening. While Laurent did mayor chores like… read more
