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18 Apr 2024
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Description
I have a country house in the hills behind Torrox. I have 2 acres of land which is nestled in the hills in the shadow of the Tejeda National Park.
I do not take single Workaways nor smokers (sorry 😞 ).
This is beautiful area but please don't apply unless you like peace and solitude. There is nowhere to party here unless you go down to the coast. So if you apply to come here please be aware of this.
There is no transport to the coast but I pop down during the week and would take you on some days off.
I have a small pool and good WiFi.
I have three dogs and a cat. Sometimes you will be asked to walk. If you do not like dogs and animals, this is not the house for you. The animals take priority in this house😄😄😄 and if you go walking you will generally be asked to take them with you 😃
I need help with the general maintenance of the house, land and garden. You will need to cook for yourself 😀 so those with an interest in cooking are always welcome.
You will be treated with respect, have comfortable accommodation and nice food. Help with language is always on hand if you want to improve your English.
If you want to get drunk or take drugs then this is not the place for you.
Everyone says they like walking and the animals yet when they get here I find they actually don't and don't want to take the animals for walks. This is not helpful for me so please think carefully if this is the place for you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will spend time in one of the most beautiful areas in Spain.
Hiking and walking are all here for the active traveller. Winter walking is superb with the beach for summer.
The location is superb with lots of outdoor activities available particularly if you have your own transport. Nerja, Frigliana are on the doorstep.
Projects involving children
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Help
Keen gardners are welcome but mainly just those with an interest in the land, trees and general maintenance projects. Keen cooks are always welcome 😀😀😀
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
In house. Private comfortable and clean. Within reason food of your choice supplied but you have to cook it 😄😄😄😄😄. Vegatarians, vegans all welcome.
What else ...
Brilliant mountain walks if you have transport.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
No problem for camper vans
Can possibly accept pets
Possibly
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week help with normal living chores at weekends that add to comfort for us all like lighting evening fire etc and sweeping the patio.
Host ref number: 742967385356
Feedback (23)
25 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula & Maciej)
Paula & Maciej are a delightful young couple making their way in life in a responsible manner. They are kind, helpful, respectful, hardworking and extremely nice to host. They did everything they were asked to do to the best of their ability. The animals loved them and they loved them back. Both Paula & Maciej were very good cooks and were… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Paula & Maciej) for host
We are so grateful to have come to Sarah. She is an amazing woman! Extremely hospitable, respectful, open and at the same time curious about other people. Moreover, she is a hard working and super helpful person💛
We are so happy that we could help and contribute to her new place! And during our stay, we felt like at home! Additionally, we enjoyed… read more
We are so happy that we could help and contribute to her new place! And during our stay, we felt like at home! Additionally, we enjoyed… read more
5 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jule & Lukas) for host
We had the pleasure to stay with Sarah for our first experience with workaway in her new house.
Sarah is a lovely lady who always made sure we had everything we needed. She made us feel good taken care of and made sure that we feel alright.
When it came to the work we needed to do she explained everything clearly and never expected us to do too… read more
Sarah is a lovely lady who always made sure we had everything we needed. She made us feel good taken care of and made sure that we feel alright.
When it came to the work we needed to do she explained everything clearly and never expected us to do too… read more
27 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule & Lukas)
Jule and Lukas were a delightful couple to Host. This was their first workaway mission 😀 and they were great. They were always cheerful and nothing was too much trouble. They were kind and respectful and helped around the house as well as their daily tasks. They did great work arould the Finca. They painted security bars and gates and did not… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo axel)
Hugo is one in a million. If you are lucky enough to have him as a Workaway you will not be disappointed. He is a man with a big smile and a big heart. Hugo is honest and extremely hardworking. Every job he was given he did to the best of his ability. He was clean and tidy in the house and was wonderful with the animals. He loved them and they… read more
(Excellent
)
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25 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Paula & Maciej)
Paula & Maciej are a delightful young couple making their way in life in a responsible manner. They are kind, helpful, respectful, hardworking and extremely nice to host. They did everything they were asked to do to the best of their ability. The animals loved them and they loved them back. Both Paula & Maciej were very good cooks and were… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Paula & Maciej) for host
We are so grateful to have come to Sarah. She is an amazing woman! Extremely hospitable, respectful, open and at the same time curious about other people. Moreover, she is a hard working and super helpful person💛
We are so happy that we could help and contribute to her new place! And during our stay, we felt like at home! Additionally, we enjoyed… read more
We are so happy that we could help and contribute to her new place! And during our stay, we felt like at home! Additionally, we enjoyed… read more
5 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jule & Lukas) for host
We had the pleasure to stay with Sarah for our first experience with workaway in her new house.
Sarah is a lovely lady who always made sure we had everything we needed. She made us feel good taken care of and made sure that we feel alright.
When it came to the work we needed to do she explained everything clearly and never expected us to do too… read more
Sarah is a lovely lady who always made sure we had everything we needed. She made us feel good taken care of and made sure that we feel alright.
When it came to the work we needed to do she explained everything clearly and never expected us to do too… read more
27 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jule & Lukas)
Jule and Lukas were a delightful couple to Host. This was their first workaway mission 😀 and they were great. They were always cheerful and nothing was too much trouble. They were kind and respectful and helped around the house as well as their daily tasks. They did great work arould the Finca. They painted security bars and gates and did not… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo axel)
Hugo is one in a million. If you are lucky enough to have him as a Workaway you will not be disappointed. He is a man with a big smile and a big heart. Hugo is honest and extremely hardworking. Every job he was given he did to the best of his ability. He was clean and tidy in the house and was wonderful with the animals. He loved them and they… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Indalecio) for host
Sarah es una persona muy agradable con la que se pueden tener conversaciones muy interesantes. Estuve unas 3 semanas en su finca cocinando, pintando, limpiando la piscina, paseando los perros, limpiando la sequía y desbrozando. Las vistas y los caminos por las montañas nos espectaculares.
Muchas gracias Sarah🙂
Muchas gracias Sarah🙂
5 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Indalecio)
Inda was one of the kindest nicest men I have ever met. Nothing was too much trouble for him. He helped wherever he could and was asked. He is a quiet man, he liked his privacy which suited us both. He is a great cook. We ate together most of the time. The animals like him and he them which helped a lot. Inda is full of hidden skills so ask him… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alex & Salome ) for host
We had a great time at this workaway! Sarah is very kind and will make sure you only work 5 hours a day not more. She will make you feel very welcomed in her beautiful home, where we had a bedroom and a bathroom all to our selfs. She will ask you to start your work at 9 o'clock.
For food we were able to get anything we needed and more.
And since… read more
For food we were able to get anything we needed and more.
And since… read more
16 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex & Salome )
Alex and Salome were a lovely couple to host. They were an independent fun loving couple travelling in their beautiful well equipped camper. They were both extremely hard working and did with ease any tasked asked of them. They were a huge help to me. Both of them were Vegan and exceptionally good cooks. They were clean and tidy in the house and… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Érika) for host
We spent 3 weeks with Sarah and her lovely dogs in a mountain paradise.
We felt welcomed by Sarah from the moment she accepted our last minute request just before Christmas.
She welcomed us to her home with a dinner, a very comfortable room and provided us with the food we wanted, always very generous.
We worked picking olives, which even though… read more
We felt welcomed by Sarah from the moment she accepted our last minute request just before Christmas.
She welcomed us to her home with a dinner, a very comfortable room and provided us with the food we wanted, always very generous.
We worked picking olives, which even though… read more
17 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Érika)
Erika is a truly lovely young person who was a pleasure to have in my house. She is a professional, taking some time out from the rat race and travelling with her partner Rob (who I have reviewed separately) I honestly believe that Erika is happy when she is helping other people. Well she certainly helped me. She worked extremely hard helping with… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Aylin) for host
I stayed at Sarah’s wonderful place a month. She is one of the most clever and hard working woman I ve ever seen. She was so sooooo kind and welcoming to us (me and the other cute workawayer Nanna:) and always making sure that we are going on well 😌😎
I got a veryyy nice, clean room for my own with a wonderful view. Work varied but most of it was… read more
I got a veryyy nice, clean room for my own with a wonderful view. Work varied but most of it was… read more
18 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Aylin)
Aylin was really great fun to have around the Finca and I am so pleased she came. Aylin came as a WorkAway and left as a friend. She was a fabulous cook and worked so very hard around the house, she was an amazing help to me during her stay. Aylin loved the animals and they all loved her back. She was always jolly and happy with a smile on her… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nanna-Marie)
Nanna Marie was a delightful young lady with wisdom beyond her years. Nanna was a pleasure to have in the house. She was clean and tidy and full of good fun stories. Nanna was respectful and hardworking and did everything asked of her and more. Nanna got on well with other Workaways and she loved the animals who loved her back. I would highly… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nanna-Marie) for host
I feel extremely lucky and grateful for this experience. I stayed with Sarah for a month together with another workawayer, Aylin, and I genuienely had an amazing time with them both. We shared many laughs, walks, stories and cups of tea. The work ranged from olive harvest, painting, building stone walls, pressure washing (so satisfying) etc, which… read more
28 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Robertc105) for host
Waking up to the sunrise looking down the valley with that view is reason enough to come alone but we really enjoyed our 3 week stay with Sarah who kindly accepted us at sort notice just before xmas and really saved us ! Most notable us the fact she really appreciates your help and values you being there noticeably more than the average host.… read more
17 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Robertc105)
Rob was an impressive young man. He was a professional man taking some time out from the rat race. He is quiet, kind and extremely considerate. However it is his kindness that shines through in his dealings with other people. He is extremely competent and hardworking. Nothing was too much trouble. He helped me immensely. He enjoys his privacy but… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Katequirk59) for host
My stay at Sarah's was absolutely lovely. Her home and environs are breathtaking, tucked up in the mountains with a fabulous view. Sarah has orange trees, pomegranates, lemons and lots of olives.
I stayed for 2 weeks and helped pick olives. I found it to be a quiet and rewarding way to spend my days.
Sarah is an animal lover and her dogs are… read more
I stayed for 2 weeks and helped pick olives. I found it to be a quiet and rewarding way to spend my days.
Sarah is an animal lover and her dogs are… read more
20 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lukasz)
Lukasz was with me for two weeks. He is an intelligent and interesting young man with a good sense of humor. He was extremely helpful around the house and on all the tasks he helped with. He was particularly helpful with the olive harvest. Lukasz was a good cook also 😃 and he liked the animals and they liked him back. All in all I enjoyed hosting… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lukasz) for host
I was at Sarah's finca for 2 weeks. Hard to describe how much I enjoyed my time there. She is a reasonable, kind, strong and intelligent woman, and she treated me with all the respect possible. Her pets are amazingly friendly and the beauty of the place is hard to describe! I helped out with olives harvesting and small stuff around the finca,… read more
8 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Freddy & Nominzaya)
Freddy, Nomin and Wiess were a lot of fun to have in the house. They all got on so well together and the sound of their laughter in the house was a joy.
The girls were young and taking a Gap year. That said they are mature young people, respectful and kind. They helped a great deal with anything they were asked to do.
They were all good with… read more
The girls were young and taking a Gap year. That said they are mature young people, respectful and kind. They helped a great deal with anything they were asked to do.
They were all good with… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Freddy & Nominzaya) for host
We stayed with Sarah for two weeks and we couldn’t have wished for a better experience. Sarah taught us so much about life (and cooking rice) ;) . She treated us with respect and patience and always made us feel appreciated. The house is absolutely beautiful and so are the surroundings. The work was really diverse. We got to pick olives, we helped… read more
18 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Matilda & Judith) for host
We stayed with Sarah for one week as our first workaway and it was just great! Sarah is a very kind and joyful person. She showed us around in the beautiful nature surrounding the house and provided all the food we asked for. She was always around if we had any questions or for having a little chat. The whole time the dogs were great company on… read more
29 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Matilda & Judith)
Matilda and Judith are two young people taking a gap year. It was their first Workaway experience and they were only with me for a week. That said they worked hard and we're happy to do all that was asked of them. They were very good with the animals!!! Well done girls and goods luck!
(Excellent
)
16 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was the best choice I could've made!! I loved that place and I will always look back at it with a smile. Sarah is a great person, she's generous, caring and she's got a lot of life experience so there were always some interesting topics to chat about and some great stories to be shared...but the best… read more
29 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
Tina came into my house and my life like a breath of fresh air. She was new to Workaway but settled as if she had been doing it all her life. Tina was a professional young lady taking some time out. She worked very hard and was happy to do anything asked of her. Tina always had a smile on her face. She was kind respectful and caring. She is also a… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lindi) for host
Staying with Sarah was my first workaway experience, and it overtopped all expectations I had! First of all, I really appreciated Sarah as a host, because she was kind and respectful to me and gave me space to settle down in her house. She is a courageous woman who has lived an adventurous life, we had interesting conversations at the dinner table… read more
29 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lindi)
Lindi is a professional young lady taking time out from her studies. She was new to Workaway but settled well albeit for a short week stay. Lindi worked very hard and did all that was asked of her and more. She is a respectful and courteous young lady. Lindi knows where she is going in life and I wish her all the success she deserves. She is a… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Julianacoe)
Juliana and Vijay were only with me for a week due to unforeseen circumstances. I am not sure they were familiar with what to expect on a Workaway placement. Despite this they were a great help. They did all that was asked of them and we're a nice happy couple of people to have around the house. They both enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara) for host
Super Host!
100 stars out of 100.
Listen carefully: we are talking about an incredible property in the middle of nowhere, a real gem sourrounded by heart-breaking views, olive trees and a peaceful silence. If you guys have the chance to join this place don't hesitate.
We used to work 7-12 am in the olive grove, enjoying the morning breeze trying… read more
100 stars out of 100.
Listen carefully: we are talking about an incredible property in the middle of nowhere, a real gem sourrounded by heart-breaking views, olive trees and a peaceful silence. If you guys have the chance to join this place don't hesitate.
We used to work 7-12 am in the olive grove, enjoying the morning breeze trying… read more
5 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco & Barbara)
Francesco and Barbara were two different but lovely young people making their way through life.
They were extremely hardworking and helpfull generally around the house and property. Fran was a fabulous cook and had no problems cooking delicious meals for us all each evening. Barbara helped him of course. They were both very respectful of my… read more
They were extremely hardworking and helpfull generally around the house and property. Fran was a fabulous cook and had no problems cooking delicious meals for us all each evening. Barbara helped him of course. They were both very respectful of my… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)
Louis is a well mannered and respectful young man. He is hard working and competent. He turned his hand to all that was asked of him and was a great help. Thank you Louis and have a great time in Africa!
(Excellent
)
8 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
Mathew was a fun loving person to have around the house. He worked hard and we lauhed a lot doing so! He was exceedingly well mannered and respectful of my 🏡. All the animals loved him and he loved them back. Mathew loved the outdoors nature and would turn his hand to anything asked of him. He liked and, was particularly good at painting!! Thank… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host
I have completed workaways across Europe and North America and I can confidently say that this was my best experience.
Sarah and her beautiful animals were excellent hosts. I was treated respectfully and with perfect hospitality. The work was varied and rewarding and Sarah was always on site to help.
Besides the wonderful company, food and… read more
Sarah and her beautiful animals were excellent hosts. I was treated respectfully and with perfect hospitality. The work was varied and rewarding and Sarah was always on site to help.
Besides the wonderful company, food and… read more
28 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Fredrik & Beata) for host
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Sarah’s house! The location is very beautiful with gorgeous mountain views. Sarah was very welcoming and we felt at home right away. Sarah has lived an adventurous life and lived in several different places around the globe, so it was very fascinating to hear her stories. We had many interesting conversations… read more
26 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Fredrik & Beata)
Frederick and Beata were a truly charming couple. They fitted in from the word go! They were both professional young people taking time out from studies. They were extremely polite, considerate and respectful. Not only of me, my home and animals but, also of the enviroment and the beauty of the mountains. They were fabulous cooks and helped in the… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Iva) for host
I had a wonderful time with Sarah. From the moment we met, I felt welcome and part of the family. Sarah is a really caring person who really sees you. You can have a great laugh with her and our conversations about life were more than interesting. I liked the work in the Olive Garden, have the dogs around me and last but not least it is a… read more
14 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Iva)
Eva came into the house like a breath of fresh air. She is a confident and competent young woman and is extremely likable. She has a fun, caring and compassionate personality and was extremely hard working. She loved the animals and they all loved her back. Thank you Iva for your caring, help, hard work and kindness!
(Excellent
)
27 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alma) for host
My stay at Sarah's house was better than I ever could have imagined. I felt at home from the first day. Go there workawayers if you love nature, dogs, and are not afraid of some physical labour and remote areas!!
The olive harvest was very enjoyable and a perfect workout: banging big juicy olives from the trees and bringing trailerloads to the… read more
The olive harvest was very enjoyable and a perfect workout: banging big juicy olives from the trees and bringing trailerloads to the… read more
26 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alma)
Alma came to my home as a Work Away and left as a friend. Alma is extremly fit and was willing to do any job asked of her and some!!!!. She walked the dogs for miles in the mountains and fitted in as if she was a member of the family. She is a great veggie cook and all the animals adored her. I feel truly priviledged that Alma chose my home to… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Oisin) for host
I lived with Sarah for two weeks and every minute of it was perfect. Sarah was one of kindest and most generous people I've met in a long time. We had some absolutely great laughs together and her stories were fascinating. My room was lovely. The view was incredible from the property. I helped pick lots of olives and it was lots of fun and so… read more
2 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Oisin)
Oisin is an extremely likeable and fun young man. He is great company and a pleasure to have around. I will always remember his laugh 😀😀😀 he was always laughing. He had a great commitment to work and for walking in his spare time and the dogs all loved him. He was a superb vegatarian cook and was happy to cook meals for us all. Oisin has a great… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Gajus) for host
I lived at Sarah's for two weeks and loved everyone minute of it. Sarah was a benign and interesting woman. She provided great accommodation with a cosy room to live in and exceeded my expectations of how generous someone can be with what they provide in terms of food. Work varied, but most of it was taking care of the land and helping her harvest… read more
29 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Gajus)
Gajus is an intelligent and self effacing young man who knows where he is going in life. He always has a smile and is a willing and hard worker. Gets on well with other people and is always willing to lend a hand. Thank you Gajus. Good luck on your travels and studies.
(Excellent
)
18 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mathilda & Benjamin) for host
We stayed at Sarahs place for a bit more than 2 weeks and it was wonderful. It was our first experience with Workaway and it could not have been any better. She was so kind and welcoming to us, always making sure that we were well. There is a lot you can learn from Sarah as she is a very smart and hard working woman, who has seen many places all… read more
17 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilda & Benjamin)
Mathilda and Ben are a lovely young couple starting out in life.
They fitted into my home effortlessly. They are mature beyond their years. Kind, respectfully, funny and above all caring and considerate.
They turned their hands to all that was asked of them. They pitched in with daily chores even on their days off.
Most importantly, they… read more
They fitted into my home effortlessly. They are mature beyond their years. Kind, respectfully, funny and above all caring and considerate.
They turned their hands to all that was asked of them. They pitched in with daily chores even on their days off.
Most importantly, they… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
Vince is a respectful hardworking and intelligent young man. Although young he brings many skills to the table. Any task he is asked to do he does it conscientiously and to the best of his ability.
He can paint a verandah or cook a great lasagne......
He is great with animals and people alike. A very caring young man. I cannot reccomend him… read more
He can paint a verandah or cook a great lasagne......
He is great with animals and people alike. A very caring young man. I cannot reccomend him… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host
What a glorious time. Up in the mountains of Los Guájares.
Splendid!
Highly recommendable!
If you looking for a quiet, peaceful place with stunning views, if you are into doing something with your hands, if you love dogs, nature and the mountains - than this could be perfect for you
Sarah and Stewart gave me a feeling of being welcome… read more
Splendid!
Highly recommendable!
If you looking for a quiet, peaceful place with stunning views, if you are into doing something with your hands, if you love dogs, nature and the mountains - than this could be perfect for you
Sarah and Stewart gave me a feeling of being welcome… read more
