Come help in our beautiful enclosed vineyard in Ossendrecht in the south of The Netherlands on the Dutch/Belgium border

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18/06/2019
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2019

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Description
We are Paul and Willeke, we have two children, one moved out recently that other one is studying abroad. We have two dogs, two cats and some chickens.
Type of help
Gardening
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Help with Computers / internet
Help
We have a 1 hectare vineyard 4.500 plants in Ossendrecht in the south of The Netherlands on the Dutch/Belgium border 20 minutes from Antwerp. Looking for general help in the vineyard, no experience required, willingness to work outdoors is obviously expected. In addition to that we have a lovely garden and some forestry that need general maintenance.
Languages spoken
Dutch-Engish-German
Accommodation
Own private room in attached building with bathroom, relaxing space and own fireplace, preferably looking to accommodate couples.
What else ...
The beautiful area of "De Brabantse Wal " is nearby cities include Antwerp (20 minutes) Brussels (45 minutes) Rotterdam (50 minutes) Amsterdam (1.5 hours).
We are at driving distance from the sea and are in the direct surroundings of nature with "De Groote Meren"and "De Kalmthoutse Heide". The house is outside of the village with all facilities within 5 kilometer and nearby public transportation.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Dux ,Jack Russel and Nico, Cane Corso

Feedback left by and about host (28)

16/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (hadas & Emerson) for host

We stayed with Paul and Willeke for 2 weeks and their vineyard.

The work was great, varied and fit us very well. We enjoyed chopping wood and more relaxed jobs walking in the vineyard. The hours was very flexible and we were live to do the work by ourself on our time, but Paul was around if we needed help with anything.
The house was amazing!… read more

(Excellent )

05/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniella & Tyler) for host

We had a great time on the vineyard! Paul and Willeke are friendly and relaxed and they made us feel very at home. Thanks, you two, for showing us such a nice time! This was our first Work Away experience and it was a great welcome into the lifestyle. We had the fortune of participating in two harvest weekends which was very unique and fun. This… read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniella & Tyler)

Daniella and Tyler have been with us for almost one month. They were a fantastic couple to have around, independent, caring, hardworking and fun. Recommend them highly to other hosts.

(Excellent )

10/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Brendon & Karson) for host

We had a very comfortable, and enjoyable stay with Paul and Willeke. Our work primarily consisted of maintaining the vines in the vineyard for 5 hours a day which was fairly simple. Paul was very flexible in your work for him and was always happy and easy going. Whether we woke up early or slept in late, as long as we put in our 5 hours he was… read more

(Excellent )

25/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ana Cecilia & Cristiano)

Ana and Cristiano stayed with us for 2 weeks. It was a true pleasure having them around. As we are busy at the moment and are still in the midst of building activity they were left by themselves most of the time. They did an amazing job working in the vineyard and we have been very happy with them. Would like to recommend them to any other host as… read more

(Excellent )

16/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ana Cecilia & Cristiano) for host

Paul and Willeke are wonderful hosts and Paul is also a great cook, we could try some typical dutch food, which was delicious, tks for these experience Paul!
The vineyard is a lovely place where you can work in peace and make your own schedule, which we find really interesting, we really enjoy working there. And the wine they produce is delicious,… read more

(Excellent )

20/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Antonio & Bonnie)

Antonio and Bonnie have been with us for a week and it was a sheer pleasure to have them around. Due to busy schedules I was not able to be around most of the time, but for them that was no issue. They performed all their tasks with great pleasure and solved things as they came along. Recommend them to any other host.

(Excellent )

23/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Antonio & Bonnie) for host

Paul was a kind and generous host who make us feel very welcome. We gained an appreciation for the tasks associated with owning a vineyard and enjoyed the outdoor work. Ossendrecht is a quiet town and it was lovely to walk around on the long summer evenings. We particularly enjoyed Paul's great cooking and the conversations with his daughter Manon… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Daryl & Alice)

Alice and Daryl have been with us for a week and it has been a pleasure having them. Although we were unable to be here most of the time, they have worked independently and did a great job. Helped "cleaning up" our forestry, major trimming and cutting and finished this to full satisfaction.
A joy to have around and a recommendation for any host.

(Excellent )

12/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daryl & Alice) for host

We stayed with Paul and his family for one week at the beginning of Feb. This was our first work away and gave us a great work away experience. We throughly enjoyed our stay, we completed forestry each morning which left us plenty of time to explore the beautiful surrounding area. The meals provided were very nice and so was the accommodation, we… read more

(Excellent )

22/09/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Nigel & Annelies)

Nigel and Annelies have been with us for 10 days and it was a pleasure having them around.
They performed their tasks with pleasure and precision. Important for us is that they aso do this independantly as I do not always have the opportunity to be around all the time.
Having Annelies speaking dutch was helpful in a large wine tasting event with… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Nigel & Annelies) for host

This was our first workaway experience and Paul and Willeke's place was a really good place to start. The accomodation was very good and quite private it even had a sauna. Paul gave us general directions of what he wanted done in the vineyard and then let us get on with it. We trimmed vines, weeded and cut the hedges and it was really good to see… read more

(Very good )

12/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Thomas) for host

Paul and Willeke set the bar very high for our first workaway experience. We really could not have asked for better hosts! The accommodation is ideal, we had our own room, bathroom and lounge area which was ideal for relaxing at night after having dinner with the family. The meals and wine were also amazing! We would strongly recommend this… read more

(Excellent )

30/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Thomas)

Jessica and Thom stayed with us for almost two weeks and have been an absolute pleasure to have around. They were looking for some daily routine following a 4 months trip around the globe and I think found that again with us.
They performed all their tasks with pleasure and went over and above it in many circumstances.
A truly great couple to… read more

(Excellent )

21/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alexander & Paige) for host

What a peaceful workaway experience! We felt very taken care of by Paul, he is an exceptional cook even though he pretends he's not doing anything special! The accommodation was cozy and private, the home garden is beautiful and we really enjoyed working in the vineyard getting to experience all of the unpredictable Dutch weather while learning a… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander & Paige)

Alex and Paige left this morning after spending a week with us. They have been great company to have around. Both peformed the activities in the vineyard by themselves, as I hade little time to support them I really appreciated the work and effort they have put in.
Highly recommended for other hosts and I wish them safe travels.

(Excellent )

20/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tahlia & Chris)

Tahlia and Chris have been with us for a week and it was a great fit. They are a very likeable, friendly and hard working couple. We have had some good time together and they have performed all of their tasks with pleasure and enthousiasm.
They even were kind enought to delay their departure by a couple of hours to help out with a large… read more

(Excellent )

18/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Tahlia & Chris) for host

This was our first Workaway experience and we couldn't have hoped for a better introduction. We spent one week here and Paul and his family were very kind and welcoming. Their dogs and cats were very cute and funny. The accommodation was fantastic and really exceeded our expectations - a private area (bedroom, bathroom, living space) joined onto… read more

(Excellent )

31/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Murilo)

Murilo has spent a good week with us. He is very cheerful and helpful. Did his tasks in the vineyard with great pleasure, singing out loud :-) . Made a great meal for us.
All in all a pleasure to hav around.

(Excellent )

18/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Murilo) for host

Amazing experience , Amazing food , a room that was very comfortable , the family was very nice , and his son Boris is now a dear friend of mine , so is Paul .
All the best for that family

(Excellent )

16/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)

Stephanie and Amber are hard wording and independent. Performing their tasks with pleasure even in the pooring rain.

(Very good )

15/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host

Hi Willeke and Paul,
it was a pleasure to help you both out in the vineyard (and walk around at the Kalmthoutse heide, the nature reserve at 15 minutes walk from your home)! We felt really comfortable and welcome at your home. Thanks for the lovely food, the sauna and having us around! Greetings to you both, Mathieu, the dogs and the cat!

(Very good )

27/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas & Candace)

Nick and Candace have been with us for a week and it has been a pleasure having them around. They both worked in the vineyard doing general chores such as removing the bird and rabbit nets, Also helped in preparing parts of the garden for winter. They did their tasks on their own as I unfortunately had to leave them by themselves for 2 days. No… read more

(Excellent )

16/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nicholas & Candace) for host

This workaway was great. Paul and his family had us working on vineyard maintenance and preparing the property for winter. They made us feel at home and part of the family. Paul is very straightforward in what he expects and the working hours were as agreed. The accomodation was awesome with its own sauna. All meals were delicious and local to the… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (emma) for host

Thank you again Paul, Willeke, Manon and Boris for such a beautiful experience! I felt right at home in your company, and have really enjoyed working in your charming country garden- getting some fresh air and exploring your part of the Netherlands.
Additionally, Paul is an amazing cook, and I was lucky enough to try some of their very own wine!… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (emma)

We have very much enjoyed Emma's company during the one week stay, very likeable and helpfull individual.
She has trimmed all of the hedges, a super job !! Highly recommended.

Paul

(Excellent )

18/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Dieter) for host

Hey guys,

Thank you very much for an amazing time. I stayed with Paul, Villeke and Manon for a week learning how to take care of a vineyard in a very cozy and peaceful Dutch village. I enjoyed the work which never was too hard and everyday family life with these giving and lovely people. I felt welcome, taken care of and was encouraged to and… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Dieter)

Hi Dimitry,
it has been a great pleasure having you with us this last week.
For other hosts, I would like to recommend Dimitry for any (outside) activity. All the work in the vineyard was performed with great pleasure and precision. He also started logging some of the trees that were laying around from own interest and "just for fun"
Also you… read more

(Excellent )

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