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This is a very old beautiful 13th-17th century house, located in the heart of the Basque Country about 30 minutes by car from the border with Spain, and 30 minutes from the coast (Bayonne, Biarritz). We have been hosting helpers for more than 15 years on different platforms, and it's now in the DNA of the house.
The house is a joyful mix, of living areas, and shared areas for different weekly associative activities (dance, yoga, and herbalism classes) and of beautiful outside spaces, a big organic vegetable garden, a terrassed garden with lots of fruit trees, and a outside amphitheater, where we organize concerts and live shows in the summer with our non-profit cultural association called Soropila.
Our idea of hosting helpers, is rooted in a dynamic of exchange and sharing, we usually always prepare meals and eat together, and we are always happy to show the volunteers around the local areas, or give them tips to what to do in their free time.
The basque country is great for beautiful hikes, rivers, ans seaside, it's a very dynamic rural area with lots of events, festivals and concerts in the summer.
The help will largely be composed of gardening, and general outside tasks when the weather allows it, and it cases of bad weather preparing conserves (jam, chutneys, compote, jellies, syrups...) and helping in the house (maintenance, cleaning...). Though we do host paying guests from time to time, the volunteers will not be expected to help neither on the maintenance of the spaces for these guests, neither for the cooking or hosting in general.
Usually we ask for about 20h a week, the rhythm can be decided together when you get here. We would prefer to host for a minimum of 3 weeks, but don't hesitate to ask if that's not possible for you.
Here's a little description of us :
Melissa : I love cooking, walking in the mountain, and learning new things, I worked in theater for a while and now I'm setting up an association to try and continue with this project in the Basque Country.
Carlos : I am a visual artist, I love DIY, I like teamwork, learning from people and teaching what I can.
Jane : I really enjoy gardening, I have a big organic garden that I love spending time in. I do printing and batik in the art workshop we have in the house, I'd be happy to share skills.
Looking forward to meeting you !
Melissa, Carlos and Jane
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live a relaxed & ecofriendly lifestyle with a very productive vegetable garden set in a magnificent location.
The summer concerts we organize here are good fun & our public interact well with the workawayers
Help
We can find tasks for everybody
We have a large organic vegetable garden from which we prepare vegetarian meals all year. Though we do eat organic locally produced meat some times. We are experimenting with permaculture. In the summer we organise concerts in an outdoor Theatre and exhibitions inside.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Basque: BeginnerThis 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
Shared rooms
What else ...
Very beautiful region for hiking, half hour from the coast (biarritz) transport available; the summer we have a white water raft which is fun on the river Nive. Very interesting region historically (prehistoric caves, chocolate museums and artisans sheeps cheese ).
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?
More than two
Host ref number: 854439834ddd
Feedback (113)
12 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Anne was a pleasure to host very interesting and fun to be with. I enjoyed learning about Sweden. She was a great help in the garden and also enthusiastic with cleaning and helping around the house. She works well in a team and got on well with me and all the other workawayers.
I don't hesitate to recommend her .
I don't hesitate to recommend her .
(Excellent
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29 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
I had the most amazing week with Jane and her family in the beautiful countryside and house in the Basque Country. I enjoyed working with Jane and the other workawayers on everything from cleaning, gardening and cooking. The place is a real gem surrounded by beautiful mountains and only the sound of sheep bells, the church tower and the roosters… read more
10 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Marzia) for host
I spent at Jane's place a fantastic month. The huge house overlooks the Basque hills, everything is surrounded by nature. Jane is a very sweet person, in the month I stayed with her I helped cleaning the house and organise the arrival of a group of 16 people for a b&b service in addition to cooking lunch and dinner for all of them for a week. I… read more
23 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
woow It's hard to express how grateful I am for this experience and the amazing people that I met. It's rare to find such a cozy, safe, and joyful place, where you can truly feel a strong sense of community. The house is very welcoming to everyone. While this might differ depending on the time of the year you visit, during my stay, I had the… read more
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12 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Anne was a pleasure to host very interesting and fun to be with. I enjoyed learning about Sweden. She was a great help in the garden and also enthusiastic with cleaning and helping around the house. She works well in a team and got on well with me and all the other workawayers.
I don't hesitate to recommend her .
I don't hesitate to recommend her .
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
I had the most amazing week with Jane and her family in the beautiful countryside and house in the Basque Country. I enjoyed working with Jane and the other workawayers on everything from cleaning, gardening and cooking. The place is a real gem surrounded by beautiful mountains and only the sound of sheep bells, the church tower and the roosters… read more
10 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Marzia) for host
I spent at Jane's place a fantastic month. The huge house overlooks the Basque hills, everything is surrounded by nature. Jane is a very sweet person, in the month I stayed with her I helped cleaning the house and organise the arrival of a group of 16 people for a b&b service in addition to cooking lunch and dinner for all of them for a week. I… read more
23 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Magdalena) for host
woow It's hard to express how grateful I am for this experience and the amazing people that I met. It's rare to find such a cozy, safe, and joyful place, where you can truly feel a strong sense of community. The house is very welcoming to everyone. While this might differ depending on the time of the year you visit, during my stay, I had the… read more
24 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Charles & Thomas)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
11 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Yannick)
Yannick is a very willing worker, always eager to help and very smiling ! It was lovely to have him with us
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Yannick) for host
We stayed for 10 days and time went by way too quickly. It is one of the most interesting places we have stayed and there are a variety of projects which keeps each day interesting and fun. Jane, Melissa and Carlos are lovely hosts who helped us experience hitchhiking, took us along to local markets and lent us two bikes to go see the Isturitz and… read more
17 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Louise) for host
I ended up there unexpectedly, it was a spontaneous decision as I was traveling in the area. Jane welcomed me with open arms, she's an incredibly lovely human and I enjoyed her and her family's company immensely. There was a lot of stuff to do and see, the house is huge and beautiful and the garden and kitties and guests always keep you focused on… read more
23 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jayme) for host
I loved my stay here! Jane is a lovely welcoming host! She made me feel right at home! We worked in the garden and cooked the most delicious vegetarian food together and in the afternoons we would chill out and play music together or go for long walks through the stunning Basque Country! It’s a beautiful house filled with beautiful people and I… read more
16 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jayme)
Jayme was a great workaway. She was very helpful cooking and cleaning . She also helped in the garden and with general household tasks. She has a lovely personality , very warm and understanding. We had some lovely philosophical discussions.
It was a pleasure to host her.
It was a pleasure to host her.
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jérémie) for host
My stay here was amazing ! I really liked the whole month i spent there with Jane, her friends and the many workawayers. Jane got an infectuous laugh and even when i didn't understand the joke, i couldn't help but burst in laughter. She is also an excellent cook, at first i wasn't so much into vegetarian food and i can say i never ate that much… read more
16 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jérémie)
Jimie is a great workawayer. He was very helpful in the garden and also with cooking and cleaning.He gets on well in a team and is also fine working solo on a project. He is a talented musicien and loves to play music on his own and with others. We had some great discussions and I really enjoyed his company. I recommend him highly.
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Briar)
I really enjoyed hosting Briar, she has a lot of initiative and she transformed my garden . . She is fun to be around and gets on well in a team. She loves animals she looked after my cats and they are all looking much healthier than before. She is a very enthusiastic and talented gardener, she did a lot of planting and the garden is looking… read more
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Michel )
Michel is a great workaway. He is very hardworking and is keen to help. He is very practical and good at problem solving. He is also great company and a talented musicien. He works well in a team and is fun to be around. He takes initiative and is kind and thoughtful with people around him. I really enjoyed hosting Michel.
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Eve)
Eve is a wonderful workaway . She is great company and a lot of fun to be around. She is a wonderful cook and loves animals. She is very organised in the kitchen and cooked some great dishes and cakes. She was also very keen to help out in the garden and was great working in a team. I recommend her very highly.
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eve) for host
Jane was my first workaway and I stayed there for about 2 weeks. She is such an amazing host, we had some really good conversations and if you show some interest for something or if you have any idea, she will let you do it.
She directly make you feel like you’re part of the family. She is super fun to hang out with (she has the best contagious… read more
She directly make you feel like you’re part of the family. She is super fun to hang out with (she has the best contagious… read more
16 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)
Gabriel is a very warm sociable person and is very good at creating a fun welcoming atmosphere. He is hard working and when interested in a project is very keen to see it to the end. He helped me in the kitchen , with guests and with numerous handyman problems. He also helped me a lot with administration problems. I recommend Gabriel very highly… read more
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (George) for host
This is a wonderful and very special place and Jane is an amazing host. In my time here I have learnt so much, had so many great conversations and shared many laughs. The atmosphere is wonderful and I've thoroughly enjoyed contributing to this space - from cooking and cleaning through, tuning the piano through to gardening. This place has also… read more
14 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (George)
George is a lot of fun and a very hard worker. He stayed with me for two weeks and managed to do a lot of varied jobs .
Tuning my piano , cutting the enormous hedges and cutting up lots of vegetables , washing up, taking rubbish to the dump.Teaching the guitar
He is enthusiastic and likes to finish a project, he loves playing music and playing… read more
Tuning my piano , cutting the enormous hedges and cutting up lots of vegetables , washing up, taking rubbish to the dump.Teaching the guitar
He is enthusiastic and likes to finish a project, he loves playing music and playing… read more
(Excellent)
5 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amandine & Alexander) for host
We stayed with Jane for two weeks in october and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
The place is beautiful with the spacious garden, the cute village (which has both a small shop and a few bars). The work and working hours are fair, we mostly helped with gardening tasks (weeding, picking nuts and apples) and house maintenance. The food is amazing. The… read more
The place is beautiful with the spacious garden, the cute village (which has both a small shop and a few bars). The work and working hours are fair, we mostly helped with gardening tasks (weeding, picking nuts and apples) and house maintenance. The food is amazing. The… read more
23 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jelto) for host
had a great time there, they have a cool duck!
27 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ashton) for host
I don't even know how to begin to put into words what this Workaway experience was for me. The amount of depth I saw in myself and in those around me in such a short 3 week time period I was lucky enough to spend at one of a kind it is awe inspiring. Jane, I cannot thank you enough for allowing me to play even a fraction of a part in the beautiful… read more
15 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ashton)
Ashton is a really great workaway. She is a lovely person lots of fun and interested in discovering as much as she can in her new environment. She was very enthusiastic about all the work projects that we had ,she also works hard and efficiently.
I enjoyed Ashtons stay here very much and would love to host her again.
I enjoyed Ashtons stay here very much and would love to host her again.
(Excellent)
12 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Montserrat)
Mo was a great workaway she is generous and enthusiastic with a lot of energy. She transformed my garden and was equally helpful in the kitchen. She has a lot of knowledge about gardening which she was happy to share. She is a great cook and very trustworthy. I enjoyed her stay and Im happy she is coming back.
(Excellent)
4 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Montserrat) for host
It was a real pleasure to meet hosts so respectful of the work and time of their volunteers. I will keep an unforgettable memory of my stay in Santa María and of Jane's kindness. The food was excellent!
I am very grateful.
Ce fut un réel plaisir de rencontrer des hôtes si respectueux du travail et du temps de leurs volontaires. Je garderai un… read more
I am very grateful.
Ce fut un réel plaisir de rencontrer des hôtes si respectueux du travail et du temps de leurs volontaires. Je garderai un… read more
5 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Devon) for host
I had a wonderful time at a wonderful place. Jane is a very nice and open person and if you are open for new and great experiences you will find them here. The region around Helette is beautiful and especially good for nature and hiking enthusiasts. The vibe with the other workaways who were there at the same time as me was just perfect. The food… read more
7 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Natthan)
I really enjoyed hosting Nathan. We had several workways while he was with us, he worked very well in a team and got on with everyone. He was always positive and cheerful and hard working. He is interesting and interested in other people . He helped install my new oven and gas hob he was also part of a team that mapped my electricity circuits. he… read more
(Excellent)
7 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia is a great workaday and I really enjoyed hosting her. She is very responsible and works hard and thoroughly . You can trust her with a task she is very autonomous. She has a wonderful way with animals and my cats were bereft when she left.
She is fun and gets on well with everyone. She also loves cooking and we were treated to many tasty… read more
She is fun and gets on well with everyone. She also loves cooking and we were treated to many tasty… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Elia)
Elia is a great workaway. He is very amusing and full of interesting stories. He also gets on well in a team and likes to problem solve. Whilst staying with me he cleared all the ivy off my garden walls and did a big clean up of gutters and terraces. We also stacked a large pile of wood. Not to mention chatting and cracking walnuts. He has a big… read more
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Elia) for host
I spent over a month in Helette, and it's truly been a wonderful time !! The house is amazing, the landscape as well, and the sorroundings allow visitors for plenty of adventures.
Jane is an incredible person, she has so many interesting stories to tell but is also curious about yours. She'll make everything she can so that you can have the best… read more
Jane is an incredible person, she has so many interesting stories to tell but is also curious about yours. She'll make everything she can so that you can have the best… read more
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Moritz)
Moritz is a lot of fun and a really great workaway. He is very willing and competent he works very hard. He works well in a team and enjoys a challenge. He is sensitive to others and has a very gentle presence. He has been very helpful in the garden and equally helpful in the house with cleaning and cooking (he made some amazing cookies!). He has… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hélène & Julien) for host
We had a lovely one week stay with our kids before Christmas at Jane's. She so warm, welcoming & made my kids at ease as I was helping at home. I think anybody can find a way to be helpful there from cooking to maintaining this beautiful place. Thanks again Jane for having us! H,M, L&J
17 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Hélène & Julien)
Hélène and Julien (not forgetting Manon and Louise) are very easy to have around, they are autonomous in their camper van but very ready to share convivial fun times together, meals , games and activities. Julien is a very talented worker with wood and has repaired many doors and windows. He is not afraid of other types of work too and has been… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia & Kelly)
Julia and Kelly are brilliant Workaway I have really enjoyed hosting them. They are lots of fun, creative and very hard workers. They are very thorough and conscientious workers and they make light of the tasks given to them. We have had a great time exchanging stories, hiking and laughing together. They helped with gardening ,cooking, cleaning… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Isabella) for host
I stayed in this incredible place for the first two weeks of december.
When I applied for this workaway I could have never imagined the magic place that was awaiting me. It's a one time in a life experiance staying in such an amazing ancient house with all it's history: inifinte rooms, hidden apartments, an art room, a yoga room, a cinema… read more
When I applied for this workaway I could have never imagined the magic place that was awaiting me. It's a one time in a life experiance staying in such an amazing ancient house with all it's history: inifinte rooms, hidden apartments, an art room, a yoga room, a cinema… read more
17 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Isabella)
Isabella is a great workaway she works hard and is lots of fun to have around. She is very creative and has done a beautiful mural on one of our exterior walls . she is not afraid working on several different projects . I really enjoyed her company and she fitted in easily with our little team of workaway. I recommend her very highly I would be… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Alexandra stayed with me twice this autumn and it was a real pleasure to host her. She is a very joyful person and lovely to have around. She helped a lot with cooking, making jam, cleaning and welcoming guests. She also helped in the garden. She was enthusiastic and efficient in all the tasks she did. I would love to host her again and I… read more
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
I had a wonderful stay in Helette. Jane is a very inspriring and warmhearted women and I enjoyed my stay there a loooot. The place itself is so pitoresque, the work was very nice and I even learned how to play Pelota. It felt like being home at a place that I have never been before. Thank you Jane!
16 Nov 2022
Left by Workawayer (Barbora) for host
I am so thankful for my 3-week stay in this warm and beautiful place! Jane is very kind, inspiring, funny, great cook and she gives the best advice on what to do and see in Pays Basque. I was lucky to meet many interesting people, experience the culture of the region, go on hikes and even attend a few dance classes!
The work consisted of helping… read more
The work consisted of helping… read more
6 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Francesco) for host
What an incredible two weeks I had at Jane's. This was my first workaway and I couldn't ask for a better one. I enjoyed every minute there, a beatiful house surrounded by green hills and country lanes. Jane is a wonderful person: kind, funny and with lots of interesting stories to tell. She took us to Biarritz to enjoy the beach and the ocean and… read more
18 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Shaddai) for host
It has truly been an honor to be hosted by such a strong, inspirational, generous, and kind women. It was both my friend, and I’s first time doing workaway, and we could not have asked for a better experience and a better host. The work mainly consisted of small cleaning projects, which took around 2-5 hours a day in the weekdays. This gave us… read more
5 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Irina & Anika) for host
It was a great stay! We are still dreaming of the good food! Jane is a very lovely women and we felt very welcome. She was greatful for our work, we had lots of freetime and she drove us to the river and the caves. We wanted to improve our french in Hélette but unfortunately we spoke english most of the time (also because of other Workawayers).… read more
3 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Bautista & Paula) for host
we spent 1 week at Jane's, we did activities in nature and helped her cooking. She drove us to the river and the market, the place is beatiful, the food and the bedrooms are great. Jane is wonderful and a lovely person. also the other workawayers were very nice people. we had a amazing time! we will defently come back!
20 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anaelle)
Anaelle is a lovely person I really enjoyed her company. She is amusing and fun to be around. She was very helpful and worked hard the time she was with me helping with cooking cleaning and gardening. I found her very inspiring a real free spirit and I really hope we meet again.
(Excellent)
21 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anaelle) for host
Quite a late review.... I loved my stay with Jane! This was my second workaway and I only stayed for a week and a half but I felt at ease very quick. I would have loved to stay longer. Even if Jane was going through a very difficult time she was lovely, sweet and very open to talk and share funny stories.
We spent time cooking and baking (I keep… read more
We spent time cooking and baking (I keep… read more
20 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
Elena was lots of fun and very helpful. She is a very competent and a very enthusiastic cook she made wonderful bread and scones for us regularly during her stay. She helped with gardening , cleaning and cooking of course. She got on with everyone very well and was very entertaining with her hilarious stories.
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
The best Workaway I was until now. Jane was an amazing host. In our free time she spend a lot of time with us and took us to many beautiful places and amazing events. I have eaten better and healthier than ever in my life. The place (house and region) are definitley perfect to fall in love with. Even though there where no guest at the time, it… read more
11 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lina)
Lina and Gianluca were great workaday. A really lovely couple who got on with everyone and were very inclusive. They were very hard working and thorough with their work , also lots of fun to be around.Gianluca has many funny stories and Lina adds pepper to them, very entertaining. We had some great times together working, hiking and sharing… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gianluca) for host
I had some experiences with workaway but this was the best for me. I really enjoyed the place, the tasks and the company of Jane, a really wonderful person to meet. Her ability to plan and cook large meals is outstanding. We borrowed the car to visit around during free time and the place is gorgeous. It's a great experience if you want to practice… read more
4 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Pauline ) for host
We had a great stay at Jane's beautiful paradise! Jane is a great host. Really kind, lovely and also a really strong person!
(And she's a great cooker, a really great cooker!)
We felt more than welcome and I never felt that I have much to do. Mainly we helped in the kitchen and sometimes in the garden.
Besides she borrowed us her car. That was… read more
(And she's a great cooker, a really great cooker!)
We felt more than welcome and I never felt that I have much to do. Mainly we helped in the kitchen and sometimes in the garden.
Besides she borrowed us her car. That was… read more
16 May 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Esteve)
Esteve is a great Workawayer he was incredibly helpful at a difficult time for me. He is very practical and very interested in maintenance. He mended and serviced all of our three bikes, he mended the picnic tables and also a bedside table. He likes to do woodwork ,but also cooking , gardening and general maintenance. He is great company… read more
(Excellent)
4 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Esteve) for host
Inicially wasn't in my plans staying so long but finally I was for 1 month and feeling like home .Time passed very quickly.Jane encourages me and give me confidence so I can start with any work.That helps me get out of my comfort zone in many skills I wasn't sure I was able to do. (exemple: cooking )And deploy my skills in house mantinance & DIY.… read more
7 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ciara) for host
Where to begin! We stayed with Jane and Tony for three weeks in their beautiful home. It was our first Workaway and we quickly felt very welcome, comfortable and at home. We can't thank Jane and Tony enough for their amazing generosity, kindness and many many laughs! The work was exactly as described with simple gardening and household tasks. The… read more
25 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Eva & Sigurd) for host
My month was magical!!
When there were yoga groups we were helping out in the grand magnificent house with cleaning, cooking and doing dishes, and when there were no groups we were most often out in the beautiful garden weeding, cracking walnuts etc. On the days off we would go on hikes in the area or take trips to Biarritz, San Sebastián, or… read more
When there were yoga groups we were helping out in the grand magnificent house with cleaning, cooking and doing dishes, and when there were no groups we were most often out in the beautiful garden weeding, cracking walnuts etc. On the days off we would go on hikes in the area or take trips to Biarritz, San Sebastián, or… read more
26 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gretafischer) for host
what a late review.. but better late then never right?
This was the greatest workaway of all times, i spent two amazing weeks at Tony and Janes and what can i say ? I'm so so happy to have made this special experience. Tony and Jane are the best workaway hosts I could have imagined and the time that I spent at their place made me grow. Tony and… read more
This was the greatest workaway of all times, i spent two amazing weeks at Tony and Janes and what can i say ? I'm so so happy to have made this special experience. Tony and Jane are the best workaway hosts I could have imagined and the time that I spent at their place made me grow. Tony and… read more
21 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthias)
Matthias is a really great work away ,very competent and willing . He was very good company, generous and got on well with everyone. He helped us make a lot of chutney and harvest our apple trees. Made apple juice and mowed our lawn (which is quite extensive). We enjoyed hosting him very much. Thank you Matthias!
(Excellent)
8 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Stéphanie & Fabien) for host
We spent two wonderfull weeks at the house of Tony and Jane. Their house is warm and welcoming and Tony and Jane are generous, funny and always in a good mood.
We enjoyed to share cooking, gardening and cleaning together. And with the magic apple juice at the breakfast we had a lot of strength for the whole day! Participating in the organization… read more
We enjoyed to share cooking, gardening and cleaning together. And with the magic apple juice at the breakfast we had a lot of strength for the whole day! Participating in the organization… read more
26 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Stéphanie & Fabien)
Stephanie and Fabien were brilliant workawayers, always willing to lend a hand ,very interesting company and also lots of fun. They are very kind and thoughtful and great company.
Fabien is very practical and mended our fridge and also managed to acquire a new one for us free which he also mended! Stephanie was a great help in the kitchen… read more
Fabien is very practical and mended our fridge and also managed to acquire a new one for us free which he also mended! Stephanie was a great help in the kitchen… read more
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel) for host
J'ai passé une semaine à Santa-Maria en compagnie de tony et jane.
Je me suis rapidement senti en confiance, lors de mon séjour il y avait un groupe de yogist, le travail consistait donc à préparer les repas, le service !
Malgré le stress et la cadence que cela représente pour eux, je me suis senti à l'aise de faire les choses à mon rythme.
Les… read more
Je me suis rapidement senti en confiance, lors de mon séjour il y avait un groupe de yogist, le travail consistait donc à préparer les repas, le service !
Malgré le stress et la cadence que cela représente pour eux, je me suis senti à l'aise de faire les choses à mon rythme.
Les… read more
13 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Klaus)
Klaus helped us loads in the kitchen and the garden . He also put a lot of effort into creating a brilliant poster for a concert we are having today. We enjoyed his music (guitar) his sense of humour and his positive energy. He got on well with all the team and we had a great time together.
We would love to see him again .
We would love to see him again .
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host
I spent two wonderful weeks with Tony and Jane! It was my first workaway but I know in advance that it will be one of the best. The place is beautiful and peaceful and you can enjoy it rafting and hiking, the food is excellent, the house comfortable and big enough to have its own space. Tony and Jane are super interesting, funny, happy and… read more
4 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marije)
Marije was a really great work away. Very helpful and willing, she did a lot of gardening when she was with us harvesting a mountain of onions! We really enjoyed her company ,she is sensitive and funny and very well informed. She was here with a big group of other work away and she got on well with everyone. We loved having her stay with us and… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marije) for host
I loved my stay at Tony and Janes! It was my first workaway experience and it was a great one to start with. Tony and Jane are very kind and interesting people who still have a very active and social life which you can join on. During my stay there were 5 other workawayers as well, so we formed a very nice group. The work I did was mostly… read more
29 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (SamThorogood)
Sam was a really great workaway , very sensitive and considerate, and worked well on every task we asked him to do. He is very competent and above all all kind with a lovely sense of humour we loved hosting him and would love to see him again.
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2021
Left by Workawayer (SamThorogood) for host
This is an amazing Workaway with wonderful hosts who made me feel really at home. Tony and Jane's place is great, with stunning surroundings, plenty of fun things to do (especially loved rafting!) and lots of delicious food/drink. The work exchange is very fair and all the tasks were explained very clearly. Thanks Tony and Jane, you're awesome!
21 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Elizabeth) for host
Our time at Tony and Janes was a wonderful experience! We arrived originally planning on staying for 2 weeks and ended up staying for 2 and a half months. Tony and Jane are very kind and interesting people and we shared great conversations, cooked meals together, watched movies, went on hikes and did yoga. The work is varied and interesting and… read more
21 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)
It was lovely to host Emily and Lizzie they are so much fun!! They worked really hard at all the tasks given to them (gardening, cleaning, cooking, digging!!) and were always cheerful. We had a lot of interesting discussions did a lot of yoga and cooking and art .
They were a pleasure to host and we hope to see them again.
They were a pleasure to host and we hope to see them again.
(Excellent)
17 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (Sanne) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and it couldn’t be better! Jane and Tony are amazing, kind and lovely people. I really felt at home. I never felt uncomfortable. At the contrary; I could be myself and got a lot of appreciation for everything I did. Working here didn’t feel like working for me, the tasks were very nice and various, the… read more
11 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jasper)
Jaspar was a volunteer with us last September /October and was just brilliant . He is a very enthusiastic and hard worker ,he has many great stories to share. He is a talented yoga teacher and gave me and the team of volunteers a yoga class every morning before breakfast which was a great start to the day. He is very practical and is someone you… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jasper) for host
Jane and Tony are wonderful, heartwarming people. They are so relaxed, and really gave me a family feeling in the heart of Pays Basque. First I wanted to stay 1 or 2 weeks, but at the end I stayed almost 4 weeks. The work was mostly hosting the groups, preparing food, cooking, cleaning. It's very cool to meet every time new people and give them a… read more
11 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Noé)
Noé is a really great workawayer we really enjoyed his company. He is curious interested in tasks and very practical. He works hard and does a very good job. He was also fun to be around full of good stories and we also played games with him his cousin and Erwan. He likes cooking and made some great bread while he stayed with us perfecting his… read more
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Noé) for host
I stayed two amazing weeks at Tony and Jane's place and it has been just perfect : interesting building projects, wonderful food, good laugh and really nice talks and stories with Tony, Jane and the others workaways !
You can go there without hesitation if you're up to learn things on construction or gardening, discover the colorful Pays Basque… read more
You can go there without hesitation if you're up to learn things on construction or gardening, discover the colorful Pays Basque… read more
10 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Erwan)
Erwan was a real pleasure to host he is fun to be around , very hard working and he likes to finish a job well . He is curious, interested in many things and we had lots of interesting conversations. He is a creative and talented cook who loves to experiment. He is very gregarious enjoying company and got on very well with everyone. We really… read more
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Erwan) for host
I've stayed for a month with Jane & Tony in there amazing house. I had a very great time with them, they are really welcoming and kind people, I enjoyed every day for my whole stay. Works were various, i've been cutting glass bottles for an art project, some gardening, doing handy jobs and so many other differents taskes that were always easy and… read more
6 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Clément & Natalie)
Clement and Nathalie are really great workawayers. They have a lot of experience and are very capable, practical, autonomous, and willing. Clement is an exceptional handy man (I am so happy the back door opens easily now!). They were a pleasure to host and we had a lot of fun playing games discussing the world and working together. We really… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Clément & Natalie) for host
Great workaway. Tony and Jane are kind, fun and very open spirited people. We felt really relaxed with them and enjoyed our long chats at the dinner table.
We stayed here for 10days during the the quiet season in January. This meant we were helping with renovation as there were no guests at this time. Tony and Jane always ensured we were happy… read more
We stayed here for 10days during the the quiet season in January. This meant we were helping with renovation as there were no guests at this time. Tony and Jane always ensured we were happy… read more
6 Feb 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (layabuh)
Ilaria is a lovely person and it was a privilege to host her .She is very enthusiastic and fun to be around. We had a lot of confidence in her and could trust her with any given task. We had a great time with her while she was here working in the garden , the art room, welcoming guests, cooking pasta, playing games and watching films. I recommend… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (layabuh) for host
Thank you so much for 2 and a half months of exchange, learning and enjoying life! Tony and Jane are warm-hearted, full of knowledge and stories to share. They trust workawayers and truly appreciate getting to know and sharing with them : together we watched movies, listened to music, did art, yoga, DIY, stunning hikes, had apéro and so many… read more
21 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Rodrigo)
Rodrigo is a great workawayer. We really enjoyed hosting him, he is very willing and works hard, he is great company and fun to be around. He loves cooking and can do some great dishes, he gets on very well with the guests and in a team with the other workers. He is sensitive and lots of fun ,he also likes to sing and play the guitar . He is a… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Iván & Aviv)
Ivan and Aviv , are wonderful people.
They could not be more helpful always willing to lend a hand with any project. Capable of working well autonomously and great cooks and cleaners. My kitchen has rarely been so clean as when they were with us and they were equally efficient weeding and picking and planting beans. They were also fun to be with… read more
They could not be more helpful always willing to lend a hand with any project. Capable of working well autonomously and great cooks and cleaners. My kitchen has rarely been so clean as when they were with us and they were equally efficient weeding and picking and planting beans. They were also fun to be with… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Iván & Aviv) for host
10 unforgettable days with the kindest couple Tony and Jane in their beautiful home. We felt part of a family, taken care of and even on our days off we felt like giving a hand with bits and bobs. If you are thinking about helping them, do it! You will not regret it. Thank you Tony and Jane. All the best to you. If we have a chance, we will pass… read more
14 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host
Annie and I spent 3 weeks staying with Tony and Jane in August and had the most amazing time. They were incredibly welcoming from the get go and made me feel part of the family. I spent my days doing jobs that were enjoyable like gardening and cooking along with seeing some of the amazing local sights. When it got really hot Tony and Jane took us… read more
19 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Jeanne) for host
J'ai passé 10 jours chez Jane et Tony qui sont des hôtes très gentils et chaleureux. Je me suis sentie à l'aise très rapidement, et j'ai eu la chance de faire de belles rencontres, car c'est un lieu où il y a du passage, et c'est très agréable :).
J'ai aidé à nettoyer les gîtes pour accueillir un groupe de yoga, et cette activité s'est faite dans… read more
J'ai aidé à nettoyer les gîtes pour accueillir un groupe de yoga, et cette activité s'est faite dans… read more
26 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Carine) for host
I have stayed 2 weeks with Jane and Tony, and it was so good that I came back for another 10 days few weeks later !
Tony and Jane are wonderful people, very sweet, easy to talk to, and truly funny.
The work done depended mostly on guests. When there were guests around, I mostly helped with cleaning the rooms and cooking (which is great because I… read more
Tony and Jane are wonderful people, very sweet, easy to talk to, and truly funny.
The work done depended mostly on guests. When there were guests around, I mostly helped with cleaning the rooms and cooking (which is great because I… read more
15 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Anjel) for host
My stay in Jane and Tony´s place was really enriching. I felt welcome from the very first day and I got to meet lots of good people. The tasks to be fulfilled are very diverse and the spot is simply idyllic! Mila esker lagunak!
6 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host
Jane and Tony are wonderful hosts. During my three week stay this past February I mainly worked in the garden (beautiful by the way). The work was fairly light and immensely rewarding. I also helped with some cooking using fresh veggies from the garden, which were transformed into delicious meals. During my stay I had plenty of time to get outside… read more
1 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)
Robin is an excellent work awayer . she was confident and capable in the garden and with all the house hold tasks I gave her. She got on well with the team and with clients. She was fun to be around ,interesting and curious. She was also very independent and resourceful . We enjoyed evenings together playing games and talking about everything, we… read more
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria & Martin)
Maria and Martin were brilliant workaway. Very willing enthusiastic and competent ,also a lot of fun to be around. We had a great time with them chilling out in the evenings playing games and having a beer. They were always to be trusted to do a great job and were wonderful company. Thank you Martin and Maria for everything!!
(Excellent)
6 Mar 2020
Left by Workawayer (Maria & Martin) for host
Our experience with Jane and Tony at Santa María was amazing. We are very happy to have met them and our 20 days at the Pays Basque were a dream. They treat us like family and we spent lovely evenings chatting, playing games, cooking and sharing beers. The landscape around the house and in all that area is breathtaking and great for hikes. Also,… read more
9 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)
Martina was a great workawayer . Lots of fun and always willing to lend a hand . She gets on well in a team and has a lot of initiative. She helped in the garden and also cooking for concerts and our guests. Martina is a really lovely girl and I recommend her whole heartedly .
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
Jane and Tony are simply amazing. I learned so much with them, they have been the best hosters I could ever imagine. Always there for you and with an amazing lifestyle. I went for three weeks (my august holidays) and wish I could have stayed much more. Food is delicious and the house has a lot of positive energy. I consider Jane and Tony not only… read more
1 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rita) for host
Staying at Jane and Tony's was a dream! They were kind, welcoming hosts and the big house with all its nooks and crannies was a magical place to spend a week, especially in this beautiful part of France. I appreciated the flexible schedule and the tasks were fun and varied, ranging from working in the garden, to helping with meals, to preparing… read more
5 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
I totally agree with all the other feedback that is given on this page, Tony and Jane are wonderful hosts and very friendly & open minded people. This was my first experience with workaway and I really loved it. I stayed two weeks in August in their house and was a bit doubting about staying longer 😊
19 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva was a wonderful work away . She was always willing with a smile and lots of fun to be around .She is practical creative , sensitive and empathetic . Lovely to talk to and a very gentle presence. She got on well with all the family and the other work away. We had a lot of fun together , I recommend her very highly.
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)
Mark was a truly brilliant work away . Always present when you need help and very willing. He was lots of fun to be around, entertaining with side splitting stories.He is interesting ,empathetic and sensitive, he got on very well with everyone. He really did feel like a member of the family. We enjoyed his company and he was an invaluable help at… read more
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host
I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Tony and Janes! By the end I really felt part of the family,. I learned so much from Tony in the garden, he was very generous, taking his time to talk me through tasks and show me the ropes. Jane was excellent and very kind in showing me a lot of stuff to do with the kitchen, she is an excellent cook and… read more
19 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ssbastian)
Sebastien was a brilliant work away . He was always enthusiastic, practical and took initiative . Lots of fun to be around and got on really well in a team , with us, our guests and all the other work away . He helped in the garden ,cleaning, helping organize concerts and catering for yoga groups. He also made a promotional film for our concerts.… read more
(Excellent)
25 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lydia)
Lydia is a brilliant workaway. She was enthusiastic and interested in all the tasks we gave her. While she stayed with us she helped in the garden ,with our guests and cleaning up after they left. Lydia was very present and helpful she got on very well with our guests. She also speaks excellant English and French .
She takes initiative and is… read more
She takes initiative and is… read more
(Excellent)
19 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (CAROLINE) for host
I was so happy to spend some weeks helping Tony and Jane! Their place is so beautiful! The house is a big historical building with a very nice view to the mountains and a beautiful garden where I was very happy to work in! I helped at the kitchen the most part of the time, and although I didn't have as much experience, they were super patient… read more
24 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
A wonderful wonderful place!
Jane and Tony, (from here on out known as JT) I can only apologise for the delay in this feedback; life moves fast nowadays.
I stayed here for about 2 weeks in late October 2018 with my temporary travel partner in crime and favourite person, MEGAN, and we really did have a great time indeed.
The house and… read more
Jane and Tony, (from here on out known as JT) I can only apologise for the delay in this feedback; life moves fast nowadays.
I stayed here for about 2 weeks in late October 2018 with my temporary travel partner in crime and favourite person, MEGAN, and we really did have a great time indeed.
The house and… read more
25 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Elen) for host
Ahhhh how can I explain my stay here... I went to jane and tony’s place to stay for a week, maybe a couple and I ended up staying for about a month. The work here was absolutely fantastic and not very hard but at the same time you felt like you were actually being helpful. It’s different everyday and no one expects you to know anything. Jane and… read more
11 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Elenor)
Hi Elenor , finally getting your feed back done!!
Elenor was a brilliant workaway with us. She was loved by everyone ,very easy to be with . Fun company very empathetic. She is capable, takes initiative and is enthusiastic. After she had been with us for a while she really felt like part of the family.
Thank you for all the help Elenor and Happy… read more
Elenor was a brilliant workaway with us. She was loved by everyone ,very easy to be with . Fun company very empathetic. She is capable, takes initiative and is enthusiastic. After she had been with us for a while she really felt like part of the family.
Thank you for all the help Elenor and Happy… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)
Hi Sophie, sorry we have taken so long to leave feedback !! Sophie was a perfect workaway , helpful enthusiastic and full of ideas . Confident in French which was very useful with our guests. We had a large group of school children who came and she was the only workaway to manage a group by herself. She is someone you can have confidence in.
Thank… read more
Thank… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host
I really enjoyed my stay at the house earlier this summer. Tony and Jane were so welcoming and friendly. The work was varied, sometimes we were gardening, or helping to cook for guests, cleaning the house, and one memorable afternoon we helped to organise activities for some local schoolchildren. The food was delicious and the surounings were… read more
14 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Micaela) for host
This is a beautiful guesthouse surrounded by a beautiful landscape. Jane & Tony runs the place and they are really nice and smiling people, trying to to make you feel comfortable immediately and really interested about the cultural exchange.
The work includes a variety of tasks outdoor in general and help with cooking while there're guests. They… read more
The work includes a variety of tasks outdoor in general and help with cooking while there're guests. They… read more
1 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Greta) for host
I am so lucky to have spent three weeks working here! Jane and Tony are wonderful hosts; I felt at home / welcomed immediately. The work is pretty easy, varied and enjoyable. The location is beautiful...if you need a break from living in the city, this is the place to go! And lastly, the vegetarian cuisine that is provided is so delicious :)… read more
24 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Greta)
We really enjoyed hosting Greta. She is a very helpful person and fun to be around. She is calm, self assured and creative. Greta also got on very well with the other workawayers and our guests.
Thank you so much for all your help Greta !!!
Thank you so much for all your help Greta !!!
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (jodhas)
We hosted John for three weeks and during that time he worked mostly with Tony doing building work. He is very easy to work with, patient and very practical. He is very willing and is keen to do a job well and finish tasks that are started.
He got on well with Tony and I , with family and guests we had staying. We found him very helpful to have… read more
He got on well with Tony and I , with family and guests we had staying. We found him very helpful to have… read more
(Excellent)
26 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (jodhas) for host
I stayed with Tony and Jane, for about 3 weeks, from mid-September. It was a most rewarding experience. The tasks were varied and as challenging as I chose it to be - I learned plenty from Tony while roofing an outdoor shelter, rebuilding a garden wall and about horticulture in general.
Jane's food was divine and I picked up valuable recipes along… read more
Jane's food was divine and I picked up valuable recipes along… read more
24 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Filippo & Angela)
Filippo and Angela, were excellent workawayers we really enjoyed their company. They were very helpful in the garden and in the house preparing the gites for guests. Angelina is a great photographer and took some brilliant photos of our guests . Filippo loved cooking and made us amazing Jam tarts and pasta. They also looked after the cats and… read more
(Excellent)
28 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Filippo & Angela) for host
That's has been our first workaway experience and it was amazing!
We stayed 2 weeks. We helped Jane and Tony in the kitchen and in the garden.
We helped with tourist and general maintenance of the house.
We also meet another canadian workawayer and it was fun. We hiked the baigura mountain which is just in front of the house and it was amazing! We… read more
We stayed 2 weeks. We helped Jane and Tony in the kitchen and in the garden.
We helped with tourist and general maintenance of the house.
We also meet another canadian workawayer and it was fun. We hiked the baigura mountain which is just in front of the house and it was amazing! We… read more
3 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Colin & Alegra)
Colin is an excellent workawayer !! He is enthusiastic ,capable and does a thorough job. He gets on well in a team and is fun to work with . For us he has done gardening, cleaning, cooking and socializing with guests. All well and with a smile, I fully recommend him.
(Excellent)
1 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Colin & Alegra) for host
Excellent place with fun loving people!
What Jane and Tony got going on is just amazing.
I stayed with them for 1 & 1/2 month, doing lots of different work like cooking/cleaning/gardening and enjoying life in the Basque Country.
on your spare time there is lots to do!
me and some other workawayers took trips to different places around Helette,… read more
What Jane and Tony got going on is just amazing.
I stayed with them for 1 & 1/2 month, doing lots of different work like cooking/cleaning/gardening and enjoying life in the Basque Country.
on your spare time there is lots to do!
me and some other workawayers took trips to different places around Helette,… read more
12 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jen) for host
It was my pleasure to stay and help Jane and Tony for a few weeks back in April. I came to lend a hand and ended up learning so much from them, they are really full of knowledge, friendly and will make you feel like you're part of the family from day one. The days were really diverse and it was never boring. Sometimes we worked in the veggie… read more
18 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nir & Shahar) for host
had incredible time with jane and tony!!! the meals were incredible and healthy, fresh vegeables everyday from the garden ocassionally we could join the yoga groups or tai chi or dancing that take place every week..
really felt like family and a lot of time spent talking and laughing around the table!
really felt like family and a lot of time spent talking and laughing around the table!
14 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrián)
Adrian stayed with us for three weeks and Horatio just for a few days before they left for their next work away.
Adrian was indefatigable always ready to help doing difficult work sometimes in horrible weather . Always ready with a smile . We really enjoyed having him here ,he got on well with all the family I recommend him very highly. Horatio… read more
Adrian was indefatigable always ready to help doing difficult work sometimes in horrible weather . Always ready with a smile . We really enjoyed having him here ,he got on well with all the family I recommend him very highly. Horatio… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Adrián) for host
We spend three amazing weeks at this project.
Tony and Jane are really kind and always make you feel at home. We really enjoy our time with them, learning several things while we work, having long talks with coffe, and delighting every meal (they cook organic and usually from the garden).
The place is incredible. A huge house full of history… read more
Tony and Jane are really kind and always make you feel at home. We really enjoy our time with them, learning several things while we work, having long talks with coffe, and delighting every meal (they cook organic and usually from the garden).
The place is incredible. A huge house full of history… read more
14 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Pilar )
Pilar was an exceptional work away very enthusiastic and lots of fun to be around. She has a lovely sympathetic personality and got on very well with us and the other volunteers.She has a great sense of humour. We miss her and are so happy she is coming back sometime this summer. I recommend her without reservations , you will not regret having… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Pilar ) for host
Hola!! I spent one month there and it was an Amazing experience. Jane and tony are so kind and lovely people. I miss you a lot already!
We’ve done some gardening,cleaning and cooking jobs, always in a good atmosphere. We did really worked as a team and I liked that a lot.
They have a beautiful and very cosy house in the Basque Country and there… read more
We’ve done some gardening,cleaning and cooking jobs, always in a good atmosphere. We did really worked as a team and I liked that a lot.
They have a beautiful and very cosy house in the Basque Country and there… read more
19 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Leopold)
Leopold is a wonderful work away volunteer . He is very enthusiastic , very motivated and above all great fun . He is very skilled and practical, he mended lots of lamps and switches which we had given up on. He did some great work in the garden and also prepared some delicious salads . We also had some very interesting philosophical / political… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
Chloe is a wonderful work away volunteer . She is always enthusiastic , very motivated and above all great fun . She works well in a team and is very creative , especially writing. She did some great work in the garden and also prepared some delicious dishes . Thank you Chloe :-) Hope we see you again soon Best wishes Jane and Tony
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Chloe) for host
I spent 6 weeks at tony & jane beautiful manor house and i enjoy every single minute of it.
1/ a beautiful nature where you can do so many activities
- mountain : hiking, running trail, observing the milky way
- ocean : surfing, windsurfing, open water swimming, low tide walking
- sunrise & sunset are just amazing here
2/ surrounded by… read more
1/ a beautiful nature where you can do so many activities
- mountain : hiking, running trail, observing the milky way
- ocean : surfing, windsurfing, open water swimming, low tide walking
- sunrise & sunset are just amazing here
2/ surrounded by… read more
19 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Kieran)
Kieran and Hannah were brilliant volunteers, very interesting enthusiastic and fun. They cooked us some great creative meals , and were incredibly helpful for the wedding and yoga week end !! Lots of discussions and they got on well with the crew of other work away volunteers we had at the time . So glad you have been having such a wonderful gap… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Kieran) for host
Thank you so much Tony and Jane for welcoming us into the extended family for 3 weeks, we had such a fantastic time! The manor house and its gardens are incredible, and with a lovely atmosphere to match. We helped out with the vegetable garden, cooking for a wedding (!), cleaning the guest rooms, a little bit of website maintenance...the work was… read more
19 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (ErikaJohanna)
Erica was a great work away . She managed to maintain my kitchen in a permanently tidy state. She is a an enthusiastic and creative cook , sharing new recipes with me. She was fun to be around and calm and efficient. She polished our grand staircase which is still gleaming and is a huge task. We would love to see her again . Thank you Erica :-)
(Excellent)
11 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (ErikaJohanna) for host
First, Sorry for the late feedback. Tony and Jane were my second Workaway hosts. Really open hearted and warm hosts which took good care of me and let me stay in Hellette for 6 weeks, even though I had a long lasting cold for almost half of my stay. I got to see all three of their daughters, nice workawayers and met some interesting guests.
I… read more
I… read more
29 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jeff) for host
Staying with Tony & Jane was a great experience. I would recommend to anyone! They are very welcoming and make you feel like part of the family while you stay. They also are very accommodating and considerate about letting you visit and explore the beautiful area they are located in. Fresh food from the garden was fantastic. The work was always… read more
28 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
Miriam was enthusiastic,competent and a pleasure to host -always cheerful. very good level of both French & English she communicated well with our guests.
(Excellent)
21 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
I spent two and a half weeks with Tony and Jane and had a really good time! They are caring and generous and make sure you can discover the surrounding area. During my second week there was a group that stayed for nine days, which is pretty long. But even in the more stressful moments they stayed friendly and didn't get impatient when I asked a… read more
10 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Silvia) for host
J'ai passé environ trois semaines avec Tony et Jane dans leur belle maison.
J'ai immédiatement été très heureux. Je pourrais améliorer mon français avec eux et aussi un peu d'anglais.
Nous avons visité ensemble Biarriz, Dune de Pyla, nous avons fait beaucoup d'activités.
Quelques jours, il y a un peu plus de travail, mais c'est très simple et… read more
J'ai immédiatement été très heureux. Je pourrais améliorer mon français avec eux et aussi un peu d'anglais.
Nous avons visité ensemble Biarriz, Dune de Pyla, nous avons fait beaucoup d'activités.
Quelques jours, il y a un peu plus de travail, mais c'est très simple et… read more
30 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel & Leire) for host
We had a wonderful experience during 4 weeks with Jane and Tony in a perfect ambient and environment. We worked all together in a good team in activities related to cooking, vegetables garden (ecological!), concerts... :)
We also did lot of excursions and funny activities with them, they are a beautiful family and so generous, we are really… read more
We also did lot of excursions and funny activities with them, they are a beautiful family and so generous, we are really… read more
28 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Caroline) for host
Des hotes vraiment superbe!
J ai beaucoup aime mon sejour de 2 semaines avec Jane et Tony. Jane est vraiment gentil et j ai beaucoup aime travailler a la cuisine avec elle. Les accomodations sont parfaite! la nourriture est tellement bonne ! C est un bon workaway pour apprendre la nourriture vegetarienne et passer du temps avec des personnes… read more
J ai beaucoup aime mon sejour de 2 semaines avec Jane et Tony. Jane est vraiment gentil et j ai beaucoup aime travailler a la cuisine avec elle. Les accomodations sont parfaite! la nourriture est tellement bonne ! C est un bon workaway pour apprendre la nourriture vegetarienne et passer du temps avec des personnes… read more
13 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Jane and Tony were the best hosts! The food was incredible, the experience as described, and I would return in a heartbeat. I enjoyed the work as it got me enjoying the outside and I felt like I was really providing help to the house. While far from public transit, Jane and Tony are great about getting you where you want to be and making sure that… read more
1 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Samantha) for host
Thanks a lot to Tony and Jane for this sojourn. I stayed only for 2 weeks but time spent so fast! Welcoming, open minded and generous people, it feels good to be there! During the first week, they received a really friendly group, we had to cook meal, enjoying the activity with a backgroud of raggae music while talking. The second week has been… read more
21 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Samantha)
Samantha was a great person to host. She is lots of fun, very out going and sociable. She is a very willing and cheerful worker and she got on with everyone who was staying here. She shows initiative and learns tasks very quickly. She was great in the garden and became an expert salad maker decorating them with edible flowers. We were very sorry… read more
(Excellent)
16 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nadia) for host
I stayed with Jane and Tony for about two weeks. I did enjoy spending time with Jane and Tony, although, I was the only workawayer at the time which felt a bit lonely at times. It was just unfortunate that a few people cancelled last minute during my stay. While in Helette, I did a bit of gardening and mostly helped with meal prep and cleaning up,… read more
9 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
My sister and I stayed with Jane and Tony for a little over two weeks and we had the most amazing time. The location is beautiful but a little secluded (if you love hiking they are only a short walk away from a gorgeous mountain). Jane is an amazing cook and we learnt so much from her. The work was very fair. We mostly did a little gardening,… read more
29 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle Helena)
(Hi Dani , I was reading through the feed back and realized we never left any feed back for you!!!)
Well Dani is a great volunteer, really easy to host because she is so easy to be around. She has a lovely gentle nature and is also fun to be with. She helped with a large variety of tasks ,gardening cleaning cooking and was good at everything .She… read more
Well Dani is a great volunteer, really easy to host because she is so easy to be around. She has a lovely gentle nature and is also fun to be with. She helped with a large variety of tasks ,gardening cleaning cooking and was good at everything .She… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Danielle Helena) for host
AMAZING workaway experience!! Beautiful house with garden where we took most of the food we have prepared together with so much pleasure and love :) Jane and Tony are very special people who take care of workawayers as family, the work were very enjoyable doing and the atmosphere with others workawayers were fantastic! Also very happy to have… read more
29 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Meike) for host
Hey, I´ve got a really enjoyable stay in Helette. Jane and Antony are always trying to give you a day off, if its possible, and try give you some freetime at each day. They welcome you very well and are fair enough to each of the workawayers. I was just about 3 days alone, normaly they´re hosting other workers too.
The weather was most times good… read more
The weather was most times good… read more
4 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rita & Stefano) for host
Jane and Tony are very nice and interesting people! Their place is awesome and unique! The countryside around is simply stunning and if this were not enough Spain is just a stone throw away! We went there in December but weather was mild and lovely. There was some hard work to do with a group in those days, but Jane and Tony were always very fair… read more
3 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rita & Stefano)
We couldn't believe our luck when Rita & Stephano came they were truly excellent, great fun to host, brilliant with our guests and their experience in hotelerie meant they knew what had to be done without being asked.
We highly recommend them !!!!
We highly recommend them !!!!
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Anna Teele) for host
Staying with Jane and Tony was a really nice experience and I felt truly free while living with them. Every countryside experience across France is totally different and since this one is real close to Spain it was very special. Perfect location for those who love both the mountains and the ocean.
It was rather amusing listening to Jane and… read more
It was rather amusing listening to Jane and… read more
17 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoe)
It was lovely hosting Zoe ,she was very easy to be around and got on with everyone.
She helped a lot in the garden and in the kitchen too.
Thanks for all the help Zoe :-)
She helped a lot in the garden and in the kitchen too.
Thanks for all the help Zoe :-)
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Zoe) for host
Sorry for my delay in leaving a review, I got swept back into city life when I returned!
I stayed with Jane and Tony for 2 weeks in their beautiful house in Basque and had a wonderful time. They are truly interesting people who know so much about gardening, cooking, Basque/ French culture and more. On our days off they kindly made the time to… read more
I stayed with Jane and Tony for 2 weeks in their beautiful house in Basque and had a wonderful time. They are truly interesting people who know so much about gardening, cooking, Basque/ French culture and more. On our days off they kindly made the time to… read more
17 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Luciano)
Luciano, is a great volunteer , practical and enthusiastic he and Antonella his friend were a great help particularly in the garden. We had a lot of fun and discussed lots of things .Played some ping pong did some yoga ,and yes I'm still doing the duo lingo 37%
fluency , but I've still not had a conversation with a spanish person :-/ !! Hope you… read more
fluency , but I've still not had a conversation with a spanish person :-/ !! Hope you… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Luciano) for host
Lovely experience!!!
I stayed with my friend Antonella, around 3 weeks on the Tony and Jane house.
There are a beautiful and enthusiastic couple.
We shared meals, breakfast, dinner and good talks.
My english is not good but they were patient with me. Anyway we use duolingo to learn new words (Jane,how are you with that?. Expert Level?… read more
I stayed with my friend Antonella, around 3 weeks on the Tony and Jane house.
There are a beautiful and enthusiastic couple.
We shared meals, breakfast, dinner and good talks.
My english is not good but they were patient with me. Anyway we use duolingo to learn new words (Jane,how are you with that?. Expert Level?… read more
14 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ellie) for host
Delayed on my feedback sorry guys!
I stayed with Tony and Jane over the summer 2016 for a month in the middle of a 5 month world trip after 2 years in London. They are fantastic hosts and the other workaways were a delight too! While I missed the yoga groups I did enjoy the gardening, cleaning and cooking with them. The location is beautiful and… read more
I stayed with Tony and Jane over the summer 2016 for a month in the middle of a 5 month world trip after 2 years in London. They are fantastic hosts and the other workaways were a delight too! While I missed the yoga groups I did enjoy the gardening, cleaning and cooking with them. The location is beautiful and… read more
9 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (James & Lauren)
Lauren and Alice were great volunteers, very enthusiastic , fun and practical. They helped us with all the tasks we have here notably cleaning , gardening and cooking. They have a very positive attitude.I have no hesitation in recommending them . We would love to see them again if they pass this way.
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (James & Lauren) for host
My sister, Alice, and I stayed with Tony and Jane and had the most amazing time! They were very generous and excellent company and the work was pretty easy and enjoyable. When we first arrived, we helped clean the guest apartments and then for the rest of the time we mostly worked in their gorgeous vegetable patch and helped cook/clear up and… read more
7 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonela)
It was great to host Antonela. She is generous ,open and fun to work with. Antonela was ready to help with any task and also very practical . She was particularly helpful in the garden!! She works well in a group and independently. We miss you too Antonela and thank you again for helping me with installing duo lingo , I've only missed one day !!… read more
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Antonela) for host
I stayed with Tony and Jane for 3 weeks and it was so so sad for me leaving home. I had also the pleasure of getting to know 2 of their daughters and Tony' sister. I really felt like it was my family. They are kind, generous, thankful, caring, funny, flexible, a lot to learn from them!.
The area is beautiful: I went around by bike visiting the… read more
The area is beautiful: I went around by bike visiting the… read more
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Akila)
Akila is a wonderful workawayer we really enjoyed having her here. She is enthusiastic and reliable; she is also great company and a brilliant cook. We had a lot of fun cooking together and I learned a lot more about indian cooking ,which I have loved for a long time. I do hope you come back Akila we are missing you already!! :-)
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Akila) for host
This was my first workaway and I enjoyed every bit of it :) Tony and Jane are very nice people to work with. I attended few yoga classes. The stay was perfect. Jane and I cooked together some good food and exchanged recipes. She makes very good desserts and Tony's Chutneys are the best sweet chutneys I have ever tasted.
I would come back here… read more
I would come back here… read more
20 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (katharinahollack)
Katharina, is a brilliant workawayer. She is very enthusiastic and hard working. She takes initiative and is very resourceful and practical. She is a brilliant tidier and sorter of cupboards and garden sheds. She is fun to be around and gets on well with the other workers. She enjoys playing music and is a great child minder. We really enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (katharinahollack) for host
The perfect place for a perfect summer!!!
Jane and Tony are a lovely couple and I highly recommend this place on long or short term for staying!!!
I have stayed with them for almost 4 weeks in August. The work was easy (for example: gardening, cooking, cleaning, catering) and the spirit we shared was amazing. We went out quite often (rafting,… read more
Jane and Tony are a lovely couple and I highly recommend this place on long or short term for staying!!!
I have stayed with them for almost 4 weeks in August. The work was easy (for example: gardening, cooking, cleaning, catering) and the spirit we shared was amazing. We went out quite often (rafting,… read more
14 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Pablo) for host
I stayed for three weeks in Tony and Jane’s place, and it was a really wonderful experience. There were other volunteers, as well as some Turkish artists of an art project. The place is beautiful, in the French basque countryside, surrounded by green fields, trees, cows… For me it has been my first Workaway/woofing volunteering in which there has… read more
12 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jürgen & Erlike)
Jurgen and Erlike, are great workawayers. They were great fun and shared their interests with us (photography films). They were always willing to lend a hand and always did a good job. They were competent enthusiastic and practical. I am more than happy to recommend them.
Best wishes to you
Jane and tony
Best wishes to you
Jane and tony
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jürgen & Erlike) for host
Jane and Tony are one of the most warm and friendly people that we know. We felt like part of the family there. We loved the shared meals with lots of good conversation and working in the garden. The fresh food from the garden was amazing and now we are total salad lovers. They took us to see different sights nearby with the other workaways and… read more
22 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Celia)
Nathalia and Celia were great workawayers. Very willing and efficent with all the tasks we gave them.They were also lots of fun and great to be around . They are great cake makers and the sangria they made was a wonderful addition to our
buffet for the concert night . It's definitely going to be on the menu for the next concerts, thanks for the… read more
buffet for the concert night . It's definitely going to be on the menu for the next concerts, thanks for the… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Celia) for host
We spent two wonderful weeks at Jane and Tony's B&B!
The work was mainly cleaning, gardening and cooking. There were busier days and more relaxed ones depending on the amount of guests and the concerts scheduled. About the accommodation it depends on how many guests are at the moment, sometimes you can get your own room in the apartment. During… read more
The work was mainly cleaning, gardening and cooking. There were busier days and more relaxed ones depending on the amount of guests and the concerts scheduled. About the accommodation it depends on how many guests are at the moment, sometimes you can get your own room in the apartment. During… read more
6 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kell_R)
Kelly is a great workawayer !!!
She is a talented gardener and everything she planted is doing very well (green fingers). She was always enthusiastic, cheerful and willing to help with all tasks. She was also always ready with a smile , and got on well with us and the other helpers.
I hope you are having a great time traveling you are welcome… read more
She is a talented gardener and everything she planted is doing very well (green fingers). She was always enthusiastic, cheerful and willing to help with all tasks. She was also always ready with a smile , and got on well with us and the other helpers.
I hope you are having a great time traveling you are welcome… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kell_R) for host
What a memorable 2 weeks! This was my first Workaway experience. After working in the beautiful old house, the amazing vegetable patch, meeting so many interesting people and the delicious cooking, it was really difficult to leave. Jane, Tony and their family really made me feel at home and I thoroughly enjoyed all our adventures in the Basque… read more
19 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlene & Dominic)
Charlene and Dominic ,
arrived just at the right time !! It was great having two experienced teachers help me with the English afternoon. They were always ready to lend a hand in the house and garden. When we had the concert they did a monster washing up (after dancing and enjoying the band).Very practical and ready to use their own… read more
arrived just at the right time !! It was great having two experienced teachers help me with the English afternoon. They were always ready to lend a hand in the house and garden. When we had the concert they did a monster washing up (after dancing and enjoying the band).Very practical and ready to use their own… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Charlene & Dominic) for host
Dominic and I loved it. Jane and Tony were very friendly, generous and encouraging. After a good day of work sometimes we would take a fun day trip with the hosts and workaway team. We really enjoyed having a variety of things to do-gardening, cleaning, teaching and cooking. My (Charlene) favorite part was baking desserts. I was allowed to use… read more
30 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nataf)
Clement and Jacqueline, were great workawayers, having experience as hosts themselves they were very independent and knew what we needed help with instinctively. Clement is very practical and hard working and Jacqueline is an amazing cook ,she taught me lots of new vegan recipes . The Kambucha is alive and healthy !! We hope you are having a… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nataf) for host
As Amateur workawayers, we had not communicated our arrival clearly at the Magical Heleta. Even though 2 days early as expected, Our Host, Jane and Tony, welcomed us with open arms.
From then and there it was just like visiting family members.
We are amazed at the extensive work that has been put in, renovating and maintaining the Manor. The… read more
From then and there it was just like visiting family members.
We are amazed at the extensive work that has been put in, renovating and maintaining the Manor. The… read more
30 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Giada & Assunta)
Having Giada and Susi stay with us was really lovely. They are very gentle and sensitive ,but not afraid of doing hard physical work in the garden either.They were always ready to help and always did a good job ! They are fun company and easy going We felt very relaxed with them and would love to see them again.
Tony is slowly recovering ,hope… read more
Tony is slowly recovering ,hope… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Giada & Assunta) for host
Staying with Tony and Jane was all what we needed! The place is really stunning and relaxing, the job is always enjoyable, never too hard and always well balanced. Jane is a really kind woman, very thoughtful and always there if you need anything, she always cooked for us amazing meals that we shared with them hearing really good and interesting… read more
25 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Vojtech)
Vojtech was a great help to us . He is very capable and hard working .He is very trust worthy. He has a great sense of humor and got on very well with us and the other workawayers who stayed with us. We can wholeheartedly recommend him. We hope he will be back to visit us and sit on " Yogi's terrace" with a glass of Patxaran!!
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Vojtech) for host
Jane and Tony are sweet, helpfull and kind people. I helped a bit in the garden but mainly i was building a stone terrase.
I enjoyed nice wiews over Baigura,and also few trips there. The food is also very good there and almost all organic from local people. I do recommend going there!
I enjoyed nice wiews over Baigura,and also few trips there. The food is also very good there and almost all organic from local people. I do recommend going there!
19 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura )
Nick and Laura, were a great help with us. They are very positive and fun to be with , they are also very willing and practical. They helped in the garden ,weeding and constructing a terrace. They were also great in the kitchen with cooking when we had guests. They got on well with us and the other volunteers. They are excellent workawayers and we… read more
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Laura ) for host
Me and Nic loved our stay with Tony and Jane. The location was beautiful, the work is great fun and the house is so homely and Jane's homemade soup is amazing!
We 100% recommend staying here and we loved it so much.
We 100% recommend staying here and we loved it so much.
26 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (India) for host
I absolutely loved helping and staying here, the location was beautiful; late night walks with views of the mountainous landscape, rivers, and glow worms! Jane and Tony were amazing hosts, very relaxed and took such good care of their guests. Very understanding and easy going :)
The house is stunning and there is a beautiful space to practice… read more
The house is stunning and there is a beautiful space to practice… read more
13 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Valeria) for host
It was amazing to get to know the family and the project. Jane, Tony and their daughters were really nice people and remarkable hosts. Good music, glorious food and hilarious stories were the everyday thing during the two weeks I have been there!! Helping with the house, the rooms, the garden, the people from the workshops were enjoyable tasks in… read more
4 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Holly) for host
My friend Anna and I stayed with Tony and Jane for about two weeks and loved every minute of it. Not only are they two of the most entertaining and nice hosts, but they are also extremely interesting and knowledgeable people!
We spent our two weeks at their manor helping Tony in the new art studio he built himself, painting and varnishing the… read more
We spent our two weeks at their manor helping Tony in the new art studio he built himself, painting and varnishing the… read more
21 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nick)
Nick is a great workawayer, enthusiastic and dependable. He is very good company very relaxed and easy to be around.I am very happy to recommend him. The garden is looking very tidy now for the winter,(thank you Nick!) and Julia has planted the beans and peas just before the rain!!
Hope you are enjoying your new workaday experience. Could you… read more
Hope you are enjoying your new workaday experience. Could you… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host
Just reading a couple of the above reviews conveys what cool people Tony and Jane are and how great the atmosphere they've made is for workaway. To offer something more specific, I'll focus on a couple of details. For one, they are completely respectful of workawayers and are no way about taking advantage of people. On the contrary, they seek to… read more
21 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Debi & Anna)
Debi and Anna were a real pleasure to have around ,lots of fun and very helpful. They got on well with our guests and took initiative in the tasks that needed to be done. The best laundry cupboard
tidiers ever!!! Thank you so much !! Can you send us your email address and we can contact you directly . Hope you you are enjoying the snow!
Best… read more
tidiers ever!!! Thank you so much !! Can you send us your email address and we can contact you directly . Hope you you are enjoying the snow!
Best… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Debi & Anna) for host
We stayed with Tony and Jane in their beautiful 13th century home for 2 weeks. During our stay we mostly helped with the cooking, serving and house keeping for the two yoga groups that visited. We learnt so much from Jane's incredible cooking and all Tony's jam, confit and chutney making! All their produce is grown in the garden and we shared… read more
12 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Carmen & Cristóbal)
Carmen and Cristobal were great to host ,always happy, creative, very helpful and organized. Cristobal is a great cook and Carmen was his top assistant in the kitchen. I learn't so much from them and I think they enjoyed their time with us too. When we have our next event next week I don't know how I'm going to follow Cristobal's cooking.
We… read more
We… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Carmen & Cristóbal) for host
"We have to go back", that's the only thing we can say after staying with Tony and Jane for almost 2 weeks. This was our first Workaway experience and it was really wonderful. It couldn't have been better. The house was lovely and unique, so were Tony and Jane! =)
We recommend it to everyone who wants to improve his english/french level and to… read more
We recommend it to everyone who wants to improve his english/french level and to… read more
27 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Claudia) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't ask for something better. Santamaria is the best place for relaxing and exploring the wonderful Pays Basque. Jane and Tony are amazing, super kind and nice, open mind and smart people: you can talk with them about everything and they treated me as part of their family. The food from the garden… read more
13 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Erica) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it was INCREDIBLE ! We gardened most days and helped bake cakes for the English day, where we worked with a bunch of little kids for a few hours. Tony, Jane, the whole family, and the cats were very welcoming and made delicious food. There was a good balance between work and time off, so we were also able… read more
28 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Rita)
Rita was a pleasure to host, she fitted in quickly with us and was very helpful. She has a lovely personality is very calm and dependable. I loved hearing about Portugal and hope to visit one day and do a Rita tour (when she has saved up for her tour bus!!).
Best wishes to you Rita , hope to see you again soon!!
Best wishes to you Rita , hope to see you again soon!!
(Excellent)
25 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rita) for host
How can I put into words my experience in Helette?
From the very first moment I arrived I felt the peaceness and good energies that this place have. Open-hearted, beautiful and hard working couple, cozy and nicely decorated house, garden with wonderfull views over the surrounding landscapes.. Tony and Jane made me feel like home! I have to… read more
From the very first moment I arrived I felt the peaceness and good energies that this place have. Open-hearted, beautiful and hard working couple, cozy and nicely decorated house, garden with wonderfull views over the surrounding landscapes.. Tony and Jane made me feel like home! I have to… read more
28 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Daniel was a great helper,
He has a lovely personality and is funny as well. It was great having him around and hearing all his stories. We had quite a lot of building work to do (moving tiles and insulation) whilst he was with us, so not the most creative or pleasant work ,but Daniel got on with it never complaining.
We would love to see you… read more
He has a lovely personality and is funny as well. It was great having him around and hearing all his stories. We had quite a lot of building work to do (moving tiles and insulation) whilst he was with us, so not the most creative or pleasant work ,but Daniel got on with it never complaining.
We would love to see you… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
One of the best things i've ever done - Seriously.
Tony and Jane are great hosts, they really care about their volunteers. The work was nice, I spent my time there mainly traiting wood planks and moving construction materials, but also some stuff in the garden.
The place is extremly beutiful, Helette is a small town but you'll find there… read more
Tony and Jane are great hosts, they really care about their volunteers. The work was nice, I spent my time there mainly traiting wood planks and moving construction materials, but also some stuff in the garden.
The place is extremly beutiful, Helette is a small town but you'll find there… read more
25 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
Clara was a wonderful workawayer. She stayed with us last August at a very busy time and was an indefatigable helper!! She was always ready to lend a hand ,we had a lot of cooking (and cleaning) to do and she was a great cook with lots of ideas of her own too. She got on well with everybody and was fun to have around . Thank you again for all the… read more
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Clara) for host
This is a welcoming gueshouse surrounded by green, beautiful landscape. I shared my stay with 2 other helpers, 3 lovely kittens, several cats & chickens, quite a lot of visitors, guests and friends, and, obviously, Jane, Tony & Alice, the family running the place and trying to make everyone happy and comfortable.
It was a very positive… read more
It was a very positive… read more
23 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Nerys)
Nerys was a pleasure to host;very sociable, always willing to help and very practical.
Missing her irish coffee!!
Missing her irish coffee!!
(Excellent)
19 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Nerys) for host
I spent a fantastic month in the Pays Basque with Tony, Jane and family. The work was mostly outdoors with some cooking to be done when they had yoga groups. The accommodation and food was top notch. They went above and beyond the basic requirements of workaway, bringing us hiking and for adventures in Spain. Thanks again guys and best of luck for… read more
13 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Irishguy23) for host
I spent three memorable weeks volunteering with Tony and Jane in the French Basque Country. They were really fair and generous hosts and went out of their way to show us everything the area had to offer and at their own expense aswell.
The work expected of me was reasonable, varied and with flexible hours meaning I had some free days to… read more
The work expected of me was reasonable, varied and with flexible hours meaning I had some free days to… read more
20 Jun 2011
Left by Workawayer (Charlie) for host
I originally went to stay with Tony and Jane for two weeks, but I had such a nice time that I did an extra three weeks . The location is beautiful, in a small village surrounded by hills. The house has lots of history, and has been tastefully restored.
I was treated like a king by Tony, Jane and their lovely family. Lots of home cooking, with… read more
I was treated like a king by Tony, Jane and their lovely family. Lots of home cooking, with… read more
