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Learn new skills and experience living in a rural village in the mountains near Castellon, Spain

  • Last activity : 13 Jul 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in a small rural Spanish village in the mountains in the Maestrazgo region, popular with walkers and climbers. Population of less than 600. We are a retired English couple. Have helped students with their English. We have lived here for about 24 years, we speak English from the north of England also a good level of Spanish we are an open minded couple and enjoy being around younger people.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Gardening
    Self development
    Pets
    Plant care
    Animals
    Nature
    Mountain
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We live in a rural setting but close to the village.
    This area is perfect for walkers, hikers and cyclists.
    Maestrazgo region has historical monuments. The village is 26 kms from the beach at Peniscola. Our village is a rural agricultural area with olive groves and almond trees. Opportunity to live in a typical Spanish village close to San Mateo, the former capital of this region.
    Morella is nearby one of the best preserved walled cities in Europe.
    Peniscola which is 26 kms away has a fantastic beach and the castle which was the former home of Papa Luna.
    Many traditional fiestas and cultural music concerts are held in this region.

  • Help

    Help

    Keeping the garden under control which may include cutting branches, rotovating. Care of the dogs and to take for a daily walk. General help with maintenance of the house and surroundings.
    Occasionally may need help in our home.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    2 bedroomed detached log cabin (furnished), separate shower room, small kitchen, washing machine, terrace, bbq facility. Only accommodation provided. Food cooked and provided by yourselves. We expect help for 15 hours a week and a complete month's stay (1st - 31st). Non-smokers are our preference as we are non-smokers.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Bicycles available as transport links are minimal.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have a good internet connection.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is hard standing suitable for large motorhome. Electricity hook up, water, toilet & shower facility.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Daisy, Billie, Sam

    Three cats who are all rescued.

    Poppy, Pepe, Bibi,Carrie

    Four dogs who are all rescued

Host ref number: 859342368656

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