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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
9 Apr 2024
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Description
Hello! My name is Vanesa and I live in Galicia.
My brother and I are aiming to restore our country house near Mondariz, small town in Pontevedra, renowned for its medicinal waters and ancient spa.
The House is a big old stone.
About us
We are in our 40s, both working but still being able to combine with the house. My brother is a teacher and I work from home for a fish- trade company.
We like helpers enjoy their time so we try to facilitate the stay but we'll be very happy to host enthusiastic people and sometimes able to be on their own as we may not be here all the time.
About the place
This is a peaceful area full of trees and beautiful swimming rivers ....
We have Vigo 40 minutes driving and amazing beaches all around with the Cíes Island in the mouth of the bay.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Galicia is a place full of beautifull corners and surrounded by mountains, rivers... As well as nature you can enjoy the cities with lots of places to go, cafés, concerts, theaters.... Vigo, Pontevedra and Santiago de Compostela are always full of life in the streets ..
And we have lots of amazing beaches all over the coast....
Help
We need help to refurbish the house and some domestic tasks....
The proyect is big as well but we are getting started with jobs like : Painting, gardening, electricity, building .... so it would be very useful people with this skills plus somebody who likes cooking 😅.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis 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
Your own private room
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
Cocinó una excelente cena francesa 😋😋😋 y por todo lo que aportó le le estamos muy agradecidos.
She is very easygoing and independent, as she is connecting to everyone, but she is still happy when she sometimes has to spend time alone.
We miss her and our place… read more
I was at their place this summer for two weeks and had a very good time.
The galician mountain landscape is truly stunning and their home is very cosy.
I take a lot of good memories with me: cooking for each other, caring for the puppy dog, "cleaning" your laptops, swimming in… read more
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Cocinó una excelente cena francesa 😋😋😋 y por todo lo que aportó le le estamos muy agradecidos.
She is very easygoing and independent, as she is connecting to everyone, but she is still happy when she sometimes has to spend time alone.
We miss her and our place… read more
I was at their place this summer for two weeks and had a very good time.
The galician mountain landscape is truly stunning and their home is very cosy.
I take a lot of good memories with me: cooking for each other, caring for the puppy dog, "cleaning" your laptops, swimming in… read more
Warm and welcoming people, they'll make you feel part of the family as soon as you arrive. The house is big so you'll also have your own space and a lot of free time to do whatever you like.
The work was interesting (a whole range of activities, from digging a… read more
Since the very moment he arouse riding his bike, we could guess the sort of person he could be
He soon showed how joyful and grateful he is.
As regards to the work we were intended to perform, he always showed himself ready 100 per cent, never a fuss a complain or any sign of anoyement. Trully it amazed me… read more
The main work involved putting drainage in by the house to prevent flooding during the winter and was a pleasure to be working on; seeing the… read more
