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We're an English family who moved to rural Puglia from London to try a different way of life. We need help from couples (sorry no families) in the autumn with our olive harvest and then again in the spring with general land management and buildings maintenance.
Claire & Andy met at London Zoo and bought a dilapidated old farm in 2004 which we've renovated and converted into a self-contained holiday villa and living accommodation for us. It's set in 5 acres of land planted mainly with olive and almond trees. We have a vegetable garden and keep chickens, and we also have three dogs and a cat as well as three children aged between 12 and 7.
We've made a commitment to farm the land organically, as well as installing solar hot water panels, using wood in our heating system and collecting rainwater to fill our cistern.
We host couples aged 25+.
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
Experience animal husbandry, organic gardening, the permaculture approach and seasonal living in undiscovered Puglia.
Arbeit
In November and December we need help with the olive harvest, tree pruning, house painting, wall building and general land and property maintenance.
Between February and May we need help with tree pruning, gardening, painting, wall building, paving and general land and property maintenance.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Italienisch: Fließend
Unterkunft
Private accommodation with two double bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, kitchen & living room. TV + dvd player & lots of films, Xbox 360 with games, wifi. Food provided.
Was noch ...
We live in the countryside but just 5 minutes by car or 20 by bike to the nearest town where there are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants.
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Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
zwei
Arbeitszeiten
Five hours per day five days a week
Gastgeber Ref-Nr.: 5694975714b5
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22.11.2021
We were at Claire and Andy’s for 10 days in october/november. We helped them with the olive harvest and stayed in their lovely trullo. We agreed to work longer days and take more days of in return, to relax and see the surrounding villages. The region is very beautiful, with a lot of characteristic small Italian villages.
The work was very… read more
The work was very… read more
01.08.2019
Dear Claire, Andy and Kids,
Thank you so much for hosting us at your Trullo, we felt very welcomed and happy while we were there.
We arrived in Puglia with so many dreams and expectations and we were very lucky to live that experience at your property. At the moment we arrived, we had no rural experience whatsoever, and in two weeks we have… read more
Thank you so much for hosting us at your Trullo, we felt very welcomed and happy while we were there.
We arrived in Puglia with so many dreams and expectations and we were very lucky to live that experience at your property. At the moment we arrived, we had no rural experience whatsoever, and in two weeks we have… read more
26.05.2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Pedro & Ricardo)
Pedro and Ricardo were a pleasure to host. They are polite, kind, hard working and easy going. No job was too big or too small, and everything they turned their hands to was done properly with care and attention. They fitted in very easily with our life and we have asked them back to help out a couple more days. Anyone who hosts them will be… read more
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30.04.2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Emma & Jonathan)
If Emma and Jono enquire to Workaway with you snap them up! They are hard working, follow instructions, take care to do a good job, responsible and easygoing. They were great fun to have around, were really chatty with our children and kind to our pets. Thank you so much Emma and Jono, happy travels.
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30.04.2018
We spent two weeks with Claire and Andy and absolutely loved it! They are both very welcoming, friendly and fun people to be around. They have three lovely kids that were fun to spend time with along with some cools dogs, a very friendly cat and chickens!
We helped out with painting and gardening, they were really clear with instructions on what… read more
We helped out with painting and gardening, they were really clear with instructions on what… read more
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22.11.2021
Vom Workawayer (Loes & Shiva ) für Host
We were at Claire and Andy’s for 10 days in october/november. We helped them with the olive harvest and stayed in their lovely trullo. We agreed to work longer days and take more days of in return, to relax and see the surrounding villages. The region is very beautiful, with a lot of characteristic small Italian villages.
The work was very… read more
The work was very… read more
01.08.2019
Vom Workawayer (Pedro & Ricardo) für Host
Dear Claire, Andy and Kids,
Thank you so much for hosting us at your Trullo, we felt very welcomed and happy while we were there.
We arrived in Puglia with so many dreams and expectations and we were very lucky to live that experience at your property. At the moment we arrived, we had no rural experience whatsoever, and in two weeks we have… read more
Thank you so much for hosting us at your Trullo, we felt very welcomed and happy while we were there.
We arrived in Puglia with so many dreams and expectations and we were very lucky to live that experience at your property. At the moment we arrived, we had no rural experience whatsoever, and in two weeks we have… read more
26.05.2019
Vom Host für Workawayer (Pedro & Ricardo)
Pedro and Ricardo were a pleasure to host. They are polite, kind, hard working and easy going. No job was too big or too small, and everything they turned their hands to was done properly with care and attention. They fitted in very easily with our life and we have asked them back to help out a couple more days. Anyone who hosts them will be… read more
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30.04.2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Emma & Jonathan)
If Emma and Jono enquire to Workaway with you snap them up! They are hard working, follow instructions, take care to do a good job, responsible and easygoing. They were great fun to have around, were really chatty with our children and kind to our pets. Thank you so much Emma and Jono, happy travels.
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30.04.2018
Vom Workawayer (Emma & Jonathan) für Host
We spent two weeks with Claire and Andy and absolutely loved it! They are both very welcoming, friendly and fun people to be around. They have three lovely kids that were fun to spend time with along with some cools dogs, a very friendly cat and chickens!
We helped out with painting and gardening, they were really clear with instructions on what… read more
We helped out with painting and gardening, they were really clear with instructions on what… read more
19.04.2018
Vom Workawayer (Rhiannon & James) für Host
We were lucky enough to spend a week with Claire and Andy, and right from picking us up from the train station they made us feel so comfortable and looked after. They are vibrant, open and easy-going, and we really enjoyed chatting away with them.
The work was easy to pick up, with clear instructions - and it was nice to work outside on their… read more
The work was easy to pick up, with clear instructions - and it was nice to work outside on their… read more
26.03.2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Rhiannon & James)
Rhi and James didn't let the horrible weather bother them and were real troupers helping out with gardening despite the endless rain and painting when the downpours drove us all indoors. They're really easygoing, cheerful and motivated - thanks Rhi & James X
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29.03.2018
Vom Workawayer (Andreas & Anna) für Host
Thank you Claire and Andy for this amazing time. We spent a week at their farm working in the garden and helping the kids with homework. We were free to manage our workingtime. The landscape and accomondation was beautiful and we had lots of fun with the kids, animals and exploring the neighborhood. In the evening we cooked dinner and had really… read more
26.03.2018
Vom Host für Workawayer (Andreas & Anna)
Andy and Anna were amazing - they're incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about food, and helped overhaul our organic vegetable garden. They're also brilliant cooks and they were great with the kids, easygoing, hard working and fun to have around. Thanks Andy & Anna X
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10.10.2017
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jane & Iain)
Jane and Iain were fantastic volunteers - they worked hard, were easy going and good company. We really enjoyed our time with them and would love to have them back in the future. 100% recommended!
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05.06.2017
Vom Workawayer (Jane & Iain) für Host
We spent at week at Claire and Andy's in early April 2017 helping to get everything ready for the start of the guest season. Jobs ranged from preparing veg beds, helping prepare the pool and Trullo and general grounds maintenance.
The family are very warm and welcoming hosts and great fun to spend time with. They are also happy to pass on… read more
The family are very warm and welcoming hosts and great fun to spend time with. They are also happy to pass on… read more
02.05.2016
Vom Workawayer (Mélanie) für Host
I have really enjoyed my 2 weeks stay in handy and Claire’s farm ! They are very welcoming and with their 3 children, they are a very nice family !
Florence and me slept and took the evening meal in the trullo in which they host guest during the summer season, so the comfort was very high!
We were working morning and afternoon but we could… read more
Florence and me slept and took the evening meal in the trullo in which they host guest during the summer season, so the comfort was very high!
We were working morning and afternoon but we could… read more
30.04.2016
Vom Workawayer (Florence) für Host
Time flies by so fast, I haven't found the courage to tell them that they are a fantastic family. Andy and Claire are wonderful, really lovely and welcoming people. I feel really lucky to have crossed their path. For a first trip, I couldn’t have imagined a better situation. I’m sorry for having been tongue-tied with shyness most of the time. (And… read more
05.05.2015
Vom Workawayer (Jacqueline & Luca) für Host
This was our first experience using WorkAway and we couldn't have been more fortunate. This place is a real treasure and it's because Andy and Claire have made it into one. The accomodation was brilliant, we stayed in the trullo vacation rental fully equipped with everything from cooking pots, books, video games, a bath, etc. It was very charming,… read more
09.04.2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Jacqueline & Luca)
Jacqueline and Luca stayed with us for a month and helped us out with all the preparation for getting our B&B ready for guests. They were ready and willing workers and happy to turn their hands to whatever was needed. They were also really sweet with our three children and were enthusiastic participants in endless games of hide and seek! Grazie… read more
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12.01.2015
Vom Host für Workawayer (Monique & Leigh)
Monique and Lee were a brilliant couple who worked really hard for us, joined in and had fun, and were really easy going. They helped with our olive harvest, built a rockery garden and helped out with the animals and all the other jobs that come with a plot of land in the countryside. Thanks guys!
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23.05.2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Denise & Tobias)
Denise and Toby were completely BRILLIANT volunteers - good humoured, followed instruction to the letter, self motivated and extremely high quality of work. If they offer to volunteer for you SNAP THEM UP! Thank you Denise and Toby, it was a pleasure having you here xx
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15.01.2014
Vom Host für Workawayer (Michelle)
Jay and Michelle stayed with us for a month in November and helped out with our olive harvest, gardening projects, animal care and house painting. They are the type of volunteers you dream of - you only have to tell them once and they do a brilliant job. They were really thorough, hard working and helpful.
If Jay and Michelle contact you snap… read more
If Jay and Michelle contact you snap… read more
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04.12.2013
Vom Workawayer (Michelle) für Host
This workaway experience was one that has given us experiences, knowledge and perspectives which will undoubtedly improve the rest of our lives.
Andy is a fantastic boss, who puts a large amount of effort into making everything clear, understood, and feasible. Because he works with you most of the time, you can be assured the same care and… read more
Andy is a fantastic boss, who puts a large amount of effort into making everything clear, understood, and feasible. Because he works with you most of the time, you can be assured the same care and… read more
21.02.2013
Vom Host für Workawayer (Vicki)
Keryn was one of three enthusiastic Workawayers who stayed with us in November to help with our olive harvest. Everyone worked very hard whatever the weather and also very easygoing. Thanks Keryn!
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18.02.2013
Vom Host für Workawayer (Tom)
Tom was one of three enthusiastic volunteers who stayed with us in November to help with our olive harvest. They all worked through sun and rain without a word of complaint, and on top of helping with the olives they turned their hands to a range of other jobs needing to be done. Thanks guys!
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08.12.2012
Vom Workawayer (Tom) für Host
Claire and Andy were fantastic hosts, making my first workaway location an experience never to forget. Harvesting the olives was great fun, and being able to taste the olive oil afterwards was very special to know just where it came from! The children were friendly, charming and just as fantastic hosts!
I wouldn't waste a second in recommending… read more
I wouldn't waste a second in recommending… read more
18.02.2013
Vom Host für Workawayer (Theresa)
Theresa was one of three enthusiastic volunteers who stayed with us in November to help with our olive harvest. They all worked through sun and rain without a word of complaint, and on top of helping with the olives they turned their hands to a range of other jobs needing to be done.
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09.12.2012
Vom Workawayer (Theresa) für Host
to stay at claire and andys place was fantastic. i stayed there for 3 weeks and helped with the olive harvest and some general work in the garden like weeding, rebuild the walls of some beds or painting wood for the sheepshelter... wasn't hard work. i stayed with two other workawayers in a beautiful trullo next door to their house so we had our… read more
10.03.2011
Vom Workawayer (Megan) für Host
Claire and Andy were really friendly and welcoming. Their home is beautiful and their children charming. They were really fair about the work and we enjoyed many interesting conversations (and a few bottles of wine!) together. Thanks
02.03.2011
Vom Host für Workawayer (Megan)
We really enjoyed having Megan and Oscar to stay; they were easy going, interesting company, BRILLIANT with the children and were happy to do any job we threw at them. Thanks Oscar and Megan!
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24.01.2011
Vom Workawayer (Amy) für Host
claire + andy were such amazing hosts! their farm is amazing, their kids + critters are so sweet + fun and their area is full of beauty and fun things to explore. i learned so much! i got to plant tons of vegetable seeds, take care of the chickens, harvest carrots and paint! in the evening, we had great conversations over delicious claire-made… read more
06.04.2010
Vom Host für Workawayer (Amy)
Amy was our first workawayer and she was fantastic! She was consistently enthusiastic and always eager to tackle every job on our list. She fitted into family life with ease and was a pleasure to have stay with us. We highly recommend Amy for your workaway project.
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11.12.2010
Vom Host für Workawayer ()
We really enjoyed having Claire stay with us, she fitted in really well to our family life and was a very willing worker. She was happy to help out wherever she was needed, whether it was picking olives, painting the house or cleaning out the fridge. I can highly recommend Claire for any Workaway placement. Thanks Claire!
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06.04.2010
Vom Host für Workawayer (Maren)
Maren was a brilliant workawayer - she was willing and able to have a go at everything, she was always cheerful and was a delightful guest who fitted into our family with ease. We can wholeheartedly recommend Maren for workaway projects.
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