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We live in a beautiful quinta in the algarve countryside, with about 12 acres of gardens and paddocks, and a pool. We have 3 dogs of our own, and sometimes a few friends dogs in the garden. I have 4 beautiful gentle horses, who I ride often, with my girlfriends. . I am 62 and English, and my husband is 78 and Irish. My goodness, that sounds old and I’m certainly not old!
We do run a free roaming kennels, and a small cattery on the premises, but have a permanent couple who work for us who deal with all aspects of the business. Workaways will never be asked to help in this enedvour.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
Interests
Movies & TV
Pets
Events & social
Charity work
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Animals
Water sports
Sailing / Boating
Beach
Fitness
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can learn about gardening, fencing, cleaning the pool, animal care, driving sit on mower, the quad or the tractor, maintenance of a large property with many olive, carob, fig, almond trees.
Help
We are looking for an English speaking couple, To help with cutting back our garden, and occasionally helping to look after the animals. You don’t have to be a horse rider, but you need to not be afraid of horses! There is often painting or woodwork to be done, or repairing stone work or fencing. A love of the outdoors and animals is a must ! You must be able to look after yourselves in the kitchen as we are often not around at mealtimes.
I would love you to help me with my french speaking if possible!
Please check my availability calendar. I do not have time to reply to people if I am not looking for help. Please respect this…. I try to be polite in replying to everyone, but it takes too long if I already have Workaways here.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Portuguese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I’m learning French at the moment, so French speaking would be great!
Accommodation
We have a self contained annex available, with queen size bedroom, lounge, bathroom and kitchen, Wi fi and English TV. There is a car available for your use.
What else ...
We live in the countryside, an oasis of calm, but only 10 minutes to the village , Guia, which has many bars and restaurants, shops and a post office. A car is available for you to use, as are 2 bikes. We have a lovely pool, and the beaches are 15 mins drive away, or a 40 minute cycle. You must be confident and self sufficient, and happy to cook for yourselves. Sometimes I will cook for everyone, I love it, and used to be a chef!
You may ride the horses if you have previous experience, when there is a horse available. ( I have 10 ladies who ride with me. )
I run a small kennels and cattery, but the workaways are not expected to help in any way in this venture.
We love a long term stay…. We have made friends for life with many Workaways.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fibre internet, speeds 70gb and up.
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for your camper van, and your own apartment in the House for your use.
Can possibly accept pets
If they are well behaved. Cats not a good idea because of the dogs here.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Bouton
A beautiful 13 year old Dunn
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They all welcomed us very warmly.
We spent nearly 4 weeks there and the time flew by - nice talkings, great humour, great cooking, wonderful landscape, work was always fun, had our own car and bikes…
Di and Bungie are… read more
We were so lucky to find Stephen and Alica. They are the most adorable couple, both very responsible and communicative. Super easy to get on with, and very helpful in every way, They did so many great things while they were… read more
We were last minute arrivals with Di and Bungie to help with some overdue chores and they were such generous and kind hosts.
Accommodation is excellent and the work is not too demanding, especially in the heat. We tidied, cleaned and helped with fencing and plumbing tasks.
The loan car was… read more
There is nothing this couple can’t do! It’s been such a joy having them here, they got through so many jobs! Loads of gardening, strimming, cutting down huge bushes, electrics,… read more
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They all welcomed us very warmly.
We spent nearly 4 weeks there and the time flew by - nice talkings, great humour, great cooking, wonderful landscape, work was always fun, had our own car and bikes…
Di and Bungie are… read more
We were so lucky to find Stephen and Alica. They are the most adorable couple, both very responsible and communicative. Super easy to get on with, and very helpful in every way, They did so many great things while they were… read more
We were last minute arrivals with Di and Bungie to help with some overdue chores and they were such generous and kind hosts.
Accommodation is excellent and the work is not too demanding, especially in the heat. We tidied, cleaned and helped with fencing and plumbing tasks.
The loan car was… read more
There is nothing this couple can’t do! It’s been such a joy having them here, they got through so many jobs! Loads of gardening, strimming, cutting down huge bushes, electrics,… read more
Fabulous hosts, a very comfy accommodation, beautiful surroundings, dogs that always brought a huge smile to our faces, a great variety of projects that we really enjoyed, and we were so lucky to have experienced Di's fabulous cooking!
Di and Bungie are the loveliest people, very kind, considerate, great to work… read more
I have never had such a perfect Workaway… in 6 months I’ve honestly never asked him to do anything… he’s the most incredible perceptive guy ever. He saw things that needed to… read more
Francesca and Tom are simply a delight. They are the most charming couple, with fantastic attitudes. They are super helpful in every situation. They have done animal care (… read more
I’m not sure what to say, maybe “ we still miss you” sums it up. A nutty, loveable, funny, helpful, conciencous young couple. Willing to do any tasks, with a smile… Eva was a fab horse rider. Massive animal lovers!!!
Hope we see you again… xxx
Thanks freya, we will miss you.
I can summarize my time at their pet resort as a "fun" tastic experience!
With so many beautiful animals to keeps you company all day, a nice and comfortable place to stay, on top of good tools and clear instructions to get the work done effectively, this place was a "coup de coeur"… read more
His views may be very different to ours, but he was courteous, and we had a good banter about many things! He was a very positive… read more
See you in a few months!
Diana and Bungie are really fun people and amazing hosts! We strongly felt their generosity and hospitality when the World broke down! Before the restrictions and lockdowns we had a free use of the car which offered us freedom to explore the region and make our stay… read more
