Taking care for a quinta and four young cats in Lagos da Beira, Portugal

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from half february till May 2022

We are a married, dutch couple, 55+ university studies nursing and engineering.
We live for 10 years at a quinta (formerly an old bakery) with 3 red cats and a black one, and lots of land around the house with a pond.
But the garden walls falling apart and weeds is growing to high, also we like to cultivate parts with tracks, and the house needs some general maintenance. .
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Things of interest: conversation about filosofy/orchids/nature/arts/books/electronics and humor/food/drinks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
we can show you in the portugese way of living on the campo and in a small town. Teach portugues,
And we can show you around in the area and can show you the art of nullity. :)
Help
We need help with the garden (mowing, fixing some walls, cleaning the pond etc..)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
a small luxuriously separated wooden house (near to the main house) with kitchen, living and bathroom, bedroom. (see last tree foto's).
What else ...
Lagos da Beira is a Portuguese Eden in the municipality of Oliveira do Hospital.
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?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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housecat Tom

guesthouse

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kitchen

Feedback left by and about host (9)

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Communication:
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20/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (Artur & Elma) for host

Nico and Angela were great hosts, friendly and easy going. They made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. They went out of their way to prepare great meals and their hospitality were much appreciated. Took us out for drinks as well as a great lunch at a local Restaurant. They took the time to show us where to find shops, Restaurants… read more

(Excellent )

15/04/2022

Left by host for Workawayer (Artur & Elma)

Great workers!! with a lot of initiatieve.

We wanted them to take care for our 4 cats for 5 weeks,
but they also cut the grass cut trees cleaned up all the quinta!! excellent!! we where very happy with whem.

They are great workers , flexible, when there are problems they solve the problem themselves.
The time we spend together was good fun ,… read more

(Excellent )

30/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Artem & Michelle) for host

Angela and Nico are great hosts!
It was our second workaway experience and we stayed at their beautiful wooden home with huge windows overlooking the gorgeous scenery.
We stayed for about 3 months and our experience was very useful in many ways. We learnt much about the culture in Portugal (pros and cons) and we also gained experience of what it… read more

(Excellent )

09/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Nilo João Ignácio)

Nilo is a private person and loves to be alone at work. He is modest and quiet.
His works is good, he is punctual and is willing to help with anything
He made us a real "churrasco brasileiro" :)
Perhaps we meet again!!
Angela and Nico

(Good )

13/03/2020

Left by Workawayer (Morgan & Jonathan ) for host

Our 3 week stay with Nico and Angela was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had and most definitely the most enjoyable workaway! They are an incredibly dynamic couple, laid back, always cracking jokes, and they haven’t gone Figueira de Foz (which in English with a Dutch accent sounds like ‘To get a divorce’) which is a shame because… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Morgan & Jonathan )

Morgan and Jonathan are a good couple!!
Hard working with excellent skills and a big sense of responsibility.
They did a good job with wood harvesting and Morgan " got her first tree"....
They both had a good sense of humor, so we had good conversations.
We really enjoyed their company!!!!.

(Excellent )

20/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Correro & Foubert) for host

Hello !
We spent 6 weeks with Angela and Nico. What a surprising and pleasant place! What a great host!
Angela and Nico are open-minded people, as well as a great general culture, which offers beautiful conversations.
They also know how to deal with each other's skills and shortcomings, and in this way they made sure that we felt at ease in our… read more

(Excellent )

27/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Correro & Foubert)

Hello Emma and Bertrand,
It was good fun and a pleasure to have you with us for many weeks.
You where a big help with all the work we had to do and you also showed initiative. The things you did where great .
The walls look beautiful , the road with bricks very nice and all the plants are very happy with the electronical water system.
You have a… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Suzanne) for host

From the moment we arrived with Nico and Angela they made us feel comfortable and at home. They went out of their way to go above and beyond to make sure our stay with them was enjoyable and memorable.

Nico and Angela live in a house which they converted from an old community bakery with a very beautiful private guest house which we stayed in.… read more

(Excellent )

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