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10 Sep 2025
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Description
I have a beautiful villa in the western algarve. I am in a little village just outside Lagos. 6 minute drive to the beach. Lovely walks, two cafes within walking distance and on the bus routes.
Multiple beautiful beaches surround us as well as countryside and woodland.
I live with my two young children (5 and 8 years), our dog, cats and our chickens.
I have approximately 3 acres of land and the house to maintain. Looking for help in the garden and cleaning inside. DIY skills are always useful here too!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Animals
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Beach
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The language and the culture. I’m in a very Portuguese village. Lots of municipal events are organised in lagos. Sample the food, enjoy the beaches and wander the town.
Help
I have a large house and about 3 acres so there is always stuff to do in the house and garden. I am also learning Portuguese so very open to language lessons also.
There is also painting, DIY and various garden tasks depending on the weather!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
In exchange you’ll have a bed in an en-suite room with private terrace
** I also have a space for a Campervan and a semi-permanent off grid camp area available year round**
What else ...
Please note the entire property is Non-Smoking.
Helping hours are super flexible and you’re not tied to certain times each day. There’s lots to do in your free time and it’s best to have a car. Visit the fort in Sagres, wander the mountains of monchique or just head to Lagos and explore town a little.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes I have a decent Wi-Fi connection and there is a desk in the room. There are also a few coworking spaces in Lagos, and generally all the cafes are quiet this time of year.
Space for parking camper vans
Yes. Happy to run an extension lead out and give use of washing machine and bathroom if needed. 😊
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Chickens
Nutella
Ninja
Tweed
Host ref number: 186625638773
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
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Feedback (18)
3 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Michelle & Peter) for host
we had a great time at Laura's. she was a lovely friendly host and the three hours work we did each day was very manageable. we did gardening, made a chicken run and helped install some kitchen cupboards. Laura was also very relaxed about how we made up our time to allow for exploring the area which was a bonus. the rooms were very comfortable-… read more
27 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Maribel) for host
Thank you so much, Laura, for welcoming me on short notice. You are a warm, caring, and funny host! Communication and organization were smooth and clear, which was truly appreciated.
During my stay, I helped out with cleaning and weeding in a beautiful setting. Laura is very flexible with the schedule, as long as you're responsible in your… read more
During my stay, I helped out with cleaning and weeding in a beautiful setting. Laura is very flexible with the schedule, as long as you're responsible in your… read more
26 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Saskia)
Saskia was a great help. She was proactive and communicated well. She's really friendly and was happy just to get on with things, as well as have a chat. She got loads of deep cleaning done for me which was a great help. I'd love to welcome her back any time.
(Excellent
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14 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Saskia) for host
Laura have a beautiful house where she created a lovely home for herself, her kids and animals. I stayed almost 2 weeks and helped all around the house with spring/ deep cleaning. The tasks were clear and easy to do for me. I shared a room and bathroom with 2 other workawayers and after they left I had the space all for myself. It was a nice… read more
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3 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Michelle & Peter) for host
we had a great time at Laura's. she was a lovely friendly host and the three hours work we did each day was very manageable. we did gardening, made a chicken run and helped install some kitchen cupboards. Laura was also very relaxed about how we made up our time to allow for exploring the area which was a bonus. the rooms were very comfortable-… read more
27 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Maribel) for host
Thank you so much, Laura, for welcoming me on short notice. You are a warm, caring, and funny host! Communication and organization were smooth and clear, which was truly appreciated.
During my stay, I helped out with cleaning and weeding in a beautiful setting. Laura is very flexible with the schedule, as long as you're responsible in your… read more
During my stay, I helped out with cleaning and weeding in a beautiful setting. Laura is very flexible with the schedule, as long as you're responsible in your… read more
26 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Saskia)
Saskia was a great help. She was proactive and communicated well. She's really friendly and was happy just to get on with things, as well as have a chat. She got loads of deep cleaning done for me which was a great help. I'd love to welcome her back any time.
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Saskia) for host
Laura have a beautiful house where she created a lovely home for herself, her kids and animals. I stayed almost 2 weeks and helped all around the house with spring/ deep cleaning. The tasks were clear and easy to do for me. I shared a room and bathroom with 2 other workawayers and after they left I had the space all for myself. It was a nice… read more
5 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Line)
Line is lovely 😃
Super friendly and nice to have around she was also extremely proactive and got lots done during her stay here. From cooking delicious meals to cleaning and painting she just got on with things.
It was a pleasure to host her here and I’d welcome her back.
Super friendly and nice to have around she was also extremely proactive and got lots done during her stay here. From cooking delicious meals to cleaning and painting she just got on with things.
It was a pleasure to host her here and I’d welcome her back.
(Excellent)
3 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Line) for host
I spent almost two weeks with Laura and had a really great time!
Laura is really kind and fun, and she is very communicative which I highly appreciated. The working hours were very flexible and Laura always trusted me to be in charge of my tasks and my time while still being available if I had questions or needed help. The work I did mostly… read more
Laura is really kind and fun, and she is very communicative which I highly appreciated. The working hours were very flexible and Laura always trusted me to be in charge of my tasks and my time while still being available if I had questions or needed help. The work I did mostly… read more
18 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Johan & Hermanna) for host
Laura invited us to come for four days last month to come and help at her beautiful place. It was great to spend time there and help in the garden. We had the luxury of a very comfortable bed and breakfast appartment, overlooking the green hills. We worked in her garden, which is quit big, so always lots to do there. Apart from that there was… read more
4 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Karl & Emma) for host
We spent just under two weeks with Laura and had a wonderful time. The property is gorgeous with stunning views of the country side. We had the opportunity to explore the surrounding area and Laura gave us some great tips of places to see. We’d highly recommend this Workaway to anyone wanting to spend time in the Algarve area.
4 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Karl & Emma)
It was wonderful having Karl and Emma to stay. They are both really friendly and were a pleasure to host. They are proactive and happy to work independently. Emma was incredibly helpful on the marketing side, helping to create various things for me, and bounce ideas off.
Karl just got on with things! I was able to explain things once, and he just… read more
Karl just got on with things! I was able to explain things once, and he just… read more
(Excellent)
4 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Dan is lovely. He stayed in touch on his journey down, left the place tidy and got lots done while he was here. He helped in the garden with things like strimming and tree cutting. He also looked after my cats when I went away for a night. He’s friendly and polite and was nice to have around.
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I had a wonderful experience staying at Laura’s place! She is incredibly kind and communicates clearly. The house itself is great, and the location is convenient with a mini-bus service to and from Lagos city center, or Uber.
The working hours were very flexible, which I really appreciated. My tasks included gardening, sweeping, a bit of pet… read more
The working hours were very flexible, which I really appreciated. My tasks included gardening, sweeping, a bit of pet… read more
23 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host
This was our first workaway experience and We had a wonderful time. Laura is a very helpful host with clear communication. Thank you so much for hosting us and providing a solid home base to call home for our time in Portugal.
2 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ashleigh) for host
Laura is a fantastic host. This was such a great experience I would recommend to everyone. My work was mainly gardening - weeding, and pruning the fruit trees and agave plants. This is a beautiful place to work, and a short walk to buses or cheap Bolt/Uber ride from town. Laura respects your personal space, while being helpful and approachable.… read more
8 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jasmin & Hannah) for host
We spent 10 days at Laura's and it was a pleasure to be there and meet her and her kids.
The three of us helped with gardening, weeding (still sorry for accidentally getting rid of your mint!!), removing lots of stones from the kid's playground and securing the chicken-fence.
Laura was such a nice and welcoming Host, we are still very thankful… read more
The three of us helped with gardening, weeding (still sorry for accidentally getting rid of your mint!!), removing lots of stones from the kid's playground and securing the chicken-fence.
Laura was such a nice and welcoming Host, we are still very thankful… read more
14 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Keely) for host
This is long overdue! I house-sat for Laura for about 3 weeks last summer while her and her kids were visiting family in the UK. My tasks included checking in/out guests, some cleaning/turnover, and taking care of her cute chickens. Sadly, one of the chickens died while I was there (taken by a predator, which was quite distressing) but otherwise… read more
13 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I loved my time at Laura's, and I came last minute and I ended up staying longer too which was great. I was helping with gardening and it's such a beautiful place to work surrounded by the fruit trees and birds! Laura was a really kind and warm host with very sweet kids, I can't praise it enough it was 10/10, beautiful place and enjoyable work,… read more
4 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Carlos) for host
Where to start? Laura is one of the kindest people I have had the pleasure of meeting. The accommodation couldn't be better: a large room with a balcony and a wonderful view. During the 4 months I was there, I did some wood and masonry construction, painting, small repairs and gardening. Opportunity to learn and try new skills. Forever grateful… read more
6 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos)
Carlos has been great to have around. He works really hard, and is happy to just get on with things with no supervision.
Among other things he has built me a wood store out of pallets, painted internally and externally and done loads in the garden (digging, cutting, weeding, etc).
He is also really happy to share his language skills, although… read more
Among other things he has built me a wood store out of pallets, painted internally and externally and done loads in the garden (digging, cutting, weeding, etc).
He is also really happy to share his language skills, although… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Saralex47)
Sara and Alex were lovely. They stayed in their camper van and used the bathroom, laundry and electricity from the house.
They were happy to take on any jobs from weeding to painting and moving wood. They only stayed a few days as were travelling around but were really friendly and helped me out.
They were happy to take on any jobs from weeding to painting and moving wood. They only stayed a few days as were travelling around but were really friendly and helped me out.
(Excellent)
9 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Saralex47) for host
Wonderful experience, Laura has been fantastic. We helped in the garden and everything was okay. Many things to do in a beautiful villa near Lagos.
Hope we'll meet again!
Hope we'll meet again!
4 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
Adam was a really lovely guy. Very easy going and happy to chip in and have a go at various jobs. I actually had to leave my property for a few days and left Adam alone to take care of the house and my chickens. Everything went well and I would recommend Adam to future hosts.
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host
This was my first experience with workaway and it was very successful. Despite the lack of any ratings on my profile, Laura trusted me and left me for a week in her beautiful place. I fed the chickens and tried to fulfill the duties assigned to me in the garden. I spend my evenings in Lagos, surfing and playing music. This was a fantastic stop on… read more
8 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin & Jeroen)
A really delightful couple. They were friendly and kind enough to play with my two young children and entertain them and both my dog and chickens in their lovely camper!
They were extremely knowledgable and capable, completing loads of work, from building a bike store from pallets, to painting and fixing taps.
I’d be thrilled to host them… read more
They were extremely knowledgable and capable, completing loads of work, from building a bike store from pallets, to painting and fixing taps.
I’d be thrilled to host them… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Robin & Jeroen) for host
We had a wonderful time with Laura and her kids. They live in a beautiful place with a large garden. They have a very sweet dog and chickens. We slept in our camper and we could use the outdoor kitchen and bathroom. Every day the kids, dog and chicken came to visit us in the camper. We often played the game "dobble" or went for a swim in the pool… read more
28 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Diana & Patryk)
Diana and Patryk are a lovely couple. They are friendly, love to cook and worked hard. Some of the jobs they completed whilst staying with me, were putting together a shed, building some steps and doing some fencing and painting.
They got on well with my children and our other workawayers, and I would welcome them back.
They got on well with my children and our other workawayers, and I would welcome them back.
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mirjam Sophie)
Mirjam was a delight to host. She stayed in her camper which she was kind enough to show me and my kids around! She was polite and helpful, and made a huge difference in my garden which was much appreciated. I would be happy to welcome her back any time.
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mirjam Sophie) for host
I had a great time at Laura's place. She welcomed me warm and showed me around. I stayed with my Camper in her compound for one week and supported her in the garden with weeding, cutting trees and some painting around the pool. I could use the bathroom and balcony with a lovely view. The garden is huge and a calm and beautiful place. You can reach… read more
7 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David was my first experience of a workawayer and I must say he surpassed expectations! Right from the start David just got stuck in to any jobs he could see. We discussed a number of things that I wanted done, hoping that he’d be able to help with at least a few. He managed to get almost all of them done! He was really flexible, and knowledgeable… read more
(Excellent)
5 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
What a wonderful first experience of being a "Workaway", future host have a "high bar", Laura & her children Noah & Mia are a delight, I thoroughly enjoyed our interaction and time together.
Laura is a busy Mum so practicing my Portuguese with her was not easy (from a time perspective) but Laura gave me pointers and certainly helped my very basic… read more
Laura is a busy Mum so practicing my Portuguese with her was not easy (from a time perspective) but Laura gave me pointers and certainly helped my very basic… read more
