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15 Dec 2025
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hello,
We are an English family living in Spain 30+ years. We have had many workaways (please read their reviews) . We would like someone to help with gardening.
Private accommodation and food is included. We are close to the beach and countryside. If you can ride well, I can take you horse riding, if you can cycle we can lend you a mountain bike, if you like hiking we can lend you dogs, if you like surfing we have boards, if you like yoga we can teach you yoga, if you want to work out we have a gym.
Feel free to contact us with questions.
Cathy, Jim & Carla.
P.S. We have a cat/dogs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Beach
Adventure sports
Plant care
Gardening
Carpentry
Animals
Fitness
Sailing / Boating
Hiking
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Sotogrande is a great location near the sea and the countryside. You can do a day trip to Gibraltar or Morocco from here, cave tours, sailing, diving, hiking, and kayaking...
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like someone to help with gardening. It is a shared house so we take it in turns to cook. If you cannot cook you help clean up instead ;-)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I speak English and Spanish
Accommodation
Guest cottage or bedroom in the house with food included in Sotogrande.
What else ...
The workaway guests can join in with the yoga and hiking and there is a bike they can borrow to go to the beach. In the area there are many nice white moorish villages to visit but you would need a transport. There is country side inland where some like to go for a run. At the weekends there is the option to do day trips up the coast to Gibraltar, Tarifa and Marbella.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
We have a private parking area in the garden and guests/workaways can use the privacy of the bathroom in the gym which is separate to the house if they prefer.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Leo
Teddy Bailey and Henry
Host ref number: 196681843915
Chat with Workawayers who've visited this host
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Feedback (16)
5 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Helma)
Helma is a wonderful person and a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable with plants and gardening and helped weed ALOT. She is independent in her van and bike so does not need much entertaining at all as she is happy painting. I just let her get on with the jobs that needed doing in her own time and she did more than was expected. I… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Helma) for host
A lovely bed and private shower in Jim's gym, that was a great place. The work was varied and I could do my own thing and work as I saw fit. Cathy provided a delicious meal every day.
It is a quiet location which is no problem for me.
Thank you for your hospitality.
It is a quiet location which is no problem for me.
Thank you for your hospitality.
3 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
This was a last minute Workaway for me and I am so pleased Cathy answered my request. What a great family. Cathy, Jim and Carla are just the nicest people. They made me feel part of the family from the start. I am only sorry I had to leave after just 1 week. The conversations were great along with the food. The house and the area have a great… read more
19 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Judicaël) for host
verry good welcome, thank you !
17 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Judicaël)
Judicaël is a super nice young man, he is strong and a good worker. I had him move all the rubble from a DIY project to the skip, then digging in the garden to make a path, also other gardening like weeding and cutting back bushes. He helped me paint my apartment which I could not do without him as I cannot move the furniture on my own. He was… read more
(Excellent
)
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5 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Helma)
Helma is a wonderful person and a pleasure to work with. She is very knowledgeable with plants and gardening and helped weed ALOT. She is independent in her van and bike so does not need much entertaining at all as she is happy painting. I just let her get on with the jobs that needed doing in her own time and she did more than was expected. I… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Helma) for host
A lovely bed and private shower in Jim's gym, that was a great place. The work was varied and I could do my own thing and work as I saw fit. Cathy provided a delicious meal every day.
It is a quiet location which is no problem for me.
Thank you for your hospitality.
It is a quiet location which is no problem for me.
Thank you for your hospitality.
3 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
This was a last minute Workaway for me and I am so pleased Cathy answered my request. What a great family. Cathy, Jim and Carla are just the nicest people. They made me feel part of the family from the start. I am only sorry I had to leave after just 1 week. The conversations were great along with the food. The house and the area have a great… read more
19 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Judicaël) for host
verry good welcome, thank you !
17 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Judicaël)
Judicaël is a super nice young man, he is strong and a good worker. I had him move all the rubble from a DIY project to the skip, then digging in the garden to make a path, also other gardening like weeding and cutting back bushes. He helped me paint my apartment which I could not do without him as I cannot move the furniture on my own. He was… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul Anthony)
Thank you. Paul for all your work it was a pleasure to have you here. I would gladly recommend Paul who is a kind and energetic healthy person, who loves gardening.
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Manon) for host
Nice experience in the Cathy's house, the family is welcomed me very well !
Thank you very much for yours nice meals et yours good wines, thank you for this week in your warm place!
Thank you very much for yours nice meals et yours good wines, thank you for this week in your warm place!
23 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Manon)
It was a pleasure to have Manon stay with us. She is a nice calm person and responsible. Her English is very good and the fact she has her own transport to get here was handy. She helped us clean and paint a roof top, clean inside and outside, paint chairs and do the gardening. I would recommend her and host her again.
(Very good)
27 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sonia) for host
Cathy and Jim are THE perfect WorkAway hosts. They made me part of their family, supported me in my work, were flexible when I needed to do personal stuff and appreciated what I did for them... They invited me out with their friends, shared their knowledge and delicious food... What a comforting experience this was. Thank you so much Cathy, Jim… read more
15 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Francisco Javier)
Fran is a gentle soul and very easy to have around as he is quiet and clean. He helped in the garden cutting back the palm tree leaves and branches and doing the many odd jobs around the house. We would welcome him back to our home again.
(Excellent)
13 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Francisco Javier) for host
I had my first Workaway experience with this fantastic family, Cathy, Jim, Carla and also his friend Billy, it was a very good experience, where from the first moment they gave me a lot of confidence to feel one more in their house and that made me feel very thankful. Kathy took me to a hiking trail where we enjoyed a lot with her friends, she is… read more
18 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Frank)
Frank was a great help and a pleasure to have around. He is strong, calm, polite and a good carpenter. He build us a wooden deck for the guest cottage out of recycled wood. He also made a tree swing for my daughter which she loves. We would welcome Frank back to our home.
(Excellent)
27 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tom)
Tom Fox is a smart, funny, charming, strong and hard working guy. We made friends with him and enjoyed having him stay with us. He was also very good with 7 year old daughter, helping her do her homework . He is easy going and never complained, was always cheerful, He helped us paint the house, move wood, clean boats, cook, edit videos and made us… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Maroš)
Maro is a good worker. He is quiet, polite, clean and easy to have as a guest. He is strong and his English is very good. He helped us with the building and also was the first to offer to help in the kitchen. On the last day cleaned his room before he left, which I thought was mature and considerate for a 24 year old boy.
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Maroš) for host
This was my 6th stay and it was absolutely amazing. Jim and Cathy will make sure that you feel good and comfortable. They DID! get the idea of workaway properly. Working time, free time, food, activities, everything was perfectly balanced. Well... I can't forget to mention, that food was every day very healthy, tasty and just awesome. I am lucky… read more
13 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (MrandMrsPearson)
Tom and Lotti were fabulous, very positive and always cheerful. Tom is a good worker and knows a lot about building, he has a mature head on his shoulders. Lotti is all smiles and a whizz getting on with all the jobs I hate. I gave her the morning off one day as there was not much to do and she had already helped me with the kids at the weekend… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (MrandMrsPearson) for host
Cathy and Jim are exceptional hosts we had a fantastic time staying with them and their super cute daughter Carla who is by far the smartest and most outgoing 6 year old we have ever met and so much fun to be around. All our expectations were blown away these guys really are the nicest family they are so warm, welcoming, good humoured and easy… read more
17 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Richard_dlp) for host
I really enjoyed my time with Cathy & Jim and Carla, Cathy and Jim are excellent hosts. They are inclusive and involved me in their lives. Their friends were warm and welcoming and I enjoyed their company whilst walking, riding, taking part in yoga sessions and socialising. It was great to share the kitchen and recipes. Food was good plentiful and… read more
9 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Richard_dlp)
Richard is brilliant. He is extremely capable with many valuable skills and is a perfectionist too. He may take longer to do a job, but he will do it better. Given that he was always working way over the 5 hours that was expected, he could take as long as he liked and we were always happy. He re plumbed our garden watering system, a physical and… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ty & Kylie) for host
We spent a week with Cathy, Jim and Carla and loved it. There were other workaways staying at the same time so dinners were fun and felt like dinner at a friends house.
As hosts they are very friendly and welcoming and full of ideas about nice places in the local area, we had a car and enjoyed getting out and about to see things. Carla is a… read more
As hosts they are very friendly and welcoming and full of ideas about nice places in the local area, we had a car and enjoyed getting out and about to see things. Carla is a… read more
9 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ty & Kylie)
This is a great family. Was a pleasure to have them stay. Ty is very knowledgable and capable with many practical jobs, during the week they stayed with us he tiled a floor for us. Kylie was brilliant in the garden and helping where that she could see stuff needed to be done, without being asked. I will really miss little Emily, who is adorable.… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kyle) for host
Hiya Jim,Cathy & Carla! I had a wonderful week helping volunteering and quickly felt welcome at their home! Full of laughter, knowledge and easy going fun, I would go back again for sure!!
Thanks again ya'll and hopefully see you again. Thank you for letting me go sailing too
Thanks again ya'll and hopefully see you again. Thank you for letting me go sailing too
23 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kyle)
Kyle is a great guy and I can highly recommend him. He only stayed with us for a week but we made friends very quickly and he helped me paint the house. He is lots of fun and has had interesting life so full of stories. He is a good painter and cook. We hope he will return again someday.
Cathy
Cathy
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jason & Camilla) for host
I had a really good time staying with Cathy and Jim. They are really kind people with great accommodation and tasty meals cooked by Cathy every day. The work wasn't stressful, I mainly helped with building work and painting. Weekends off are great to visit the close beaches.
17 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jason & Camilla)
Jason is fabulous, he is a hard worker and good fun to have around. His dog Maya is really cool too, she is as chilled out as him. Jason helped us a lot with the building work and also was really good at cooking vegetarian meals. I can highly recommend him.
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Steve)
We all really miss Steve and hope he comes back. He is now a good friend so it feels strange to write about him like a worker but I will do so for the benefit of other hosts and this one is a real gem not to be missed.
He is very capable and uses his initiative. I would even feel comfortable to have steve stay here and house sit if we were away… read more
He is very capable and uses his initiative. I would even feel comfortable to have steve stay here and house sit if we were away… read more
(Excellent)
15 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Steve) for host
You couldn't hope to meet two nicer or more genuine people. I thought I'd be there for two weeks. 2 months later I had to drag myself away.
Jim and Cathy couldn't have made me feel more at home or more part of the family. I couldn't have spent Christmas and new year with better people. I was included in everything and introduced to everyone.… read more
Jim and Cathy couldn't have made me feel more at home or more part of the family. I couldn't have spent Christmas and new year with better people. I was included in everything and introduced to everyone.… read more
8 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Craig) for host
Spent just over 3 weeks with Cathy, Jim, Carla (and Scooby) in their gorgeous house. Cathy is a great host, funny and certainly a great cook where you'll eat healthy. Jim is one of the soundest guys I have met and was fortunate that he let me go on one of the courses on his boat one day, something I never thought I would be interested in but… read more
7 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Craig)
It was a pleasure to have Craig stay with us. He is a nice relaxed guy who gets on with everyone. We especially liked listening to him play guitar. He worked hard in the garden digging and weeding etc. He also helped look after my daughter who liked him a lot. I would gladly recommend him.
Cathy & Jim
Cathy & Jim
(Excellent)
27 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Roberto) for host
Such a beautiful and friendly family! Extremely welcoming and generous. Straight forward work required at a lovely home in south of Spain. It was an absolute pleasure to help, to talk and to just be around this fantastic family including their beautiful little girl. A beautiful experience with beautiful people. Thankyou.
25 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Roberto)
Roberto was great. He is super easy going and cheerful, works hard and is a fantastic cook. He is knowledgeable about many things and used his initiative to keep busy with the many jobs here in the garden without needing any supervision. He is clean, the perfect guest!
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Danny is worth his weight in gold. We is strong, positive, polite and a pleasure to spend time with. I don't know what we would have done without him this month . He was also very good with my 5 year old daughter who loves him. It was not his job to look after her but he took to it like a fish to water.
We took him everywhere with us. I seldom… read more
We took him everywhere with us. I seldom… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I would just like to say, thank you so much for such an amazing experience.
From day 1 I received a warm welcome and felt at ease. At day 28 I felt like a family member.
Cathy and Jim are the loveliest people you could ever wish to be your hosts. They're hard workers, very out-going, calm, and friendly.
My work here was a range of things… read more
From day 1 I received a warm welcome and felt at ease. At day 28 I felt like a family member.
Cathy and Jim are the loveliest people you could ever wish to be your hosts. They're hard workers, very out-going, calm, and friendly.
My work here was a range of things… read more
