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Hi!
We are Alexia and Laurent, a Belgian family living in the Algarve with our two sons, a dog, and a few horses. During the high season we run the guest house, but in winter we take a well‑deserved break — and we love having friendly company around!
This winter we’re looking for couples to stay with us in exchange for a cozy, fully‑equipped house, ideally helping out with gardening, painting, and light maintenance around the resort.
A little about the place:
Our 250‑year‑old estate spans 27,000 m² inside the UNESCO‑protected Ria Formosa Natural Park, surrounded by fragrant gardens, fruit trees, vegetable plots, aromatic herbs and wildlife
We have seven unique holiday houses, each with its own entrance, private patio or roof terrace, fully equipped kitchenette, air‑conditioning, free WiFi, smart TV, Bluetooth sound system, books, games – and even complimentary tea and coffee
Facilities include two fenced swimming pools, a natural swimming lake with a mini‑beach, a half‑court for basketball/football, play structures, and indoor play area, ideal for family stays
An inhabited house is always better than an empty one — it brings life to the place, and helps us maintain the gardens and buildings. If you can join us this winter — whether from November to March — we’d love to hear from you!
Warm greetings from sunny Algarve,
Alexia & Laurent
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Pets
Farming
Plant care
Music
Gardening
Cooking & food
Animals
Adventure sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Winter sports
Sailing / Boating
Beach
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a cosy Belgian family with two boys, and know Portugal very well. We do a lot of sports and love animals and nature. Healthy food and water activities are very high on our list
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Light maintenance, garden projects, painting. Small interior improvements.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
We have nine houses on site, all very comfortable and clean.
What else ...
It's a magical place and Portugal is so beautiful in the winter time ! We are pretty flexible and can help with many different aspects. Good communication is key.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have good internet
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are not allowed on sofas or beds and have to be on a leach in the resort
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Bibi
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