Help with English and house in a Tuscan mountain village! Italy

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We are an Italian family in a village called Guzzano, located among the mountains of Tuscany not far from Bagni di Lucca. The five of us live in a typical Tuscan home: Marcella, Giuliano, and 3 children (2 boys, Enea, 15, and Elia, 14, and 1 12-year-old girl, Sofia). We also have an adorable dog named Dorethea, and a cat named Selvatichina. We need help in the home with basic cleaning and cooking meals, but we want someone who can speak English with us to help us learn! Marcella and Enea have an easier time speaking English, but the rest need more help. The children are learning English in school, too; they could always use some help with English homework.
It would still be helpful if you spoke a little Italian, so it's easier to communicate. We also would be interested in musicians--especially violinists--to help Elia with his violin.
The location is perfect for anyone who loves hiking and the outdoors, as well as old villages and ways of life. There are many paths leading right from Guzzano to explore the mountains and the little towns in the area.
Ideally, we'd like someone who's interested in staying at least a month. That's most helpful for us, and you also get time to know the mountains and villages.
Type of help
Babysitting / child care
Cooking / shopping
Help in the house
Language practice
Help with Computers / internet
Teaching
Help
Helping clean the house (doing dishes, vacuuming, mopping, washing windows); assisting with meals: and all the while talking to us in English to help us with our language skills. If you have musical skills, also helping Elia with his violin music practice.
Languages spoken
Italian and English
Accommodation
Single sofa bed in guest room, bathroom one floor below.
What else ...
Our village, Guzzano, is built among beautiful green mountains along with a scattering of other small, ancient villages. There are old wooded paths between the villages and leading to the higher mountains, so it's very easy to explore the area. On your days off, or when you've finished with the tasks for the day, you can step outside and immediately be in a picturesque landscape.
Also, if you happen to be interested in long, challenging hikes--with especially beautiful views!--Giuliano knows a lot about hiking in the area so you can ask him for suggestions of where to go.
We are also a short drive away from the town of Bagni di Lucca, which can connect you by train with cities in the region--Lucca, Pisa, Florence, and Cinque Terre. So if you want to see other parts of Italy on your days off, it's totally possible!

Please note that all meals are included. You will only have to pay for food if you go out to eat.
We do not insure our workaways, so make sure you have some kind of insurance while staying with us.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours per day, 5 days a week

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a second access into the house

the main entrance of our house

This is our garden next to the house where we stay especially during the warmer season, alone or with friends, children to have dinner togheter and so on

Marcella with the little dog

He's Giuliano, Marcella's husband. He's cooking in our kitchen

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The centre street of Bagni di Lucca a bustling little spa town

Visit the lovely city of Lucca a short bus or train ride away

The village has many children here they are enjoying a local festival and the summer sun

Our house in Guzzano

View from the village of the surrounding area where you will be staying

Feedback left by and about host (20)

24/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Katerina)

I was looking for someone to help my guys with their english and me to help in the house but really I found, over that, a new good friend.I passed with Katerina a special and nice time in this last passed summer, unfortunately only two weeks, and I miss it. I would like to have with us Katerina again and to have the opportunity to spend other time… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Katerina) for host

My workaway experience with Marcella was simply great. She is very energetic, friendly and open so we talked about many things. The kids are also very polite and well-behaved. Enea speaks English quite well, Ellia needs more encouragement and patience when speaking but he understands almost everything. Sophia, the youngest one, speaks little. The… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie )

Sophie got friendly very soon into our family as she was staying with us for a long time. Unfortunately it was really a short time and it went too quickly for ne. Sophie is really a nice person to stay with, she is kind and always helpful. Just ask her and she will give you her hand. I have had good time with her and I miss a lot our walks too...

(Excellent )

14/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sophie ) for host

I stayed with Marcella and her family for about 2 and a half weeks and I absolutely loved it! I miss my daily walks through the little villages and cooking and laughing with Marcella very much! The kids are great, they don't speak much english but it really isn't an issue because they are very accepting of you and welcome you right into the… read more

(Excellent )

16/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Ronen)

Unfortortunately Ronen stopped only for a short period in our house. He' s so friendly, funny and clever. He helped me for all that I have asked to him ans I did very well. He has been really and completely part of our family spending his weekends with us. At the same time he had the opportunity to walk and visit with Giuliano a very special… read more

(Excellent )

29/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Ronen) for host

I loved the chance to become a part of this family. They were all so fun to get to know, all in their different ways, and we grew very comfortable and close. The food was also magnificent, every day--on the weekends we even had home-made pizza, baked in their very own wood-burning oven! Moreover, I was stunned by the natural beauty of the… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Annie)

Annie has been very nice with us. She was alway helpful and ready to give a hand when I asked her and she offered it with a smile. She stayed with us only two weeks. That's a pity! We hope to have you again, Annie!.. Enjoy your trip and a big hug from all of us (including Dorothy. .)!!

(Excellent )

27/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Annie) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I enjoyed my stay with Marcella,Giuliano and the children, not forgetting Dorethea (she's so adorable!) The family is wonderful and kind, and made me feel at home while I was with them :)

the work is really quite simple I.e. Vacuuming/mopping the floor, washing the toilet, dusting furniture etc it's… read more

(Excellent )

01/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)

Marta has been like a butterfly coming into our life. It's a shame she stayed with us only two weeks. She' s so lovable, so nice, so polite and always ready to give you a hand.
She's quite and calm. It has been really a pleasure to share our life with her.

(Excellent )

23/07/2014

Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host

I stayed with Marcella and her family for only two weeks but it was a very good experience. It was my first time as a workawayer and I think I couldn't choose a more beautiful place. It's really calm, there's a lot to see around, the people are friendly (Marcella is a very nice and interesting person keen to learn new things and explore different… read more

(Excellent )

27/03/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Max )

Max is a traveller, looking to offer a hand whereever he can. I f he doesn’t get it right the first time, he will keep trying till he does. He’s great with kids, and can cook better than he thinks. He’ll never reject anything you give to him, and will do so with a smile. He’ll provide laughter and music, and makes you rethink what you thought… read more

(Excellent )

22/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Max ) for host

Coming to Marcella's, I didn't speak any Italian. Now I would say, I'm a beginner to intermediate level, after only 4 weeks. Living here, and working here, makes time go by fast. The work is simple, clean. Marcella likes to have a clean house. Not knowing Italian is not necessary but advantageous. (I would recommend knowing some). The kids… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Bonnie) for host

Marcella and her family are wonderful. I stayed with them for about two months and I truly felt a part of their family. It was my first workaway experience, and it was a bit daunting to begin with, but I had nothing to worry about.

The children are great. They’re lively kids, and fun to get to know. It was a bit difficult at first because they… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Bonnie)

Bonnie stayed with us for two months and she fit into our family so well those months went by so quickly. She's kind, polite and respectful of the family and the house. She was very helpful and willing to do everything I asked, like cooking, cleaning and helping with English homework. She's a good cook, even though she doesn't think she is - we… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Roseanna)

Rose is a very good worker. She is very conscious of work that needs to be done and does it without being asked, which is a great relief to me! She is the kids and family and it was great to temporarily adopt a new member of the family. She was very helpful with teaching my kids English and drawing skills. Its a shame she could only stay a month.… read more

(Excellent )

10/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Roseanna) for host

I lived with Marcella and her family for a month and had a great time. The land is absolutely gorgeous, and both Marcella and Gulianno are amazing cooks. Their kids are sweethearts. The work was just basic housework. As long as the house is clean and laundry is done, you have lots of spare time to walk into town or just hang out and enjoy the… read more

(Excellent )

06/04/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Guillermo)

At the beginning I wasn't sure to have a youth in my house just becouse the kind of work is tipycal for a girl. But I trusted in what Guille wrote to me and finally was a good experience. Guille has became very fast part of the family and he was vey helpfull for us.Then he can do ironing better then me!! Hes' a very friendly and sage boy for the… read more

(Excellent )

01/04/2013

Left by Workawayer (Guillermo) for host

Such a good and welcoming family they are. They gave me all the attention I needed and more. They appreciate your work, make you feel helpful and are open to share different moments. Im really grateful for the confidence put on me.
As it was my first workaway experience I must say that Im happy and glad to meet this people. This is a challenge… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)

Anne is a really nice and sweet person. We were sorry to see her go. She has been very polite and quite in our house and she has became part of the family very quickly doing all the work she could do. I hope for you, Anne, the best and I want tell you "Good luck" So if you are looking for a workawayer with Anne you won't do the wrong choose!

(Excellent )

01/02/2013

Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host

This was my first workaway experience and it was absolutely wonderful!!!
Marcella is so amazing; so chatty and kind and made me feel like part of the family since the first day. The kids and dad, although they dont speak much english, were very welcoming and fun to be around!
I usually finished all my house work in the morning so had free time… read more

(Excellent )

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