Outdoors in the countryside of Les Useres, Spain

  • Last activity : 22 Oct 2025

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a retired couple who need help with various tasks.
    We live in a house in the countryside in inland Castellón, at an altitude of 450 m, 45 km from the city of Castellón and 100 km from Valencia.
    The tasks will consist of cooking, maintaining the garden and vegetable garden, cleaning, pruning, planting, watering, and small jobs, helping with the maintenance of the house(s), and looking after it in our absence for a maximum of one week if possible.

    In return, we offer accommodation and meals to anyone interested.

    Please contact us in Spanish

    Somos una pareja jubilados que precisan de ayuda en varias tareas.
    Vivimos en una casa en el campo en el castellon interior a 450m de altura, 45km de Castellon capital, uno 100km de Valencia.
    La tareas consitirian en cocinar, el mantemiento del jardin y huerta, limpieza, poda, plantar, regar, y pequeñas obras, ayudar al mantenimiento de la(s) casa(s), y cuidado de la misma en nuestra ausencia una semana maxi si es posible .

    En cambio, ofrecemos alojamiento y comida a todos aquellos interesados.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Charity work
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Videography
    Technology
    Writing
    Plant care
    Photography
    Beach
    Cycling
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Sailing / Boating
    Mountain
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Animals
    DIY & crafts
    History
    Music
    Drawing & painting
    Gardening
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Astronomy
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    She (Joaquina) is from the Basque Country (Baztan). She speaks Spanish, French, a little Italian, English, and Basque.

    He (Pierre) is French (an engineer who has taught computer science, marketing, and French), and enjoys all kinds of crafts...

    Ella (Joaquina) es de Euskadi (Baztan). Habla idioma español, Frances, un poco Italiano, ingles y Euskera.

    El (pierre) es Frances, (Ingeniero, ha enseñado Informatica y marketing y frances ), le gusto todo tipo de manualidades...

  • Help

    Help

    Help around the house with cooking, cleaning, etc.
    We have a small garden and vegetable patch that need tending.
    I can teach you various useful life skills based on my experience.
    There are many different tasks to do.
    Work and rest schedules are very flexible.
    We need responsible, reliable, and committed volunteers in a family environment who are careful with their surroundings and, above all, eager to learn.

    Ayuda en la casa como cocinar juntos, limpieza etc.
    Tenemos un pequeño jardin y huerta que necesitan ser cuidados .
    Puedo por experiencia, enseñar varias manualidades utiles en la vida.
    Las "tareas" son numerosas y variadas.
    Los horarios ocupacionales y descanso son muy flexibles.
    Necesitamos voluntarios responsables, fiables, y comprometidos en un ambiente familial, cuidadosos del entorno y sobre todo con gana de aprender .

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a separate house with two beds, one double and one single, hot and cold water, a small bathroom, shared laundry facilities on request, and shared internet (WiFi).

    Tenemos una casa independiente con dos camas, una para matrimonio y otra individual, agua fria y caliente, pequeño cuarto de baño, lavanderia compartida bajo pedido, Internet (WIFI) compartido con nosotros.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our house is located on 1.5 hectares of land surrounded by nature at an altitude of 450 meters in the mountains of the province of Castellón (Valencian Community). We are surrounded by pine trees, carob trees, and almond trees.
    Here, in the heart of nature, we enjoy a pleasant climate almost all year round.
    We are completely self-sufficient in terms of water (well) and electricity (solar energy).

    Volunteers with cars, motorhomes, or bicycles are welcome; we have space.

    The nearest town is 5km away with a clinic, pharmacy, bars, and shops. The beach is 35km away, and the provincial capital (Castellón) is 40 minutes away by car.

    There are several beautiful places to discover within a reasonable radius of our house. We are happy to take volunteers on Sundays or Saturdays to visit villages or the region. We also have two bicycles.

    Volunteers will stay in a detached house with electricity for lighting, hot and cold water, gas heating (winter), and a small shared refrigerator (summer).

    We have a bedroom with a double bed and a small separate room with a single bed.
    There is a small bathroom with a shower, sink, toilet, and hot and cold water.

    We usually have breakfast, lunch, and dinner together, so we would like volunteers to know how to cook.
    Extra meals and special meals are at the volunteers' expense. We ask for participation in setting the table, washing dishes, or cleaning the house(s).
    Volunteers with motorhomes are accepted by prior agreement and at the owners' responsibility. In this case, we provide water and electricity, but waste disposal is the responsibility of the volunteers.

    We can make our laundry facilities available upon request.

    We are in a protected environment and normally do not accept smokers in the house.

    In our house there is always joy and smiles, but it is not a language school. We practice Spanish, French, sometimes Italian, and very little English.

    We respect the independence of those who visit and help us.
    We are not demanding, but flexible and generous if you agree to a minimum set of house rules.

    Sometimes, we may ask the volunteer(s) to look after the house in our absence, which will not exceed one week.

    About us:

    She (Joaquina) has spent her entire professional career working as a receptionist in 5-star hotels.

    He (Pierre) is a computer and marketing engineer, entrepreneur, amateur radio enthusiast, with a very broad career... He has also been a ‘veteran’ pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago and a volunteer host at several pilgrim hostels in Spain.

    ....


    Nuestra casa se encuentra en un terreno de 1,5ha en la naturaleza a 450m de altura en los montes en la provincia de Castellon ( comunidad Valenciana ). Rodeados de pinos, algarrobos, almendros.
    Aqui, en plena naturaleza disfrutamos de un clima agradable casi todo el año.
    Estamos totalmentos autonomos en agua (pozo) como en electricidad (energia solar) .

    los voluntarios con coche o autocaravana o bicicleta son aceptados, tenemos sitio.

    La localidad mas cercana esta situada a 5km con dispensario, farmacia, bares y tiendas , la playa a 35km y la capital de la provincia (Castellon) a 40mn en coche.

    Hay varios sitios preciosos a descubrir en un radio razonable de nuestra casa - Estamos encantados llevar los voluntarios los domingos o sabados a visitar, pueblos o la region. Tambien tenemos 2 Bicicletas.

    Los voluntarios se alojarán en una casa independiente con electricidad para luz, agua fría y caliente, calefacción con estufa de gas (invierno), un pequeño frigorifico compartido (verano).

    Tenemos un dormitorio con cama de matrimonio y un pequeño cuarto séparado una cama individual.
    Un pequeño cuarto de baños con ducha, lavabo,aseo, agua fria y caliente.

    Generalmente desayunamos , comemos y cenamos juntos, deseamos que los voluntarios saben cocinar.
    Las comidas extras, especial estan a carga de los voluntarios, rogamos participación como poner la mesa, fregar platos o limpiar la(s) casa(s).
    Voluntarios con autocaravana son aceptado bajo previo acuerdo y responsabilidad de los proprietarios, en este caso proporcionamos agua, electricidad pero eliminación de los residuos a cargo de los voluntarios.

    Podemos poner a disposition nuestra lavanderia bajo pedido.

    Estamos en un entorno medio-ambiantal protegido y normalmente no aceptamos fumadores en la casa.

    En nuestra casa siempre hay Alegria, sonrisas pero no es una escuela de idiomas, practicamos Español, Frances a veces Italiano y muy poco de Ingles.

    Respetamos la independencia de los que nos visitan y nos ayudan.
    No somos exigentes, pero flexibles y generosos si se conforman a un minimum de reglas de la casa.

    A veces, podemos pedir a el/los voluntario(s) de cuidar la casa en nuestra ausencia que no supera una semana .

    Sobre nosotros:
    Ella ( Joaquina ) ha hecho toda su carrera profesional en la hosteleria 5* como recepcionista.

    El (Pierre) ingeniero informatica y marketing, emprededor, hobby radio aficionado, con una carrera muy amplia... Tambien ha sido un peregrino 'veterano' en los caminos de Santiago y hospitalero voluntario en varias albergues de peregrinos en España.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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