Fiestas, tapas, mountain wilderness... something for everyonel! Andalucia, Spain

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Hi I'm Soma, a writer, painter and mountaineer from England I live with my 11 year old daughter in the centre of a lively Andalucían town, right on the doorstep of the Sierra de Cazorla national park, a spectacular landscape of 2000 metre peaks.
I've just bought a big, old house right next door to my big, old house. We need some help to get it fixed up for family and friends to stay in. We hope that you'll come back and visit as friends- after your workaway experience.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Language practice
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I've travelled a lot and had some amazing cultural experiences. I still plan to travel and experience new cultures, as well as host. I'd like our new house to be a global community, where visitors can come and go, and always feel at home. My daughter is half Spanish, so we're firmly routed in own town. Cazorla is a total immersion in Andalusian culture, ideal for language exchanges or practise or just soaking it all up...
Help
The bulk of the work is cleaning, painting and sanding. But if you like to cook, that would be a welcome contribution. If you can help my daughter with the Spanish school syllabus, the piano or French- or even teach me a tune on the guitar- that'd be fantastic.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
Please contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You would live right next door to us- in the house that you're working on. You'd have your own kitchen and bathroom, a bedroom with a balcony, and be totally independent.
What else ...
We are a minutes walk from the main plazas, and fifteen minutes walk from the foot of a mountain. There's always something going on in town and mountains pools to cool off in.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs welcome=)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4 hours 5 days a week

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08/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Ida) for host

At Somas& Scarletts place I made my first workaway experience& it was great :)
They really made me feel comfortable& welcome.
I had my own flat (the one I worked on)& a lot of freedom to create my day& how to help.
We normally ate together (Soma makes some really nice big pots of humus ;)& we did some nice activities like hiking, movie nights… read more

(Excellent )

30/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Ida)

Ida was our first post-pandemic workaway. She made contact with us a couple of months before she came and - at a time when there was a lot of uncertainty and volunteers cancelling their plans - arrived exactly when she said she would! Ida was a wonderful person to host: independent and organized, open and funny, with a fresh outlook on life and… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Brock & Alanna)

Brock, Alanna and Milo stayed with us for about five weeks. They were responsible, resourceful, hardworking considerate and fun. They brought good vibes to our project and made a big impact. They were able to take the initiative, choose their tasks and timetable, to fit around their family routine, and get on with it.
As well as the endless… read more

(Excellent )

15/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Brock & Alanna) for host

We had a wonderful experience in Cazorla with Soma and Scarlett. Soma is welcoming and accommodating, brought extra food, toys and books for our son, Milo, and told us everything to know about the town. She took us for a of couple of meals out and for a hike in the mountains, which was stunning! They were both very appreciative of the work we did,… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas & Marie)

Andi and Marie stayed with us for nearly 5 weeks. They were hardworking, responsible, respectful, considerate, easy going, willing to integrate into their environment and get along with everyone, interesting to talk to and just a real pleasure to have around! There was- and still is- so much to do at our place: they were able to choose a job each… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Monika)

We loved having Monika and her friend Dorka, staying with us. They were responsible, considerate,, hardworking, interesting and fun! They introduced us to their country with Slovakian meals and intelligent conversation, and embraced the Spanish culture, visiting as many places as they could.
They put in a lot of hours, scraping the loose plaster… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Monika) for host

I am really thankful that I could spend my first workaway experience with Soma and Scarlett in Cazorla in Spain:)
Cazorla is small beautiful city with breathtaking views and streets, there are many nice places to visit. With mountains and national park it's also great place for hiking.
I have spent there almost three weeks with my friend Dorka. We… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Paolo)

Paolo was an ideal workaway. We enjoyed his easy going, intelligent company and really appreciated his help this summer. He had a curious calming effect on Scarlett who (being typically Spanish) is prone to getting over- the- top, over exited. She loved the trips to the library with him in the evening where they took turns reading, before… read more

(Excellent )

26/08/2013

Left by Workawayer (Paolo) for host

Scarlett and Soma are a wonderful family and great hosts. I spent three unforgettable weeks in Soma's house and she always made me feel like at home. She introduced me to all her (amazing) friends and was a perfect guide to the natural wonders of Cazorla. I hope she will keep hosting workawayers for long time in order to allow many more people to… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2012

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

My time with Soma and Scarlett was more than I could ever have hoped for my first experience in Spain!

Soma is an excellent host, really supportive, friendly and also one of the most interesting people I've ever met - She is a real inspiration, creative, spontaneous and full of incredible stories. She always had so much time for me despite being… read more

(Excellent )

30/10/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma was a fantastic work away and is a great friend.
She came with all the materials prepared for my daughter, including interesting reading and writing worksheets, story books and craft activities. They hit it off straight away. I was impressed that Emma has the experience with children to be firm and know when not to give in (not always… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2012

Left by Workawayer (Anita) for host

I had a great time staying with Soma and Scarlett in beaufitul Cazorla! Soma is a very kind host, showing me around Cazorla and its surroundings and Scarlett is a lively and lovely girl and the two of them made me feel more than welcome in their house.
I did some housework and cooking, looked after Scarlett and helped Soma with teaching at the… read more

(Excellent )

06/02/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Anita)

Anita was an ideal guest. She helped out with childminding and general housework. she was great company, a confident cook and got on really well with my daughter Scarlett.
Anita's a responsible, considerate and inteligent person, with a genine interest in other cultures.
She's welcome at our house anytime!

I forgot to mention Anitas… read more

(Excellent )

07/12/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Scott)

It was great to have Scott staying with us for the week. He's helpful and considerate, a good cook and an interesting person who takes a keen interest in the culture around him.
Scarlett loved her piggy back rides to school and up the mountain. When we lost our keys he bravely climbed up onto the balcony to let us in.
Cheers Scott!

(Excellent )

19/11/2011

Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host

We had an awesome time with Soma and Scarlett. The house has a great room for Workawayers with a little terrace on the roof. The work we did was painting, paint stripping and sanding.
With Soma and her friends we got to go on several mountain hikes, abseiling and indoor climbing in the town, not to mention a lot of great drinks in the old square!… read more

(Excellent )

16/10/2011

Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie)

We enjoyed having Jamie and Jaclyn staying with us. They were easy going and considerate and hardworking. They did a great job stripping some doors and painting the kitchen, cooking and babysitting. They got on well with my four year old daughter (who can be quite a handfull)
Thanks guys!

(Excellent )

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