A serene woodland scene with a small stream reflecting tall, leafless trees. Sunlight filters through the branches, highlighting green undergrowth along the peaceful forest path.
A smiling woman in a casual printed hoodie stands at a wooden bar, holding a small glass of orange drink, in a cozy, warmly lit room.
A cozy living space with wooden walls, dining table, kitchen in the background, and a person relaxing on a sofa with socks and a blanket.
A person is working near a corner window in a small enclosed space. There is a stove, a box of wood, and some tools visible.
A dirt pathway winds through a quiet, tree-lined area on a misty morning. Sunlight filters through branches, casting shadows and illuminating scattered foliage along the way.
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Experience village life and enjoy taking a stroll in nature in Balkbrug, the Netherlands

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit Netherlands to volunteer, work or study you will need the correct visa. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country before travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    I am a granny of 76 years young. I live in Amsterdam and I have bought a small house/chalet near Dedemsvaart. That is on the border of the provinces Overijssel and Drenthe.
    I love nature in the surroundings: wood and erica. It is in nature but not to far from little towns.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Charity work
    Books
    Languages
    Architecture
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Dancing
    Camping
    Beach
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am planning to show around the work away person cycling to villages around and walking in nature around (woods and heathlands). There in the neighborhood, you can cycle, walk and swim. If the person wants to learn dutch I can help him or her.
    I am open to learn to and from other cultures.
    I speak: French, Spanish, English, German and Dutch

  • Help

    Help

    I would like to find somebody, if possible a woman who is good in painting and gardening. My little house needs lots of painting

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The work away-er will have his or her own room in my chalet. I will pay for the food that he or she can make herself in my kitchen. Sometimes we will share food.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    During time off you can walk or cycle. From the nearest village you can take a bus to bigger towns.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    The signal in my chalet is quite slow

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Only pets that do not lose lots of hair

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 343813128748

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A smiling woman in a casual printed hoodie stands at a wooden bar, holding a small glass of orange drink, in a cozy, warmly lit room.
A cozy living space with wooden walls, dining table, kitchen in the background, and a person relaxing on a sofa with socks and a blanket.
A person is working near a corner window in a small enclosed space. There is a stove, a box of wood, and some tools visible.
A dirt pathway winds through a quiet, tree-lined area on a misty morning. Sunlight filters through branches, casting shadows and illuminating scattered foliage along the way.
A serene woodland scene with a small stream reflecting tall, leafless trees. Sunlight filters through the branches, highlighting green undergrowth along the peaceful forest path.

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