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We live in the middle of a beautiful mountainside in a remote rural location in the South of Spain. The mountain tops are full of snow in winter and gorgeous sun in summer. But all year round we have blue skies. Just 1km from us is the nearest village, Los Cerricos, where there is a Church and 2 bars. The next nearest small town is 10 km away, (Chirivel) with banks, supermarkets, restauarants, shops etc, further afield are many pretty towns and local attractions. Where we are, it's just the noise of goat bells and the occasional tractor! Fantastic if you love nature, peace and quiet. An individual or a couple would be a great help to the family (there is always plenty of work to be done to keep on top of the housework, cooking etc - so a couple would also work well, although the priority at the moment is maintenance work in the house.)
It is a huge bonus if you have a car, due to the remoteness of the location. We do go out....but without a vehicle, you must be prepared to be happy to go for walks and not see anyone for some time! A driving licence would be useful to help with errands and occasionally picking the kids up from school.
About me: I was going to teach in Bangkok after living in the UAE for 7 years, but I split with my husband in Aug 2019 and ended up on the beautiful mountainside with 2 toddlers, (Albie, is now 9 and Teddy, 8) an autistic 23 year old, Tom, who has recently relocated to the UK, a farm house, a beautiful, soft dog, Sophie, 3 cats, and 10 acres of land......(I am a Spanish, French, German and English teacher, originally from the UK)
In return for helping in the farmhouse, you will be rewarded with a wonderful experience, a chance to learn new skills, such as basic building, landwork or cooking, improve your English or Spanish and gain great references. An opportunity to live in a wonderful area to explore Almeria, Andalucia and Murcia, as well as happy memories from a loving, crazy, family environment, lots of nature, lots of beautiful views, local bars and lots of family fun.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
English, Spanish, basic building and possibly farming skills., depending on the time of year. They will have the opportunity to learn about the culture and explore southern Spain. I will also write excellent references for good workers.
Projects involving children
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Help
We have some DIY projects going on so any experience in this field would be fabulous. If not, we can teach you! If you are a couple, the second person can help with making lunch for the team and ensuring the house and outside areas are kept clean and tidy. A driving licence to run errands or occasionally pick up the children from school would also be very useful.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Italian: BeginnerThis 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
Private room in the family country house. All commodities, bed, bedding, wardrobe, cupboards, heating, wifi - shared bathroom and shared living spaces.
All meals and drinks provided free of charge. You can either cook and eat privately, should you prefer, or join with the family mealtimes.
What else ...
During your time off, it is a wonderful place for outdoor pursuits such as walking, running, yoga, cycling etc. In walking distance, you can walk to the local village (1km away) where there are 2 bars that also serve excellent food at very reasonable prices. I can assist with transport to nearby towns and cities but there is no public transport available in the immediate vicinity. I can offer bicycles or can help with transport to places where you can catch a bus or train - 25 mins car journey away. 1.5 hours by car is the wonderful city of Granada and its ski resorts. It is 1.5 hours to the beach, 2 hours to the city of Almeria or 1.5 hours to Murcia. We live in a very friendly community of Spanish, English and other nationalities.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Decent WiFi connection and quiet spaces.
Space for parking camper vans
Tons of space for vans and campervans
Can possibly accept pets
Complicted with dogs because we already have a dog Who is a bit fussy with other dogs. We have 3 cats but they live outside. Open to other pets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Minimum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
Teddy and Albi are their 2 little boys, they're really cool and full of energy, I had wonderful times with them.
I was also invited to go with them to visit Majocar and its history, which was a great outing.
To conclude, I had a lot of fun… read more
I felt like part of the family within days and just wish I could have stayed longer.
Rachel is very understanding and flexible. She makes sure you're getting the… read more
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Teddy and Albi are their 2 little boys, they're really cool and full of energy, I had wonderful times with them.
I was also invited to go with them to visit Majocar and its history, which was a great outing.
To conclude, I had a lot of fun… read more
I felt like part of the family within days and just wish I could have stayed longer.
Rachel is very understanding and flexible. She makes sure you're getting the… read more
They were very hardworking, reliable, able to work independently without instruction and happy to turn their hand to any tasks. David's electrical knowledge was particularly useful in fixing an electrical problem, as well as installing lights and sockets… read more
He was hard-working, always up early and ready to help. He helped with painting the house, preparing lunches, some evening meals, general tidying and looked after the children on a… read more
