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We have a house in the countryside and need help looking after the animals we have in our fields. You can learn a bit about animals such as sheep and a few cows and goats. We are located in a beautiful house surrounded by nature and will need a bit of help with looking after the field next to the house.
Most of the work is fixing posts and the fencing - so a little bit physical.
Can you help us with teaching us farrier skills. We want to learn more about horses.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
So at our house you can speak or learn Spanish and English and can also speak in Portuguese.
We will show you how to shear sheep. You can learn to take care of cows and horses, like moving them from to field to field and their daily habits.
Look after the chickens and goats too.
We would like to learn how to be a farrier with horses so we can pass this on in our future homesteadstays.
We have a relaxed vibe in the house and we would love you to join us. We don't have timed dinners or meals as each day is different. You are free to come and go as you like.Help
Hello
Looking for a peaceful location to relax, work digitally or study then this is the location for you.
We have sheep, goats, horses and cows. Basically we need some help with the fields - cleaning, cutting back hedges and ferns (as they have gone a bit wild with the rain) and making sure they are closed properly with the fencing as they are a bit old and rotten now. As well as ensuring the animals have water and the right food. We will show you how to do everything - but some autonomy is needed too please.
You can show us farrier skills too please.
We really want to know more about horses.
If time permits then some general maintenance about the house and the traditional horreo and it´s gardens would help us too-but the priority is our small number of animals - well precisely their fields.
You get accommodation included. Comfortable, clean with all the amenities.
Double or single room with bed and plenty of room.
You will be staying with a couple (Spanish and English)Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Portuguese: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Spanish English Portuguese ItalianAccommodation
House.
Single or double bedroom. Bed. Hot water. Bathroom. Kitchen. Lounge. Place to park.
20 minutes drive from the capital of Asturias - Oviedo
40 minutes drive to the other main city Gijón.
10 minutes from the other local towns Trubia and Grado for supermarkets, pharmacies, post offices, banks and cafés. The last two are both accessible by bike or bus.
Located to close to a river for a summer dip.
If you don´t have a car we can take you places - once in a while.
You can help yourself to breakfast in the kitchen including fruit and bread everyday and fresh eggs.
There is a fridge and cupboard where you can store your own food. On the working days we will also provide ingredients for you to make another meal a day or provide the meal depending on the day.
One of us is veggie so we can make sure vegetarian food is provided.What else ...
Asturias and it´s neighbouring counties (Galicia and Cantabria) are a paradise.
If you like rugged beaches this is the place for you - so many hidden gems. Surfing is available too. We have contacts where you can rent boards in Gijón and you can stay in a surf hostel.
Mountain biking, cycling and hiking are all popular sports and activities here too as we are located half an hour from two of the main national parks in the Cordillera Cantabrica - Parque Somiedo and Parque Redes and about an hour from the Picos de Europa.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The wifi we use is using a hotspot from our extra mobile. It works really well. We can offer a desk. The bedroom is begin enough for a desk and the views are calming for inspirational writing and more.
Space for parking camper vans
There is not enough space for a motorhome but there is for a small campervan and or a car.
Can possibly accept pets
Although we have dogs already so maybe another dog might be a little too much. I´m sure we can work something out.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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His knowledge of horses is top and he worked hard to help us cut the horse's shoes.
On top of that he got on with any of the field tasks super efficiently and hardworking and then… read more
J'ai été reçu comme si je faisais partie de la famille, je me suis sentie à l'aise très rapidement. Nous avons partagé la plupart des repas à la maison, puis nous sommes aussi allés au restaurant.
Au niveau du travail, j'ai nettoyé des champs ( pentus et rocailleux) à l'aide… read more
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His knowledge of horses is top and he worked hard to help us cut the horse's shoes.
On top of that he got on with any of the field tasks super efficiently and hardworking and then… read more
J'ai été reçu comme si je faisais partie de la famille, je me suis sentie à l'aise très rapidement. Nous avons partagé la plupart des repas à la maison, puis nous sommes aussi allés au restaurant.
Au niveau du travail, j'ai nettoyé des champs ( pentus et rocailleux) à l'aide… read more