A sunny courtyard features a tiled patio, white buildings, a shaded seating area with benches, potted plants, gravel, a barbecue grill, and bright blue sky.
A couple takes a close-up selfie outdoors, surrounded by beautiful mountains, forests, and a lake. The woman wears sunglasses, reflecting the scenic view.
A bright, sunny courtyard features a swimming pool, white-walled buildings, lounge chairs, a green umbrella, surrounded by hills, trees, and a vibrant blue sky.
Under a beige canopy, a stone table with ornate benches sits on a tiled patio. The area is sunny, with bright blue skies and outdoor plants.
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Enjoy great food with animals and mountain views while lending a hand in Castalla, Spain

  • Last activity : 29 Oct 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi! We’re Jamie and Harriet – an outdoorsy, animal-loving couple living in beautiful Castalla, Spain. We share our little slice of paradise with our two cats and two horses, and we’re always up for good company, good food, and a bit of hard work in the sunshine!

    I’m originally from Italy and love to cook (so you’ll be well-fed!), while Harriet works with horses and spends as much time as possible outdoors. We’re friendly, relaxed people who enjoy meeting others from around the world, sharing stories, and learning new things.

    Our Place

    We live on a lovely, spacious 5-bedroom private property set on around 2 acres of land filled with fruit and olive trees. The land keeps us busy — there’s always something to do, from tending the garden to general maintenance and other projects.

    Your accommodation will be in our fully equipped 3-bedroom annex, which has its own private access, garden, and pool. It’s a comfortable and peaceful space where you can relax after a day’s help.

    This is a private homestead with no business activity.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We provide free accommodation, home-cooked meals, and a welcoming atmosphere. You’ll be part of the family while you’re here.

    In your free time, there’s plenty to enjoy – hiking and cycling trails, local castles, and the lovely town of Castalla just a short walk away, with plenty of bars, cafés, and restaurants. The mountain views are stunning too!

    We’ve got lots of exciting projects planned over the next couple of years, so if you’re easygoing, hands-on, and love the outdoors, we’d love to have you join us!

  • Help

    Help

    The Help We Need

    We would love to help with learning, whether thats language, or local attractions, we have lots to offer. There is a fantastic history of castles nearby and you would love to see them.

    The house needs a lot of help that we are happy to chip away at. There are a variety of projects that I have in mind, all with different scales of priority, and I would like to think that different workawayers could assist on a project to suit them and be a general helping hand and good company.

    Some of the examples of help that a workawayer could contribute with:
    Households chores like: help move some household items, cook a meal, get the shopping in, clean up.
    Light activities: fetch a tool, hold a ladder, help mount furniture, help to clear up.
    Garden/yard activities: Weeding, watering.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    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

    Our Place

    We live on a lovely, spacious 5-bedroom property set on around 2 acres of land filled with fruit and olive trees.

    Your accommodation will be in our fully equipped 3-bedroom annex, which has its own private access, garden, and pool. It’s a comfortable and peaceful space where you can relax after a day’s help.

  • 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

  • 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

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Ricky

    British Ex Race horse

    Sabria (16 years)

    Beautiful calm spanish horse

    Phoebe (6 years)

    Ragdoll

    Rupert (15 years)

    Ragdoll.

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A couple takes a close-up selfie outdoors, surrounded by beautiful mountains, forests, and a lake. The woman wears sunglasses, reflecting the scenic view.
A bright, sunny courtyard features a swimming pool, white-walled buildings, lounge chairs, a green umbrella, surrounded by hills, trees, and a vibrant blue sky.
Under a beige canopy, a stone table with ornate benches sits on a tiled patio. The area is sunny, with bright blue skies and outdoor plants.
A sunny courtyard features a tiled patio, white buildings, a shaded seating area with benches, potted plants, gravel, a barbecue grill, and bright blue sky.

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