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16 Feb 2024
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Mature and calm country-loving individuals sought for some help around the house, light gardening, watering, meal preparation, some driving and shopping trips and general help around the property as well as with preparations and visiting tourists and related matters for a maximum of four to five hours a day in exchange for accommodation and board in a converted farmhouse centrally located in the Algarve in private old fig and almond farm. It's a great spot - within walking distance to a central village, a short ride to a shopping center and 4 klms from the beach. We have lived here for many years and are now undertaking some modernization and maintenance works on the old property. In addition to the upstairs large bedroom, shower bathroom, and uncovered terrace you have full access to the kitchen, and basic food is provided to you- International Driving license would be useful. There is also the use of a bicycle.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
English, French and Portuguese language, culture and cooking. We speak English, French and Portuguese fluently.
Help
Light domestic help and some gardening, watering, meal preparation, occasional driving and shopping trips and general help around the property as well as with preparations and visiting tourists and related matters.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Accommodation
Own Bedroom upstairs in Farmhouse with large terrace and shower room
What else ...
Little village is 10 minutes away on foot. Some public transport at end of the road (somewhat erratic but available) and plenty of lifts possible. Many beaches within 4 klms, birdspotting, riding, watersports at Marina, shopping Mall some 2 klms away - Town of Albufeira some 8 klm away with lots of everything. Would suit tranquil country loving person.
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.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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My work included assisting Christiane in the morning and evening to… read more
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My work included assisting Christiane in the morning and evening to… read more
Christiane crept into my heart! I loved playing rummikub with her, listening to her amazing life stories, paging through her photo albums and just chatting. Christiane is an interesting lady with a fascinating life story. I so enjoyed… read more
Christiane house is located in a very tranquil neighborhood 10 minute walk from Guia. Which as many coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. You can catch a bus from here. I usually got a… read more
After spending a year teaching English in South East Asia, I needed something somewhere, to relax and replenish my energies. Staying at Christiane’s place in Christiane’s company was… read more
Thank You for having me see you again.
It was fun listening to her interesting stories and get a glimpse at her past life in other different countries.
The tasks are very easy just slightly assisting cooking and accompanying shopping,… read more
Your chocolate figs I adored and I have stuck to my Mediterranean diet since being home and feeling very well for it.
Hope you get other lovely people to care for you but do not let them beat you at Rummykub :>)
xxx
I have learnt a lot of myself and that is what I love, that is life!
I thank you so much Christiane for my stay with you, I thank you so much… read more
