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Host rating
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Last replied
19 Apr 2024
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Description
British couple restoring a Villa and 18 HA of land in the beautiful hills of Umbria. We have 260 olive trees along with walnut, almond, hazelnut and fig trees, a large orto (veg plot) and a small lake with carp. We are in a quiet out of the way location surrounded by nature and can offer a double room with bathroom.
If you have your own transport this would be ideal.
Please note, that while we have everyone that we currently need, we are always on the lookout for people with specialist skills, so if you have plumbing, plastering, electrical, tiling, woodworking etc, please still drop us a message.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The area is perfect for anyone who is interested in nature as there are many walking, hiking and cycling trails close by our villa.
We are only 35 minutes from the medieval town of Perugia and just 30 minutes to the beautiful and historic lago Trasimeno. All around are interesting hilltop villages which are all interesting in their own right.
One of the outbuildings we are restoring will be an art studio as I am also an artist. The volunteers would be able to use this facility as well.
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We need help with restoring house, outbuildings - painting, plastering, cementing, woodworking etc. Help in olive groves, veg plot and gardens - grass cutting and general maintenance including fencing.
Harvesting late summer/autumn.
We do offer our volunteers payment of minimum wage per hour.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
French: 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
Double bedroom with bathroom.
We can provide meals. Locally there are two markets weekly where fresh produce can be purchased to supplement veg and fruit from the orto.
What else ...
We are a laid back couple who love to cook and eat local food and try local wines. We are exploring the option of making our own gin (help with this would be great too!) as we have already juniper, sloe and orris in the gardens.
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?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
thank you so much for the… read more
Their English is excellent and they are very good company. Both are extremely talented, Wendola with… read more
We always felt very welcome and at home.
Katrina is a great cook, she has the best arrabiata, she always cooked vegan for us and tried out new dishes! She is also very caring and it was always important to her that we felt comfortable.
Stuart introduced us to the world… read more
Jules & Steffen were neat and tidy in their work, clearing up after themselves and ensuring that tools were returned to their… read more
He is a clean and diligent worker that is concerned about doing a good job.
Marco is courteous and considerate and we would recommend him.
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thank you so much for the… read more
Their English is excellent and they are very good company. Both are extremely talented, Wendola with… read more
We always felt very welcome and at home.
Katrina is a great cook, she has the best arrabiata, she always cooked vegan for us and tried out new dishes! She is also very caring and it was always important to her that we felt comfortable.
Stuart introduced us to the world… read more
Jules & Steffen were neat and tidy in their work, clearing up after themselves and ensuring that tools were returned to their… read more
He is a clean and diligent worker that is concerned about doing a good job.
Marco is courteous and considerate and we would recommend him.
Not afraid of work whatsoever: At the same time as completing his work in our workaway placement he was also working afternoons and evenings in a nearby… read more
He fitted in well and was good company.
We look forward to seeing him again in the future.
Katrina and Stuart are so lovely, hospitable and generous. They treat you like a family member!
Amazing house by the hills in a calm place, great food, great wine!
They are very available to help and communication is great!
And I learned a lot from their wide knowledge.
I wish I could've stayed… read more
We are more than happy to host Aime again next year.
Heloise was brilliant, fitted straight in as a family member. Nothing was too much trouble and after the first couple of days she just got on with things without even being asked. She is an absolute star and we can’t wait to have her back again next year.
Thank goodness… read more
