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We need help with our garden as soon as possible no grandkids till 24 th july
We have had workaways for many years in Uk Spain and south africa
We have a home in capetown Spain and Uk
We have our grandkids all school holidays
We are young 76 year olds and need help with house gardens and help us enjoy our
A lot of workways are now friendsTypes of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Van lifeMovies & TVPhotographyMusicGardeningCooking & foodWinter sportsWater sportsSailing / BoatingCyclingBeachAdventure sportsCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Helping us enjoy our holidays with our family
We have 2children and 6grandkids
Swimming pool jacuzziProjects involving children
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Help
We would love some help with:
Gardening
Living as family helping with chores
We need help diy outside of house
During school holidays help with childrenLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Single bedroom or double
All meals providedWhat else ...
Boating
Jet skiing
Cycling
Beaches
use pool and jacuzzi
CultureA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Feedback (20)
We spent great time together with interesting conversations and delicious food we cooked and shared. It was a pleasure for us to visit the area of Empuriabrava and the surroundings and get to know Mary and Martin.
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We spent great time together with interesting conversations and delicious food we cooked and shared. It was a pleasure for us to visit the area of Empuriabrava and the surroundings and get to know Mary and Martin.
Very good at gardening
We’re good with children , good in the kitchen and garden.
We had to return to uk early due to Covid,they helped us pack the house up in record time
Will always be welcome to join us
The kids arrived 10 days after us and they were lovely, specially the twins with whom we spent the mayority of time.
The job was basically preparing and setting up the house for the time the rest of the family arrived. And once they were there,… read more
We had an incredible time although unfortunately cut short, would absolutely recommend to anyone. Thank you for having us :)
Was excellant painter and did all task asked.
Was very patient when grandchildren stayed.
I would recommend him to any one.
Hope to host you again in capetown next jan
I would recommend you to join any family.
Good with kids and willing to help in house and garden.
We are pleased you enjoyed your Sunday roast
The help needed varied, mostly due to the weather, from carting/stacking firewood to skinning potatoes and giving a hand with the children. Something i haven't… read more
You were great with the twins they are missing you, but David and the boys are also missing you, hope we can meet again in the future.
I really like my gold and silver ducks, but no golden egg yet.
I don't think Nicholas will forget falling off the jet ski coming out port.
Thanks again .
We spent two really nice weeks in Spain with Mary and Martin. Our jobs were gardening, sanding, vanishing and painting, all things we enjoy doing. After a morning working we would either go to the beach or go sailing with them. Mary always made sure we had… read more
He completed all tasks asked and we now have a lovelly green lawn, thanks to his and Williams hard work.
He even went to visit family in uk before setting of on his bike ride… read more
Mary and… read more
We had no idea what to expect.
They fitted in with us well, and we're very good with the children.
Cedric is an excellent painter , painting most of the outside of the house.
They didn't take anything for granted, giving us space when needed.
I would recommend them to anybody
Mary and Martin are both flexble, understanding people who will treat you fair. In exchange for more or less 6/day, we had two days off and we could still use all the facilities and had the food we wanted. During our time with Mary and Martin, we were able to see… read more