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Description
Five years ago me and my daughter, who is now 16, moved into our dream place just outside Uppsala, 100 km north of Stockholm. The house is a classical red wooden house with an old barn and a small cottage. I am doing a lot of renovation work myself, and I am grateful for help from handy volonteers. My priority is to renovate the small, cosy cottage and the barn where we hope to have a B&B in the future. A dream for the future is to keep hens as well. The garden also requires quite a lot of work, so outdoor people are welcome!
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
I speak English and Spanish. I have lived several years in Chile and like to receive visitors from Latin America. It would also be great to receive French speaking people, as we would like to pracise our French.
I am exploring life in the countryside and want to learn more about building preservation and small scale farming. I am open to your advice and experience.
Projects involving children
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Help
Right now I am looking for people who have experience in carpenting. Though, there are also lots of other smaller and bigger chores to be carried out. I need help with gardening as well as with painting and general housework.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis 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
You will stay in my house in a double bed (if you are a couple) or in a single room, and you will share the bathroom with me and my daughter. There is also a guest toilet. We will cook and eat together, hopefully in the garden, when the weather so permits.
What else ...
My place is located 25 km north of Uppsala city centre, which you reach by a 15 minute-trainride. Buses and trains arrive here every 30 minutes. There is a food store one kilometer from the house. I can lend you bikes.
Uppsala is an old university city with beautiful areas surrounding the cathedral from 1435, the castle from 1567 and the botanical garden. Stockholm is one hour away by train. The surroundings provide rich oppotunities for outdoor life, biking, swimming and trekking.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
You will have your own room, which has a good desk for working, with a view over the garden. Internet connection is excellent.
Space for parking camper vans
A van can be parked on the gravel just outside the house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (11)
Olga has an extrovert personality… read more
La casa está ubicada en un lugar maravilloso, muy verde y tranquilo. El jardín me acordaba mucho de mi infancia : los árboles que dan frutas… read more
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Olga has an extrovert personality… read more
La casa está ubicada en un lugar maravilloso, muy verde y tranquilo. El jardín me acordaba mucho de mi infancia : los árboles que dan frutas… read more
The house is beautiful, big, clean and with two cute cats.
Vattholma is a small town but with beautiful landscapes and the main comforts: supermarket and train station! (for Uppsala it's only 15 minutes).
About the work Åsa is very relaxed, so me and… read more
Estefanía is a great companion, openminded and friendly. She taught us… read more
Fue una gran experiencia poder ayudar en la restauración de una Casita de 1800 en un bello lugar como es vattholma. MUCHAS GRACIAS ÅSA!!!
ASTRID GUILLE
They helped me with all kinds of practical work, such as gardening, painting, wood work, assembling IKEA furniture and general maintenance. They also shared… read more
Åsa and her daughter Alma are so easy to get on with. It would be difficult to find a more thoughtful and considerate host.
The house and garden are great and Åsa has put a lot of thought and care into making them look that way. The garden and sounding area with the church would look really… read more
