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Hans and I are a Dutch/English couple with 2 dogs living in Calonge on the Costa Brava in Spain. We are in the process of making our rental house beautiful as a family holiday destination. It is great fun going a little 'over the top' in planning the decorations and facilities we would like to have in our villa. We have lots of fun plans, I come up with crazy ideas and Hans is the person that makes them possible. We do all the work ourselves and are always very grateful for an extra hand here and there.
We can provide a large double bedroom and private bathroom. Very comfortable place to stay if you refuge while travelling.
My hobby is flying hot air balloons. We can take the equipment out to play with if you are interested.
Hans and I are quiet people but we like having new faces to chat to. There is a good internet connection in our villa if you are working. Bikes are also available. The coast is 5km away.
We like to work with a 2 day work and 2 day free rota. Cooking is not my strong point so any help with this is welcome. We find a maximum stay of about 5 weeks is good for everyone. This is a great location for travellers needing a rest.
We have plenty of comfortable bedrooms for guests and helpers and like sharing our lovely corner of the earth.
Looking for help for May/June to get ready for the rental season - cleaning and gardening.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Hans and I speak Dutch and English fluently and are happy to chat to anyone wanting to practise/learn those languages. Hans has multi skills in building and is very good at explaining how things work. Calonge is a lovely area with soooo many places to enjoy the nature and walk, run, or cycle for those who want a break and explore.
Help
An extra hand is always welcome. No building skills necessary. Hans is good a giving instructions and someone to help lift that object or pass that screwdriver saves a lot of energy. I (Jackie) am also always grateful if someone enjoys putting a meal on the table or has time to help Hans. We have plenty of bedrooms with private bathrooms and a working swimming pool available for use.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: FluentThis 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
A private double bedroom with private bathroom. We share the rest of a large house. Happy with a combination of eating together to separately as it suits.
What else ...
There is plenty to do on the Costa Brava. This is a holiday destination and a beautiful part of the world. We would recommend having a car or bike. There is so much to do it is difficult to describe it all. Email me and let me know your interests.....
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have a good wifi connection and a nice environment to work from.
Space for parking camper vans
Street parking but we can organise an electric hook up. Feel free to use the washing machine etc
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
We like to try and work a 2 day working and 2 day free system. We work hard and eat well here (25 hours a week)
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We had busy workdays - cooking, cleaning, doing some firewood, decorating house with Christmas decorations, sanding & painting furniture, some concrete / building work and garden maintenance.
We had busy free days - visiting nearby… read more
I sanded and painted doors and door's frames. This job was suitable for me, and I liked it.
The accommodation and the area are stunning even in January. There are a lot of opportunity to hike in the mountains or just… read more
I would definitely recommend staying with them, both lovely people with a lot to share and learn from.
Thank you again for letting me stay with you, I had a fantastic time and look forward to meeting you again!
La verdad que lo recomiendo a todos.
Les envío un gran saludo a los dos y espero poder volver algún día!.
