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A circular yurt with a wooden door stands on a wooden platform, accessed by stairs, surrounded by grass, trees, and bathed in warm sunlight.
A cheerful elderly woman sits at a wooden table, wearing a striped headwrap and overalls. Blue heart-patterned bunting decorates the wooden wall behind her.
A house with a red roof sits among green trees and rolling hills, under a cloudy sky. Wildflowers dot the grassy foreground, creating a serene countryside.
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Come and find true peace in Torres Novas, Central Portugal

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    I live on 4 acres of land in the middle of Portugal. It is the most peaceful place on the outskirts of a village. 5 minutes drive from the nearest town. I live with 5 dogs, 4 cats and chickens and ducks and could do with some help keeping the land in check and doing odd jobs around the place

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Movies & TV
    Pets
    Events & social
    Writing
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Art & design
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Meal times will be shared. I am not vegetarian but am quite happy to cook vegetarian meals and there is always something for a snack or drink. The village has regular events throughout the summer, village meals, a fiesta etc. Here, in this tranquil setting, you will be able to learn about looking after the various fruit trees and olives. Taste the oil that comes from those trees. Learn about the process of creating the oil. Also help with art projects for the land. Learn Portuguese and English. You will be able to tour around the town and learn about the region of the Templars. There is a swimming pool which you have use of.

  • Help

    Help

    Tasks needed includes helping with gardening, pruning trees, strimming and some general maintenance.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is a yurt set up with double bed and meals will be in the house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The nearest city is 5 minutes drive. Plenty of evening life, a theatre and a cinema. I am a non smoker but don't mind smoking outside.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I have space to park a camper van.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Toby

    Toby

    Toby a cross rescue 3 years old

    Profile photo of Jo

    Jo

    Cross rescue 6 years old

    Profile photo of Maggie

    Maggie

    Podengo rescue 4 years old

    Profile photo of Sky

    Sky

    Podengo rescue 4 years old

    Profile photo of Sunny

    Sunny

    Podengo rescue 6 years old

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A cheerful elderly woman sits at a wooden table, wearing a striped headwrap and overalls. Blue heart-patterned bunting decorates the wooden wall behind her.
A house with a red roof sits among green trees and rolling hills, under a cloudy sky. Wildflowers dot the grassy foreground, creating a serene countryside.
This image shows a cozy yurt interior with a bed, two wicker chairs, wooden furniture, rugs, framed pictures, and a skylight above letting in natural light.
A circular yurt with a wooden door stands on a wooden platform, accessed by stairs, surrounded by grass, trees, and bathed in warm sunlight.

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