Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Reply rate
94.7 %
Usually responds within 3 days
Feedback
27
Facebook verified
Email verified
Badges (3)
Details
Description
Hello :) We live isolated up in the green pristine mountains of Asturias which are buzzing with wild life, by the Natural Park of Redes.
We need 2 kinds of help... have a close look and choose what suits you best :)
1) In Tozu where we run a 5 table little country restaurant in the middle of the mountains. I need help with my baby when I am busy and also with homework in Spanish with my 9 and 11 year old boys with cleaning and maintenance... everything in general.
Tozu is 5 km Up and down mountains away from where we live. You will have your own bedroom in our little apartment above the bar. We dont live in this apartment but we use it when bar is open. Meals will be provided at lunch or when in bar, but when not in the bar we can just provide you with the food needed to cook in the kitchen in the appartment. Mondays, tuesday and wednesday the bar is usually close in low season. See you soon!
2) In our very isolated home where only 4x4 can get to. It is 5 km up and down the mountain from Tozu. Here we are restoring an old stone house and also extending the organic vegetable plot.
Food and accommodation (caravan) is provided in exchange for help to do a range of chores that suits you best like; removing dry stone walls, weeding, stock fencing, digging to get plots ready, mowing, planting, watering, pointing. Firewood, fencing, only if you are interested you can learn from Jono some building skills. Housework, help with children, their homework, baby and cooking family meals??... everything is needed!
Activities such as caving, rock (and tree) climbing, trekking are possible in these wild mountainous surroundings. We speak both English (Jono IS English) and Spanish (I am from Asturias) so if you'd like to practice a foreign language we can help you. I am not always at home as I run a little restaurant (5 tables) in "El Tozu" 5 km away from the house.
We are 20 minutes drive from town and we usually go down once per week.
Everyone willing to help is welcome! Sandra, Jono, 2 boys and toddler
Public transport bus (ALSA) or train (FEVE) reaches Infiesto, 20 minutes drive from home or Tozu.
Hola :) vivimos en las verdes montañas de Asturias al lado del Parque Natural de Redes y necesitamos ayuda en 2 sitios diferentes:
1) En el Tozu... donde llevamos entre montañas un pequeño restaurante rural de 5 mesas y un apartamento que alquilamos. Aquí necesito ayuda con mi bebe cuando estoy ocupada, también cuando están los niños con sus deberes en espanol, con limpieza, mantenimiento y todo en general ;)
El Tozu está a 5 km bajando y subiendo la montaña de nuestra casa. Ofrecemos como alojamiento una habitación con cocina y baño compartido en el apartamento encima del bar,usamos este apartamento los días que el bar está abierto, sin embargo no vivimos aquí. Os ofrecemos la comido cuando estamos o estáis en el bar y cuando no, os daremos lo necesario para que cocinéis en la cocina del apartamento. Los días libres suelen ser los lunes y los martes. Hasta pronto!
2) En nuestra muy aislada casa en el monte con acceso en 4x4!! Estamos reconstruyendo una antigua casa de piedra y ampliando el huerto ecológico.
Ofrecemos como alojamiento una caravana y dar comida a cambio de ayuda en cualquiera de los muchos trabajos que se necesitan en el terreno o casa; quitar malas hierbas, plantar, regar, cavar terrazas para la ampliación del huerto, hacer cierres, tirar y reconstruir muros de piedra, segar, rejuntar paredes o ayudar con los niños, las tareas de la casa ...
Estamos a 20 minutos en coche del pueblin y solemos bajar una vez a la semana.
Cerca hay cuevas, pistas de escalada, rutas de trecking y otras actividades que tienen que ver con la naturaleza. Hablamos en ingles y español, si a alguien le interesa practicar una lengua extranjera podemos ayudarte.
Bienvenido tod@s l@s que quieran ayudar mucho mucho :) ! Sandra, Jono y 2 nenos y un peque de 3.
No hay transporte publico, los buses (ALSA) y trenes (FEVE) llegan hasta Infiesto, 20 minutos conduciendo desde casa o Tozu!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
A different way of living!! Isolated and inmerse in the mountains with difficult access. Learn as we do about growing our own crops and reconnecting with nature. You will find some peace and quiet if you wish or come to the village where we run a little bar and get the real rural Asturias and North of Spain! If we have spare time we can visit secret Asturian places :) Tell us, what would you like to get in exchange?
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Food and accommodation (caravan) is provided in exchange for help to do a range of projects that suits you best like; removing dry stone walls, weeding, stock fencing, digging to build terraced plots, mowing, planting, watering, pointing, playing with children, housework, help with baby, cooking family meals? X:)
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: 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
Caravan up in the mountain with nice views. It is at the top of our garden about 50 metres up.
What else ...
We live in an isolated spot, activities such as caving, rock (and tree) climbing, trekking are possible in these wild mountainous surroundings. We speak both English and Spanish so if you'd like to practice a foreign language we can help you.
We are 20 minutes drive from town and we usually go down once per week.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have wifi in Tozu appartment, in Tozu bar and in our house in the mountain. No wifi in the caravan
Space for parking camper vans
Parked in Tozu public space. Close to our bar and little shared appartment with electricity with access to shower .. internet.. kitchen...etc
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (15)
We recommend Lea to any host considering.
Always welcome back!
Andrea, aquí siempre tendrás un espacio donde refrescar ;)
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(5.0)
Communication:
(5.0)
We recommend Lea to any host considering.
Always welcome back!
Andrea, aquí siempre tendrás un espacio donde refrescar ;)
He adapted to us, the surroundings and little ones very easily, so much, that I was able to rely on him to organise tasks, take jobs off of my hand and get them done!
We all enjoyed his good company and knowledge!
We recommend him to… read more
Work itself wasn't stressful at all, I helped on quite a few things, mostly in the garden/fields.
Also, a great landscape all around, perfect for… read more
Sandra and Jono welcome me from the first moment we meet and they made sure I had everything i need until my last second with them. During my stay we even did a little renovation work in my room so I will feel even more at home! (if possible). Sandra has an inspiring energy and we share many little talks… read more
She was part of our family the month of August keeping up with the superhigh level of help be were in need of. Her… read more
Estube 2 semanas en Tozu con Sandra, Berta, Any, Jimmy y Jono.
Sandra y Jono tienen 03 hijos; Isi, Ari y Taiel.
Todos son muy amables y el tiempo que pasamos juntos aprendí mucho, un intercambio maravilloso. Sentí como parte de la familia. Seguro que luego vuelvo a… read more
Taiel, isi y ari son realmente un amor!! Nos encantó pasar tiempo y aprender… read more
He is honest, respectful... a humble heart that improved every situation.
He became a member of our family rightaway and we are very thankful for these 4 months he… read more
I had a great, memorable time at Sandra and Jono's. The experience was a perfect mix of learning, culture and friendship! The kids are lovely, and the family just attracts great people.
Added bonus was the delicious, authentic Asturian meals. I regained all the weight I lost in the 6 months of traveling in… read more
Highly recomended.
They helped us so much making life easier. They knew what had to be done and did it, as simple as that. Painting, cooking, cleaning, cared for the animals and fixing broken machines and carpintry.
They are very good company, respecful at its highest and full of amazing… read more
Their house is beautiful, surrounded by mountains and forest, the farm is a little paradise and the family is very warmhearted and lovely.
There are a lot of work and activities for help so you cannot… read more
