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FIRSTLY: NOW - MAY/JUNE
GARDEN! HELP! The house member responsible for the food garden fell off his bike, broke his collarbone really bad and is in hospital. He will be back soon but unable to do more than talk (a lot!!) and weed one-handed!
So we are urgently looking for 2 strong garden lovers to come and be his arms and legs and work alongside of him while he can't do heavy stuff.
Planting, sowing, building tomato supports out of local grown caña, building little dykes for holding irrigation water, digging a bit, putting mulch, compost care, just all the things that happen in a food garden.
SECONDLY: ONGOING
We nurse a dream of one day seeing the almazara in working condition again. Bit by bit we are hoping to find all the missing bits and put the olive mill (almazara) back together again. We have begun smartening up the walls and cleaning it up, we hope to visit other old almazaras and see what machinery is missing, how it all fits together and working out a bold plan. Anyone interested in historical machinery and simple functional engineering would be really welcome at any point.
THIRDLY: SOON!
We have a peafowl family, and they need a proper dedicated house and enclosure so anyone who wants to have a hand in a pea family pavilion would be sooo welcome! Mad ideas welcome, but it has to work for then, be fox safe dry and warm in winter.
• WE ARE OPEN TO GUESTS WHO CAN STAY A MONTH OR SO. WE DO HOPE FOR A FEW EVEN LONGER TERM GUESTS, AFTER A PERIOD OF MAINLY SHORT STAYS, WE NEED LESS COMING AND GOING AND PEOPLE WHO WILL TREAT THE ALMAZARA LIKE THEIR HOME FOR A WHILE. IT IS HARD FOR THE YOUNG CHILDREN TO COPE WITH SO MANY SHORT STAYS, AND FOR ME ITS EXHAUSTING TO BE ORIENTING AND SETTLING PEOPLE SO OFTEN.
LIVING VEHICLES WITH FAMILIES ALSO MORE THAN WELCOME!
PEOPLE
We were a 4 generation family of 10 people, and now we are 3 generations...
The oldest: 97 years, passed away on Monday 13th Jan 2025, so we are missing her... We will make a memorial garden for her
The youngest: is a few months old
We are British and Salvadorian, but living by choice in Andalucía.
Giuseppina: my mother in law RIP
Frank: partner
Me: Clare
Sam: son
Chilli: daughter
Noé: my son in law
Susi: their daughter
Óscar : their baby son
Bryan:" adopted" brother of Noé
We usually have about 4-6 guests helping us here at any time.
THE LITTLE FINCA
We live on the edge of the Gorafe desert in a little "oasis" of vegas. We have 2 cave-houses, an old almazara (olive mill), a big food garden, . a woodland, a camping area, a few grazing areas and a chicken run. Oh and a huge old swimming pool which acts as a reservoir for the agricultural water, which comes from a spring through a system arranged by the former inhabitants of this area of Arabic heritage from north Africa.
We bought the property in June 2018, after searching for four years to find “the right place” this place is much more complex than we anticipated and needs a lot more attention than we had planned, but if you come you will see why, when we found it, we made a very fast decision to buy it! It seems very special to us, and we love to share it’s strange, harsh magic. We partly moved there Oct 2018, and have completed the process in Jan 2021
There is limited public transport local to the house, one bus morning one bus 06.45h returns around 1600h in the afternoon, and we will always give a lift if we can.
PROJECT
To be resourceful and help mend and beautify our rather scruffy home, the guest accommodation for volunteers, perhaps in the future get the olive mill working, make a bunkhouse for hikers and bikers, a teaching space for courses and even maybe a performance space. But that's a dream rather than a plan.
To nurture a food garden using a variety of disciplines that work in dry hot climates, using organic and non exploitative methods.
To bring human life back into these depopulated areas of Spain.
To enjoy life and hopefully encourage others to choose this area to settle and make life nice for people who come to stay with us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
House sitting
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Farming
Plant care
DIY & crafts
History
Gardening
Books
Architecture
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about cave dwelling, join in the village life, engagement is strongly recommended.
You can learn English and Spanish of course, from various members of the household, and the neighbours. We are novices at many thing we do but would love to show you the things we have learned and share knowledge about simple old-fashioned techniques, mending and making do, gardening without chemicals, the use of materials from the locality, like natural pigments to colour yeso and cal and the unique qualities of cave houses…
I'd like to introduce you to the wider area, also known as the Altiplano de Granada has plenty of history, stronghold of the Moorish Kingdom of El Andaluz, and last part to fall to the Christian conquerors. There are widespread and very visible signs of the Mesolithic culture that flourished here, and remains from settlements of some of the earliest known hominids in Europe nearby at Orce too! Have a look on Wikipedia!
There's the wonderful lake, Pantano de Negratín, hot springs, even a hot waterfall! Cool mountains, hot desert, and tapas free with every beer or wine in the little bars in the villages.
However, beyond all that, there is the warm hospitality of everyone in the area. Of course, foreigners are to be observed and to be gossiped about, and present a curiosity. But mostly there is genuine happiness to meet you and you will quickly immerse into village life if you are accepting.
We have had the privilege to create life long friendships with many of our volunteers, and they have made great lasting friendships with each other too.
While volunteering with us, you'll have the opportunity to see an amazing part of Spain. If this all sounds appealing then please send me a message.
Projects involving children
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Help
Main tasks:
NOW:
1. Lots of fiddly little tasks, mending and making do, finishing unfinished bits and pieces ... All the usual day to day things on a big place
2. Learn with us about the original form of the almazara, from archives, online research and hands on tinkering, and at least understand what it once looked like
3. Prepare the soil for planting follow on crops of common vegetables, weed and generally take care of the food garden
4. Compost duty,
5. Care for our organic olive trees
6. Help with donkey, peacocks and dogs
7. And last but not least, Joining in and adding to village life.
Make life joyful for all you meet.
TASKS IN THE NEAR FUTURE:
1. Make a pretty memorial garden for our 97 year old Nona who recently died.
2. Tidy up the non food garden area and make it pretty
3. Plant some wild caña to stabilise a steep bank.
4. Experiment with natural pigments that can be collected from the hills and try them on the almazara and courtyard.
5. Bring some inspiration for a memorable, dedicated bathroom for the workaways. We want to use scavenged things like bottles and jars in a matrix of maybe lime and mud and other natural things like branches, to make it a joyful fun space for our workawayers. Go mad with ideas and let's have fun together!!
Those items are not in order of implementation or priority
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We have 3 fluent Spanish speakers, one competent Spanish second language speaker, 3 others with various levels of incompetence. We incompetent Spanish speakers want to learn more.
Accommodation
Quite a substantial part of both houses consists of cave, which is a very different way of living, but wonderfully cool in the summer and warm in the winter. There are some out-built parts, these are HOT in summer and COLD in winter (unless heated). Everything is rather basic - comfortable but not stylish!
The Workaway guests have their own shared space in the old cave chapel, again a bit primitive, it's like a dormitory, there's a area to relax with sofas and there's 2 bathrooms in the main house, shared with the family, electricity and wifi
There's hammocks to relax outside, and a west facing covered patio behind the almazara for beautiful sunsets... and all things evolve e.g. in the past we set up a small performance stage!
The food is vegetarian or vegan. We do not use meat in this house. Nor do we want you bringing it into our home. All family members are various degrees of vegetarian or fully vegan.
We make porridge and toast for communal breakfast as it's getting light, the time changes with the season of course!
Then there's coffee and snacks late morning.
There's a late lunch Spanish style. It's a communal meal which will always be simple but plentiful.
In the evening we don't eat much nor do we provide an arranged evening meal. There is the opportunity to make a sandwich or use any left overs from lunch.
I'm not good with fussy eaters and don't welcome people who want to eat differently and separately. I have a very small kitchen so like to keep it clear of too much traffic. I also take a moral stance on reducing consumption of animal products and eating junk food so don't want it around me, my house or my grandchildren.
My daughter and I used to run a festival café together so we are not bad cooks. We have a strict budget by necessity but always provide enough protein, carbs, lots of olive oil and we work to make sure there's enough vitamins and minerals present in the diet
What else ...
Come to the Altiplano de Granada!
The 2 local towns in the area have theatres, cinemas, clubs, museums, shopping as well as the aforementioned history. Granada is the regional capital and is elegant and we are blessed with all amenities you would expect in such a place. There are direct buses from Baza, Guadix and Granada to all major cities’ airports in Spain. Granada has an airport, and Málaga has flights to all parts of Europe and some intercontinental flights too. Málaga is 2.5hrs drive away, or 4 to 5 hrs on the bus network.
Enjoy the desert the Geoparque, Parque Megalithica, the Pantano Negratín, the hot springs in the woods, the mountains and the beautiful sky.
Enjoy the tapas culture.
Join in the many fiestas and ferias in the villages nearby...
See cave houses, with the natural temperature control, warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer.. and ramble round the strange troglodyte villages which are all around.
Public transport exists but better from the big towns I'm sure everyone will co operate with lifts to connect to public transport to go places on your days off.
Bicycles are also available. But some have been abused by former guests and need TLC
If you read the feedbacks below, you might be confused, because until the end of 2020 I was based in England, so feedback will mention that will mention that.
BIG WARNINGS!
1. SMOKING, DRUGS, ALCOHOL
Please... I don't welcome smokers.... I don't like smoking in the house and grounds my partner has recently had a fragile victory in a battle with nicotine, and having other smokers in the group is really bad for his rather feeble willpower! REMEMBER this is a dry area. Fires start easily.
One strike and you are out with any illegal drugs. I have had enough of people using my place to get wasted, fraternising with all the semi criminal elements in the area and drawing the wrong attention to us.
Drinking alcohol is only tolerated at fiesta and social occasions. No weekday drinking, and no habitual drinkers, and at weekends no drinking to the point of rowdiness and inebriation. We are trying to raise a family here and do not want this type of life around children. It's also been the vector for destruction, minor accidents and naughty behaviour. So it's now not an option. Often there are people here who are trying to recover from a bad relationship with alcohol, and have chosen this place because drinking is not part of the day to day life.
2. FIRES
No campfires or barbeques, if a fire started it would devastate the area and we would never be welcome back. This is no small matter. Don't leave bottles or drinks glasses abandoned that could focus the sun, the same warning for prescription spectacles. Fire is feared above all else
3. WATER
Water is scarce and expensive. Please be sensible about short showers, pausing the flow while you soap and shampoo. Washing machine only use when full, and on short cycle and low tariff times.
Flush the loo only when it's solids, not for pee, unless many have accumulated!
Watch out for dripping taps, leaks and reuse as much as you can to water the garden.
Water the geraniums, they repel mosquitos
4. DRAINS
don't put paper down the toilet anywhere in Spain. There is always a bin provided. There are times when it's nicer to flush the paper, and in these odd occasions, I'm sure it's fine.
5. RUBBISH
There is no house to house rubbish collection, so we take rubbish to the bin and recycle skip in the village. Avoid too much packaging.
6. ELECTRICITY
The tariff is CRAZY high and varies throughout the day. Please get familiar with the cheap times and use greedy appliances only then. We are on a very low feed of 3.3kw so go easy and be thoughtful I if the washing machine is on its a good thing we heat a kettle by gas!
7. The food is vegan or vegetarian, we do not provide meat, and do not tolerate it in the kitchens.
8. SMILE!
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A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We are cautious about the really big motorhomes or caravans with a long chassis overhanging the back wheels as there is a steep dry riverbed to negotiate to get to out place. But small caravans,campers and van conversions will be fine.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 647855692517
Feedback (68)
19 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose)
José has been to help here twice now, the first time during the olive harvest in December and now. The first experience was a hard time, the olives were very early and falling fast and the grandmother was dying. He was sensitive and supportive of the family at this time and worked so very hard to ensure we got the olives in fast.
He is… read more
He is… read more
(Excellent
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8 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Rayhan) for host
I stayed at the Almazara slightly over two weeks, and had the pleasure of joining the family during the festive Christmas period.
The Almazara is located in a rural part of Granada, with not many inhabitants. The scenery consists of rolling desert mountains, and acres of olive farms. It's a landscape which is quite different to where I currently… read more
The Almazara is located in a rural part of Granada, with not many inhabitants. The scenery consists of rolling desert mountains, and acres of olive farms. It's a landscape which is quite different to where I currently… read more
13 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lotte) for host
I had a lovely experience in El Olivar! The atmosphere was both welcoming and creative, with such a kind family. I learned so much throughout my time there, loved Frank's stories over a cup of coffee and biscuits! And Chilis food.... still dreaming about it! Plus, the dog pack added such a warm and lively touch—they quickly became the best… read more
19 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lotte)
Lotte, I'm so sorry to forget your feedback. I guess not being there for too much of your stay might be to blame, but here we are now...
Lotte came just before I went to England so I'm giving feedback based on how much she was loved and fitted in with the rest of the family. I can't give many details but the overall feeling was that she is a very… read more
Lotte came just before I went to England so I'm giving feedback based on how much she was loved and fitted in with the rest of the family. I can't give many details but the overall feeling was that she is a very… read more
(Excellent
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19 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose)
José has been to help here twice now, the first time during the olive harvest in December and now. The first experience was a hard time, the olives were very early and falling fast and the grandmother was dying. He was sensitive and supportive of the family at this time and worked so very hard to ensure we got the olives in fast.
He is… read more
He is… read more
(Excellent)
8 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (Rayhan) for host
I stayed at the Almazara slightly over two weeks, and had the pleasure of joining the family during the festive Christmas period.
The Almazara is located in a rural part of Granada, with not many inhabitants. The scenery consists of rolling desert mountains, and acres of olive farms. It's a landscape which is quite different to where I currently… read more
The Almazara is located in a rural part of Granada, with not many inhabitants. The scenery consists of rolling desert mountains, and acres of olive farms. It's a landscape which is quite different to where I currently… read more
13 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lotte) for host
I had a lovely experience in El Olivar! The atmosphere was both welcoming and creative, with such a kind family. I learned so much throughout my time there, loved Frank's stories over a cup of coffee and biscuits! And Chilis food.... still dreaming about it! Plus, the dog pack added such a warm and lively touch—they quickly became the best… read more
19 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lotte)
Lotte, I'm so sorry to forget your feedback. I guess not being there for too much of your stay might be to blame, but here we are now...
Lotte came just before I went to England so I'm giving feedback based on how much she was loved and fitted in with the rest of the family. I can't give many details but the overall feeling was that she is a very… read more
Lotte came just before I went to England so I'm giving feedback based on how much she was loved and fitted in with the rest of the family. I can't give many details but the overall feeling was that she is a very… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Christin) for host
I fell in love with this place <3
Even though I just spent ten days here, I felt like home immediately. Clare took me in after I had had a bad experience with my previous workaway place, and she drove an hour to pick me up and rescue me. Clare and her family are wonderful people who put so much effort into making you feel comfortable and happy at… read more
Even though I just spent ten days here, I felt like home immediately. Clare took me in after I had had a bad experience with my previous workaway place, and she drove an hour to pick me up and rescue me. Clare and her family are wonderful people who put so much effort into making you feel comfortable and happy at… read more
27 Nov 2024
Left by Workawayer (ManuMeter84) for host
For me, the last five months at Almazara have been an exceptionally pleasant time to live. Loving people who share everything, everyone looks after everyone else. I love the donkey Paquera, with whom I have often gone for walks, and the many dogs have also found a special place, all rescued from somewhere. Clare and the whole family are very open… read more
27 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (ManuMeter84)
We were lucky enough to have Manu with us for around 5 months. Is there anything she can’t do? She is a powerhouse who helped us with my 97 year old mother, gardening, cooking, cleaning, organising, property maintenance, donkey care…
She has so much energy that we worried she would burn out, but she was happy to be unstoppably busy!
Manu is… read more
She has so much energy that we worried she would burn out, but she was happy to be unstoppably busy!
Manu is… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Freya & Lionel)
Oh Freya I missed feedbacks for a bunch of people last year and you were one! I'm so sorry it's nothing personal. Just me being ditzy.
So here goes ... Thank you so much for your calm wise presence Freya, for such a young person you are truly a chilled and easy going mature person.
Frey was so patient working with 2 other ladies to cut and join… read more
So here goes ... Thank you so much for your calm wise presence Freya, for such a young person you are truly a chilled and easy going mature person.
Frey was so patient working with 2 other ladies to cut and join… read more
(Excellent)
30 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Freya & Lionel) for host
I stayed here for just over 4 weeks and it was such an amazing first Workaway experience! The landscape around the almazara is so pretty and the stars are incredible at night; if you don't mind walking there is also a lake about 40 minutes away by foot. The food here was always delicious (usually pasta or stew of some sort with plenty of… read more
19 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Paul)
This feedback is terribly late, and I'm very sorry, In my mind I had done it but checking back nostalgically on some of my favourite guests I found I hadn't done it at all.
So.... Paul is such a genial easy going person, fitting in seamlessly with the group we had there at the time.
He learned very quickly and I especially want to praise him… read more
So.... Paul is such a genial easy going person, fitting in seamlessly with the group we had there at the time.
He learned very quickly and I especially want to praise him… read more
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Paul) for host
I spend my first ever Workaway here and it was a great experience. The whole family is super welcoming and I always felt 100% comfortable.
During my stay we build a drainage system on the roof of the cave so it doesnt melt away when it rains. Even though I had nearly zero experience with construction everything that had to be done was showed to… read more
During my stay we build a drainage system on the roof of the cave so it doesnt melt away when it rains. Even though I had nearly zero experience with construction everything that had to be done was showed to… read more
21 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Ingemar ) for host
A lovely place with lovely peoples. During my short stay, one and a half week, i enjoyed this place a lot. But for me, it was to hot (41-42°) during the afternoons. Clare and her family is warmhearted, kind and really wants you to be happy and feel well ❤️
30 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacopo)
Jacopo is a sensitive, hardworking young man, who was a great help with our veg garden, renovating a cave, cutting the rock with power tools, he helped look after our donkey.
He came at a time of extreme heat but never complained once about it! I found him very polite and accommodating.
He made delicious Italian food for several meals very… read more
He came at a time of extreme heat but never complained once about it! I found him very polite and accommodating.
He made delicious Italian food for several meals very… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Conor)
First I must say sorry for leaving it so long to give feedback, Conor left just about the same time as I did for my annual fundraising at festivals and events in England and Wales, and now at last I have a moment.
Conor is fun, sensitive, very caring and a GREAT house guest. I feel sad he won't be there when I go back.
He is proficient in the… read more
Conor is fun, sensitive, very caring and a GREAT house guest. I feel sad he won't be there when I go back.
He is proficient in the… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Conor) for host
Where to begin... the people!
The family and friends living with Clare and Frank are some of the friendliest and nicest people you will meet on this platform. They are very relaxed, kind and genuine people. They love to show new folks the scenery around the area i.e. the lake, hidden caves and landmarks of the area.
Having said this, I stayed… read more
The family and friends living with Clare and Frank are some of the friendliest and nicest people you will meet on this platform. They are very relaxed, kind and genuine people. They love to show new folks the scenery around the area i.e. the lake, hidden caves and landmarks of the area.
Having said this, I stayed… read more
23 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Will) for host
Two weeks felt too short a stay at this amazing place, which is home to a lovely mixture of people and animals. I primarily helped to build a retaining wall with Noé, who imparted lots of practical advice and expertise. It was great to get familiar with mixing lime mortar and render, and practising laying bricks and plastering. Noé was a great… read more
14 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mads)
Mads is a sweet lovable chap who is very proactive and positive, slightly too proactive and clock watching sometimes. It was hard for him to integrate his very driven style into our more relaxed and "go with the flow" approach to plans and times to do things.
We chatted about this mismatch and now I understand better why he feels so driven, and… read more
We chatted about this mismatch and now I understand better why he feels so driven, and… read more
(Excellent)
14 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tosca)
Tosca is bubbly confident and fun to be with, she stayed just one week, and the week included a lot of public holidays but she helped with some fiddly rendering Around a bottle wall, and joined in with manual tasks of various complexities, helped spring clean and cook too. A nice guest and fun to know. Very appreciative of our visit into the wilds… read more
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Thibault & Caroline)
Caroline came alone for a month or so, and was joined by Thibault for the last few days. So I can say that both of them are absolutely charming, tolerant, respectful people. I'd invite them at any time in the future.
But more about Caroline. Such a great experience to host her! She arrived on her bike at a time when we had been ill, and was so… read more
But more about Caroline. Such a great experience to host her! She arrived on her bike at a time when we had been ill, and was so… read more
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (timothy67)
Tim came in his van, with a tent, and although he tried the dorm bedroom he took to his tent after a couple of days and was super independent. He worked independently and replaced a horrible industrial door with a reclaimed door and window, and made a bottle glass infill under the window too, which he had never tried before but took in his stride!… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos Miguel)
I feel so sad to leave this feedback, #redacted text#
His conduct, presentation and demeanor does not match up with what I saw in his feedbacks in 2017
I strongly advise any new host to think carefully about inviting him to their property, because he needs some proper help.
#redacted text# He spoke of terror and persecution and people… read more
His conduct, presentation and demeanor does not match up with what I saw in his feedbacks in 2017
I strongly advise any new host to think carefully about inviting him to their property, because he needs some proper help.
#redacted text# He spoke of terror and persecution and people… read more
(Negative)
13 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Heinrich Leopold) for host
What a great experience.
I stayed in the almazara in August and September 2003. We build some ways and renovated a cave wich was absolutely interesting. The Family are lovely people and frank was always there If I had a question or any Problem. In the time of my stay Clare wasn't there but I heared she is a great Person as Well. At the weekends… read more
I stayed in the almazara in August and September 2003. We build some ways and renovated a cave wich was absolutely interesting. The Family are lovely people and frank was always there If I had a question or any Problem. In the time of my stay Clare wasn't there but I heared she is a great Person as Well. At the weekends… read more
6 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Babet) for host
Well this took me a minute as I totally missed not having written anything yet. But I definitely don't want to leave this uncommented as this lovely family certainly deserves the best appraisal. Though I don't think there is much of me to add to the many excellent feedbacks people left before and after me;)
I was only able to spent a week as I… read more
I was only able to spent a week as I… read more
17 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Babet)
I had to have some help with this feedback from my family because Babet came while I was away in England, but I know it's all true because I saw the pictures and had all the chat in our WhatsApp group. It wasn't the best weather and the group kept very cheerful despite all the rain and mud. Not what you expect in the desert so ... Babet was only… read more
(Very good)
6 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mori Moran )
MORI
Mori stayed 2 weeks with us, he was very pleasant company, easy going and cheerful, and very willing to get involved in whatever was happening. He is a very intelligent well travelled man who has a lot of interesting knowledge and stories to tell. Because he is mature and has worked in a variety of capacities and all over the world, it's easy… read more
Mori stayed 2 weeks with us, he was very pleasant company, easy going and cheerful, and very willing to get involved in whatever was happening. He is a very intelligent well travelled man who has a lot of interesting knowledge and stories to tell. Because he is mature and has worked in a variety of capacities and all over the world, it's easy… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mori Moran ) for host
Almazara is a very beautiful farm, and Clare, Frank and their big family made me feel at home from the very 1st moment. They have several very cute dogs, whom you start loving immediately, the food is fantastic and the tasks are usually interesting and diverse.
I helped out with the garden (weeding, planting vegetables), fixing a fence, olive… read more
I helped out with the garden (weeding, planting vegetables), fixing a fence, olive… read more
24 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emoke & Agnes) for host
Staying at the Almazara was our first workaway experience. We didn't really know what to expect when we signed up as workawayers. But Clare answered our message immediately and made us feel comfortable even before we arrived. Claire and Frank and their family are very kind and friendly people, respectful and helpful to everyone, and they will make… read more
24 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Robbie)
This feedback is very late but very sincerely meant....As Robbie came from Ireland, unusually for my guests, he arrived at Almería airport. The transport from there is not well connected to Granada, time wise, so I agreed to pick him up. Right from the get go the way I recognised him was his huge grin!
We had a nice long car drive through the… read more
We had a nice long car drive through the… read more
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Robbie) for host
I had such a great experience at the Almazara. I met such incredible inspiring people and made very strong bonds with them, even though I only knew them for a short time. It was very interesting to meet people from a lot of different countries, to learn about their backgrounds and their different ways of living. Clare and Frank and the rest of the… read more
6 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Austin)
Austin was a very thoughtful and active member of our crew!
He quickly adjusted to the crippling heat and understood how to protect himself, which not everyone does...
He made the leap into heavy physical work and helped move tonnes and tonnes of spoil from where we had extended a cave.
He helped with the chores, the hated washing up from 17… read more
He quickly adjusted to the crippling heat and understood how to protect himself, which not everyone does...
He made the leap into heavy physical work and helped move tonnes and tonnes of spoil from where we had extended a cave.
He helped with the chores, the hated washing up from 17… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Austin) for host
This was my first Workaway experience, and it couldn’t have been a better first experience. It made me eager to do more Workaways and meet more people. The hosts and guests are all so friendly. With respect for everybody. I had a hard time leaving this group, but I’m definitely coming back in the future. And I’m definitely meeting some of my new… read more
6 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jeydon) for host
After about a three week stay I left extremely satisfied with my experience here. I learnt numerous practical skills such as rendering walls with YESO plaster and using a trimmer machine to cut grass and shrubs for creating paths in forest areas. Additionally I made new friends from various backgrounds and nationalities, sharing our culture… read more
25 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Pascal) for host
Thank you for the wonderful experience in Almazara :)
I really enjoyed to be around with the family, the other volunteers, having launch together and have concerts with our DIY stage. Lots of nice memories are coming back, right know as I am writing this.
Looking forward to meet you again Clare somewhere on the road or at a festival
Hugs from… read more
I really enjoyed to be around with the family, the other volunteers, having launch together and have concerts with our DIY stage. Lots of nice memories are coming back, right know as I am writing this.
Looking forward to meet you again Clare somewhere on the road or at a festival
Hugs from… read more
21 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ondrej)
Ondrej is for me the perfect Workaway guest, except he should stay longer!
He was popular and diplomatic with everyone, which is important in a big group, a lovely chap to have in your home and community.
I can honestly say he is a hard worker, who does not make a drama, who is able to do most things pretty much unsupervised and completes… read more
He was popular and diplomatic with everyone, which is important in a big group, a lovely chap to have in your home and community.
I can honestly say he is a hard worker, who does not make a drama, who is able to do most things pretty much unsupervised and completes… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rosa) for host
I had 6 beautiful weeks working and living in the cave (and Almazara), surrounded by a lot of other incredible workawayers, the sweet family and dogs and beautiful mountains.
I came without any background in construction work or farming, but I had an amazing time trying out a lot of different kinds of work, as there is always a project to work on… read more
I came without any background in construction work or farming, but I had an amazing time trying out a lot of different kinds of work, as there is always a project to work on… read more
28 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ronja)
Ronja was a positive addition to the household, and seemed full of joy. I don't remember all the jobs she did, but there were so many, and she undertook it all with no fuss.
There was the almazara to clean out, the roof to treat with Lime mortar and household tasks too, olives to trim and feed, nothing fazed her.
There was a big group of… read more
There was the almazara to clean out, the roof to treat with Lime mortar and household tasks too, olives to trim and feed, nothing fazed her.
There was a big group of… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Kamil)
Kamil! Thank you for coming, and I would have liked you to stay longer!
Kamil is a very hard worker and very thoughtful and interesting to talk to. It was really nice to have discussions and hear mindful responses and ideas.
I was pleased with his ability to blend in socially without losing any of his individuality, he's very sociable and… read more
Kamil is a very hard worker and very thoughtful and interesting to talk to. It was really nice to have discussions and hear mindful responses and ideas.
I was pleased with his ability to blend in socially without losing any of his individuality, he's very sociable and… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Kamil) for host
First of all, I would like to thank Clare for welcoming me into her family. The experience of being away from the noisy city and surrounded by beautiful desert views was amazing. I would also like to compliment the cuisine, as the meals were very delicious in a family atmosphere. The work was also balanced, from working with olive trees to simple… read more
28 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jan) for host
This community is a very good place to do some physical activity, learn new things, meet new people and relax. Clare truly is an inspiring person, huge respect to her for keeping this place up, Sam is a chill and kind person, the wisdom you can get from Noé is an extra to the things you can learn from him, Jared is a funny bloke with an all… read more
28 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jan)
Jan is a cheerful, strong, willing person, he is also super sociable and interesting to talk to.
He wasn't here that long, so it's hard to know him well, but my first impressions were positive.
It was a big team here at the time, which is sometimes hard to settle into quickly but Jan was obviously used to social and shared living space.
I… read more
He wasn't here that long, so it's hard to know him well, but my first impressions were positive.
It was a big team here at the time, which is sometimes hard to settle into quickly but Jan was obviously used to social and shared living space.
I… read more
(Excellent)
28 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bibi & Charlotte)
***I only hosted CHARLOTTE, not Bibi her travel companion.
And WOW! Charlotte was only 18 when she stayed with me, but so mature, sensible and most of all joyful to be with.
While she was here we were doing lots of different jobs, but the most important was clearing and the cave roof and treating it with lime mortar. It was quite a learning… read more
And WOW! Charlotte was only 18 when she stayed with me, but so mature, sensible and most of all joyful to be with.
While she was here we were doing lots of different jobs, but the most important was clearing and the cave roof and treating it with lime mortar. It was quite a learning… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bergur)
P future hosts! This man is worth gold! Big, strong, happy, positive and very amusing..... and because he's Icelandic, he "doesn't want to make a fuss"!!!
I found working with Bergur very easy and fun. We worked hard and also had great chats, and discussions, he was willing to work at anything.
He speaks extremely good English ...completely… read more
I found working with Bergur very easy and fun. We worked hard and also had great chats, and discussions, he was willing to work at anything.
He speaks extremely good English ...completely… read more
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bergur) for host
What can I add to this profile? I mean this place was just perfect for what I was looking for and at the perfect timing. I was travelling in Granada and saw this profile, only an hour away!
Then I met Clare, a super cool host and her lovely family, which are the nicest people, and so fun! Everything in the cave house was top notch in its own… read more
Then I met Clare, a super cool host and her lovely family, which are the nicest people, and so fun! Everything in the cave house was top notch in its own… read more
8 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Maja)
Maja, so hard to know where to start! A super fun loving hardworking person who brought joy to our dry little corner of Spain and lit up our lives and helped a lot too;
She was also one of the Rockstars who built WONDERWALL, such a team you would be hard to find, Maja even helped to write the words to alternative to the Oasis song… read more
She was also one of the Rockstars who built WONDERWALL, such a team you would be hard to find, Maja even helped to write the words to alternative to the Oasis song… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Maja) for host
I stayed a bit more than 3 weeks at this beautiful place! While I was there it was quite busy with Workawayers and friends so the cave house was always filled up which was quite nice. Clare also trusted us with this huge project so we could build this huge stone wall with all the workawayer. This was definitely such a nice project and also the… read more
8 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Félicie) for host
I stayed more than two weeks at Clare and Frank's house and what an experience for my first workaway !
I really enjoyed staying there, in this crowdy cute cave house. There was always new fun people to meet, we were all of us really enthusiastic in the project we had (building a (wonder)wall), which made the experience even better. Clare, Frank… read more
I really enjoyed staying there, in this crowdy cute cave house. There was always new fun people to meet, we were all of us really enthusiastic in the project we had (building a (wonder)wall), which made the experience even better. Clare, Frank… read more
2 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Félicie)
Félicie was a joy to know, friendly, diplomatic fun and hard working. She was part of the TEAM ROCKSTARS who built the WONDERWALL at the back of the Almazara. This was a heavy job and required strength, intelligence and determination to finish within the timescale that the team had allotted. Félicie was a brilliant team member in every way,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Raphaël) for host
First of all, this was my first Workaway experience. And that couldn't have been better !
Clare, Frank, and all the family are really nice and kind. Even the dogs are really cool and sociable !
We were a team of "workawayers" from different countries and everything was perfect between us. This is thanks to the great atmosphere brings by Clare &… read more
Clare, Frank, and all the family are really nice and kind. Even the dogs are really cool and sociable !
We were a team of "workawayers" from different countries and everything was perfect between us. This is thanks to the great atmosphere brings by Clare &… read more
2 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Raphaël)
Raff was a nice, calm, polite person, who joined in all the work, the games and the silly parties and brought a smile to everything he did.
He had ability to learn quickly and is competent at mixing concrete, laying stones for a wall, various tasks to take care of olives, like cutting cupones and thinning the crown, he is strong and dug trenches… read more
He had ability to learn quickly and is competent at mixing concrete, laying stones for a wall, various tasks to take care of olives, like cutting cupones and thinning the crown, he is strong and dug trenches… read more
(Excellent)
24 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Noé) for host
What to Say about this short and intense workaway experience... I looved my stay at Clare's place ! Actually I wish I had time to stay longer, because I felt at home here.
There are always people to meet (there is a big and friendly family, and several workawayers) and stuff to do so you can't get bored. When I was there as a work we built a very… read more
There are always people to meet (there is a big and friendly family, and several workawayers) and stuff to do so you can't get bored. When I was there as a work we built a very… read more
24 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Noé)
Noé, who was also known briefly as "Squeaky" as his bed was old and made protests ever time he turned!... was an excellent house guest, fun democratic, helpful and a great guitarist too. So he's nice to know and to host.
Above that, he is experienced in aspects of construction work, and strong and willing to try all things that come his way.… read more
Above that, he is experienced in aspects of construction work, and strong and willing to try all things that come his way.… read more
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Leanne)
I've had a few false starts trying to write the feedback for Leanne, I'm finding it hard to put into words how nice it was to have her here on every level. Her presence of mind, level headed contributions to conversations and decision making, attention to detail and sheer hard work put her in a class of her own.
Leanne constantly went far beyond… read more
Leanne constantly went far beyond… read more
(Excellent)
15 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Leanne) for host
Life here with Clare and Frank was a delight. We enjoyed many cups of tea and bonded over our love of marmite. I stayed for just over 5 weeks, helping with a range of tasks, both outside and indoors. This is the perfect place to go if you enjoy family life. I loved the long discussions and car rides with Clare, sharing updates on current affairs… read more
6 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
The Almazara - unexpected and unforgettable. We happened to slip into this warm hearted family by pure chance - and it took about 5 minutes to be part of it all. Straight after the arrival I got placed in front of the warm fire in the cosy cave house and right in the middle of Josie, being the oldest at 95 and Susi, the happy little girl of 2… read more
5 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David is a great guest, serious with his work but equally happy to party and have family time fun.
He came with his living van so I did not accommodate him in the house, but joined us for meals, and chill time and was a nice guest.
David is a self starter and we asked him to fit a window and adapt the present opening and reja, which he did… read more
He came with his living van so I did not accommodate him in the house, but joined us for meals, and chill time and was a nice guest.
David is a self starter and we asked him to fit a window and adapt the present opening and reja, which he did… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jared)
Jared was a fantastic house guest, a very good all rounder and an independent self starter.
He came at a time when the temperatures at night were pretty arctic and the mornings were not much better, so it was heartening and inspiring to others to find him striding off for the day's mission wrapped up well with his shadow Betti the little black… read more
He came at a time when the temperatures at night were pretty arctic and the mornings were not much better, so it was heartening and inspiring to others to find him striding off for the day's mission wrapped up well with his shadow Betti the little black… read more
(Excellent)
1 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jared) for host
I had such a wonderful stay with this family.
I felt welcome the minute I walked through the door, everyone is so friendly and laid back, and I couldn't get enough of the playful dogs...
Working on the property involved several projects, and there's always something you can get busy with. While I was there I learnt so many valuable skills, even… read more
I felt welcome the minute I walked through the door, everyone is so friendly and laid back, and I couldn't get enough of the playful dogs...
Working on the property involved several projects, and there's always something you can get busy with. While I was there I learnt so many valuable skills, even… read more
25 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lowenna) for host
Had a fantastic time at Clare's place - the people are lovely, the scenery's stunning, lots nearby to explore, and generally just a good place to be (especially if you're happy to go with the flow a bit!).
25 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lowenna)
Lowenna is intelligent brisk and willing to learn, and also is happy to be shifted from job to job. She didn't stay long but was a great house guest and fun, helpful and great company. Highly recommended
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Michele)
Michele is a quiet person with hidden depths!! He is very willing and easy with work, he gets up on time which is a big bonus, is friendly with other guests and doesn't make a fuss about anything.
He did some woodland management and other garden related work, he also took part in mixing lime mortar to line the canals on the cave roof, helped with… read more
He did some woodland management and other garden related work, he also took part in mixing lime mortar to line the canals on the cave roof, helped with… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
Jacob is cheerful, willing and refreshingly plain spoken. There will be no misunderstandings or moody moments with him. If something is great he tells you, if it's not going well he tells you. And he asks questions and makes requests. If a request is denied, it's not a big drama. So in all he is a very emotionally well adjusted chap, which makes… read more
(Excellent)
12 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I had my first workaway experience at this place, and I couldn't have asked for a better place. The family is friendly and welcoming and living in a cave house is a unique feeling. I spent 6 weeks here and I met beautiful people and discoverd new cultures.
The work carried out was demanding but very interesting, there were many tasks to perform… read more
The work carried out was demanding but very interesting, there were many tasks to perform… read more
4 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
Luca is a polite, quiet and helpful young man. He stayed 6 weeks and really joined the group well. He undertook woodland management, preparing the winter veg garden, working on the canals on the cave roof, chopping wood, and lots of other little tasks.
I was impressed with his willingness and enthusiasm and calm approach to unfamiliar tasks.
I… read more
I was impressed with his willingness and enthusiasm and calm approach to unfamiliar tasks.
I… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Peadar-Tom)
PT did not stay long only a few days and left rather suddenly while on a weekend trip to Granada. He did explain to me he'd found a host he felt was a better fit, but not until after I'd collected the other 2 who'd gone with him. So he loses a communication point for that.
He's a fun and lovely guy to have around and plays divine music so he was… read more
He's a fun and lovely guy to have around and plays divine music so he was… read more
(Very good)
4 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dan)
Dan was on a whistle stop tour of Andalucía so he stayed shorter than I'm usually happy with, but he was a great addition to the team and gave us his best with sorting out our little woodland and quickly became a fully integrated member of the team, encouraging shyer people to try things, playing music and sharing his skills. By the way this guy… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabiana)
Fabiana didn't stay long but was a helpful guest in the few days she was with us, and was willing to work outside and join in everything, she was happy to chat in Italian to my mother in law which was nice too.
(Excellent)
11 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Fabiana) for host
Thank you so much! I've learned a many things in a few days and each of you show me the gratuitousness in taking care of others, inside or outside your family. It has been really a great experience in the wonderful land of Gorafe's Desert! See you soon, with love
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10 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Sidonie)
Sid is lovely. She brings sunshine and positivity with her and makes me smile even now to think of her. She woke on time, worked hard and did things outside her comfort zone with good grace. Working in construction, groundwork and helping make a chicken house too.
She was living to our old lady of 95, and playful with Susi our 19mth baby...and… read more
She was living to our old lady of 95, and playful with Susi our 19mth baby...and… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Sidonie) for host
I had an amazing time, I loved the work and the people there (and the dogs!). I stayed for a bit more than a month and would do it again!
I hope I'll see you again, thank you for everything and take care:) lots of love and hugs ❤️
I hope I'll see you again, thank you for everything and take care:) lots of love and hugs ❤️
16 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)
Ben came and helped over the summer, some of which time he stayed with the rest of the family while I was away.
Myself, other workaways and all the rest of the family found him to be hard working, good time keeper, cheerful, sociable and outgoing, calm and tolerant of all the little niggles of daily life.
Ben was able to work in the heat with… read more
Myself, other workaways and all the rest of the family found him to be hard working, good time keeper, cheerful, sociable and outgoing, calm and tolerant of all the little niggles of daily life.
Ben was able to work in the heat with… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lars) for host
staying in a cave house with a lovely British family in the extraordinary Andalusian countryside has been a very good experience. i felt i left too soon. There is a lot of work to be be done, but there wasn't any pressure on making working hours, while the work i did was much appreciated. I found this very motivating and it was nice to learn (a… read more
10 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lars)
Lars had a few days to spare and dropped by to give us a hand. He arrived by car, so highly independent! At the time he was here we were doing a very messy process applying yeso, the local plaster. He pitched in with enthusiasm and even did some extra hours to push the job forward! He is a gentle calm person and nice company, he cooked us a meal… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eli)
A very cheery couple, a positive vibe for any household, this was first time with Workaway for them so although they had volunteered before, they hadn't done the "guest" model I don't think. They settled into that concept very well and began to feel like family quite fast.
There was layers and layers of clearing of old possessions of previous… read more
There was layers and layers of clearing of old possessions of previous… read more
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Eli) for host
We stayed at Clare's place for almost seven weeks and felt very welcome right from the start. The place is a bit overwhelming at first with a lot that needs to be done but Clare is good about pointing out where the priorities lie and fielding questions and we soon got a bit more of a feel for what was expected of us and what the place needs. A lot… read more
17 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Robert) for host
I had a wonderful two weeks with Clare and family! It was my first workaway and I couldn't have wished for anything better.
I went on my own and was made to feel very welcome by Clare and the whole family. The work was varied and interesting. The food was healthy and tasty! The area is interesting to explore. Thoroughly recommended!
Thanks… read more
I went on my own and was made to feel very welcome by Clare and the whole family. The work was varied and interesting. The food was healthy and tasty! The area is interesting to explore. Thoroughly recommended!
Thanks… read more
15 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
Rob is easy and fun to get on with. He is flexible with the work hours which due to other group members preferences were a bit late for my usual taste, but it all got done and Rob wasn't put our by it. The work was dusty and pretty tedious as we were removing concrete from the inside of a cave, and tidying up the eternal patina of rubbish from the… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2021
Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host
My best workaway experience so far, I stayed from early october till december of last year and never got bored of work or the people and animals surrounding me.
There is a lot to do but that includes a lot of interesting stuff to learn, for example building a chimney or the olive harvest. If you go there it will alwaqys feel like a big group that… read more
There is a lot to do but that includes a lot of interesting stuff to learn, for example building a chimney or the olive harvest. If you go there it will alwaqys feel like a big group that… read more
18 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
I arrived to Clare and her family mid October 2020 and ended up staying for just over 2 months. I hadn’t planned such a long stay but the amazing scenery and great hosts made it hard to leave!
I enjoyed the varied vegan/vegetarian diet, but had I wanted anything else there was space and facilities between the two cave houses for me and other work… read more
I enjoyed the varied vegan/vegetarian diet, but had I wanted anything else there was space and facilities between the two cave houses for me and other work… read more
21 Jan 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
James came at a very difficult time, between lockdowns and basically got trapped here (lucky us!) Indeed ended up staying about 2 months with us. However, he kept a smile on his face and did not complain that his trip to Morocco was scuppered. That's a big plus for him. Cheerfully accepting frustration is a good attribute.
James is a capable… read more
James is a capable… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
This feedback is very late, but from the heart. I never met Matt but my son and friends did. He came to support them at a difficult time to sort out a house sit that had gone wrong, and was helpful, sensible and a a calm presence. I would be happy to meet Matt again during a time when I'm home.
He helped with some heavy work and was completely… read more
He helped with some heavy work and was completely… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah is better known as Oakley, this is a great name for her, much more styley! Now Oakley WAS going to come to Spain and do cave things, but, due to her timing she ended up doing the festival circuit with my family in UK instead! So hence the feedback is kinda confusing!
So wow! Power-pack is my short hand for Oakley. Lots of fun, lots of… read more
So wow! Power-pack is my short hand for Oakley. Lots of fun, lots of… read more
(Excellent)
16 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
This was my first workaway experience and the only thing I would change is that I would've stayed longer :)
I worked multiple festivals with Clares group and they were very flexible with me bouncing around to other places on my days off. They immediately welcomed me with open arms, like joining a large family. As I was traveling alone this… read more
I worked multiple festivals with Clares group and they were very flexible with me bouncing around to other places on my days off. They immediately welcomed me with open arms, like joining a large family. As I was traveling alone this… read more
16 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco)
Francesco came wobbling in to our life after hurting his ankle on the Camino de Santiago, and being forced for safety sake to stop. I didn't expect him to do more than be a bit of company for la Nonna who is 92 and enjoys the company of a fellow Italian speaker, and maybe wash the dishes sometimes, after all he had been 100% honest about the fact… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sergio)
Sergio was easy going, fun and calm,a nice house guest and I wish I had got to know him more, but it was a crazy time when I didn't spend too much time at the property.
Despite the fact that I wasn't the most attentive host, Keko became a well loved figure in the village and is missed already. He was kind to my cats and naughty dogs, was calm… read more
Despite the fact that I wasn't the most attentive host, Keko became a well loved figure in the village and is missed already. He was kind to my cats and naughty dogs, was calm… read more
(Excellent)
22 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sergio) for host
I helped out at the cortijo from the end of August thru early October 2019 and I loved it in many ways. I got to practice digging a cave-tunnel to join two rooms in the cave house which was interesting as well as exhausting. :D I also helped out with the animals and enjoyed their company and affection. I havent had a pet in years so it was great… read more
8 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Spirito) for host
So...what to say...
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Jobs done!
No, just kidding, not so much was done this time, I am sorry.
I stayed 2 months at their place in Spain; far more than I intended to.
I was dumbfounded in the beginning,
cause I didn't know I had committed myself to what in the end revealed itself… read more
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Jobs done!
No, just kidding, not so much was done this time, I am sorry.
I stayed 2 months at their place in Spain; far more than I intended to.
I was dumbfounded in the beginning,
cause I didn't know I had committed myself to what in the end revealed itself… read more
1 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Hania was a perfect house guest who arrived at a time when others were creating discord and stress. She was amazingly calm, very responsible and caring for my dogs and cats and refused to take sides in the squabbles. Full marks to Hania for being so calm and thoughtful. I'm so sorry that the other houseguests were so inconsiderate. And thank you… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mira)
Well I'm not sure if I have seen the last of Mira, she may return, she is soooo welcome to do that, either UK or Spain, in my nomadic life!
A great house guest very quiet self contained and lovely to be with. Uber helpful and resourceful. I would love to see more of Mira!
A great house guest very quiet self contained and lovely to be with. Uber helpful and resourceful. I would love to see more of Mira!
(Excellent)
15 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ryotaro) for host
Sorry to be late feedback. First I want to say thank you to everyone who I met in the workaway and to Clare who is the host of here. I had my university so I only could spend 2 weeks and I knew it will be too short and it was!! I really wanted to spend more days here! This was my first time to do the workaway and I was a little nervous until I go… read more
19 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryotaro)
Ryo was a super guest! He was easy going, helpful and opened our hearts to his amazing hi tech home country Japan! I have invited him to stay with us again....I'm so glad you came, Ryo, you worked hard physically with moving stone and rock, and helped by very carefully painting the rejas bars on the windows, your cooking was tasty and different… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
This is so late, I'm sorry but I mean it from my heart, you were a great guest! Thank you David, we enjoyed your company, you coped well with the horrible weather and were versatile helping with whatever was needed. Great team work, great sense of humour and we would be happy to host you in Spain sometime again
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Graham)
This feedback is a bit belated, but still from the heart.
Thank you Graham for pitching in at the last minute with our experience at Lunar! You fell in to team work very well and made a friend here and there especially with Toby in the "Great Hall" aka washing up! Thanks for being practical, energetic self sufficient a good laugh and a good soul… read more
Thank you Graham for pitching in at the last minute with our experience at Lunar! You fell in to team work very well and made a friend here and there especially with Toby in the "Great Hall" aka washing up! Thanks for being practical, energetic self sufficient a good laugh and a good soul… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Thank you for coming Michael, it was a rough old house for you to have to bunk down in, and you coped really well with the conditions!
I was overwhelmed with your skill set, and can't thank you enough for the fabulous job you made of the rendering of Chilli's house! What's more, in the short time you were here, you managed to share your skill… read more
I was overwhelmed with your skill set, and can't thank you enough for the fabulous job you made of the rendering of Chilli's house! What's more, in the short time you were here, you managed to share your skill… read more
(Very good)
16 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Armando) for host
I was lucky enough to have a double experience with Claire. Many days with his fantastic family and just as many at the "Bungay Balls Up". Both were fantastic experiences that enriched me. The days at Claire's were really quiet and pleasant, with the talks with Frank about good music, with Sam that often took me to visit the surroundings, and… read more
28 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Raquel)
Raquel! I am so sorry to miss the opportunity to give you feedback at the right time! You are a lovely person, fair, hardworking, easily make friends. You were much more mature than your age, you were loving and supportive to young and old alike. Even though you come from sunny Valencia, you managed in the soggy British country side and camped… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Raquel) for host
My first experience like volunteer and it was amazing!!
I stayed with Clare and her family 4 weeks in summer and it was a great summer, the work is not so hard and you are like in a big family with the others volunteers and with the Clare's family!!
You have time to work, time to dance, time to explore and of course, time to learn!!
Thanks to… read more
I stayed with Clare and her family 4 weeks in summer and it was a great summer, the work is not so hard and you are like in a big family with the others volunteers and with the Clare's family!!
You have time to work, time to dance, time to explore and of course, time to learn!!
Thanks to… read more
21 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Nicholas)
Hello Lisa and Nico! Well how did I manage to miss you when I was doing feedback? You were our super-couple! The hard-working, fun loving funny joking Nico, and friendly, fast, confident and loving Lisa! We loved you both, and Joe missed Nico so much when he left, like a brother gone from his life!
Both lisa and Nico are fast learners, and use… read more
Both lisa and Nico are fast learners, and use… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host
This was my first experience with work-away. I feel me very very lucky because Clare and all her family are been really my family for two month . They are wonderful person and we have had a good time together, Christmas time included, that is a very close moment for a family.
The house is not untidy, is a british comfortable house with a big magic… read more
The house is not untidy, is a british comfortable house with a big magic… read more
20 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)
Chiara came to help me with my garden and to give my mother in law, Giueseppina, some conversation in Italian and support.
It was a very difficult mission, because Guiseppina is 90 yrs old and becoming more and more demanding, and forgetful. But I have to tell you that Chiara saved my sanity, and brought some Italian sunshine into our dull… read more
It was a very difficult mission, because Guiseppina is 90 yrs old and becoming more and more demanding, and forgetful. But I have to tell you that Chiara saved my sanity, and brought some Italian sunshine into our dull… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Margot & Yvan)
Thank you for coming,
A nice well organised self contained couple, who fitted in very easily, and took on the mud and rain with a smile on their faces, helping wherever they were needed with no fuss. I hope they enjoyed themselves, it was a muddy cold 2 weeks, and lots of challenges, i can reccomend them to any situation if they survived this one!
A nice well organised self contained couple, who fitted in very easily, and took on the mud and rain with a smile on their faces, helping wherever they were needed with no fuss. I hope they enjoyed themselves, it was a muddy cold 2 weeks, and lots of challenges, i can reccomend them to any situation if they survived this one!
(Very good)
20 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lapo)
We all loved Lapo!!!! He is a friendly, funny, capable man, who was a very very popular member of all the teams he joined, in the Joust, in Wales, and when we sent a few people to help my friend Monty, he was a superstar I am told.
He was a great house guest in our few days at home, entertaining my Italian Mother In Law, and laughing at her jokes… read more
He was a great house guest in our few days at home, entertaining my Italian Mother In Law, and laughing at her jokes… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lapo) for host
I spent three weeks with Clare, Chilli, and their team.
They were wonderful!
I went there to learn/practise english language, but it was much more!
It was a real life-experience.
There I met a lot of people from all over the world, everyone with their stories, their dreams, their plans for the future…
It was an adventurous, wild, and original… read more
They were wonderful!
I went there to learn/practise english language, but it was much more!
It was a real life-experience.
There I met a lot of people from all over the world, everyone with their stories, their dreams, their plans for the future…
It was an adventurous, wild, and original… read more
20 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Katarzyna)
What an unusual girl! Kaisa is super interested in schedules and organisation so she fond life in a festival setting rather challenging and such a puzzle, how did we manage to make things happen when we had to so often just "go with the flow?" I know that the lack of ridgid structure was very hard for her, BUT... I personally think she learned… read more
(Very good)
19 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katarzyna) for host
Staying with Clare, her family and friends was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have chosen better! I met so many amazing people from UK and all over the world, learnt a lot about English culture, about people and how different we are. But it doesn't matter!
It was a pleasure to stay with you, work as a team and change experiences -… read more
It was a pleasure to stay with you, work as a team and change experiences -… read more
20 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Grayson & Shawn)
Well done Grayson, cheerful, willing, adaptable, strong and all round resorceful! So glad you came! Especially when the teams split in 2 and Grayson went to Maui Waui as my part of Monty's team. I had great reports and he seemed to enjoy the madness of everything! And even coped when i was grumpy. Nice one and hope we will see you again in this… read more
(Excellent)
25 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Grayson & Shawn) for host
I stayed with them for 4 weeks! We watched jousting in Loxwood, stayed up late in Wales, danced in Saxmundon, and played music in Farnham.
Living the festival life immediately after traveling in Nepal was quite a change - 'twas a wonderful time. I had a blast meeting many new people, exploring the festivals, helping to make/serve food, and… read more
Living the festival life immediately after traveling in Nepal was quite a change - 'twas a wonderful time. I had a blast meeting many new people, exploring the festivals, helping to make/serve food, and… read more
20 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathryn)
I didn't meet Kathryn, but she stayed with my daughter at a festival in the west midlands, and she was a popular member of the team, but maybe the mud and chaos isn't really her thing! A lovely lady and super organised and she coped extra well considering it wasn't really her taste of music or accomodation, well done Kathryn!
(Very good)
20 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cassandra)
Cassie is lovable and funny, and we clicked fine, I didn't have enough time to really judge how well she would fit into the festival situation as she arrived very close to the end of the season, but she stayed for a while and became a house guest, also offering to help my niece with looking after her son during a particularly busy few weeks, so I… read more
(Very good)
7 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra)
Just one festival with us! but we love her, Alex has a very dry and funny sense of humour, and fitted into an extablished group RIGHT at the end of the season perfectly well, and managed the cold damp camping with style.
Wish so much we could have had longer with Alex, she clicked straight away with us, and in such a short time we feel like we… read more
Wish so much we could have had longer with Alex, she clicked straight away with us, and in such a short time we feel like we… read more
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host
hey cafe crew ;) !
i could only stay for the last festival in this season but i was waiting for that for a year so i finally made it and i didnt regret it.
you guys are super welcoming to everybody. i loved the fact of my own space in the tents you provided and the cosy matresses and bed stuff. so awesome! i had good sleeps.
if you guys don't… read more
i could only stay for the last festival in this season but i was waiting for that for a year so i finally made it and i didnt regret it.
you guys are super welcoming to everybody. i loved the fact of my own space in the tents you provided and the cosy matresses and bed stuff. so awesome! i had good sleeps.
if you guys don't… read more
7 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
How did I miss out giving Lucas feedback! He is a lovely guy, strong funny, good team worker, a fine friend to have. He can speak good English and was easily able to help any of our clients with any request. He has a healthy attitude to work life balance and was always on time for his shifts, always careful to make sure the work was finished on… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katie) for host
This is a long overdue feedback for Clare and her family/crew.
I have volunteered with Clare twice now; each time for at least 6 weeks. The first time was the summer of 2016 and the second time was the summer of 2017. I adore Clare and her family. She welcomes and loves everybody. She lives a life full of tasks and adventures, there is never a… read more
I have volunteered with Clare twice now; each time for at least 6 weeks. The first time was the summer of 2016 and the second time was the summer of 2017. I adore Clare and her family. She welcomes and loves everybody. She lives a life full of tasks and adventures, there is never a… read more
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie)
Kate is a loving, thoughtful and well rounded person, who is a joy to know. She is capable and will turn her hand to anything, and will endure all sorts of challenges with good grace and a cheerful smile.
So many nice things to say! so work wise, completely competent in all things customer interface wise. One of my best Front of House workers,… read more
So many nice things to say! so work wise, completely competent in all things customer interface wise. One of my best Front of House workers,… read more
(Excellent)
10 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Bogdan)
This is going to be a really hard task, to give a fully accurate fedback for Bogdan. I need more stars! He has become more than a friend and now he is for life, one of my family.
To put it into perspective, Bogdan arrived in November 2015 to help me decorate and repair my crumbling house so I could sell it, he worked tirelessly while living in… read more
To put it into perspective, Bogdan arrived in November 2015 to help me decorate and repair my crumbling house so I could sell it, he worked tirelessly while living in… read more
(Excellent)
28 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Flavien) for host
Thank you for this summer!!
One of the best in my life definitely!
You guys are so great, stay still!
One of the best in my life definitely!
You guys are so great, stay still!
15 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Flavien)
Flavien was a lovely person to have on the team, he brings positive energy, smiles, a good healthy attitude to work, he respects boundaries and was so willing to do whatever was needed. A safe and skillful driver too!
He contributed his poetry through rap at a few of our gigs, even rapped to the handpan! Very popular and loving guy.
He feels… read more
He contributed his poetry through rap at a few of our gigs, even rapped to the handpan! Very popular and loving guy.
He feels… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Clarissa)
Clari is a fun and hardworking wonderful addition to any team! She came highly recommended to me and I was really delighted she came. A very adaptable, calm, philosophical person.
She jumped straight into the situation, with very little induction at all, and we got along just fine, she doesn't mind rain, unusual sleeping arrangements, the cold… read more
She jumped straight into the situation, with very little induction at all, and we got along just fine, she doesn't mind rain, unusual sleeping arrangements, the cold… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
Elena couldn't stay long, as she had to go home for a family emergency, but we loved her all the same, and she was able to become part of the group very quickly.
We'd love to meet you again!
We'd love to meet you again!
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jiri)
Jiri is super easygoing, fun, practical and sociable. He came twice so we really got to know and love him, welcome anytime to visit again, in or out of season!
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (JULIE)
Julie had problems integrating and left very suddenly, I do not think everyone enjoys the festival outdoor life! But good luck and I hope the next place suits you better x
(Neutral)
25 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Esther & David) for host
I went to England to improve my English but in the end I have learnt more than this.
I have learnt about culture, politics, teamwork, friendship, fortress, sweetness, kindness, support , wait, life, Reggae, geography, football, mud, …… ;-)
This experience has showed me how marvellous people can be. Every one of you has showed me a part of… read more
I have learnt about culture, politics, teamwork, friendship, fortress, sweetness, kindness, support , wait, life, Reggae, geography, football, mud, …… ;-)
This experience has showed me how marvellous people can be. Every one of you has showed me a part of… read more
20 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Barbora) for host
Hi Chilli, Clare and Joe!
Thank you so much for letting me stay at your house and at the Surplus festival. I have much enjoyed working in the cafe, meeting other volunteers and seeing the festival. Also thank you for your patience with my learning in the kitchen and for being chilled and trusting. The food was just so great, I still think of it… read more
Thank you so much for letting me stay at your house and at the Surplus festival. I have much enjoyed working in the cafe, meeting other volunteers and seeing the festival. Also thank you for your patience with my learning in the kitchen and for being chilled and trusting. The food was just so great, I still think of it… read more
11 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
It was my first experience with Workaway and that was Excellent. I totally start an immersion with Clare in her Cafe, with beautiful and funny people around. I recommend any person who want to have a serious and interesting experience on running a amazing Cafe to contact Clare. My Word of the Day:asterisk_symbol: is : Thank you / Gracias a Clara… read more
2 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Lovely! Antoine came to stay with us at our first event and it's always hard to get back into the swing, so having his calm, fun presence was nice. I can fully recommend Antoine to future hosts, he is independent with his own van, kind and helpful, undemanding, flexible and relaxed about life, he is interesting to talk to speaks quite good… read more
(Excellent)
16 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Kaitlin)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
10 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sean)
Seanie! He is a positive and delightful person, we have been blessed to know him, and he will always be my friend I hope. He helped with everything, catering, manning the all night cafe service, chopping back a jungle in a secret sunken garden, fixing tiles in the bathroom and kitchen, and making unconventional food combos for family consumption.… read more
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sean) for host
Without a doubt my favourite workaway experience and I remain friends with Clare and her family to this day. You WILL NOT regret volunteering with these guys!!
Epic people.
Epic people.
10 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (German)
German has spent a long time with our family and helped on so many different tasks, building a terrace in the garden, lots of refurbishment and small carpentry jobs, helped with catering and just being an amazing good friend, so easy going and happy. He will smile and be happy and never complain - always grateful. He is now a firm family favourite… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone & Alice)
Thank you for everything the 3 Sicilians! Singing, dancing and full of positivity, I am so silly not to have left the feedback at the proper time, blame me!
All the rain at one of the festivals didn't upset these guys, and the music from Simone was exceptional.
The trip to Stonehenge and watching the sun rise seemed to go down well,… read more
All the rain at one of the festivals didn't upset these guys, and the music from Simone was exceptional.
The trip to Stonehenge and watching the sun rise seemed to go down well,… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Simone & Alice) for host
I spent 3 weeks helping this host last summer and it was an amazing experience to me. I am glad I have met such a kind, welcoming and funny family.
The work it was not too hard and even during the busiest days you could see everybody smiling. I think I have been really, really lucky to join them for my first workaway experience; I had never… read more
The work it was not too hard and even during the busiest days you could see everybody smiling. I think I have been really, really lucky to join them for my first workaway experience; I had never… read more
6 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jenny) for host
I had an amazing time with Clare, her family and the volunteers! I enjoyed the work- it was mainly preparing food and serving to customers, the work was fair and not too intense!
I also had chance to explore the festival, it was a great festival, and we got plenty of time to enjoy it, in the day and at night. I also had chance to enjoy a day out… read more
I also had chance to explore the festival, it was a great festival, and we got plenty of time to enjoy it, in the day and at night. I also had chance to enjoy a day out… read more
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny)
Jenny slotted straight in with no ripples, A very helpful, adaptable and all round nice person, she made friends quickly with other WA guests, and I feel she worked really hard, but also kept a good balance and found time to enjoy the location (Lake District) and the festival.
She is familiar with kitchen protocol and therefore safe and… read more
She is familiar with kitchen protocol and therefore safe and… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Toni) for host
Thanks to you too Clare, I have to say I learned a lot with my experience there thanks for your help you gave me. I Remember the others persons I spend time with them in Wales, Samu, Emilio, Bogdan, Andrew and Jon and all your family incluinding Emilio, of the which learned a lot.
I consider you a hardworker and very organized you always have… read more
I consider you a hardworker and very organized you always have… read more
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Toni)
Toni is a hard worker, and great fun to be with, he is also thoughtful and politically aware. He is never afraid of hard work, and was extremely helpful with a lot of heavy labouring tasks when helping refurbish the house in Wales, but also gave support to my daughter and her partner with garden and other maintenance work.
I consider Toni to… read more
I consider Toni to… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marianne) for host
Absolutely loved my time here ; Clare, Chilli, Joe & a bunch of brilliant people from all over the world.
Learned lots & lots about catering (camping-style), planning & juggling everything when conditions change (and the do), co-operating with multiple personalities. Clare is super prof, competent, responsible and very caring. Excellent at making… read more
Learned lots & lots about catering (camping-style), planning & juggling everything when conditions change (and the do), co-operating with multiple personalities. Clare is super prof, competent, responsible and very caring. Excellent at making… read more
22 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marianne)
A lovely loving independent capable woman, who is a good team player, and handles the social aspect of being in a "Big Brother House" situation fantastically well. with great diplomacy and yet honesty. Hard worker, organised, efficient, timely..... coped well with being at festivals in the mud, yet emerged looking like a film star! We love you… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcela)
Marce has stayed with us for nearly 3 months, she has been an amazing guest, a friend in fact. A wonderfully capable lady, who is a fabulous cook, very wise and well organised.
All aspects of volunteering in a kitchen come easily to Marce, she learned many new recipes and baked with us regularly, Also when we were stuck for new dishes she shared… read more
All aspects of volunteering in a kitchen come easily to Marce, she learned many new recipes and baked with us regularly, Also when we were stuck for new dishes she shared… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo)
Pablo! We loved you! To other Workaway hosts, I would like to tell you what a likeable, hard working and gentle person he is.
He helped me run my festival cafe and also did the same for my daughter Megan, starting his stay in England with her and she tells me he was super helpful, and attentive , bringing authenticity to her Churros stall!… read more
He helped me run my festival cafe and also did the same for my daughter Megan, starting his stay in England with her and she tells me he was super helpful, and attentive , bringing authenticity to her Churros stall!… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kathryn)
Geat personality... a bouncy kangaroo in Dr Martins and dungerees! We love her. She has a solid background in hospitality, and can handle service single-handed, good team player, fun loving and sassy.
All the kitchen tasks came easy to Katie, as she has a good grounding in this area of work, and she performs to a high standard of… read more
All the kitchen tasks came easy to Katie, as she has a good grounding in this area of work, and she performs to a high standard of… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Antonio )
thank you Toni! You were our baby Workawayer! But you took on a big role, and worked very hard indeed. I wish you could have stayed longer and seen a bit more variety.... but you will come back I know. I think your English improved a lot, you made friends easily, and Megan and Emilio are really grateful for your help in the cafe in the woods,… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Antonio ) for host
I have been here for about 3 weeks. The only thing I could say is thank you! Amazing experience, amazing people. Everyone is always smiling, even in the busy days. I have learnt not only about the work, but about each person, each culture and a lot of life things. I hope I will return some day. Thank you again! :)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Traci-Maree)
Traci was a great guest, and fitted in to big busy team superbly well, making friends straight away, coping with camping in strong West Cumbrian winds and dropped into the cafe work seamlessly. She said she was shy, but I thought she was a fun loving outgoing girl.... maybe Australia has different standards!
Her visit was all too short and… read more
Her visit was all too short and… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilio)
Well, we loved Emilio so much he is still here, and has joined the family. He is kind, funny, hardworking and intelligent and his English is amazing now. I do not think we are going to let him go to do Workaway with anyone else! But if he ever does, you will love him too!
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)
Thank you Samuel for all your help; and tolerance! It was a dark winter with a lot to do, and you stayed cheerful throughout. I think you learned a few things, and certainly your English improved a lot. The hep and support you gave to my daughter Meg and Emilio was really appreciated a lot, and the kids loved you.
Come anytime, you will… read more
Come anytime, you will… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michela)
Michela! Lovely lady! We fell in love with you, and we still use your expression... "It's ImPOSSSSible!"
here is an Italian lady who can rough it in a tent, and can drink warm English beer, and swim in our chilly seas. She can also cook like a top chef, is well organised and fun to be with all round. All the various tasks in a catering… read more
here is an Italian lady who can rough it in a tent, and can drink warm English beer, and swim in our chilly seas. She can also cook like a top chef, is well organised and fun to be with all round. All the various tasks in a catering… read more
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michela) for host
Thanks a lot for the experience.
Clare, Chilli and all the family are a perfect workaway host.
I spent 20 days cooking, travelling, and smiling. :-D
Despite my poor english I had a Amazing adventure.
Thank you and all the best
Clare, Chilli and all the family are a perfect workaway host.
I spent 20 days cooking, travelling, and smiling. :-D
Despite my poor english I had a Amazing adventure.
Thank you and all the best
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alper)
Sorry this feedback is so late! Thank you for coming and being a great team member, you offered a lot of good advice, and were a good worker, trying all different things. I fully appreciated your help teaching and supervising other workaway guests who had never camped before, you were patient and respectful, enabling rather than doing it for… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Joe)
Joe.... Tall Joe.... Thank you for coming TWICE!!! Such an easy guy to get on with, and fitted seamlessly into 2 very different quite big vociferous teams on 2 different occasions.
Joe makes no fuss, works really hard and is lovely, very sociable too. He is a seasoned camper, knows how to keep warm, dry, clean, is completely self contained in… read more
Joe makes no fuss, works really hard and is lovely, very sociable too. He is a seasoned camper, knows how to keep warm, dry, clean, is completely self contained in… read more
(Excellent)
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabio)
Fabulous Fabio! That is what Monty named him almost immediately! Fabio arrived at short notice when we were unexpectedly short of workers, on a week when we were running 3 cafes, He jumped in to the gap straight away and I was super super grateful to him for organising and completely taking over all the Kitchen porter jobs.., yes the ones no one… read more
(Excellent)
24 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Fabio) for host
I've been with Clare and the catering crew during the last 6 weeks. We travelled through every corner of England and served food in 5 festivals.
I could practise my spoken English (sometimes my spanish aswell) and learn more about the British culture. All of this during music festivals, so it was perfect.
Clare is a superwoman, she works all… read more
I could practise my spoken English (sometimes my spanish aswell) and learn more about the British culture. All of this during music festivals, so it was perfect.
Clare is a superwoman, she works all… read more
29 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas2000)
Jonas! Superdude! A joyful, positive person who works hard and can party too! However hard Jonas worked he still found time to enjoy the music and culture of a festival. But from the point of view of a host he was perfect, self contained, but so sociable, hard working and hard playing, super interesting to talk to with a serious side too. What… read more
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jonas2000) for host
I had a short stay with Clare and her team and I have to say that my first workaway experience couldn't have been better. Here you'll meet a lot of other workawayers from all over the world and other very interesting people, like the crew itself or their friends. The team is awesome and friendly; I had such a nice time helping them that it didn't… read more
28 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesco)
Thank you for all your help and I wish you could have stayed longer and seen some of the other festival which were not medieval! Chess managed really well with camping and coping with the not so wonderful weather, altogether a self starter and cheerful person, and I wish I could have hosted you for longer, you were really nice to other team… read more
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Francesco) for host
I spent 2 weeks with Clare's team, it was a good and interesting experience which i'll bring always with me. I can just say thanks to Clare that allowed me to live those days with good people.
Each person i met there tought me a lot, not only about the job...for this reason i'm more than satisfied of the experience.
Thanks again ;-)
Each person i met there tought me a lot, not only about the job...for this reason i'm more than satisfied of the experience.
Thanks again ;-)
20 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Giovanni)
Giovanni is a fun loving Katan playing, hose pipe showering all round NICE GUY! He worked hard and was great company. An ideal member of any team, and a great comfort when things get difficult. Very tolerant of problems, and calm as can be in a crisis. I like him a lot and would recommend him as a guest and worker to anyone. Thank you Italian… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Giovanni) for host
Clare, thanks for the experience, I really loved the time spent with you, chilli, joe, bog, Mehm and the other workawayer =) My first time sleeping in a tent <3 fantastic. Really The best experience I could ask! Hope that BREXIT don't change to much the situation! When you all are bored, you are welcome in my little country =) Kisssss
27 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Toby)
Toby is a calm, smiling fun person to have around. he is also wonderfully forgiving... I was a dreadful host for the first day, because he arrived in town and i got completely stuck on set up, and the poor man waited for hours for me to collect him. The town was very small too.... but he forgave me almost straight away.
Toby is helpful and… read more
Toby is helpful and… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ferran)
Ah thank you Ferran ! We really enjoyed your company. I would say to any future host that you are very lucky indeed to have Ferran with you. He is a gentle, positive non-judgememtal man, who follows his philosophy of not having any life forms and being generally just nice.
One thing that Ferran might have learned is to REST, DTOP WORKING AND… read more
One thing that Ferran might have learned is to REST, DTOP WORKING AND… read more
(Excellent)
17 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ferran) for host
I had been with them during 2015's summer season.
The experience was quite postive. Cooking while enjoying the music festivals, the uk country side and also the family kids.
It is basically (or it was). Sleeping on a tent, help chopping vegetables and other stuff, serving the food to the clients, setting up the cafe every festival and packing at… read more
The experience was quite postive. Cooking while enjoying the music festivals, the uk country side and also the family kids.
It is basically (or it was). Sleeping on a tent, help chopping vegetables and other stuff, serving the food to the clients, setting up the cafe every festival and packing at… read more
15 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Mireia)
Mireia was a darling, she was very involved with everything, happy, always up for doing some work, wanting to learn how to do all the recipes. She wasn't shy or self conscious, a great joker, and so good at cheering everyone up when the going got tough.
Mireia was loving and gentle and tolerant towards the 4 children, and was super… read more
Mireia was loving and gentle and tolerant towards the 4 children, and was super… read more
(Excellent)
15 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Thank you Andrew! The Human Labrador!!! We miss you a lot, Mr positive, you are a very hard worker who brings intelligence to the task, and humour as well. You manages to work with a bunch of 60 yr olds, and 2 Spanish chuckle brothers, without twitching an eyebrow.... cool operator. I have to apologise for the hideous task of emptying the… read more
(Excellent)
6 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
My experience with Clare was awesome. From the word go she was extremely accommodating and welcoming (the sign with the kiwi was a great touch). Clare made sure everyone was cared for and looked after. Not to mention she is a great cook! Emilio, Toni & Jon who are currently helping with the house renovation were also the same, very welcoming,… read more
9 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Behir)
Behir, or Bear as we began to call him after the kids named him thus, is a lovely chap. He took everything in his stride, sleeping in a tent, dealing with the life on the road, serving customers and being part of a team.
He really made the best of opportunities, enjoyed what he could of the festivals, made friends with people, even took part… read more
He really made the best of opportunities, enjoyed what he could of the festivals, made friends with people, even took part… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Maya)
Maya is a fun, determined, capable girl, fantastic command of English, and a positive attitude.
What I expect of my work away guests is not for the faint hearted, but she coped with everything that hard work, crazy festival lifestyle, living in a small tent can throw at her
Good humour great customer skills, ability to take care of… read more
What I expect of my work away guests is not for the faint hearted, but she coped with everything that hard work, crazy festival lifestyle, living in a small tent can throw at her
Good humour great customer skills, ability to take care of… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Maya) for host
This is the best workaway first experience that anyone would dream of !!
I would've never expected to meet such amazing people and live such an AMAZING experience.
Clare, her family and friends are absolutely sweet, attentive, full of energy and have lots of humour. Thanks to this, it's always a pleasure to work for them and spend time with… read more
I would've never expected to meet such amazing people and live such an AMAZING experience.
Clare, her family and friends are absolutely sweet, attentive, full of energy and have lots of humour. Thanks to this, it's always a pleasure to work for them and spend time with… read more
16 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia Ada & Andrea)
Wow! I am glad you guys enjoyed yourself, I am only sorry that I have been so busy and haven't been able to reply, but now here it goes! Giulia and Andrea brought light and life into our team, they have 100% positive attitude to our "variable" weather, little tent and lumpy mattress.
The fantastic input that they gave, they helped with a… read more
The fantastic input that they gave, they helped with a… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Giulia Ada & Andrea) for host
It's hard to explain with a feedback how much we loved staying with Clare and join the cafe!
We arrived in Crawley the 6th of May and we helped them in three different festivals until the end of the month. The first feeling we had arriving in her place was to be extremely welcome in their house - to make ourselves at home was very easy!
While you… read more
We arrived in Crawley the 6th of May and we helped them in three different festivals until the end of the month. The first feeling we had arriving in her place was to be extremely welcome in their house - to make ourselves at home was very easy!
While you… read more
31 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Vladimir)
Vlad is a sweet and sensitive person. He survived the rough lifestyle of travelling to festivals and sleeping in a little tent, and was a lovely kind helpful friend to have on board. Vlad is interesting, funny, loves his food, and appreciates whatever we cooked. He does a wonderful Borsch, and has promised to come back and make a fluffy Russian… read more
(Excellent)
