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Help needed ASAP
Dates:
As soon as possible until 18th July for general help, cooking including childcare, and gardening/ painting
Mid July to Beginning of August: Some high energy people to take charge of cooking for a big group, including shopping and planning meals, and washing up, keeping the house tidy etc.
Looking for volunteers who love to cook and take charge of all things kitchen, help out in general housekeeping, and to do gardening and a bit of painting.
People with their own cars especially welcome
We tend to drink wine most days, so if thats not your thing then maybe not your place
Most days will be 2-3 hours work in the morning and then lunch, free to swim in the pool, bike to the beach, siesta etc.Then a couple more hours in the afternoon before sundowners on the roof and dinner, drinking, dancing. Repeat.
Let me know what kind of job and energy you can bring and hopefully we will all be part of a great summer -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House & pet sitting
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will be able to learn about building with stone, using cement to make beautiful structures, painting, outdoor cooking, using a pizza oven, landscaping, art and design of a old/new house.
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Au Pair Help
Further details can be found here
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
Looking for volunteers to bring great energy and wide smiles
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate -
Accommodation
Mostly in tents as there will likely be quite a few people coming and going...but the tents are comfy and fun
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
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Space for parking camper vans
Yes, please.
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Can possibly accept pets
Yes
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
Host ref number: 692789487687
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26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella & Callum)
Ella and Callum are amazing. Hard workers, dedicated, no fuss, no complaints. They house sat for me for a coupe of weeks and did such a great job of tidying, cleaning, painting, gardening and even built a fantastic new wooden window shutter. Welcome back anytime guys, hopefully when i'm there - I owe you a big meal and a flagon of wine! Thank you
20 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Clara & Mercedes) for host
What to say and where to start...
We stayed with Nick in May and we know we are a little bit late to this feedback thing but we are new here :)
Nick is an amazing host and person!!! Super interesting and deep conversations with him, very fun and generous.
He gave us a lot of trust and we really appreciate it. Our time there was 10/10.
Django you … read more
We stayed with Nick in May and we know we are a little bit late to this feedback thing but we are new here :)
Nick is an amazing host and person!!! Super interesting and deep conversations with him, very fun and generous.
He gave us a lot of trust and we really appreciate it. Our time there was 10/10.
Django you … read more
7 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eveline) for host
I had a great time at Nicks house in Puglia. We were a group of 13-15 nice people from all over the world. We worked, we laughed, we cooked, ate and drank together, we relaxed and had a very good time far away from civilization. Thank you Nick for this amazing experience!
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26 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella & Callum)
Ella and Callum are amazing. Hard workers, dedicated, no fuss, no complaints. They house sat for me for a coupe of weeks and did such a great job of tidying, cleaning, painting, gardening and even built a fantastic new wooden window shutter. Welcome back anytime guys, hopefully when i'm there - I owe you a big meal and a flagon of wine! Thank you
20 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Clara & Mercedes) for host
What to say and where to start...
We stayed with Nick in May and we know we are a little bit late to this feedback thing but we are new here :)
Nick is an amazing host and person!!! Super interesting and deep conversations with him, very fun and generous.
He gave us a lot of trust and we really appreciate it. Our time there was 10/10.
Django you … read more
We stayed with Nick in May and we know we are a little bit late to this feedback thing but we are new here :)
Nick is an amazing host and person!!! Super interesting and deep conversations with him, very fun and generous.
He gave us a lot of trust and we really appreciate it. Our time there was 10/10.
Django you … read more
7 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Eveline) for host
I had a great time at Nicks house in Puglia. We were a group of 13-15 nice people from all over the world. We worked, we laughed, we cooked, ate and drank together, we relaxed and had a very good time far away from civilization. Thank you Nick for this amazing experience!
9 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rosa)
Rosa brought a great energy to the house. Never a dull moment with this one around. Always happy to get stuck into whatever work was going, the more varied the better! Rosa was also a great help in the kitchen. If you're looking for someone to bring a smile and positive energy, Rosa is your woman! Welcome back anytime...
9 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva)
Eva :)
Thank you for bringing your big smile and calm nature to my house. Hosting you was sooo easy because you're sooooo chilled and kind and happy to work at anything.
Eva is a really interesting and intelligent person too and it was lovely hearing her talk about all of the things she knows about- ive never met anyone that has read (and … read more
Thank you for bringing your big smile and calm nature to my house. Hosting you was sooo easy because you're sooooo chilled and kind and happy to work at anything.
Eva is a really interesting and intelligent person too and it was lovely hearing her talk about all of the things she knows about- ive never met anyone that has read (and … read more
7 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Eva) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have found a better one. Nick is an amazing person who made me feel welcome and tailored the work for me according to my hobbies.
I met a lot of awesome people and the perfectness that is Django, I enjoyed the work immensely and I look forward to visiting Nick and this beautiful place again in … read more
I met a lot of awesome people and the perfectness that is Django, I enjoyed the work immensely and I look forward to visiting Nick and this beautiful place again in … read more
9 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolás)
Nico, thank you for coming to my home and being a great part of the summer team.
Nico is a guy who's relaxed nature and hard working attitude are perfect for workaway. He fits in easily with anyone and everyone, and brings a great spirit to the table. He helped me a lot with cementing, digging, cooking, and building and there wasn't a day when we … read more
Nico is a guy who's relaxed nature and hard working attitude are perfect for workaway. He fits in easily with anyone and everyone, and brings a great spirit to the table. He helped me a lot with cementing, digging, cooking, and building and there wasn't a day when we … read more
25 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nicolás) for host
Nick's place is a south-Italian paradise! Spent to weeks here but wished I could've spent the entire summer working under the puglian sun with awesome tunes, jamming until sunrise and chilling by the pool.
He's quite an amazing and knowledgeable guy; his infectiously positive energy, every day smile and endless patience makes this place feel like … read more
He's quite an amazing and knowledgeable guy; his infectiously positive energy, every day smile and endless patience makes this place feel like … read more
31 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriela)
It was fantastic to have you stay at my place. Thank you for bringing great vibes and being ready to help with anything.
Gabi has amazing energy, especially for looking after children - Brazilian Mary Poppins :) She took four kids between 4 and 10 y.o. on many great creative adventures and they loved it, and her. she is also very handy with … read more
Gabi has amazing energy, especially for looking after children - Brazilian Mary Poppins :) She took four kids between 4 and 10 y.o. on many great creative adventures and they loved it, and her. she is also very handy with … read more
22 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Gabriela) for host
Nick's place is def one of the best places Ive ever been to. The environment and the sense of community that its built day by day its unique.
Nick is always in a good mood and working with the volunteers, so the vibe is always nice and you feel like you are part of something, since he is very open to new ideas and opinions about the work that we … read more
Nick is always in a good mood and working with the volunteers, so the vibe is always nice and you feel like you are part of something, since he is very open to new ideas and opinions about the work that we … read more
27 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Elisabeth)
Elisabeth is a perfect match for my place - easy going, relaxed, fun, hardworking and skilled. She made herself at home immediately, and contributed day after day to a great vibe. Turns out she's a skilled stone floor layer, and being a trained nurse was perfect whenever someone needed minor repairs. She's also pretty good with a sharp needle.
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25 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Elisabeth) for host
Nick's house in one in a million. The vibe and energy of this place is so contagious and special. And it has so much potential! There's a lot of work to do, but I guarantee it's fun 99% of the time. You can hear Nick say at least once to have a good time, and that's honestly the not so secret ingredient of his place coming together. You'll
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18 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
It was really great having Dan around the house, great cook and great grafter, but his humour and relaxed nature are the real treat. Welcome back any day friend! Hope to see you on these shores or others before too long.
15 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I love nick and the vision he has for his villa, it's a really fun place to stay where evening drinks are just as important as the daytime jobs ;-)
28 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna Lena & Lasse)
Lena and Lasse are just the most skilled and chilled people you will ever meet. Nothing it seems is difficult for them, unless its just impossible...if its possible they will find a way to do it, and without any drama. They refurbished old doors to make new amazing doors and a beautiful table, and fixed many other things around the house too.
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28 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Anna Lena & Lasse) for host
Our first workaway and it was a amazing experience!
It was a pleasure to stay at this wonderful place with our van.
We had beautiful 2 weeks with a lovely group, good food and drinks and hard but nice work
in the middle of olive trees and the Italian farm living.
Nick is a fantastic guy, who is always working a round the house, drinking a glass … read more
It was a pleasure to stay at this wonderful place with our van.
We had beautiful 2 weeks with a lovely group, good food and drinks and hard but nice work
in the middle of olive trees and the Italian farm living.
Nick is a fantastic guy, who is always working a round the house, drinking a glass … read more
22 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)
Ali :) Thanks for your constant, constant good vibes and genuine willingness to help. The Panda has never been driven by a more enthusiastic clutch peddler, and noises you made out of her are now legendary :D. Ali never complains and is always ready to join in with whatever tasks are on hand. She helped in the garden, cooked, painted, all that was
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22 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Alison) for host
Niiiick, ma dude! Can't thank you enough for bringing together an actual legendary group of people. It was a home away from home - a bit of a dusty one but nothing a carpet nailed across a doorway can't fix. The two weeks flew in and I loved that there was always something new for me to try - whether it was painting an entire roof, becoming a
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21 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamar)
Tamar! It was great hosting you. Thanks for your tolerance of sandy beds and eagerness to dive in to any task. Tamar is an easy going and active person, smart and measured, doesn't complain and is always willing to lend a hand. She cooks really well - especially the best shakshuka ive ever had :) I'm very happy you enjoyed your stay, we all
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20 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tamar) for host
Wellll what can I say Nick, you have me missing my sandy bed now that I've left. Staying at your place was a joy and a respite all at once, hats off to you my guy. I couldn't have asked for a better group of people and atmosphere for two weeks. Nick's a sweetheart, generous, and kind, and will dig into any conversation with you as if it's his
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19 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher)
Where to start with Christy?...wow! Christy never stops and never gives less than his best, which is excellent. His mantra is to make everyone around him happy, and he'll do it by whatever means available to him, be it through cooking for everyone, working hard, lifting stones, cutting wood, telling stories, clearing up, singing, giving you
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17 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host
what can I say? Nick is a great person human and soul. a great teacher and musician and cook. Burroughs once said that the only ones who make good teachers are those that never stop learning. Nick is the personification of this. a friend for life he's made of me, I hope he knows I'm always at the end of the phone for a pastiche and a chin wag.
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16 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)
Camillllleeeeeeeee.Thank you for laughing at your own jokes and making everyone laugh too! Camille was the first to arrive this group and jumped straight in, made herself at home and helped make my home a more lovely place to be. She works hard, is skilled a perfectionist, an artist and is fun to be around. What more can you ask for? Welcome back
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16 Apr 2022
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
Nick, Nico, Nicolas. I lived in your house, my Persian rug fantasy. I'm already starting to miss the weird family we built in two weeks. Can't wait for the reunion. Call me when you need to lift something heavy. Thanks for everything Moly
18 Mar 2022
Left by Workawayer (Tim & Lente) for host
as my first workaway,I did not know what to expect, but oh dear lord, I could not have been more lucky. Nick is simply put, a stand-out terrific guy, full of interesting tales and always ready to share laughs and drinks. The house is a passion project and it shows. Each little improvement we made, felt so rewarding as you see the place change bit
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14 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim & Lente)
Tim was exactly what the doctor ordered. A great worker and an excellent companion during long days of carrying stone, digging and drinking pastis. Tim has a mature head on strong shoulders and enjoys getting a job done. He can cook too. He'll be back! Welcome back any time old friend.
17 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Àgueda)
Agueda is a real sweetheart and very willing to help. She is very organised and a perfectionist, which really helps me ;)
Thanks for your contrinutions and smiles Agueda. I highly recommend her to any host that wants a kind and helpful volunteer :)
Thanks for your contrinutions and smiles Agueda. I highly recommend her to any host that wants a kind and helpful volunteer :)
17 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Àgueda) for host
Staying at Nick's place is staying in a different -and way better- dimension. Even though I've been there only for 15 days, it's been a meaningful and charming experience.
His place is a magical and unique countryside house, perfect for young travelers craving to met new people from all around the world.
The job is not hard, and you always … read more
His place is a magical and unique countryside house, perfect for young travelers craving to met new people from all around the world.
The job is not hard, and you always … read more
9 Mar 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Antoine)
Antoine is a beautiful man. A really deep thinker with a great sense of duty and humour. He worked at whatever task was in front of him with good spirits and devotion. After work was always very interesting too. An intellectual and a labourer, a great mix. Come back any day sir!
25 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Antoine) for host
Nick is a great guy ! it was my first experience on workaway and I don't regret to give it a try. A curious person in a beautiful place with the wind from the sea under an olive tree. There is a lot of different things to do and he is always here to show you how things are working and it is a good place to learn teamwork. Django the dog is really
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10 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Agustin) for host
Nick is not a former workaway host. He is a friend. I've stayed with him -and house sat- a couple of times and would undoubtedly recommend his place for anyone who's looking for a friendly place where you will have fun while experiencing what workaway is supposed to be about. He once called to cover a last minute gap where his house needed a
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12 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (JenniP26)
Thank you Jenni for your inspiring cooking, dedication to helping out with everything, and of course for sharing your beautiful voice and guitar playing. It was a real pleasure to host Jenni, she works hard and despite eating all the bananas is a breeze to have in your company. I forgot to get you to sign my guitar - you'll have to come back and
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27 Apr 2021
Left by Workawayer (JenniP26) for host
Nick, a model, a man with a big heart and a gigantic liver!
I had 2 amazing weeks with fun work, great company and now more people I can call friends.
I felt home and appreciated at the moment I arrived and I hope , whoever is privileged to get to know Puglia, Nick and this house , will enjoy and miss it as much as I do.
I had 2 amazing weeks with fun work, great company and now more people I can call friends.
I felt home and appreciated at the moment I arrived and I hope , whoever is privileged to get to know Puglia, Nick and this house , will enjoy and miss it as much as I do.
2 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Alicja)
Alicja fitted right in with our summer crew straight away. Always happy to work hard and help wherever needed. My kitchen floor and walls have never looked better. Alicja likes to finish a job to perfection which really helped us. She is also a great dancer and a fun person to have around. Thanks a lot Alicja, good luck and hope to see you again!
2 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Alicja) for host
It was my first “workaway” experience and I’m very happy about it! Nick is a lovely person, very friendly, outgoing, fun and also hardworking. It was a pleasure to help him during this summer. The people I met were all amazing. We had really good food and music ❤️ Grazie mille Nick!
19 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Robert)
Rob Rob Rob. Thank you for the good times my friend. Hard labour lover, guitar player, singer, philosopher and all round great guy. I think I talk for both of us when I say we had a blast and that's just the start of it. To prospective hosts: this guy is the full package, works till he drops and makes the party in the evening too; you'll be lucky
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19 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre)
Pierre, thank you so much for your dedication and excellent food. You kept a whole gang of workawayers well fed with amazing food for a whole month. I think we all appreciated you 100%. Apart from GREAT food, Pierre is a really solid guy with a dry sense of humour and an easy-going character, the perfect chef! I recommend Pierre to anyone, but I
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17 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Pierre) for host
I had the opportunity to stay at Nick's farm during 4weeks. I had the Head chef position, my job was to cook lunch and dinner for everyone (more or less 10 person). That was a great opportunity to improve my cooking skills, practice and learn new recipes. Next to the house, we had a two big fields full of veggies and it was such a pleasure to cook
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30 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (George)
George. What a guy! George was more of a host than I was, constantly making sure everyone at the house was comfortable, fed and watered (wined/ beered). I'm sure George is a fantastic teacher but he should quit immediately and work in high level hospitality. A natural host and perfect gentleman, and a fine labourer to boot! Welcome back anytime
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20 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (George) for host
I stayed longer than I planned with Nick in Puglia, and had an excellent time. The work was varied, the laughs plentiful, and cooking, dancing, drinking and swimming with a great crowd made the downtime a pleasure. See you soon brother x
16 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Merit & Maizy) for host
Oh my... what an amazing few weeks I just had! Arriving my first day, I was immediately comfortable where I was. Nick's hospitality and chill energy made me feel right at home. Nick has a perfect mix of humour and intelligence that navigates any conversation into an interesting one. His personal experiences, openness and interest in different
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24 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Florencia) for host
I really enjoy working at Nick's house. It's a beautiful place and Nick and the workawayers were super nice and fun.
Grazie mille!!!!
Grazie mille!!!!
16 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rafael) for host
The first night i arrived at nick's i realized i was in the correct place. There were other people traveling from many places and everyone was very happy there, the whole place had a great energy and that is probably because of the owner. Nick is a very relaxed and fun person. We would work everyday but the feeling was that the most important
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25 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rafael)
Rafael is a great workawayer and a cool guy too. 100% recommended, really enjoyed having him stay with us!
27 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)
Diego is a really fun and interesting guy, always ready to help and easy to get along with. Thanks for your help all that time ago!
9 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host
I worked at Nick's house for two weeks and it's definitely one of the best workaway expierences I've had so far. By that time, there were many other workawayers in the house and he would always assigned the task that suited you better. The daily work was simple and the food was really good. The company was good, everyone had a story to tell you,
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26 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Rock n roll super duper nice dude, go back any day at the week thanks for all sweet and tenderness :)))))
25 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Brilliant guy, great worker, always happy to help and chat...and a great cook too!
25 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Belén & Lara)
Amazing fun and hardworkers! Lara and Belen are the best workawayers you can ask for :) Really nice people to have staying with you and always ready to help, drink wine, sing, play ukelele, and Belen cooks really well!!
27 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Belén & Lara) for host
Spending a month working on this project was amazing. Nick has the magic power of making people feel as if they were at home. The place is so beautiful, and there was always a chill and comfortable atmosphere, even working was fun! We'll miss listening to music at almost every hour, playing guitar and singing, cooking and eating fresh vegetables,
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14 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Tessa & Guus) for host
We really enjoyed our stay in Italy with Nick!! He was very friendly and easy going. His cooking skills were great and we had a lot of spare time in which we could use his bikes to go to the beach. The work wasn't hard at all and there was always some nice music in the background. We're thankful that we've met you and hope to see you in the
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28 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)
Hey, when are you coming back? Gabriele and Angela were the best. They just fit in perfectly, worked hard, drank hard and made amazing food. I will visit your own project soon guys... when are you back in Europe?
10 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel) for host
La mejor experiencia de la vida. Conocer a Nick y A mónica fue una de las mejores cosas, son maravillosas personas trabajadoras y muy buenos amigos cada día era algo diferente y desde poder dar tus conocimientos hasta poder aprender algo nuevo , no solo encontramos dos personas maravillosas sino que también encontramos familia, agradezco a la vida
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28 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Toby)
These two! Great couple, really helpful, always ready to do anything that needed doing, including cooking great food. Hannah is now an expert pointer (as in beautifying the stuff between bricks) and Toby is your man if you want to put down a hardwood floor. You will be lucky if you get these two... hope to see you back next year guys. Thanks!
8 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Toby) for host
Absolutely brilliant experience. Had a great time getting to know Nick and Chappas (the cat). A great varied project with plenty of scope for you to do things you are interested in. The whole concept Nick has is to just improve the place. During our time that involved grouting the stone walls, building a floor for his part of the property,
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28 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (James)
What a guy! James' stay at our place was perfect. Easy going guy who get's stuck in and is always positive. He is a very competent handyman and learns anything he hasn't done yet quickly. Doesn't need supervision and is always ready for a beer at the end of the day 10/10. Thanks James. We will see you back here next year for sure :)
26 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (James) for host
What a fantastic experience!! It was great getting to know Nick and the rest of his family. Nick was a great chilled out host who always had time to listen to other peoples thoughts and ideas. Pamela and Tony had some great stories to share and were incredibly interesting.Tanya and Jo were also great fun and got stuck in where ever they could! The
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