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Hello
We are Pete and Lottie. For the past eight years we have been renovating an old farmhouse in Galicia in NW Spain. We have also been working on the land and creating a garden that has become something of a passion now! We try our best at growing vegetables . We are both artists and when we are not outside working or working on the house renovations, we love to paint in the studio and make our own work. Cooking is another great pleasure. We enjoy this simple life here and the peace and quiet or the area and are happy to be immersed in nature and we hope that it is somewhere that you would like to come and stay and enjoy too. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Animal Care
House & pet sitting
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Interests
Animals
Nature
Writing
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Art & design
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Because of the rural location of the house and the nature of the area, this work away position is not close to any major cities or towns. The local culture is mostly about farming, food and fishing. And of course the Galician bag pipes, Gaita. There are weekly and seasonal markets at Viviero, Ortigueira and Vilalaba. And at different times of the year there are saints days and festivals in the villages and local towns. There is a famous music festival held in Ortigueira each July celebrating Celtic Music from around the world.
Within twenty minutes you can be on the beach surfing or swimming or canoeing along the Rio Sor. There are hundreds of kilometres of mountain tracks that are ideal for mountain and off road cycling and hiking. The Agua Caida waterfall is walking distance from the house and the Rio Sor, Spain's cleanest river is 500 m . -
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Hello we are looking for either a single person or a couple to come and look after our cats for about one week, sometime from late July to early August. We do not yet have exact dates but it will be around that time.
We need someone who is responsible, will take good care of the cats and water the plants and look after the house while we go away for a week.
You will need your own transport as we are not near any public transport and we live in a fairly isolated area so there are no bars or shops close by.
This is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking for real peace and quiet for a few days . Somewhere to switch off from the crazy and just chill, read a book and keep the cats fed and watered and the tomatoes happy!
We are looking for someone who has experience housesitting and does not mind being somewhere quiet and rural. It really is important that you can drive and have your own transport as if the cats need the vet, it is a 45 minute journey there.
We will provide a lovely bedroom, and all that you will need food wise for a weeks stay.
We can suggest beautiful beaches to visit, places to hike, and fun things to do in the area.
This position might work for someone who is inbetween hosts and just needs a pit stop for a few nights. If we find the right person we don't mind if you wish to stay longer as help in the garden is always a bonus and there's always work to be done!
Thank you for taking the time to read this and please do message me if you feel this might work for you. I can't confirm the dates yet but hopefully by the end of this week we will have a clearer idea of when it will be. lottie and pete -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
The accomodation is a cosy beamed room with double bed and ensuite bathroom. You will have your own large sitting room - You do need your own transport - There is no public transport available here. Nearest train\bus station is at Ortigueira (20 minutes by car)
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What else ...
This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to check out of the hustle and bustle of life and get some peace and quiet. With no distractions of modern day life, enjoy the experience of living amongst the trees and birdsong and being immersed in nature. At night listen to the owls calling from the woods, wonder at the stars and in the day, breathe in the fresh pure air and enjoy the simple pleasures that come with living life at a gentler pace
Loving and feeding the cats is very important too!
and we are looking for someone who loves plants and gardening.
We hope that you love the idea of being so immersed in nature .It really is an idyllic spot but you do need to be able to make your own entertainment and be happy living surrounded by cows and trees!
In your free time you have this beautiful area to explore, miles of coastal walks and beaches, hiking along the Rio Sor or visiting Santiago de Compostela, 1.45 minutes or A Coruña 1 hr 15 or Ferrol, 50 minutes. Nearby Viviero is a lovely bustling fishing town with some nice places to eat and shops to explore. Ortigueira is the closest town with a choice of supermarkets. The nearest bar is about ten minutes drive away .
The best part about being here is the peace, the privacy and the stunning beaches and nature. Its a place to recharge your batteries. -
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
Internet is generally good. 4g good. Vodafone phone signal poor but 4g good
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Puddha, Dharma and Bhodi
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We also have a home in Galicia and wanted to experience something different in the area, and we were very lucky to be a great match with Lottie and Pete. What lovely people! From the very beginning, we felt warmly welcomed, and we discovered that we had a lot in common. We … read more
The communication was very clear from when we started chatting on the Workaway platform. I knew what to expect … read more
They gave me a good introduction of things to do while they were away. I took care of the Wilma the Dog and the 3 cats. It's a really remote area but absolutely stunning. 5 min drive to the river about 20 min to the next surfing beach. They are really nice folks. Strongly recommend to stay with them.
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We also have a home in Galicia and wanted to experience something different in the area, and we were very lucky to be a great match with Lottie and Pete. What lovely people! From the very beginning, we felt warmly welcomed, and we discovered that we had a lot in common. We … read more
The communication was very clear from when we started chatting on the Workaway platform. I knew what to expect … read more
They gave me a good introduction of things to do while they were away. I took care of the Wilma the Dog and the 3 cats. It's a really remote area but absolutely stunning. 5 min drive to the river about 20 min to the next surfing beach. They are really nice folks. Strongly recommend to stay with them.
