Stay in a medieval castle in beautiful Wachau Valley, Austria

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  Description

  We are looking for friendly, reliable and hands-on Workawayers who would enjoy helping us with general private maintenance and everyday tasks around our historic family property in Austrias beautiful Wachau Valley.
  The help may include light gardening, tidying outdoor areas, cleaning and organising storage spaces, painting, simple maintenance work and preparing privately used rooms for family members, friends or other Workawayers.
  This is a private home and family property. The tasks are not connected to any commercial activity, construction business or professional restoration project. Workawayers will not be asked to work in rooms or areas intended for paying guests, holiday rentals or other business purposes.
  No specialist experience is required, but practical skills, reliability and a willingness to help are very welcome. Tasks will always be discussed in advance and adapted to each persons abilities and interests.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Creative DIY projects

  Farmstay help
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Farming

  

  Pets

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  DIY & crafts
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We welcome people from all over the world and enjoy sharing Austrian culture, the history of our medieval castle and the beautiful Wachau Valley. We love exchanging ideas, languages and experiences over shared meals and working together. Our aim is that every guest leaves with new skills, new friends and wonderful memories of life in rural Austria.

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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

  What you can help with
  
  Depending on your interests and skills, you may assist with:
  
  gardening and park maintenance
  clearing walking paths and the castle moat
  firewood help
  general maintenance and cleaning
  helping prepare rooms and outdoor areas for family members, friends or other Workawayers.
  seasonal projects around the estate
  
  There is always a variety of work, so every day is a little different.

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  Languages spoken

  Czech: Fluent
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Each Workawayer has their own private bedroom and private bathroom, offering comfort and privacy during their stay in our historic castle. We provide three meals per day. Breakfast is usually self-service, and all necessary food and ingredients are provided. Lunch and/or dinner is normally prepared or cooked, and we also often have barbecues. From time to time, meals are shared together with our family. At other times, Workawayers can prepare their own meals using the food and ingredients we provide.

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  What else ...

  Our castle is located in a peaceful and secluded setting in the heart of the beautiful Wachau Valley, surrounded by vineyards, forests and nature. In your free time you can enjoy hiking, cycling, swimming in the Danube, visiting historic towns, castles, monasteries and local wine taverns (Heurigen).
  
  The nearest village offers basic services, and we are happy to help with transport to the nearest train station when possible.
  
  We value a friendly, respectful and relaxed atmosphere. We ask everyone to help keep the shared areas clean and to treat this historic castle with care.
  
  This is an ideal place for people who enjoy nature, history, practical work and a peaceful lifestyle. We especially welcome positive, open-minded people who like working as part of a team and want to experience authentic Austrian country life.

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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

  We have reliable Wi-Fi throughout the main building, making it possible to combine your stay with remote work. We are flexible with working hours whenever possible, so digital nomads can balance their online work with helping around the castle. The peaceful surroundings also provide an ideal place to concentrate and be productive.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have plenty of space for campervans and motorhomes on the castle grounds. Guests can enjoy the beautiful gardens and outdoor areas. Access to electricity and water is available by arrangement.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Well-behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement, provided they are friendly, under control and respect the other guests and the historic property.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Caesar (3 years)

  One of the highlights of staying with us is our beautiful male Bloodhound. He is a large, gentle, and affectionate dog with the classic calm Bloodhound personality. Despite his impressive size, he is very friendly, loves people, and is especially patient with children.
  
  He enjoys being around guests, relaxing in the garden, and joining us for walks around the castle and vineyards. If you like dogs, you'll quickly make a loyal friend. No previous experience with Bloodhounds is needed—just kindness and a love of animals.
  
  He is an important member of our family and helps make the castle feel like home. ❤️

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