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Description
We are Nikki and Tom, an English couple that along with our two cats live in an old farmhouse about 10km away from the village of Álora. We love living in the countryside, and Tom grows a lot of our vegetables. We enjoy good company, conversations, playing cards and board games. We are looking for a couple, to come and work with us, not for us, for a week or two. Someone who enjoys the peacefulness of the countryside, and perhaps is looking to leave the rat race behind for a while. We have a swimming pool and nearly 20 acres to explore. We are more than happy to do a WhatsApp video call, and can be very flexible with the work hours per day, meaning a long weekend work free is on the cards, ideal for a trip away exploring. Having your own transport would be a real bonus, but not a requirement. Groups would be considered if camping/campervan.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Country life, peace and tranquillity
Help
Help needed in clearing a bank of land near a dry riverbed, also general ground clearance. Collecting and chopping firewood.Some painting exterior/interior. Tree lopping, gardening, and general maintenance.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
We offer a double room with private
shower room, or space for a camper van/tent, private shower room. Meals are provided
What else ...
Our home is about 5km from the train station, although only a short distance, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to walk, although a couple of times a week we are more than happy to take you to the train station. It is possible to get to get a train to Malaga, and the coast, also the Caminito del Rey at El Chorro. Adjacent to the house, we have numerous rural walks with nature all around. We are non smokers, and would prefer non smokers. We enjoy meeting other people and sharing mealtimes together.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have a large parking area, for a camper van, or even a tent. We will provide a room for showering etc..
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week, but this can be flexible to suit you.
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We had a great time with Nikki and Tom. They are very loving, funny and positive people and they warmly welcomed us into their home and took a great care of us. We had many fun moments with them (oh these UNO games :D), also the food that Nikki made was lovely, brilliant, tasty. Their beautiful home is surrounded by incredible… read more
We are new hosts, and Anthony was our 2nd workawayer, but this was his first placement, so neither of us knew how it would go. We needn't have worried from the initial video call we knew it would be okay.
Anthony is extremely polite and respectful, and very hard working.
He has a huge array of working skills, and… read more
They welcomed me with open arms and we shared an incredible time together. Initially meeting Tom at a local restaurant because they live up an old riverbed turned track seemed concerning but actually this turned… read more
Nikki and Thomas are relaxed , funny and hardworking couple who make you feel comfortable and welcoming.
We were working together mainly painting and setting few things in the house for summer.
The helping hours are fair and we'll organize with tea break ,and stopping normally at midday if it's hot.
Great homemade food,… read more
