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Join us in caring for our home in the countryside of Arganil, Portugal

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome on the website to our little piece of paradise in Portugal. We are Dee(69)and Patrick(59) an english belgium couple and our dog Diesel. We live already for more than 18 years in portugal and are living in a house in the countryside, surrounded by mountains, where the next neighbours are far. We eat no meat and try to live as far as we can in an ecological way.
    If you feel like staying for a while in a place which is quite remote and where life is very slow (especially in the summer, when its hot) but you dont want to miss the comforts of modern life, then you are in the right place here.
    We are living in the most beautifull place with astonishing views but unfortunately we are not getting younger and could need some help to do the daily work in the garden and around the house. We can

    what we can offer is:
    -you would stay in your own "appartement", which is the ground floor of our house (we stay in the first floor)
    -food will be provided, but maybe we can share the cooking
    -hot shower, washingmachine, internet and full kitchen ;)
    -we only need a couple of hours of help in a day, possibly not even every day. so there will be plenty of time to enjoy nature, explore the region with its many old roman bridges and schist villages or beautifull riverbeaches.

    It would be great if some of you people out there will come to visit us out here in "mountains" of portugal.

    we are looking forward to meeting you

    Dee, Patrick and Diesel

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Vegetarian or vegan
    Pets
    Culture
    Van life
    Movies & TV
    Plant care
    Languages
    History
    Drawing & painting
    Cooking & food
    Photography
    Music
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Animals
    Mountain
    Cycling
    Nature
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Outdoor activities
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    we have a lot of knowledge about plants and gardening and are happy to share our knowledge and experience.

  • Help

    Help

    we are looking for people to help us with house and garden. most of the work is about simple everyday tasks, to keep our house and garden as beautiful as it is.

    The tasks we need help with most are gardening work on our 1 hectar big land, watering, tree pruning, planting and weeding (very therapeutic for many people)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    French: Beginner
    Portuguese: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private apartment in the lower part of the house

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Closeby in secarias (15minutes by foot) we have a nice riverbeach where you can swimm and enjoy the peace of nature.
    The closest Village with shops, bank, local market and public transports is Arganil (10minutes by car).
    There is a lot of possibilities to take nice walks in the area around our property.
    The area is famous for the old schist houses, olive and vine yards and the nice rivers and waterfalls, like for example Coja Benfeita and many more villages.
    Also really nice is to go to the Serra Estrelas for a daytrip of nice portuguese mountainside.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Medium size camper van on a flat hard parking.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Diesel

    Diesel

Host ref number: 837393315863

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The image depicts a small black and brown dog standing on a brick patio, surrounded by lush greenery and a chiminea in the background.
The image shows a kitchen with a table and chairs, featuring a large window, a sink, and a stove. The room is well-lit and has a modern design. The walls are white, and the floor is made of wood.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman with blonde hair, smiling at the camera, wearing blue shirts, with a watermark across the center.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush green field with a winding stream, surrounded by trees and bushes, evoking a sense of natural beauty and tranquility.
The image depicts a house with a large yard, featuring a pool and a patio area, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a clear sky in the background.

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