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80 %
Last replied
20 Apr 2024
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Description
We are two semi retired English teachers that have worked and lived in Asia and Europe for many years.
We are easy going vegetarians with a commitment to organic gardening and environmental protection.
Kate upcycles vintage Italian furniture and makes garden mosaics.
We are also experienced bee keepers.
People visit from all over the world to spend their holidays here and they are always happy to spend time in such lovely surroundings. They are also appreciate the care we put into keeping the holiday units and the gardens clean and tidy.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Discover the local culture in an area famed for agriculture and 'strong and gentle' people.
Learn how to run a holiday villa and the 'tricks of the trade'.
Become familiar with the Maiella mountain range and be surrounded by wildlife. Wild boar, deer, falcons, and owls are regular visitors to the garden and eagles, wolves and brown bears live in the mountain range.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Help
Experience something different!
Stay in the real Italy, unchanged and glorious. We would like a housekeeper or a couple to clean the 3 holiday rental units before guests arrive.
There is an above ground pool that needs simple maintenance.
We are keen to share our skills and creative knowledge of up-cycling furniture, garden mosaics and working with driftwood. English lessons are offered and a food allowance of 50euro per person per week is given.
Accommodation is in a comfortable self contained apartment ' with a wood stove, a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen. Wi-fi is available and we're happy to take you to visit nearby medieval hill top towns and wineries.
The area is rural, timeless and agricultural with small farms leading up to the mountains and the national park where walking is a joy.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
The place is a self contained 1 bedroom, bathroom and kitchen apartment with a private entrance, very comfortably furnished.
What else ...
There are lots of medieval hill top towns that are perfect for photographers and painters to capture. The area is unchanged and many of the buildings are hundreds of years old.
Mountain bikes are available to use locally, and the coast is 35 minutes drive away.
People love the peace and quiet of the area, it's a land without fences so roaming around is easy, there is hardly any traffic and just enjoying the amazing views while sipping the local wine is heavenly.
The local shop, bar, petrol pump run by the same family is only a kilometre away and is a community hub where the locals gather.
During the summer there are lots of festivals with food, entertainment and dancing. People love to be out at night and celebrate the warm weather.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
I have spend five weeks looking after their villa and in particular the garden.
The last week of April I was there with the lovely Gaby, a fellow Workawayer.
Gaby and I can put Veterany Skills on our Workaway CV as we nursed a very poorly Long… read more
The mountains are so picturesque. And its very quite at night.
Kate and Stephen were away for most of our stay. However the time they were with us they had both taught us so much. And we have gained skills in… read more
They cleaned my holiday apartments till they sparkled and took care of my guests; made beds and processed… read more
She was cheerfully willing to undertake any task, she is strong and full of energy. Within hours of her arrival she was sifting sand and stones, never tiring and working efficiently with good humour.
Dovile has a creative nature and makes beautiful things from scraps of fabric and string.… read more
Kate and Stephan are kind and carrying. They consider and care about showing you around the region. Sharing their life in this place, introducing their neighbours and just happily sharing life lessons… read more
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I have spend five weeks looking after their villa and in particular the garden.
The last week of April I was there with the lovely Gaby, a fellow Workawayer.
Gaby and I can put Veterany Skills on our Workaway CV as we nursed a very poorly Long… read more
The mountains are so picturesque. And its very quite at night.
Kate and Stephen were away for most of our stay. However the time they were with us they had both taught us so much. And we have gained skills in… read more
They cleaned my holiday apartments till they sparkled and took care of my guests; made beds and processed… read more
She was cheerfully willing to undertake any task, she is strong and full of energy. Within hours of her arrival she was sifting sand and stones, never tiring and working efficiently with good humour.
Dovile has a creative nature and makes beautiful things from scraps of fabric and string.… read more
Kate and Stephan are kind and carrying. They consider and care about showing you around the region. Sharing their life in this place, introducing their neighbours and just happily sharing life lessons… read more
I took care for long- the cat, and the house, had plenty of time to travel in the beautiful area, I spent lots of time with the beautiful and lovely neighbors, and just enjoy the quiet of limiti.
Unfortunately I didn't had to much time with Kate and Stephen, but we keep on… read more
While I was away Noa took care of my pets and kept the garden tidy , my cat still misses her!
She can cook and gets along well with other people, working together with good humour and warmth.
Noa was not worried about… read more
The cat adored her for her care and attention. She spent many industrious hours in the garden changing it from a weedy place to something to be proud of. Ida planted up window boxes and cleared two large car parks of weeds by hand as well as clearing the rest of the… read more
His best asset is his wonderful personality, funny and engaging. He's a happy, carefree man who never complains and is stubbornly happy. John's a great walker and it keeps him extremely fit, he's very clean and tidy too.
He's full of good advice… read more
They were so willing to tackle anything and so generous with their time. I left them with complete confidence to prepare apartments and manage the arrival of guests. They… read more
They redesigned my garden and spent many hours digging, clearing and planting with boundless energy in the summer heat. They had clever, low maintenance ideas for the garden and now it's transformed. They are both creative and talented… read more
It´s a very quite and peaceful place where to enjoy the mountains. The beach is 30 kms from the house and there are… read more
