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Gardens, dog walking, & help in a rural village in the mountains, Castellon, Spain

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We live in a small rural Spanish village in the mountains in the Maestrazgo region, popular with walkers and climbers. Population of less than 600. We are a retired English couple. Have helped students with their English. We have lived here for about 20 years, we speak English from the north of England also a good level of Spanish we are an open minded couple and enjoy being around younger people.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Maestrazgo region has historical monuments. The village is 26 kms from the beach at Peniscola. Our village is a rural agricultural area with olive groves and almond trees. Opportunity to live in a typical spanish village close to San Mateu, the former capital of this region.
    Morella is nearby one of the best preserved walled cities in Europe.
    Peniscola which is 25 kms away has a fantastic beach and the castle which was the former home of Papa Luna.
    Many traditional fiestas and cultural music concerts are held in this region.

  • Help

    Help

    Help keeping the garden under control. Dog walking and care of the dogs. General help with maintenance of the house and surroundings.
    Occasionally may need help in our home.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    3 bedroomed detached log cabin (furnished), separate shower room, small kitchen, washing machine, terrace, bbq facility. Only accommodation provided. Food cooked and provided by yourselves. We only expect help for 15 hours a week. Non-smokers are our preference as we are non-smokers.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Bicycle available as transport links are minimal.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is hard standing suitable for large motorhome. Electricity hook up, water, toilet & shower facility.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 15 hours a week

Host ref number: 859342368656

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