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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
3 May 2023
Feedback
36
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Description
Hello and Welcome!
I would welcome some help in the house. The help is varied, cleaning, gardening, painting.
We have always enjoyed the cultural aspect of the exchange and love hearing about other people and places.
We need someone with good english please.
Someone organised and independent would be very helpful.
We are a very friendly, very busy family and really appreciate the help we get.
We always interview prospective guests via Skype, so please have your questions ready.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Granada is a popular tourist destination. The Alhambra is beautiful. We are an educated family and our guests have always enjoyed their stays. Please read the reviews. We have travelled extensively all over the world and also lived in other countries. I speak fluent Spanish and French, but I imagine you are not coming here to learn those languages from me :-).
Help
General house maintainence, cleaning, gardening cooking. Building help/DIY Would be very welcome.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will have your own room, and share the family bathroom. You can help yourself to food, and eat meals with us. We eat well, you don’t have to live on pasta!
What else ...
Granada is a famously beautiful city.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Host ref number: 918175648783
Feedback (15)
22 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nora Joon) for host
Anita is such a lovely host, and I so enjoyed my time in York with her and her family. I stayed with her for about a month, and most of the work I did was cooking, cleaning, and organizing.
She and her sons are very welcoming and immediately made me feel comfortable in their home. Additionally, the location is in the center of York, so it is easy… read more
She and her sons are very welcoming and immediately made me feel comfortable in their home. Additionally, the location is in the center of York, so it is easy… read more
26 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nora Joon)
More is a delight to host, she’s calm, practical and just very helpful. I’m so glad she likes cooking as that has made quite a difference to my day. We worked on general housework and cleaning and organising. Nora was cheerful and happy to get on with things independently. I can recommend her without hesitation, and we will be glad to see her… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fidel) for host
This is an amazing family and Anita has become a friend through the years, so what can I say... My experience in York was completely worth it.
My main duties were to walk a lovely dog every day and helping Anita building a wall. She is a skilled builder so mostly what I did was providing support. Also we were in a constant language exchange that… read more
My main duties were to walk a lovely dog every day and helping Anita building a wall. She is a skilled builder so mostly what I did was providing support. Also we were in a constant language exchange that… read more
24 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fidel)
Fidel has been an enormous help in so many ways. He is polite, educated, trustworthy and respectful. He is a willing worker, and great company. His English is very good and of course his Spanish is excellent. I can recommend him to any host without hesitation.
(Excellent
)
9 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
Nicola is a wonderful helper and guest. He is orderly, polite, respectful and very skilled. His particular area of skill is woodworking. He took up are replaced an old wooden floor for us, which he did perfectly. He also helped with the gardening, and he cooks a lovely risotto. Nicola has travelled extensively, and has lots of interesting stories… read more
(Excellent
)
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(5.0)
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(5.0)
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(5.0)
22 Dec 2022
Left by Workawayer (Nora Joon) for host
Anita is such a lovely host, and I so enjoyed my time in York with her and her family. I stayed with her for about a month, and most of the work I did was cooking, cleaning, and organizing.
She and her sons are very welcoming and immediately made me feel comfortable in their home. Additionally, the location is in the center of York, so it is easy… read more
She and her sons are very welcoming and immediately made me feel comfortable in their home. Additionally, the location is in the center of York, so it is easy… read more
26 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Nora Joon)
More is a delight to host, she’s calm, practical and just very helpful. I’m so glad she likes cooking as that has made quite a difference to my day. We worked on general housework and cleaning and organising. Nora was cheerful and happy to get on with things independently. I can recommend her without hesitation, and we will be glad to see her… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fidel) for host
This is an amazing family and Anita has become a friend through the years, so what can I say... My experience in York was completely worth it.
My main duties were to walk a lovely dog every day and helping Anita building a wall. She is a skilled builder so mostly what I did was providing support. Also we were in a constant language exchange that… read more
My main duties were to walk a lovely dog every day and helping Anita building a wall. She is a skilled builder so mostly what I did was providing support. Also we were in a constant language exchange that… read more
24 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fidel)
Fidel has been an enormous help in so many ways. He is polite, educated, trustworthy and respectful. He is a willing worker, and great company. His English is very good and of course his Spanish is excellent. I can recommend him to any host without hesitation.
(Excellent
)
9 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
Nicola is a wonderful helper and guest. He is orderly, polite, respectful and very skilled. His particular area of skill is woodworking. He took up are replaced an old wooden floor for us, which he did perfectly. He also helped with the gardening, and he cooks a lovely risotto. Nicola has travelled extensively, and has lots of interesting stories… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alan) for host
I had a great experience in this workaway, I was given a nice and warm room. Anita and her family are really nice people they were very friendly with me and made me feel very comfortable living in their home, the jobs were varied and easy. The city is peaceful and beautiful and the house location is perfect everything is very near and I was able… read more
13 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alan)
Alan is a lovely young man who works hard and takes instruction without complaining. He is very positive and helpful. He got on well with all the family and we are looking forward to seeing him again. While he was here he helped redecorate some rooms, and also did various odd jobs around the house. He was happy to clean the house, help with the… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Davis)
Well, we missed Davis the moment he left! Such a calm and friendly presence. Like he says, the more independent you are the better. Davis, was great at just rustling up food when I got home tired, and managed to fit in renovating the bedroom floor while looking after the house. Welcome back any time Davis. And thanks for everything!
(Excellent
)
17 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Davis) for host
Anita is, as the saying goes, one of a kind. She thrives on spontaneity, afternoon espresso, and making sure the people around her are comfortable. I could tell Anita would be a giving and caring host before I even arrived in York as she entertained numerous calls from border police who were quite perplexed at the notion of spending a month in a… read more
11 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Cala & Doug) for host
This family quite literally took me in and made me feel very welcome in there home.
They're compassionate and very welcoming. They do not require you to spend hours and hours slaving away. They understood that I also wanted to experience and explore places and things. I would stay here again in a heat beat. This family is amazing.
They're compassionate and very welcoming. They do not require you to spend hours and hours slaving away. They understood that I also wanted to experience and explore places and things. I would stay here again in a heat beat. This family is amazing.
11 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Cala & Doug)
Cala was a great help. She came at the last minute after an unfortunate workaway experience, and we were delighted to host her for a week. She is independent, hardworking, cheerful and positive. I can recommend her to anyone, and we wish her the best in her endeavours. Hope to see you again Cala!
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Melissa)
Melissa came to stay and help with the housework and was an absolute delight to host. Easy going, independent and hardworking, with a nice dry sense of humour. Melissa you are welcome back any time!
(Excellent
)
27 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eduardo)
Eduardo is very helpful, hardworking and trustworthy, we really enjoyed having him to stay! I would recommend him to anyone, especially if you are happy to help him with his english!
(Excellent
)
11 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
My time in York with Anita consisted of the two greatest things one can hope from a Workaway: the best place and the best people. The accommodation— a private room— was great, and Anita’s home is right next to the center of York and everything the city has to offer. The work was very manageable and well explained. I already miss the evenings in… read more
7 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah was great to host! She's a bundle of energy, happy to help with anything, and took great care of our dog while i was away. More than that, she fitted in like one of the family, we had great fun in the evenings chatting about life and the universe and her plans for the future. We hope to see her again and can recommend her highly. See you in… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Estela) for host
I was in Ana's place for a month and it was an amazing experience. It was my first workaway experience but I would recomend it 100%. I felt like at home with our long and interesting evening conversations. We planned together what to do every other day which was convenient for both so as to organise our days. Luckily we are still in touch ;)
13 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Estela)
Oh my goodness Estela is a bundle of energy and ideas. She was an enormous help in the house and we got so much done in addition to the housework. Estela has travelled a lot and really knows how to get integrated in a new family and a new city. Highly recommended!
(Excellent
)
13 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
Laura was a delight to host. We laughed a lot! She fitted right into the family like she'd always been there. We got loads done because as well as being a cheerful organised house keeper, Laura is an excellent Executive Assistant and helped me organise my dreaded paperwork. If she writes to you, snap her up and look after her for us!
(Excellent
)
24 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Evangelia) for host
I just left Anita's place after 6 weeks and it feels like I've left home! A beautiful, amazing, friendly family and a gorgeous historic city. Never a dull moment! And of course the best dog in the wordl! I will miss them all and definitely visit again!
22 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Evangelia)
Eva is just amazing, if you are lucky enough to have her working with you this will become apparent. She is organised, laid back, pro-active, a very quick learner, kind and just great company. The whole family will miss her, including the dog! Her help with the housework was superb, and in addition she is an excellent architect, trained up to… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alejandro)
Alejandro is helpful, hardworking, cheerful and a good person to have around. He is happy to turn his hand to anything you need doing. We really enjoyed having him stay, he's clean and tidy and cooks well too. I'm sure we will host him again :-) Thanks Alejandro for all your help.
(Excellent
)
26 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alejandro) for host
I spent three weeks with Annita and her family in December. I helped in all she needed: tidying, cleaning, cooking, painting, translating, walking the dog ...They were very kind with me, and I am very thankful with her because nobody want host anybody in December. I save good memories of them and still we keep in touch. I hope to see them soon :-)
7 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (CarolineThomas)
Caroline and Thomas were very helpful and I recommend them to future hosts. Caroline is a good cook, and did some very nice redecoration work on the staircase, filling and painting in a tricky area. I showed them how to lay bricks with lime mortar, and they built up the garden wall beautifully. Their English is excellent! We enjoyed having them to… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Timothé & Laureline) for host
Anita is very friendly, funny and helpful. We really enjoy our stay at her place.
I invited you to spend some time with the family which is really interesting.
If you want to visit this beautiful city too, you won't regret it.
You will learn a lot about the British culture and enjoy an excellent british accent ;-)
It was a wonderful time we… read more
I invited you to spend some time with the family which is really interesting.
If you want to visit this beautiful city too, you won't regret it.
You will learn a lot about the British culture and enjoy an excellent british accent ;-)
It was a wonderful time we… read more
11 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Timothé & Laureline)
Highly recommended couple! Tim and Laureline are pleasant, organised, hard working and capable. We have really enjoyed having them to stay, and got a lot of work done. In particular, decorating a whole room in one day, lifting and moving furniture, organising my kitchen cupboards, cleaning ... they are flexible and will turn their hand to any task… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (HELENA & JOAQUIN) for host
Our first experience as workawayers was a big success and it was because Anita and the amazing city of York. Both are fantastic!!!! Anita is very nice, extremely kind and we liked very much to work for her. She made us feel at home and we were delighted to talk with her after having dinner. She told us nice stories from her experiences all over… read more
9 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (HELENA & JOAQUIN)
Helena and Joaquin were just wonderful. They stayed only a week, and painted the large windows at the front of my house, and did some other repairs. They were very organised, professional and competent. Also just very good company, and interesting to talk to over dinner. Helena has very good English, and Joaquin can probably fix anything, it's… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Zach & Holly) for host
anita review
We spent a little over a month in York and had a really lovely time getting to know Anita and her gang. For the work, Anita holds her workers to a high standard and expects a certain degree of self sufficiency, so it's best you're upfront about your abilities from day one. As is with renovating in old houses, nothing ever goes as… read more
We spent a little over a month in York and had a really lovely time getting to know Anita and her gang. For the work, Anita holds her workers to a high standard and expects a certain degree of self sufficiency, so it's best you're upfront about your abilities from day one. As is with renovating in old houses, nothing ever goes as… read more
9 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Zach & Holly)
Zach, Holly, and last but not least Winry, were an absolute delight to host. A lovely, engaging, intelligent couple, who are happy to have a go at anything. Holly is a keen gardener, and got on with sorting out the garden after a few pointers. Zach laid a very tricky floor, he can measure accurately, which was great because there is nothing… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Gregor)
We really enjoyed hosting Greg. He's hardworking, and really gets things done. A quirky sense of humour and a worldliness beyond his years makes him good company too. While here, he did a lot of decorating, to a high standard. Moving furniture was a breeze for him and on one occasion the sofa was out of the house in the blink of an eye! Greg gets… read more
(Excellent
)
19 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nadine_vd) for host
I had the pleasure of spending two lovely months with Anita and her family in York.
Plenty of laughs and interesting conversation, you really couldn't find a more welcoming bunch!
Oh and if you are looking for a tour of York, Max is an excellent guide :)
An unforgettable experience in a beautiful city. Missing everyone already!
Plenty of laughs and interesting conversation, you really couldn't find a more welcoming bunch!
Oh and if you are looking for a tour of York, Max is an excellent guide :)
An unforgettable experience in a beautiful city. Missing everyone already!
17 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadine_vd)
Nadine is amazing. Endlessly positive, cheerful, energetic, capable and sensible. It was a pleasure to host her, and she helped enormously around the house. Really, we got a lot of work done. Everyone here will miss her. Her next employer/host is a very lucky person!
(Excellent
)
18 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host
My time in York was short and very enjoyable thanks to a excellent host and her family and friends the only problem for me that it was to short for me so next time it will be a longer visit in York for me , to sum up 2 weeks York is just watt the Doctor ordered
17 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian)
Brian is great! He's skilled, patient, flexible and just lovely to have around. We are going to miss him and I hope he finds time to come back soon. Good man, highly recommended!!
(Excellent
)
24 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Laércio) for host
Anita and the whole family are special, they are very friendly and helpful. Anita has a lot of things to do at her houses, so if you are open minded and willing to work, go ahead... you won't regret it... you'll be very well treated and you'll learn a lot about the British culture.
It was a nice time I had in England with them.
Hope to see them… read more
It was a nice time I had in England with them.
Hope to see them… read more
18 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Laércio)
Laercio is a fantastic guy, helpful, cheerful, hardworking and good at what he does.
He is always welcome back for a holiday, and we hope to see him again.
He is always welcome back for a holiday, and we hope to see him again.
(Excellent
)
