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We are a British couple, Becky and Jim (47 and 67) and we live on the Costa Dorada, Catalonia, Spain. We have a small off grid home of a few acres, 8km inland with sea and mountain views.
We have mostly renovated the house, which was only a shell when we bought it, but there are still a few daily jobs, DIY bits and bobs that we need help with as well as a bit of garden maintenance.
*UPDATE * At the moment we need home help. Cooking, cleaning, dog walking, driving etc. Due to both of us having surgery.
The house is only small, so the accommodation provided for you is a large comfortable caravan. (See pictures)
We live off grid, but by no means in the dark ages!, the solar system supports all mod-cons.
We have 2 rescue dogs, doggy people only!!. NO SMOKERS (inside or out, fire risk area)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Gardening
Animals
Nature
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have lots of sustainable and off grid projects, water capture, solar wall, solar system, hydroponics. See what we have done and learn or add your ideas, we are open to different or better ways to do things.
I am an English teacher and lessons or structured conversation is available if you are looking to improve your English or learn basic Spanish.
Help
Home help please!! 🙏,
Jim has had spinal surgery this year and recovery has taken longer than expected...and I'm due for shoulder surgery in October. So we will probably need help for 4-6 weeks.
So help with the cooking, cleaning, some driving (so licence essential) ...and lots of dog walking!!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Accommodation
A large caravan. Doube bed, toilet, shower, kitchenette and lounge area.
With sea & mountain views, it is on mountain bike and walking trail networks, and is about 1.5km from the road.
Town is 5km, costal resorts 10km and the beach at 8km.
What else ...
We may need help sporadically depending on the days agenda (I teach some afternoons and evenings) so someone who is flexible...but you will also have lots of free time to pursue your own activities (so someone who doesn't require too much task direction !)
The walking, road cycling and mountain biking are great from the house. The Mediterranean sea is only 8km away with sandy beaches and pretty coves.
There is a town with all amenities about 5km away and it is 10km to the coastal towns, one with a main line train station.
We have a car you can use (we will probably need driving about too!). The farm is rural, but not isolated.
There are many historical sites to explore and we have lots of maps and information for you to use.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
The driveway is quite narrow, but 6.5m motorhome will fit. Hook up available.
Can possibly accept pets
Small to medium dog, that is good with other dogs is OK.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Nala
The lady of the house!
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From the moment I arrived they made me feel incredibly welcomed and safe, they even stocked up the fridge in the caravan for me so I could have a cheeky midnight snack or two!
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From the moment I arrived they made me feel incredibly welcomed and safe, they even stocked up the fridge in the caravan for me so I could have a cheeky midnight snack or two!
The work is physical but very… read more
