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Last replied
18 Apr 2024
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Description
Hello! We are a Dutch/South African family living on a Quinta an hour north of Lisbon. During spring and summer we have a rural tourism activity. Meanwhile we are working on our piece of land with the aim to become more self sufficient in the future. We are located in the country site where you can still experience silence and starry nights while you are not isolated as Lisbon is only half an hour away by train. We enjoy working on our little oasis and you are welcome to join for a while, activities are depending on the season.
For the summer months June-July, August until Mid-september we are looking for support in our kitchen as we provide meals to our guests as well.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience country living in Portugal in a comfortable quinta, one hour from Lisbon. We are a Dutch/South African family of 5 with sons coming in and out as ther are traveling too. During your stay at our Quinta you will have time to experience a beautiful part of Portugal. The work at the Quinta we do as a family. We have the learning by doing aproach with our garden. Our garden is part of our Quinta and part of our rural stay where we hosts guests part of the year (spring-summer). We have the aim to be more and more self sufficient in the future.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
It would be perfect if you are traveling as a couple. From april to the end of our season we always need support in the kitchen and garden. Depending on the month there will be a more specific focus. We can give you information on request but note it is often a variety of activities.
- support in kitchen to provide guests with a good and nice breakfast. From end of june until early september we also offer lunch and dinner service several days. Depending on the number of guests support with lunch or dinner might be needed.
- gardening (from veggie garden to flowersbeds, pruning and maintenance)
- general maintanence around the place (eg. painting)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
Depending on the season there is a private type of accommodation available with a private bathroom. Upon your request we can provide you with the information about the available accommodation.
What else ...
We are located in the country site near the city of Santarem which has a trainstation. As we go to Santarem on a daily base (weekdays) it is easy to catch a traing to visit nearby cities (Tomar-Lisbon-Coimbra) or stay in Santarem for a bit. We have bycicles available for the sport lovers. Further we have facilities such as a swimmingpool, trampoline, tabletennis etc and enough cosy corners to enjoy the sun.
We enjoy living he country life and we raised our boys here. Two of them are living abroad at the moment, our youngest son (17) is at home. We don't exclude the online society as it is part of life but we want to live a concsious life where we are aware of what happens around us during each season. During your stay we highly appreciate your help but we also respect your time off and your privacy.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The communal lounge where we serve the meals to our guests can be used for work. The accommodation you are staying in has no wifi connection.
Space for parking camper vans
A campervan can be parked and electricity can be provided.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
my job was cooking, helping her in the kitchen, and we did it in the best way, we made a great team.
I felt welcomed and at home, they are such a genuine family, the two months flew by.
If you like cooking, here you… read more
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my job was cooking, helping her in the kitchen, and we did it in the best way, we made a great team.
I felt welcomed and at home, they are such a genuine family, the two months flew by.
If you like cooking, here you… read more
