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We are currently looking for nice people to come help us on our small farm house project.
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We are also always looking for reliable couples to house and animal sit whilst we go on short breaks and adventures ourselves.
We also need help with our environmental association.
knowledge of websites design environmental campaigning, film making, photography, fundraising etc.
We are a British couple with a 12 year old girl Living in the East Algarve for over 16 years.
We have renovated several houses in the Algarve and have just finished renovating an old Portuguese farmhouse.
We are working more on the land now, planting fruit trees, developing water storage, and retention systems, solar and off grid living, landscaping and managing our olive and Carob harvests.
We have started a small food forest and are interested in exploring and implementing permaculture and syntropic agroforestry principles.
Amanda is running ceramics workshops from her studio and we are also involved in a local environmental association.
We have chickens and grow our own vegetables and are trying to expand this area of our work.
Stuart used to work in the art department, working on drama for the BBC in the UK.
He is now involved in various building projects and property maintenance and renovations.
Amanda was a documentary television Editor, she is now a full time mum who also runs a small ceramics business and enjoys a more spiritual take on life, including yoga and meditation and healing.
Ideally this project would suit a couple or 2 friends, however singles are welcome.
We are looking for enthusiastic practical people to help us with gardening, landscaping and small building projects.
If you are enthusiastic and are interested in building, gardening, sustainable living and environmental protection this project is for you.
Your accommodation will be a cabin with its own kitchen, dry compost toilet and solar shower.
As a couple we give you 50 euros per week towards buying and cooking your own food.
We have an old car you can use on weekends, for trips to the beach if it’s available.
The farm house is 20 minutes walking, 10 minutes cycling distance from Santa Catarina, our local village. Here you will find all amenities, cafes, bar, shop, bakery, bank, post office and pharmacy.
This is a great opportunity to learn hands on with building projects, landscaping and gardening.
If you are arty and creative then there maybe some help needed with Amanda's ceramics business.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Stuart & Amanda
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House and pet sitting
Interests
Videography
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Farming
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Gardening
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Architecture
Art & design
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Building and Gardening skills.
Ceramics skills.
Environmental campaigning
Child care.
We have been renovating old stone houses in Portugal for 15 years, we are happy to share our knowledge with you.
Au Pair Help
This host is looking for Au pair help.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Looking for friendly, interesting people to help with some Building and Gardening projects.
Childcare and help around the house. Also, help with any creative projects we are involved with at the time.
We prefer our Workawayers to have practical skills and also be able to help with minimum supervision.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Accommodation
Cabin, woodburner, solar shower, compost toilet.
What else ...
We can pick you up from Faro, Olhao or Tavira. We will also take you shopping and can drive you to the beach on your days off!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have WiFi and a workspace you can use.
Space for parking camper vans
Safe fenced land.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Legs
Host ref number: 953285649855
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29 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Marie Helene & Jason) for host
We had an amazing experience staying with Stuart and Amanda. We originally came for the olive harvest, but ended up learning so much more from helping with different small tasks to even trying out pottery with Amanda, which was a really special experience.
Both of them made us feel welcome from the very beginning. The conversations, the… read more
Both of them made us feel welcome from the very beginning. The conversations, the… read more
12 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie Helene & Jason)
Lene and Jason stayed for 3 weeks in November,
For the most part they were helping with our olive harvest but also some small jobs around the house and some painting and decorating.
For a young couple I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with their attitude, work ethic and enthusiasm.
They are a really lovely couple and would highly recommend… read more
For the most part they were helping with our olive harvest but also some small jobs around the house and some painting and decorating.
For a young couple I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with their attitude, work ethic and enthusiasm.
They are a really lovely couple and would highly recommend… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
Cat stayed with us for around 2 weeks in September.
She was fun to be around, trustworthy and hard working.
Cat helped with some tiling and grouting and also helped pick our carob harvest.
She was great with our daughter too, helping teach some art projects and play.
She was fun to be around, trustworthy and hard working.
Cat helped with some tiling and grouting and also helped pick our carob harvest.
She was great with our daughter too, helping teach some art projects and play.
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Liliana) for host
I am deeply grateful for the trust of Amanda and Stuart to let me volunteer in their awesome property! As a nature lover, I was deligthted to spend one week with this beautiful family (with their gorgeous daihhter Rubi, and their lovely pets: Legs, Suki, Pipi and Kiwi 3 chicken), that blessed me at my arrival with a delicious home made gluten free… read more
18 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Liliana)
Lili stayed with us for one week in August.
She worked really hard in very hot weather picking Carobs for us.
She is a truly inspirational woman with a great personality and interesting stories to tell.
Unfortunately in August, we are very busy and would have liked to spend more time, but will hopefully see her again.
Highly recommend Lili,… read more
She worked really hard in very hot weather picking Carobs for us.
She is a truly inspirational woman with a great personality and interesting stories to tell.
Unfortunately in August, we are very busy and would have liked to spend more time, but will hopefully see her again.
Highly recommend Lili,… read more
(Excellent
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29 Nov 2025
Left by Workawayer (Marie Helene & Jason) for host
We had an amazing experience staying with Stuart and Amanda. We originally came for the olive harvest, but ended up learning so much more from helping with different small tasks to even trying out pottery with Amanda, which was a really special experience.
Both of them made us feel welcome from the very beginning. The conversations, the… read more
Both of them made us feel welcome from the very beginning. The conversations, the… read more
12 Nov 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Marie Helene & Jason)
Lene and Jason stayed for 3 weeks in November,
For the most part they were helping with our olive harvest but also some small jobs around the house and some painting and decorating.
For a young couple I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with their attitude, work ethic and enthusiasm.
They are a really lovely couple and would highly recommend… read more
For the most part they were helping with our olive harvest but also some small jobs around the house and some painting and decorating.
For a young couple I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with their attitude, work ethic and enthusiasm.
They are a really lovely couple and would highly recommend… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine)
Cat stayed with us for around 2 weeks in September.
She was fun to be around, trustworthy and hard working.
Cat helped with some tiling and grouting and also helped pick our carob harvest.
She was great with our daughter too, helping teach some art projects and play.
She was fun to be around, trustworthy and hard working.
Cat helped with some tiling and grouting and also helped pick our carob harvest.
She was great with our daughter too, helping teach some art projects and play.
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer (Liliana) for host
I am deeply grateful for the trust of Amanda and Stuart to let me volunteer in their awesome property! As a nature lover, I was deligthted to spend one week with this beautiful family (with their gorgeous daihhter Rubi, and their lovely pets: Legs, Suki, Pipi and Kiwi 3 chicken), that blessed me at my arrival with a delicious home made gluten free… read more
18 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Liliana)
Lili stayed with us for one week in August.
She worked really hard in very hot weather picking Carobs for us.
She is a truly inspirational woman with a great personality and interesting stories to tell.
Unfortunately in August, we are very busy and would have liked to spend more time, but will hopefully see her again.
Highly recommend Lili,… read more
She worked really hard in very hot weather picking Carobs for us.
She is a truly inspirational woman with a great personality and interesting stories to tell.
Unfortunately in August, we are very busy and would have liked to spend more time, but will hopefully see her again.
Highly recommend Lili,… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (AmarAs1Do)
Amar only stayed for a few nights but was great to host.
He worked hard, was trustworthy and respectful
He worked hard, was trustworthy and respectful
(Excellent)
30 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Christiane) for host
I spent two weeks with Stuart and Amanda, and they welcomed me warmly and were able to learn a lot about the culture, the surrounding area, and the plants. I helped with projects or gardening needed to be done, and was able to contribute something I enjoy and am good at. I was able to plan day trips by car for the weekend and received some great… read more
28 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Christiane)
Christy was super nice, reliable and trustworthy.
She helped with some graphics and ceramic work, gardening and work around the house.
Christy then returned to look after our house and animals whilst we went on a trip away.
Highly recommended
She helped with some graphics and ceramic work, gardening and work around the house.
Christy then returned to look after our house and animals whilst we went on a trip away.
Highly recommended
(Excellent)
25 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
I feel incredibly lucky to have found this opportunity. 😁 I stayed with Amanda for two weeks in January, helping with studio cleanliness and organization, some general tasks around the home, and walking her sweet dog, Legs. From the very start, Amanda was warm, open, and generous. She was very receptive to my ideas for organizing her space, and I… read more
16 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jesse)
This lovely couple Jessie and Lui stayed with us for a couple of weeks in November/December.
They did a bunch of gardening and jobs around the land and helped out walking our dog.
Jesse can back and helped me repair one of our stone walls too.
Really positive, responsible and respectful couple.
Great outlook on life and very empathetic people.
It… read more
They did a bunch of gardening and jobs around the land and helped out walking our dog.
Jesse can back and helped me repair one of our stone walls too.
Really positive, responsible and respectful couple.
Great outlook on life and very empathetic people.
It… read more
(Excellent)
20 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska & Rutger)
We hosted this Lovely couple for just one week in November 2024.
Mature and responsible with plenty of smiles and practical experience to offer.
Only regret is that we couldn’t host for longer.
Mature and responsible with plenty of smiles and practical experience to offer.
Only regret is that we couldn’t host for longer.
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Julia)
Julia stayed with us for 2 weeks in October.
She is super nice, reliable and trustworthy.
Julia helped with some gardening move, walked the dog and played with our daughter.
She also helped with some garden design illustrations.
Highly recommended
Thanks Julia 🙌🙏🏻
She is super nice, reliable and trustworthy.
Julia helped with some gardening move, walked the dog and played with our daughter.
She also helped with some garden design illustrations.
Highly recommended
Thanks Julia 🙌🙏🏻
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Julia) for host
Stuart and Amanda were my first Workaway hosts, and the experience couldn’t have been better! From the very first moment, I felt warmly welcomed. Both the people and the pets were incredibly friendly, which made it easy to settle in and feel at home. I thoroughly enjoyed working on their property and appreciated having my own cozy space in the… read more
2 Jul 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Elena)
We hosted Elena for 2 weeks in June.
Elena is kind, Caring and wise beyond her years.
She was great with our daughter and we trusted her completely.
Elena helped produce some illustrations for our environmental projects and other gardening jobs.
We would recommend Elena to other hosts.
Elena is kind, Caring and wise beyond her years.
She was great with our daughter and we trusted her completely.
Elena helped produce some illustrations for our environmental projects and other gardening jobs.
We would recommend Elena to other hosts.
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Elena) for host
my stay at Stuart & Amanda & Ruby & Legs was like a fairytale. I loved their hospitality and how they put their energy and care into every detail and also in the bigger picture of their home! it is such a paradise and actually it will only get better and unfold more!
I really felt like home there - especially in the cozy cabin I got the chance to… read more
I really felt like home there - especially in the cozy cabin I got the chance to… read more
14 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Sina & David)
This lovely, hard working German couple stayed with us for around 1 month in January.
They did some great work, repairing stone walls and gardening.
We hope to see them again next year!
They did some great work, repairing stone walls and gardening.
We hope to see them again next year!
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Sina & David) for host
We stayed for almost 4 weeks with Amanda, Stuart, Ruby, Legs and the chicken. We build some walls did some gardening and some other small jobs. We had a wonderful time with these nice people. Stuart picked us up from the airport and gave us lots of tips and information about the area. He also took us there very often. Thank you very much for our… read more
7 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Mark & Chloe) for host
We had a lovely stay at Stuart and Amanda's place. They are kind people with whom it is very pleasant to talk, as is their daughter Ruby who we had great fun with. We felt trusted in our work, and we appreciated that the tasks we were given were very varied. Stuart is always happy to teach the skills he has, and to share recommendations for things… read more
6 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Mark & Chloe)
We hosted Mark and Chloe in December for around 2 weeks.
They were great to have around, trustworthy and reliable.
They looked after our house whilst we went away and helped with some gardening jobs.
They also played with our daughter and walked our dog.
Nice couple, highly recommended.
They were great to have around, trustworthy and reliable.
They looked after our house whilst we went away and helped with some gardening jobs.
They also played with our daughter and walked our dog.
Nice couple, highly recommended.
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anita) for host
Stuart and his family is so lovely! I stayed with them for 2 weeks and everything was amazing. I felt very welcomed from my arriving, and they were attentive to me all the time. The communication was perfect, they told me everything very clear. I harvested olives, planted trees, did some cleaning, walked with the dog, Legs and played with Ruby.… read more
18 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anita)
Anita stayed with us for 2 weeks in November.
She helped with our olive harvest, walking our dog, planting trees and cleaning.
Dedicated and meticulous, Anita is a perfectionist,
Totally reliable an trustworthy.
We would be happy to host Anita anytime.
She helped with our olive harvest, walking our dog, planting trees and cleaning.
Dedicated and meticulous, Anita is a perfectionist,
Totally reliable an trustworthy.
We would be happy to host Anita anytime.
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Romane)
We hosted Romane for 2 weeks in October.
She was really nice and helped us with our carob harvest.
She played with our daughter and walked our dog.
Nice happy vibes.
She was really nice and helped us with our carob harvest.
She played with our daughter and walked our dog.
Nice happy vibes.
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Anton & Katarina)
We hosted Anton and Katy for a couple of weeks inn October.
They helped us with our olive harvest and we are truely grateful.
They also played with our daughter and walked the dog.
Although they are young, they were very responsible, fun to be around and totally trustworthy.
Our daughter really enjoyed her time playing with them.
Thanks guys.
They helped us with our olive harvest and we are truely grateful.
They also played with our daughter and walked the dog.
Although they are young, they were very responsible, fun to be around and totally trustworthy.
Our daughter really enjoyed her time playing with them.
Thanks guys.
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Anton & Katarina) for host
We stayed with Stuart, Amanda, Ruby and Legs for 2 weeks and it was absolutely amazing! It was our first Workaway experience and they were the perfect first host. We felt very welcome from the first moment we got there, we had everything we needed and the cabin was also very cozy.
They always had an open ear for everything and offered us rides to… read more
They always had an open ear for everything and offered us rides to… read more
11 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Janay)
The lovely Janay spent 2 weeks with us in November.
She helped mostly with our olive harvest and walking our dog.
Janay also helped serve Margaritas at Amandas birthday party !
She was a pleasure to hang out with, diligent and hard working with a great sense of humour.
i would totally trust her to look after our house and animals any time.
We had… read more
She helped mostly with our olive harvest and walking our dog.
Janay also helped serve Margaritas at Amandas birthday party !
She was a pleasure to hang out with, diligent and hard working with a great sense of humour.
i would totally trust her to look after our house and animals any time.
We had… read more
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (valkud) for host
I had the biggest pleasure of staying with Stuart, Amanda and Ruby for couple of weeks in July. And as my first Workaway experience I could have not asked for a better family for beginning of my journey. I felt really welcomed from the very first moment. Highlights of my days were to play with Ruby and also taking their amazing dog for walks. I… read more
9 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (valkud)
Val stayed with us for around 3 weeks in July 2023.
I would highly reccomend Val to any Host.
She looked sfter our house whilst we went on holiday, walking our dog, feeding animals and watering plants.
She was amazing with our 9 year old daughter too.
Lovely, happy, smiley young lady.
I would highly reccomend Val to any Host.
She looked sfter our house whilst we went on holiday, walking our dog, feeding animals and watering plants.
She was amazing with our 9 year old daughter too.
Lovely, happy, smiley young lady.
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Nadia)
Becca and Nadia are a super nice couple from the Uk and USA.
They were perfect guests, kind and thoughtfull.
They helped us with our Carob harvest, walking our dog and playing with our 9 year old daughter.
Highly recommended.
They were perfect guests, kind and thoughtfull.
They helped us with our Carob harvest, walking our dog and playing with our 9 year old daughter.
Highly recommended.
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hunter-Rhylee)
Super nice Hunter stayed with us for a couple of weeks in July.
She was really nice to have around, helpfull, trustworthy, positive and fun.
She house sat for us whilst we went away and looked after our animals too.
Hunter was great with our daughter and we would highly recommend her.
She was really nice to have around, helpfull, trustworthy, positive and fun.
She house sat for us whilst we went away and looked after our animals too.
Hunter was great with our daughter and we would highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emils)
We hosted this lovely Latvian couple for just over two weeks in March.
They were really nice, helpfull and great with our 9 year old daughter.
They helped in the garden, walked our dog, played with our daughter and did a few DIY jobs around the house.
I would recommend them.
Thanks guys.
They were really nice, helpfull and great with our 9 year old daughter.
They helped in the garden, walked our dog, played with our daughter and did a few DIY jobs around the house.
I would recommend them.
Thanks guys.
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emils) for host
We had a nuce stay for like two weeks in this beautifula Algarve region with Stuart, Amanda, Legs and ofcourse Ruby! They were nice people to be around and our jobs for the day were very clear always. We did some gardening work, walked Legs and spent some awesome time with Ruby jumping on the trampoline and filming movie.👀
Thanks for the stay!
Thanks for the stay!
17 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amy)
Amy was a fantastic workaway.
Full of energy and enthusiasm, with some help from her friend, they painted our rooftop with care and attention to detail.
Totally trustworthy, highly recommend.
Full of energy and enthusiasm, with some help from her friend, they painted our rooftop with care and attention to detail.
Totally trustworthy, highly recommend.
(Excellent)
1 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host
This was my first WorkAway experience and Stuart was a fantastic host! I enjoyed the project-- re-painting a rooftop terrace-- and was able to manage that project around both my own (remote) work schedule and taking in some of the local sights. I appreciated having the independence to set my own schedule but also having him check in every few days… read more
18 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Diego & Macarena)
Diego and Maca are such lovely people and it was a pleasure to host them. They were always happy to help and they helped Amanda a lot by making films for our environmental organisation. This was no easy jobs... and they cheerfuly worked in monsoon strength rain for hours as we shot footage for the films. Then they calmly assembled the films, using… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Diego & Macarena) for host
Staying at Amandas and Stuart home was the best thing that could hapen to us, it was our first workaway experience so we didn't know what would happen, but they made us feel like home. They asked us to help them with some videos for their environmental organization, so we got really envolved with the land where they live. It was a full learning… read more
26 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
Lauren came to us for 2 weeks with her friend Anna.
She did all the jobs mentioned in her review and some.
They were great company to have around, super hard working, reliable, kind and most of all a great sense of humour.
If you get the chance, Host Lauren!......she really is a super human being.
Thanks!
She did all the jobs mentioned in her review and some.
They were great company to have around, super hard working, reliable, kind and most of all a great sense of humour.
If you get the chance, Host Lauren!......she really is a super human being.
Thanks!
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2022
Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host
My friend and I had a wonderful two weeks staying at Stuart and Amanda's place. The work was diverse and not too difficult: picking up carobs, breaking up fallen sticks for the fire, digging holes to plant trees, walking legs, and hanging out with their wonderful daughter Ruby. We even helped them prepare for a fundraising party for the local… read more
20 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna and her friend Lauren stayed with us for 2 weeks in October.
They helped us with some gardening jobs, planting trees, child care and dog walking.
They also helped us with our fundraising event, serving food and drinks.
They were super kind, positive and great with our daughter.
They had a good sense of humour and were a real positive… read more
They helped us with some gardening jobs, planting trees, child care and dog walking.
They also helped us with our fundraising event, serving food and drinks.
They were super kind, positive and great with our daughter.
They had a good sense of humour and were a real positive… read more
(Excellent)
20 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Francesca) for host
We stayed for 2 weeks in Stuart’s house.
The job was very easy: picking up carrobs, taking care of Legs, the dog, and playing with Ruby, the adorable 8 years old daughter. The family was welcoming, friendly and very kind.
They gave us a car to drive around and experience the amazing Algarve, they also provided us places to visit and experiences… read more
The job was very easy: picking up carrobs, taking care of Legs, the dog, and playing with Ruby, the adorable 8 years old daughter. The family was welcoming, friendly and very kind.
They gave us a car to drive around and experience the amazing Algarve, they also provided us places to visit and experiences… read more
11 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca)
Francesca and her friend Linda stayed with us for 2 week at the end of August.
They picked carobs and played with our daughter.
They also looked after all of our animals while we went away for a night to Lisbon.
Lovely girls, smiley. friendly, caring and trustworthy.
Great to meet you, Thanks for everything.
They picked carobs and played with our daughter.
They also looked after all of our animals while we went away for a night to Lisbon.
Lovely girls, smiley. friendly, caring and trustworthy.
Great to meet you, Thanks for everything.
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Naomi) for host
Wowwww! In a nutshell- i concider my self the luckiest person that i got to know (and stay with!) This beautiful family.
Ruby amanda and stuart made me feel at home and hosted me with endless kindnes.
I got to meet not only genuinely goodhearted familly, but also amazing beings as individuals. It was a pleasure for me to spend time with them.
I… read more
Ruby amanda and stuart made me feel at home and hosted me with endless kindnes.
I got to meet not only genuinely goodhearted familly, but also amazing beings as individuals. It was a pleasure for me to spend time with them.
I… read more
16 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi)
Dear Naomi was a pleasure to have around, with her quiet smiling presence, and the sound of piano, guitar or singing drifting around the place. Naomi was able to help us with gardening tasks and worked hard at anything she was aksed to do. She had a really great connection with our daughter and did lots of crafting and creative things with her, as… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Meelika & Edgar) for host
Stuart, Amanda and Ruby are a lovely bunch! We liked that Stuart was concrete with giving tasks, gave us diverse projects and they were very ubderstanding when we needed to do some “office work”. We loved the animals, too! Stuart gave many local tips and Amanda engaged us into ceramics, which was lovely and we’re very happy she took time for us.… read more
6 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Meelika & Edgar)
We had a really positive experience with Meelika and Edgar, and Arthur the dog!
Great communication, a real eye for detail and super motivated to do all I asked at the best of their ability.
They did some lovely landscaping jobs on the land, walked our dog and helped with our envronmental association.
Lovely people too, highly recommend.
Great communication, a real eye for detail and super motivated to do all I asked at the best of their ability.
They did some lovely landscaping jobs on the land, walked our dog and helped with our envronmental association.
Lovely people too, highly recommend.
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Ester)
Ester came to us with her gentle and cheerful attitude and fitted into our set up easily. She walked the dog twice a day, so the dog was very happy and she helped a lot with ceramics, so Amanda was very happy. Ester is trained in many aspects of ceramics and was able to pass on this knowledge and collaborated with Amanda during classes (teaching… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jan 2022
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
Every day felt like a true blessing whilst I was staying with Amanda, Stuart and Ruby... they immediately made me feel so welcome, relaxed and loved! I enjoyed taking their dog, Legs, for a walk around the beautiful countryside every morning but my favourite part of each day was getting to spend time with the lovely Ruby!
Having the car to drive… read more
Having the car to drive… read more
9 Jan 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Freya)
We feel very lucky to have hosted Freya, who is one of the nicest people we have met through Workaway.
Freya fitted in immediately and was kind, caring, considerate and responsible.
She was amazing with our 8 year old girl and they had a beautiful connection, sharing a love of drawing and imagination.
Freya undertook dog walking, childcare and… read more
Freya fitted in immediately and was kind, caring, considerate and responsible.
She was amazing with our 8 year old girl and they had a beautiful connection, sharing a love of drawing and imagination.
Freya undertook dog walking, childcare and… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Sage & Mika)
These lovely, happy, smiley girls stayed with us for 3 weeks in November.
For the most part they were dog walking, weeding and playing with our daughter.
Although i did not have much interaction with them due to personal circumstances.
They were absolutely fantastic company for our 8 year old daughter who had the best time playing with them and… read more
For the most part they were dog walking, weeding and playing with our daughter.
Although i did not have much interaction with them due to personal circumstances.
They were absolutely fantastic company for our 8 year old daughter who had the best time playing with them and… read more
(Excellent)
10 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucie)
Lucy and Filip stayed with us for 2 weeks.
They helped us with our olive harvest and some small diy and cleaning jobs around the house.
They were good company and worked hard.
Thanks Guys!
They helped us with our olive harvest and some small diy and cleaning jobs around the house.
They were good company and worked hard.
Thanks Guys!
(Very good)
20 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Lucie) for host
We spent our first workaway experience with Stuart, Amanda and Ruby. They are very nice and helpful people. We spent 2 weeks together. We helped around the house, cleaning and picking olives. We lived in a cozy and clean cabin with outdoor shower and kitchen. Thank you very much for everything ! It was amazing time. Lucy and Filip
9 Nov 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlotte & Bodie)
Charlotte and Bodie stayed with us for a few weeks in October.
They arrived as strangers and left as friends.
Honest and hardworking and most of all a great sense of humour.
They helped with our Olive harvest, walked the dog and helped serve food and drinks at our environmental association fundraiser.
These guys are great fun and super creative.
I… read more
They arrived as strangers and left as friends.
Honest and hardworking and most of all a great sense of humour.
They helped with our Olive harvest, walked the dog and helped serve food and drinks at our environmental association fundraiser.
These guys are great fun and super creative.
I… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Charlotte & Bodie) for host
Amanda and Stuart were our first work away hosts and they couldn't have set a higher standard. We felt easily welcomed into their home and their lives and we mostly picked Olives for them, enjoyed walking the dog and hung out with their fantastic daughter Ruby.
Our highlights were when we enjoyed meals with them, when I got to learn from Amanda… read more
Our highlights were when we enjoyed meals with them, when I got to learn from Amanda… read more
17 Sep 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina & Andrea)
Martina and Andrea stayed with us for the month of August.
They were great to have around and especially good with our 7 year old daughter.
They worked hard picking carobs the whole time, walked our dog and watered plants for us.
We trusted them completly and they looked after our house whilst we went away and babysat our daughter whilst we went… read more
They were great to have around and especially good with our 7 year old daughter.
They worked hard picking carobs the whole time, walked our dog and watered plants for us.
We trusted them completly and they looked after our house whilst we went away and babysat our daughter whilst we went… read more
(Excellent)
15 Sep 2021
Left by Workawayer (Martina & Andrea) for host
We spent a month in Stuart and Amanda's place in August. Mainly we helped with carob harvest. Then also we walked the dog and played with Ruby.
Stuart and Amanda are very kind people, they suggested us place to visit, they were always ready to help when we needed. Ruby was lovely too, very smart and full of energy.
We enjoyed get around with the… read more
Stuart and Amanda are very kind people, they suggested us place to visit, they were always ready to help when we needed. Ruby was lovely too, very smart and full of energy.
We enjoyed get around with the… read more
31 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Péter)
Anna and Peter stayed with us for around 3 weeks in July,
They were really hard working, caring and fun to be around.
They helped with different jobs around the house, including walking our dog, looking after our 7 year old daughter and helping to build an environmental website.
Very responsible and totally trustworthy.
Thanks guys.
They were really hard working, caring and fun to be around.
They helped with different jobs around the house, including walking our dog, looking after our 7 year old daughter and helping to build an environmental website.
Very responsible and totally trustworthy.
Thanks guys.
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mateusz) for host
Me and my friend Kinga have spent over one week at Stuart's and Amanda's lovely place during July! Together with their daughter Ruby They are charming, easy-going family. Our little house had everything we needed. There is very comfy bed and spacious outdoor kitchen with the fridge. The jobs we had to do weren't difficult (garden jobs, watering… read more
10 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Kinga)
Kinga and Matt stayed with us for a week in July.
They fitted in instantly and we trusted them totally.
Lovely people with a positive outlook.
They helped with jobs around the house, walked the dog, played with our daughter and helped us with some amazing drone footage of our area.
Matt also fixed our ceramics kiln which we were having… read more
They fitted in instantly and we trusted them totally.
Lovely people with a positive outlook.
They helped with jobs around the house, walked the dog, played with our daughter and helped us with some amazing drone footage of our area.
Matt also fixed our ceramics kiln which we were having… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Caroline & Rodrigo)
A year too late, sorry guys, we wrote you a review.......not sure what happened?>?
These guys started as guests and left as friends.
Caroline and Rodrigo were one of the best Workaway experiences we have had!
They were trustworthy, hardworking and fantastic with our 7 year old daughter.
So many different jobs from cleaning to carob picking,… read more
These guys started as guests and left as friends.
Caroline and Rodrigo were one of the best Workaway experiences we have had!
They were trustworthy, hardworking and fantastic with our 7 year old daughter.
So many different jobs from cleaning to carob picking,… read more
(Excellent)
16 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Caroline & Rodrigo) for host
Stuart, Amanda and Ruby were our first experience as a workawayer and we just hope that all our host be like them! =P
They are really friendly, caring, affectionate, very transparent, supportive and after one month together we consider those family as friends.
Even for Rodrigo that could not speak really well in English the language was not a… read more
They are really friendly, caring, affectionate, very transparent, supportive and after one month together we consider those family as friends.
Even for Rodrigo that could not speak really well in English the language was not a… read more
28 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria & Stephen)
Vicky and Steve stayed with us for around 3 weeks in March 2021.
They were painting and decorating our rental house and our old Portuguese farm conversion.
They were diligent, hard working extremely professional and totally trust worthy.
I would highly recommend this couple.
They were really nice to hang out with too!
Thanks guys.
They were painting and decorating our rental house and our old Portuguese farm conversion.
They were diligent, hard working extremely professional and totally trust worthy.
I would highly recommend this couple.
They were really nice to hang out with too!
Thanks guys.
(Excellent)
25 Mar 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Mary)
Maria and Paul stayed with for around a month during March 2021.
These guys were absolutely fantastic and a real joy to be around.
They got stuck into all the jobs they were given and didn't mind shovelling shit....quite literally!
They helped with loads of weeding, spreading manure, building a grey water soak away, dog walking and playing with… read more
These guys were absolutely fantastic and a real joy to be around.
They got stuck into all the jobs they were given and didn't mind shovelling shit....quite literally!
They helped with loads of weeding, spreading manure, building a grey water soak away, dog walking and playing with… read more
(Excellent)
24 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Mary) for host
This is experience was better than we could have expected, Stuart and Amanda are so cool and down to earth, we connected with them quickly and loved their fun loving personalities and sense of humour. Accommadation was in a quirky, flipped container house with an outdoor kitchen and shower, which was great! Stuart has loads of knowledge about… read more
24 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
A nice introduction to 'work away' as this was my first experience. And definitely enjoyed my week in the algarve with this lovely host family. From an Irish farming background so I enjoyed the carob picking. And just followed the lead of their energetic imaginative daughter. Enjoyed the cycling & the beach too. Thanks all.
24 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Sheila stayed with us for one week.
She helped with our carob harvest and played with our 6 year old daughter.
Sheila is quiet but did everything asked of her and we trusted her totally.
Good luck with your next adventure!
She helped with our carob harvest and played with our 6 year old daughter.
Sheila is quiet but did everything asked of her and we trusted her totally.
Good luck with your next adventure!
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Kayley & Drew) for host
Thanks to Stuart, Amanda and Ruby for a really enjoyable week. Due to a change of plans, we only stayed a week. The accomodation was clean and comfy and as we were there in the August heat we did some carob picking which was easy, and playing with Ruby was a pleasure.
A really generous and welcoming family to get to know.
A really generous and welcoming family to get to know.
17 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kayley & Drew)
We hosted Drew and Kayley for just one week.
They did lots of carob picking and were fantastic at playing with our six year old girl.
We would have liked them to stay longer as we would have had to get to know them better.
But overall it was a positive experience and we trusted them totally.
Lovely couple.
Thanks guys.
They did lots of carob picking and were fantastic at playing with our six year old girl.
We would have liked them to stay longer as we would have had to get to know them better.
But overall it was a positive experience and we trusted them totally.
Lovely couple.
Thanks guys.
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Chadwick) for host
Spending time with Amanda and Stuart was the highlight of the Portugal trip. Stayed with them for ten days, and though the situation throughout the world was becoming increasingly uncertain, this couple made me feel at home and safe in the Algarves. I feel like I could learn so much from this couple, and their lifestyle is inspiring. I would… read more
16 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde & Francesca) for host
We stayed 10 days with Stuart and Amanda. We have been very well welcomed from them (it was our first Workaway's experience) and we've been lucky enough to live in their cutie cottage, with all comforts we needed. Stuart gave us a lot of autonomy regarding the work: we knew clearly when start and when stop and we could choose to taking breaks when… read more
15 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa & Jan)
Lovely couple from Germany stayed for around two weeks.
They helped construct some new pathways around the land.
Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
They were also really great with our six year old too.
Many Thanks guys.
They helped construct some new pathways around the land.
Honest, trustworthy and reliable.
They were also really great with our six year old too.
Many Thanks guys.
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Veronika)
Lovely Veronika stayed with us for 2 weeks in October.
She was great to host, easy going and attentive. Veronika was great with our 6 year old daughter and looked after our house whilst we visited friends.
Her workaway jobs were mostly picking olives, though repetitive, she was excellent.
Thanks Veronika!
She was great to host, easy going and attentive. Veronika was great with our 6 year old daughter and looked after our house whilst we visited friends.
Her workaway jobs were mostly picking olives, though repetitive, she was excellent.
Thanks Veronika!
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ignacia) for host
The most beautiful people that I could find in Algarve. It was a pleasure being part of your life style. Stuart, Amanda and Ruby <3 I’m very thankful for your sensitive, transparency and caring, you transmit just good things :).
The work it was much more that I could ask, everything clear and excellent space for exploring art skills and… read more
The work it was much more that I could ask, everything clear and excellent space for exploring art skills and… read more
8 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ignacia)
Lovely Ignacia from Chile stayed with us for 3 weeks during June/July and left like part of the family.
Hard working and independent, Ignacia looked after our 5 year old with love and patience.
She helped with Amanda's ceramics business and is super artistic.
Ignacia was lovely to have around and a real help, a positive workaway experience.
Many… read more
Hard working and independent, Ignacia looked after our 5 year old with love and patience.
She helped with Amanda's ceramics business and is super artistic.
Ignacia was lovely to have around and a real help, a positive workaway experience.
Many… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vasily & Lola) for host
We spent a great week at Stuart and Amanda’s place. We’re really appreciated for the communication style. We helped them picking olives and sometimes play with their artistic daughter Ruby. We had enough time after work to explore surrounding by bicycles. The house where we were living was very cozy.
It was really amazing experience. We hope to… read more
It was really amazing experience. We hope to… read more
21 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vasily & Lola)
Lovely Russian/Ukraine couple helped us pick olives for 2 weeks in October.
Hard working, interesting and we’re fantastic with our 6 year old girl.
Thanks guys.
Hope to see you again soon!
Hard working, interesting and we’re fantastic with our 6 year old girl.
Thanks guys.
Hope to see you again soon!
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Abby & Jake)
Abby and Jake were a real positive workaway experience for us.
From the day they arrived, they fitted in really well.
Abby was amazing with our 5 yr old and Jake was very handy helping me with some different building projects.
They built us some new raised veggie beds with minimal supervision.
We would highly recommend them and have them back any… read more
From the day they arrived, they fitted in really well.
Abby was amazing with our 5 yr old and Jake was very handy helping me with some different building projects.
They built us some new raised veggie beds with minimal supervision.
We would highly recommend them and have them back any… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Vlad & Ela)
Vlad and Ela stayed with us for 3 weeks.
They are an absolute pleasure to be around, great with our 5 year old daughter who fell in love with them both!
They are creative and passionate, with an eye for detail.
Helping me doing some building projects, painting and strimming.
They also helped Amanda with her ceramics and if you need any photos… read more
They are an absolute pleasure to be around, great with our 5 year old daughter who fell in love with them both!
They are creative and passionate, with an eye for detail.
Helping me doing some building projects, painting and strimming.
They also helped Amanda with her ceramics and if you need any photos… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Vlad & Ela) for host
We stayed 3 weeks with Stu, Amanda and Ruby and we will definitely come back. It was our first workaway pit-stop and we couldn't have wished for a better experience. We had our own comfy cabin, with an outside kitchen fully equipped and there's also a bed just outside the cabin so you can chill during the day. The work we did was varied, from… read more
16 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh)
Josh and girlfriend Ciara stayed for a couple of weeks in March.
They were super positive and helpful and great with our daughter.
Josh helped out with some fencing and strimming, he also designed a logo for our house rental business.
A real positive workaway experience.
Thanks guys
They were super positive and helpful and great with our daughter.
Josh helped out with some fencing and strimming, he also designed a logo for our house rental business.
A real positive workaway experience.
Thanks guys
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Josh) for host
I stayed with Stuart, Amanda and Ruby for 2 weeks with my partner and had a really amazing time. It was my first workaway experience and they ensured a smooth introduction. Firstly the guest accommodation we stayed in was perfect, a small cozy cabin with a comfortable bed and wood burner with a sheltered outdoor kitchen (which came with everything… read more
14 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ciara) for host
I had a wonderful stay for almost 2 weeks at Stuart and Amandas place. My partner and I had our own cabin to sleep in which was cozy because of the wood burner, an outdoor kitchen and compost toilet (the best one i've seen!) Their daughter Ruby was a treat to play with and we feel in love with their dog and cats.
The family stayed mostly to… read more
The family stayed mostly to… read more
1 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jessica & Mike) for host
Amanda, Stuart, Ruby, legs and the cats welcomed us to their lovely home with a brilliant BBQ and big smiles. We really enjoyed spending time with them, exploring the local area and helping out with ceramics projects.
We spent a great week with them all, and also met some other lovely workawayers, we will definitely be staying in touch and hope to… read more
We spent a great week with them all, and also met some other lovely workawayers, we will definitely be staying in touch and hope to… read more
26 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Mike)
This lovely couple stayed for a week, we felt like we had known each other for years!
Super nice, positive, calm and friendly.
We would highly recommend them but we wont, because we want them back!!!
Many Thanks
Super nice, positive, calm and friendly.
We would highly recommend them but we wont, because we want them back!!!
Many Thanks
(Excellent)
16 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra & Alex)
Super Sandra!
Sandra stayed with us for 2 weeks in March.
She was a real asset, happy, hard working and enthusiastic.
She helped with some house cleaning, painting, dog walking and fencing our property.
Sandra was a pleasure to have around and was great with our 5 year old daughter.
A real positive workaway experience, I would highly recommend her.
Sandra stayed with us for 2 weeks in March.
She was a real asset, happy, hard working and enthusiastic.
She helped with some house cleaning, painting, dog walking and fencing our property.
Sandra was a pleasure to have around and was great with our 5 year old daughter.
A real positive workaway experience, I would highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2019
Left by Workawayer (Olly & Amy) for host
We stayed with Stuart, Amanda and Ruby for three weeks, and we really loved our time there. We learnt a lot and saw a lot of progress happen at their project. They are amazing hosts, kind, generous and welcoming, and they went out of their way to make sure we felt comfortable and at home. We saw the completion of the covered kitchen area and solar… read more
27 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Olly & Amy)
Lovely UK family stayed with us for 3 weeks in January.
Olly was a real help with his tree surgery skills, pruning our huge carob trees and helping with some other small building projects. Amy is the most amazing mum, caring and helpful, she helped look after our 5 year old alongside her young boy and took it all in her stride. She also helped my… read more
Olly was a real help with his tree surgery skills, pruning our huge carob trees and helping with some other small building projects. Amy is the most amazing mum, caring and helpful, she helped look after our 5 year old alongside her young boy and took it all in her stride. She also helped my… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Samuel & Abigale) for host
Stuart and Amanda (and Ruby) were absolutely amazing hosts and even more wonderful people. We stayed for a month - our first workaway experience - and hopefully will get to return before our trip is through. There was a wide variety of tasks to be done and they were always quick to make sure you were comfortable performing them. If you’re… read more
8 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel & Abigale)
Sam and Abi are a wonderful couple who came and stayed with us for a month, but who we would have stay forever.
Cheerful and funny, they threw themselves into all the work with great enthusiasm.
They helped with a variety of small building and landscaping work, often hard and physical.
They worked together really well as a team and were great with… read more
Cheerful and funny, they threw themselves into all the work with great enthusiasm.
They helped with a variety of small building and landscaping work, often hard and physical.
They worked together really well as a team and were great with… read more
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hannah & Craig) for host
I had an amazing 2 weeks with Stuart, Amanda and Ruby. From the moment they picked me up from the airport they were so welcoming and generous! They are such kind, creative, interesting people with such a beautiful lifestyle. The work was varied and fun, I helped with picking carobs, painting some walls, giving Amanda a hand with her ceramics, and… read more
22 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah & Craig)
Every home should have a Hannah, and possibly every workaway.
Hannah stayed for a couple of weeks and immediately became one of the family.
Keen to learn and join in with everything.
She was superb with our little girl and willing to get stuck in with all that was asked of her.
Thanks Hannah.....please come back soon!
Hannah stayed for a couple of weeks and immediately became one of the family.
Keen to learn and join in with everything.
She was superb with our little girl and willing to get stuck in with all that was asked of her.
Thanks Hannah.....please come back soon!
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Eliana & Axel Laban)
Axel, Eli and their cat travelled all the way from Argentina to come and stay with us.
They fitted in straight away, they are a lovely couple with a great attitude.
We enjoyed their company and they were fantastic with our 4 year old daughter.
The jobs were mostly physical, including picking our carob harvest and some cement rendering work.
Good… read more
They fitted in straight away, they are a lovely couple with a great attitude.
We enjoyed their company and they were fantastic with our 4 year old daughter.
The jobs were mostly physical, including picking our carob harvest and some cement rendering work.
Good… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Eliana & Axel Laban) for host
It was our first experience as workawayers and it was really amazing ! Amanda and Stuart are great hosts, very easy going and they helped us in everything we need. Their daughter is the most sweety girl we have ever met !! Thanks for letting us be part of your home these two weeks.
The experience has made us appreciate the basic and most… read more
The experience has made us appreciate the basic and most… read more
15 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Inés & Lara) for host
Amanda and Stuart are very nice people, who will help you in everything you'll need. They have an adorable little daughter. Their place is very nice and they have some cats and a dog. We slept in a big tent and the amenities, although simple, were totally okay for us and we really enjoyed having our showers in the nature.We were able to use the… read more
10 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Inés & Lara)
Lara and Ines were nice girls, who came to us for two weeks and did all the tasks well; tidying building materials, roof tiling, chopping wood and gathering carobs. They were also very tidy and punctual. They did not however seem to have any enthusiasm for us or our project, or seem interested to engage with us outside work hours. We lent them a… read more
(Good)
8 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Christine)
Philipp and Christine stayed with us for a week in August.
During their stay they worked hard clearing land, painting and picking carobs.
Lovely quiet couple, Peter had great enthusiasm and willing to work hard in the heat of August.
I did not really have the time to get to know Christine properly but she was great to have around.
Unfortunately… read more
During their stay they worked hard clearing land, painting and picking carobs.
Lovely quiet couple, Peter had great enthusiasm and willing to work hard in the heat of August.
I did not really have the time to get to know Christine properly but she was great to have around.
Unfortunately… read more
(Excellent)
10 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Guiom) for host
We stayed at Stuart and Amanda's place for just two weeks, but had time to work on various projects, including the reparing and building of some dry stone walls, which we absolutely loved!
We were given free rein to work as we wanted, and felt very grateful for the trust which Stuart and Amanda gave us. They were both really kind and helpful,… read more
We were given free rein to work as we wanted, and felt very grateful for the trust which Stuart and Amanda gave us. They were both really kind and helpful,… read more
8 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Guiom)
We hosted Laura and Guiom for about 2 weeks in February.
They were perfect Workawayers!
Self sufficient, happy and energetic, They helped with some small building projects at our farmhouse renovation.
They also did some super dry stone wall repair with our local limestone.
Conscientious, really friendly are very hardworking, we would love to have… read more
They were perfect Workawayers!
Self sufficient, happy and energetic, They helped with some small building projects at our farmhouse renovation.
They also did some super dry stone wall repair with our local limestone.
Conscientious, really friendly are very hardworking, we would love to have… read more
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julie & Luke) for host
Stuart and Amanda are extremely welcoming and easy going. Even before we met, they went out of their way to help us out. We were touched by their kindness and generosity throughout our stay. Their enthusiasm for this area is infectious. It led to us staying way longer than we expected. They work in a relaxed, steady and creative way, and make it… read more
18 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Luke)
We got to know Julie and Luke quite well over a couple of months in which they helped out on our farmhouse renovation project.
These are genuine lovely people and come self sufficient, happy and motivated.
Luke built our new chicken run amongst other DIY jobs.
Julie helped around the house and garden.
I highly recommend these guys.
Thanks for all… read more
These are genuine lovely people and come self sufficient, happy and motivated.
Luke built our new chicken run amongst other DIY jobs.
Julie helped around the house and garden.
I highly recommend these guys.
Thanks for all… read more
(Excellent)
26 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Christina)
Christina stayed at our farmhouse renovation for 2 weeks in November.
She was hard working, happy and enthusiastic. She helped with our olive harvest and fitted in well with everyone.
Thanks Christina.
She was hard working, happy and enthusiastic. She helped with our olive harvest and fitted in well with everyone.
Thanks Christina.
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host
I had an absolutely amazing experience in the Algarve. Stuart, Amanda and Ruby were all so welcoming I felt right at home. I really enjoyed learning about Amanda's studio practice along with the olive harvest. It was a pleasure spending time with all of them...the whole crew were great people. :) Thank you for the positive experience, I know I… read more
19 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel)
Rachel stayed with us for 10 days in November, she fitted in straight away, funny, enthusiastic and great to have around.
She was a real hit with our 4 yr old daughter, positive and engaging.
Rachel helped Amanda with her ceramics and gave her some pottery throwing lessons. She also helped around the farm and the olive harvest.
I would highly… read more
She was a real hit with our 4 yr old daughter, positive and engaging.
Rachel helped Amanda with her ceramics and gave her some pottery throwing lessons. She also helped around the farm and the olive harvest.
I would highly… read more
(Excellent)
28 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lilli) for host
Hey Amanda, Ruby and Stuart!
Thank you for such a great time... YOU and your hospitality, the work, landscape, rabbit partys and the other workawayer- girls enriched my time! Everytime again!
Good luck for your project and be blessed! Lilli
Thank you for such a great time... YOU and your hospitality, the work, landscape, rabbit partys and the other workawayer- girls enriched my time! Everytime again!
Good luck for your project and be blessed! Lilli
26 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lilli)
Lovely Lilli Lotts!
Lilli stayed with us for 2 weeks in September, helping with some building and renovation projects.
She was great to have around and fitted in well with other workawayers.
Thanks for all your help.
Regards
Stuart
Lilli stayed with us for 2 weeks in September, helping with some building and renovation projects.
She was great to have around and fitted in well with other workawayers.
Thanks for all your help.
Regards
Stuart
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Karolina & Marcin) for host
It was a great experience staying in Stuart and Amanda's house. I helped them with renovating the old farm house they just bought. They are lovable and friendly people who look after their workawayers like no one else.
Thanks guys for having me!
Karolina
Thanks guys for having me!
Karolina
26 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Karolina & Marcin)
Karolina stayed with us for 2 weeks in September.
She was an extremely hard worker, fitting in well with other workawayers.
Karolina helped with some building renovations and kept the place super clean and tidy.
Thanks for all your help!
Regards
Stuart
She was an extremely hard worker, fitting in well with other workawayers.
Karolina helped with some building renovations and kept the place super clean and tidy.
Thanks for all your help!
Regards
Stuart
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Merle) for host
I stayed for 2 weeks with Amanda and Stuart. They are great hosts, they really make you feel welcome.
They are funny and laid back and interesting to talk to.
The work was sometimes physical but never too hard or too much. I really liked the work and to see the progress, I am curious how the house will look in a few months.
I really enjoyed my… read more
They are funny and laid back and interesting to talk to.
The work was sometimes physical but never too hard or too much. I really liked the work and to see the progress, I am curious how the house will look in a few months.
I really enjoyed my… read more
26 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Merle)
Multi talented Merle!
Merle stayed for 2 weeks in September.
She worked incredibly hard, helping with our house renovation. Happy to use a kango drill or paint a mural on your wall. This lady has so many skills to offer.
Merle speaks perfect English and is great to hang out with, she fits in well with everyone.
Thanks Merle.
Merle stayed for 2 weeks in September.
She worked incredibly hard, helping with our house renovation. Happy to use a kango drill or paint a mural on your wall. This lady has so many skills to offer.
Merle speaks perfect English and is great to hang out with, she fits in well with everyone.
Thanks Merle.
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lana)
We hosted Lana and her fella Ryan for a few weeks in August.
They really got stuck into our farmhouse renovation, knocking down walls and moving rubble in 35 degrees!
Lana was a pleasure to host, dedicated, hard working and a nice to hang out with.
She also spent some time entertaining our 3 yr old, really patient and caring and a real natural… read more
They really got stuck into our farmhouse renovation, knocking down walls and moving rubble in 35 degrees!
Lana was a pleasure to host, dedicated, hard working and a nice to hang out with.
She also spent some time entertaining our 3 yr old, really patient and caring and a real natural… read more
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lana) for host
My boyfriend & I spent three weeks working at this amazing place. Stuart & Amanda were so welcoming & generous to us. We did everything from knocking down walls to "catching lions" with their lovely daughter. This was a great first experience for us & we loved it so much that we have even made plans to go back! Thank you for having us :)
9 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)
Ryan and girlfriend Lana stayed with us for a few weeks in August.
They are solid, practical and reliable. They worked incredibly hard in ferocious heat, helping demolish old stone walls on our new farm house project.
I would highly recommend these great workawayers.
Thanks
Stuart
They are solid, practical and reliable. They worked incredibly hard in ferocious heat, helping demolish old stone walls on our new farm house project.
I would highly recommend these great workawayers.
Thanks
Stuart
(Excellent)
25 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Thomas)
Kean by name, keen by nature!
Tom stayed at our farmhouse renovation for 2 weeks in August. Tom was incredibly hard working, even in 35 degree heat.
He was reliable, trustworthy and fitted in well with other workawayers.
Thanks Tom, Hope you come back sometime!
Tom stayed at our farmhouse renovation for 2 weeks in August. Tom was incredibly hard working, even in 35 degree heat.
He was reliable, trustworthy and fitted in well with other workawayers.
Thanks Tom, Hope you come back sometime!
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)
Liz stayed with us for a week in May. She used her architecture training to help us create a scale model of a farmhouse we intend to buy. It's going to be so great at helping us visualise and work out our plans. Thanks Liz!
(Very good)
15 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Skyler & Jai)
Skyler is a real genuine and lovely lady.
She helped my wife with her ceramics and was great with our 3 year old. She has boundless enthusiasm and can quickly adapt to anything thrown at her.
Great inspiration, motivated and pro active.
We will definitely keep in touch.
Thanks Skyler.
She helped my wife with her ceramics and was great with our 3 year old. She has boundless enthusiasm and can quickly adapt to anything thrown at her.
Great inspiration, motivated and pro active.
We will definitely keep in touch.
Thanks Skyler.
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Skyler & Jai) for host
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed my time with this precious family. Although I was only there for a week, it was simply a delight. I'm afraid they were possibly the worst first experience though because it was all too wonderful and I'm afraid it's spoiled me for future workaways. I absolutely loved working/helping Amanda in the studio, getting… read more
5 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy & Aaron)
It was a real pleasure to have Lucy and Aaron at our place for the week. We would have kept them on longer if their schedule had allowed! They brought their intelligence and good humour to everything they did. Lucy is wonderfully creative and sewed lovely dresses for both Amanda and our daughter. She also helped Amanda in the ceramics studio… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Lucy & Aaron) for host
Living and working alongside Stuart and Amanda was a real pleasure. We wish we could have stayed longer and will definitely be back to visit again in the future. We stayed in their holiday cottage, which was well equipped and had all the home comforts. This allowed us to have our own space, with beautiful views, and daily visits from their… read more
26 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Natallya)
We didn't have much contact with Natalia as she stayed at another house that we don't usually use for workaway.
She and her boyfriend helped with some painting and decorating.
Natalia also designed and painted two beautiful murals on our outside walls. They were great guests, hard working and trustworthy.
Many Thanks
Stuart
She and her boyfriend helped with some painting and decorating.
Natalia also designed and painted two beautiful murals on our outside walls. They were great guests, hard working and trustworthy.
Many Thanks
Stuart
(Excellent)
25 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Natallya) for host
It was my first workaway experience, and it turned out to be amazing! I had such a nice time staying in Olhao, enjoying this cozy town and painting murals in the house. Thank you, Stuart and Amanda for this great start of our Portuguese journey!!
29 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kadri) for host
I had great time with Stuart, Amanda, Ruby, the cats and the chickens :) I felt welcomed immediately and we had many nice chats, mostly about food :P Work was well organised and varied, I especially enjoyed doing the ceramic work with Amanda. The area is also very nice for taking walks, many hills and old cork trees. Thanks again for hosting me… read more
28 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kadri)
The Lovely Kadri Kalle stayed with us for a couple of weeks in November.
Kadri is really great to have around, intelligent and full of life, she and fitted into our family without any problems. She was great with our daughter too.
Kadri helped with some diy projects around the house, also cooking, cleaning and gardening.
I would highly… read more
Kadri is really great to have around, intelligent and full of life, she and fitted into our family without any problems. She was great with our daughter too.
Kadri helped with some diy projects around the house, also cooking, cleaning and gardening.
I would highly… read more
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Gary)
Gary and Megan stayed with us for 2 weeks in January. They were an extremely enthusiastic and eager young couple. Great to be around and hard working. Thanks guys!
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Gary) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was absolutely great! Stuart and Amanda were very kind and helpful, which was lovely as we had just left the UK and were finding our feet!
We helped out with the chickens, clearing out and cleaning an abandoned house, a bit of sewing, grouting, weeding and constructing a wall. Stuart and Amanda… read more
We helped out with the chickens, clearing out and cleaning an abandoned house, a bit of sewing, grouting, weeding and constructing a wall. Stuart and Amanda… read more
24 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Kiana)
Michael and Kiana stayed with us for 2 weeks in January, they helped us with some small building projects, land clearance, gardening and painting. We couldn't recommend this lovely couple enough. Hard working and extremely conscientious. They were great company, enthusiastic and fun to be around.
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kiana) for host
Stuart and Amanda were the most wonderful hosts! We truly enjoyed our two weeks with them. Tasks were manageable and we even learned a bit about landscaping, ceramics, and rural living while staying here. The accommodation was clean and comfortable. The geography was gorgeous. We also enjoyed short trips to two local towns, delicious meals, and… read more
1 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Ami) for host
Stuart, Amanda and Ruby are a very nice family that will welcome you in a peaceful and beautiful natural environment. Me and my partner Jose stayed and worked with them for 2 weeks. The Job was pleasant and Stuart and Amanda were always interested in making sure we had everything we needed and that we could also have the chance to know better the… read more
20 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ami)
Ami stayed with us for 2 weeks in December doing some small building jobs, gardening and painting. Ami is hard working, reliable and trustworthy and was great with our baby girl. We would recommend her! Thanks Ami!
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Jose manuel) for host
Thanks Stuart and Amanda for your hospitality, it´s ideal. I really enjoyed the time in their home. The work it´s not hard and the environment is beautiful. They are a very warm and generous family. Hope the best for you.
20 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Jose manuel)
Jose stayed with us for 2 weeks in December. He is an extremely talented individual with a good eye for detail. Jose helped with some painting and small building jobs, unsupervised, jose gets on with everything that is asked of him. He has useful practical skills and was great with our baby girl too!
We would highly recommend Jose, Many Thanks!
We would highly recommend Jose, Many Thanks!
(Excellent)
20 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Lisa was a very positive and enthusiastic person to have working with us. She is good at listening and not afraid to ask questions to clarify a task. Lisa helped with cleaning, gardening, animal care and Amanda's ceramics. Being both intelligent and diligent, Lisa carried out everything to a high standard. We wish her well.
(Very good)
27 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
There needs to be a 5*++ rating for this lovely, creative family. I loved my time in the mountains with them all and the little cottage is beautiful. It was perfect timing for me and a great balance between socialising with them and time with myself. And in fact I feel they helped me much more than I helped them. They took me out with them to the… read more
28 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Piotrek) for host
what a joy it was to spend two weeks with this warm and loving family! Our jobs varied from gardening and uncovering fonts to our favourite jobs of taking care of the chickens, helping the talented amanda in her studio and not forgetting the best job of all…….hanging out with the awesomely delightful ruby! Our cottage was just gorgeous too! All in… read more
31 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Piotrek)
We had the pleasure of hosting this lovely couple for a couple of weeks. They were hard working, considerate and fun to be with. They did some gardening work, small building jobs, helped around the house and were great with our 2 year old daughter. We would recommend them highly and are very much looking forward to them returning!
(Excellent)
20 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
This is an amazing family, they were kind, nice and very sympathetic with me.
Her little daughter is cute and smart, she really knows how to steal your heart!
Unfortunatly after few days I discovered that the job and the accomodation didn't suit me at all. As they have written in theire profile, this job is better for a couple, because they're… read more
Her little daughter is cute and smart, she really knows how to steal your heart!
Unfortunatly after few days I discovered that the job and the accomodation didn't suit me at all. As they have written in theire profile, this job is better for a couple, because they're… read more
18 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Dana is clearly intelligent and can follow instructions precisely, but was not with us for long enough for us to know much more about her. She was due to be with us for 2 weeks, Dana asked to leave after 2 nights and one days work. I think that Dana had really enjoyed her previous placement working at a youth hostel and our place is more remote… read more
(Good)
13 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Vanessa & Maxime) for host
L'endroit ideal pour les amoureux de la nature et de la tranquilite. Situe dans l'arriere pays, a quelques minutes d'une cote sauvage et resplendissante, Amanda et Stuart vivent dans un petit coin de paradis preserve du tourisme de masse.
Ils vous accueilleront chaleureusement et vous transmettront leur amour pour cette region.
La, vous aurez la… read more
Ils vous accueilleront chaleureusement et vous transmettront leur amour pour cette region.
La, vous aurez la… read more
22 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa & Maxime)
Max and Vanessa are the most lovely and genuine people. It has been a pleasure to have them staying with us for the last 3 weeks. They are both very hard working and keen to do a good job, with Max being a real perfectionist in doing some stone wall and step building for us. Vanessa is a very passionate and talented cook and I'd recommend her… read more
(Excellent)
15 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (natalie68)
We are so glad that Natalie came to stay with us. She's a very talented artist and lovely person. Nat helped me make loads of beautiful tiles in my studio, which has been more difficult since looking after my new baby girl. I now feel really inspired to get fully back into this passion of mine. Nat also helped with some practical things like… read more
(Excellent)
14 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (natalie68) for host
Stuart, Amanda and Ruby are amazing family. I spend with them 11 days and it is amazing experience. I enjoyed both working process and leasure time spent together. They are very interesting, relaxed and creative people, espesially Ruby:) Their place has very unique atmosphere and is located in incredible landscape, really worth visiting. Stuart… read more
4 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jenna) for host
Stuart and Amanda were awesome hosts. The cottage they have to stay in is fantastic, and they provided lots of great cooked meals as well as plenty of other food. The work was varied, and although their place is very isolated and hard to leave without a car, they made an effort to take me with them to see other areas whenever they could! But even… read more
25 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenna)
Jenna stayed with us for one week in February. She was really good at the jobs we gave her which included painting, gardening and cleaning our house. She worked well with minimum supervision and was very thorough.
Jenna also gave Amanda a guitar lesson which was nice.
Have a great Euro Adventure!
Jenna also gave Amanda a guitar lesson which was nice.
Have a great Euro Adventure!
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (JoannaLune)
It was a pleasure to meet Jo and her lovely 2 yr old boy. Jo is a wonderful vegetarian cook and as busy parents it is nice for us to have some healthy meals in the freezer! Jo was a help in the garden too, and it was great for Amanda to hang out with another mother.
(Very good)
7 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (JoannaLune) for host
My son and I had a wonderful week with Stuart, Amanda and Ruby at the end of November. Their place is beautiful and I enjoyed working in the garden, helping Amanda out and cooking for her.
We had a lovely time together and went on some great trips around the area. I'm really happy to have met and stayed with such good people. And Stuart makes a… read more
We had a lovely time together and went on some great trips around the area. I'm really happy to have met and stayed with such good people. And Stuart makes a… read more
15 Dec 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (CHENG)
Chen Wen was always a very cheerful and enthusiastic person to have around. With limited practical experience, she was happy to have a go at new tasks and was a real help around the house, also out and about with the girls.
(Very good)
15 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (CHENG) for host
I stay with Stuart, Amanda and Ruby (a cute baby girl!!) for lovely ten days. That was my first time to visit Portugal and it was impressive. It's not a urban place at all and I love the fresh air, mountain & sea view and enjoy to do a walk. The accommodation is a lovely well design cottage (I love all the design!) with vivid colour, it was like… read more
7 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Dominic & Lisa) for host
Stuart and Amanda were very generous, relaxed and fun hosts to stay with. We enjoyed the work and the free time we had-especially the time with their lovely Baby Ruby! The cottage they let us stay in was very cosy and a great place to relax when not working. We would highly recommend a workaway here- great experience all round!
5 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominic & Lisa)
Dom and Lisa stayed with us in October for a week, they were hard working, reliable and most of all fun to hang out with. They helped us with some land clearance, painting and looking after our newborn baby. We would recommend these guys.
(Excellent)
