Stay in a medieval mountain village and enjoy breathtaking views over the valley in Cervoles, Spain

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  Description

  We live in the beautiful Catalan pre-Pyrenees, in a tiny medieval village that was abandoned in the 1950s and is now slowly being brought back to life by a handful of families. Perched at 1,200m, our home offers breathtaking views over the valley and Lake Sant Antoni. The area is peaceful and remote, perfect for anyone who loves nature. You’ll find endless opportunities for walking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, rafting, kayaking, canyoning, and exploring the nearby Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park.
  
  We’re a creative, nature-loving family: I’m a musician and also work remotely in events, while my wife is a yoga teacher with a passion for pottery. We grow our own vegetables and live in a self-built eco-house, where part of the space is rented to tourists mainly during the high season. Our 14-year-old son goes to school in a nearby town, about 40 minutes away.
  
  We speak Spanish, English, German, and Catalan, and love sharing cultures and languages. Life here keeps us busy, so we’d be delighted to welcome workawayers who could lend a hand with gardening, DIY projects, household tasks, or general maintenance. In return, we offer a cozy stay in one of our rentals—an apartment with a lovely green area in front—and we’ll happily share our knowledge, stories, and a slice of life in our little corner of the mountains.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Technology

  

  Events & social

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Sustainability

  

  Culture

  

  Self development

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Performing arts

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Winter sports

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Beach

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  In our home, cultural exchange is very natural: we share meals, conversations, and everyday activities, as well as excursions and get-togethers with the local community. We like to share what we know—languages, music, yoga, pottery, rural and ecological life—and at the same time learn from the customs, stories, and experiences that Workawayers bring. We believe it's a mutual exchange where we all gain new friendships and lessons.
  
  En nuestra casa el intercambio cultural es muy natural: compartimos comidas, charlas y actividades cotidianas, además de excursiones o encuentros con la comunidad local. Nos gusta enseñar lo que sabemos —idiomas, música, yoga, cerámica, vida rural y ecológica— y a la vez aprender de las costumbres, historias y experiencias que traen los workawayers. Creemos que es un intercambio mutuo donde todos ganamos nuevas amistades y aprendizajes.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We’d be delighted to welcome workawayers who can lend a hand with gardening, DIY projects, household chores, and general maintenance in our private home and garden, as well as occasionally helping out with school trips or shopping. Some tasks we’ll do together, while others you’ll handle independently with our guidance and support.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Catalan: Intermediate
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  We offer one of our rentals as accommodation for workawayers — a cozy, fully equipped apartment with its own bathroom and kitchen. The space is open-plan and designed for a couple, so it comfortably sleeps two people who don’t mind sharing the same room.
  
  Whenever possible, we love to share meals together as a family, though at times this may not always be possible. The apartment gives you the flexibility to cook for yourself while still feeling part of our home.

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  What else ...

  Because of the school runs, we’re often on the move, so catching a ride with us is usually no problem as long as you’re a bit flexible. Since we live in a remote area, transport is something we’ll need to support each other with. The nearest village is about a 25-minute drive away and has both a train station and bus connections.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  There is a good internet connection

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is some space to place a camper not far from the house, if this is preferred

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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