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7 Nov 2022
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Description
We're a young couple living in a beautiful rural area in the North of Spain, los Valles Pasiegos. We own a little cottage with two acres of land, and have been living here since March 2017. Joan is originally from Barcelona, while Anna is from Belgium. Although the cottage is fully renovated with modern amenities, there's still a lot to do around here. We're looking for anyone who could give us a hand turning this house into a home. When it comes to gardening, we're pretty much newbies and have no idea what we're doing!
We're the proud creators of a treehouse, a wooden geodesic dome which we rent out. Currently we're constructing a second one on a seperate plot of land about half a mile from the main house. We're always looking for helpers, who can help out with general maintanance and gardening. Couples are more than welcome, we have a 2,5 year old so an occasional hand with cooking or child rearing is also appreciated.
We have a very friendly German shepherd called Millie, she's 4 years old and part of the family, meaning she sleeps in the house. Our neighbors have cattle, so don't be surprised if you open the door in the morning and there are 6 donkeys staring at you!
We speak English, Catalan, Spanish, Dutch and a bit of French and German.
We love hiking, cooking, exploring, and arts and crafts!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The experience of living in the beautiful Valles pasiegos, where time stands still and people still work the land as they did a 100 years ago. Our neighbors are an elderly couple, who have never left the village, have no tv, and fill their days with farming, making baskets from the hazelnut tree etc.
We're close to Liérganes, which is one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, and about 45 minutes from the capital of Cantabria, Santander.
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Help
What we are looking for at the moment are people to helf out with gardening and farming, and people with renovation experience or allround handyman to improve the cottage.
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Accommodation
We have a spare bedroom with a double bed, the bathroom is shared.
What else ...
There is little or no public transport, but it's a gorgeous two hour hike to Lierganes. People normally like to walk down, and then Anna can pick you up after work so you don't have to hike back up! We can arrange for pick-up or drop off in Santande, also we take regular trips into the surrounding villages.
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 all around the property!
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (1)
The location of the house and the view are unique. Seeing the sun coming up and going down between the hills,...
you gonna love it.
They created a beautiful treehouse/dome which they rent out, an experience to see how it has been constructed by themselves. Super nice neighbor’s around and cows saying good morning, looking… read more
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The location of the house and the view are unique. Seeing the sun coming up and going down between the hills,...
you gonna love it.
They created a beautiful treehouse/dome which they rent out, an experience to see how it has been constructed by themselves. Super nice neighbor’s around and cows saying good morning, looking… read more
