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A sunroom with large windows, a glass dining table, metal chairs, indoor plants, and two dogs resting on the tiled floor. Cozy, relaxed atmosphere.
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A peaceful garden with raised beds surrounded by various trees and green plants. Mountains appear in the hazy background under a bright, clear sky.
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Experience country life while looking after our home and dogs cat and chickens near Serta, central Portugal

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If you are from outside of the EU and planning to visit Portugal to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, I am Kendall and my husband is Karl.

    We are looking for an individual or a couple that can come and take care of our place as well as our animals for the duration of May while we are away travelling, dates can be flexible. It would be great if we had some overlap time and we could do some bonding and share the area with you.
    We live in a picturesque part of the world close to Serta. We are on the edge of a village with 4,000 sq metres of land with fruit and olive trees. We have 2 dogs, a cat and 3 chickens (fresh eggs daily)! We love living in the countryside. There is the benefit of being really close to Serta as well as a heap of other lovely towns including Cernache do Bonjardim and Pedrogao. There will be a bit gardening and maybe some watering, weather dependant. Our dogs are medium sized and really lovalble, they are totally pampered and sleep indoors.
    Being able to drive a manual car is a must, we have a car that can be used but obviously having your own vehicle makes things easier.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    LGBTQ
    Pets
    Yoga / Wellness
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Karl is a landscape gardener and you will learn a lot of things from his experience. I am a great cook and can impart recipes. We are both able to help teach pruning, dry stone walling and general maintenance.

  • Help

    Help

    Looking after pets, some general gardening. The property is on a sloped hill so you will need to be generally fit and abled.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    1 bedroom house and a 1 bedroom cottage.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    we are out in the countryside, even though not totally remote, you do need to be able to drive to be able to get to shops etc

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We are setup with Starlink so have super fast reliable internet.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We can accomodate this.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    The Spice Girls

    Chickens

    Bubbles

    Amber

    Archie

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