Nick & Robert

Ireland & Netherlands
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We love the outdoors, and are very flexible work wise and practical people

I enjoy and have experience working with animals, I hike a lot, and love to cook. After raising our two children I am enjoying life traveling in our camper van together and exploring new places. (Nick)

After having worked and lived in a number of different countries around the world, and with our 2 adult children having left the house, we decided to sell our house in Holland and travel/ explore Europe with our dog in our self build campervan for a few years.

I enjoy spending time out, exploring new places and a meeting different people. Finding it very difficult to sit stil I am always looking for new challenges, preferably involving physical activity. I am a keen (trail) runner and (mountain) biker. Although I am not a craftsman by trade, I increasingly have taken on more serious DIY jobs, with the building of our own (off grid) campervan recently perhaps a good example (Rob)
Interests

Vegetarian or vegan

Van life

Team sports

Sustainability

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Mountain

Hiking

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cycling

Cooking & food

Charity work

Camping

Books

Animals

Adventure sports
Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:

Charity Work

Eco Projects

Life at a Farmstay

Hospitality/Tourism

Light gardening

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Some knowledge of:

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Light maintenance
More details about your skills

NICK : I’m very good with animals, Im a professional dog groomer, I have worked with domesticated animals and farm livestock in small farms , I can cook well, am organised and work well under pressure, also with bar /waitressing experience, most recently have been employed as warehouse manager for an online shopping company

ROB: I am a good organiser and like to ‘dig in’ where possible. You could say that I am a bit of a ‘jack of all trades , master of none’ - having done many DIY jobs around the house and building our campervan. No problem with hard physical labour.
Age

56 & 59
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian (Nick)

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29 Jun 2026

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Ciao guys! I'm still using the tub that you helped to build and I hope everything is good for you!
I see many pictures of your adventures and that makes me happy!
Your help is still in the place!

I really advice this couple as workawayer!
Ciaooo

(Excellent )

25 Jun 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (A whale in the woods: Learn a ...)

we spent four busy days with Valerio, hopefully we made some difference.. work was outside up cycling wood to make hot tub decking, though Valerio was working in town he kept in constant contact via WhatsApp so we were never in the dark on what to do next, A super chilled highly sociable host, would recommend to spend time with , wishing Valerio … read more

(Very good )

9 Jun 2025

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Two unforgettable months with Nick, Robert and Boris!!! Everything previous hosts have written about this wonderful trio, we can confirm wholeheartedly and unconditionally at least a hundred times.
With immense gratitude for your energetic, reliable and cheerful support in so many different tasks, we are very happy that you felt at home with us … read more

(Excellent )

8 May 2025

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We spent two wonderful months with Salvatori on his vineyard, we were busy with wooden constructions, clearing and upkeep of the vineyard, also a wooden furniture restoration project. There are plenty of opportunities to hike/MTB in the surrounding area in your free time.
Salvatori is beyond a generous welcoming host, making sure we were … read more

(Excellent )

5 Mar 2025

Left by host (Creating a unique community ...) for Workawayer ()

Nick and Rob are fabulous people (andBoris, the dog, too!) Very good conversations, very careful with the task being well done with creativity, generous and attentive to others, discreet and so funny at the same time ! Wonderful experience, come back whenever you like ! we will find some more dry wall stone to make and windows to paint ;-)

(Excellent )

5 Mar 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (Creating a unique community ...)

We spent two weeks helping Philippe and Yann renovate their property, mostly painting windows and doors, also building with the locally sourced limestone to help finish off pool area.
Yann is a marvelous cook and prepared uncomplicated but very delicious meals and together with Philippe they make wonderful hosts insuring your working stay will be … read more

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29 Jun 2026

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25 Jun 2025

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9 Jun 2025

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8 May 2025

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5 Mar 2025

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5 Mar 2025

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13 Jul 2024

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Nick and Rob have truly been my "Dream Team"!!!

Any and every finca project I put forth, regardless of base material fabric, paint, wood, cement , tile or other..., they embraced with their natural enthusiasm, their experienced skills and their deep rooted dedication to the task.

We started off with traditional projects such as organising store … read more and garage, modifying furniture in structure or look, and within 1st month we rehabilitated the entire 3 bedroom guest wind (used in past year as clutter rooms) to be in picture perfect conditions. This included ensuring all practical aspects were addressed: an din working order (electric, plumbing and ...the pain stacking rehabilitation of the mosquitos doors).

We then moved onto more esoteric projects that involved pure problem solving so to make fit the right looking piece to match the space nefer deterring from the overall desired funky yet homogenous look. So out of the attic came doors, windows, shutters and more that got reassembled and have at last found renewed purpose and glory.

Lastly given that neither had Nick or Rob done any tile work, seemed fit to tackle some big scale project of combo laying floor tiles with modified large mosaics inserts to cover the 100m2 of the guest wing patio.That is how some of Nick´s creative director gardening work is now immortalised in her Spanish flower garden.

I have to say that never have I had in my 24 years on finca anyone as capable as Nick and Rob to embrace the fun of getting stuck into "making the unusual work" and with such dynamic motivation as was for their own home. I also want to comment that they worked hand in hand and same positve spirit to assist the project of roofing the new solar shed structure being built by a hired professional

The icing on the cake is that Nick is a great cook and a "feeder". So we enjoyed her carefully thought out delicious meals on regular basis.
Even my dogs and cats went frequently begging to the "food van" to get special gourmet treats from Nick and my visiting 3 year old grand daughter csoon caught on that a iceloolyu treat was always to be had from Rob. So I can vouch that both are super animal and child attentive and caring.
I must also add that Travis their 10 year old black lab, fit in perfectly with my dogs or cats.

Lastly please know all our working hours and social time were filled with great humor, respect and genuine human concern for the well being of each other which truly made our 3 months together fly by. I will miss them and wish them the very very best, and am very grateful to have had via Workaway the opportunity to make such great friends.

In my opinion, if you are a host and they contact you.... "just book them immediately"!
Otherwise if you read my review and you are a host seeking a wonderful double set of hands and full on human qualities, just send them a text and they may set course your way in their own search for the perfect spot to settle, the reason why Nick and Rob are currently touring Southern EU. So please help them discover scenic hospitable areas.

In conclusion though Nick and Rob are new to Workaway and without sufficient time on program for feed backs or badges, in my opinion they truly already deserve the best Workawayer badge possible!

(Excellent)

10 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Help us with DIY tasks and ...)

We spent 3 wonderful months on this finca with our host Gabrielle, her dogs, cats and donkeys. We have been able to learn new skills such as tiling, upholstery, woodworking and mosaic, to name a few, all under the knowledgeable eye of our host. This Workaway is a wonderful opportunity to learn and to discover your own creative potential on the … read more

(Excellent)

25 Mar 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Stay at my place with me and ...)

We landed at Danielle’s by chance, she had a gap in her Workaway calendar and we had two weeks free, we enjoyed the experience, being our first.. Danielle rewards the work you do with delicious meals prepared for you, and you will be busy, with her gorgeous cats and evolving garden area, you won’t be bored.

(Excellent)

24 Mar 2024

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FANTASTIC , AMAZING ! And everything is said !

(Excellent)