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We are an expat family of five.
After more than ten years in Spain, in 2014 we moved to a finca of five acres in the heart of Extremadura. We run a B&B/vacation rental and are proud to see the business grow each year.
We have 2 cats, Ruby and Molly, and a dog called Dina. There were plans to have a couple of donkeys or goats, but they have been put on hold. Instead, we let our neigbour's cows graze on our land.
We need help around the house/finca, but not with the guests. We welcome workawayers from September to June, summer months are just too hot.
We have a few building jobs on the to-do list (shed extension, bar & barbecue area, outdoor toilet) and would love to host an experienced builder to tackle a job or two.
Also, we would really, really like to have a vegetable garden, but we have very little time and no knowledge or experience, so we'd be grateful if an experienced gardener were interested in setting it up and showing us how things are done.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We are a multilingual family. Paul is English, I am Croatian, and all three children speak Spanish too. Apart from gaining experience doing various jobs, you will be able to practice your English with us (we are both qualified teachers). You will be able to enjoy the peace and calm of the countryside, and if you wish to explore the area in your free time, you'll be able to see some really nice places.
Ayuda
In May 2014 we moved from a tiny two-bedroom apartment into a newly-built house on a 5-acre piece of land and are now a fully registered B&B and vacation rental. Let's just say the amount of work (indoors and outdoors) is overwhelming. No surprise we are constantly looking for volunteers to help with all kinds of (mainly unskilled) jobs and general maintenance so that we can dedicate our time and energy to promoting the B&B.
Depending on the time of year, you will be expected to help us with basic chores, such as keeping the family house clean & tidy, cooking, watering the plants, decorating/painting, landscaping, cutting grass, treating wood, picking figs and olives, creating outdoor chill-out areas, assembling furniture, repairing bikes, and walking the dog. Also, we are really keen to start growing our own fruits and vegetables, so an experienced gardener would be welcome, but don't worry if you've never done any gardening, there's always a variety of jobs waiting to be ticked off our to-do list.
With so much work to choose from, it shouldn't be too difficult to find something that suits your abilities and preferences, but you shouldn't be too picky either! After all, no professional skills are required for any of these jobs.
Generally, our volunteers assist in the morning and have the afternoon off. Weekends are free and we can occasionally give you a lift to a nearby town, but you are expected to make your own travel arrangements if you want to do any travelling or sight-seeing in your free time. With three children to look after, we cannot commit to give you a ride to the village or back, so expect to do some walking or cycling too. But it's a lovely walk, one we do a lot when it's not too hot.
The expected length of stay will vary depending on your availability and the time of the year and the amount of work needed. It might be anywhere between a week or two, or a month or two.
Food and drinks are on us. We provide one cooked meal a day, usually lunch (at 2.30pm), and if on a different timetable to ours, you are expected to do your own breakfasts and suppers, helping yourself to anything in our cupboards and the fridge.
IMPORTANT: We regularly rent the whole house out at weekends (Friday and Saturday night) and move to an apartment in the village. There is a bed for you too.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Alojamiento
The finca is only 2km away from the nearest village, and boasts spectacular views. It is surrounded with olive and fig trees, old holm oaks and grazing land. There is plenty of wildlife and birdwatchers will enjoy the variety of bird species.
The house is on the grid, the water supply is our own (borehole) and we have internet connection 24/7. We have geothermal power for underfloor heating during the cooler months (roughly November-April) and for cooling the house in the hot months (the hottest being July and August).
You will sleep in a room with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom with hot-water and wi-fi.
At weekends, if/when the house is booked, we all have to move out. You're welcome to join us in our little apartment in the village, or else use your time off to do some travelling.
Algo más...
Our nearby village of Almoharin is located in the heart of Extremadura, at the foot of the Sierra de San Cristobal. Caceres, Trujillo and Merida are all 45-minutes by car. There are buses to Caceres and a nearby town of Miajadas. From there you can catch a bus (or a train in Caceres) to other nearby towns, as well as to Madrid, Seville and Cordoba.
The nearest airports are Madrid, Seville and Lisbon (all a 3-hour ride). From all three you can get a bus to Caceres, and then to Miajadas (UNION BUS), which is where we can pick you up. From Madrid, there is a direct bus to Miajadas (SAMAR bus company).
You will not be insured to drive our car, but you are free to use the mountain bikes to get to the village, or further. There are several corner shops, banks, a post office, a hardware store, places to eat and drink and other facilities in the village.
The locals are very kind and helping, with many of them eager to practise their English, so only a basic level of Spanish is needed to get around. But if you want to work on your Spanish, all you need to do is go to local bars and start a conversation.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
5 hours a day 5 days a week
Número de referencia de anfitrión: 179875181366
Comentarios (36)
9 feb 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Klaudia )
Klaudia stayed with us for about 2 weeks and we couldn'ty have been happier with her work ethic and skills. We were hoping to do a lot of work outdoors, but the first week was very wet, so she helped indoors. She mostly helped with painting walls and was very good at it, quite a perfectionist. Once the weather improved, Klaudia spent most of the… read more
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3 feb 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Klaudia ) para el anfitrión
I spent almost 2 weeks at this place and it was great time. Iva, Paul, Emma, Nicky and Luca are lovely family and it was a pleasure to watch this busy family of expats. All of them are very open and have amazing stories to share. Children are well behaved and I was impressed by their manners :) I also enjoyed the company of amazing pets in finca!… read more
16 oct 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Laura) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Iva and Paul and their three children for a week in their incredibly beautiful finca embedded in olive hains. It was very easy to settle in, feel home there and the couple of hours of work went by quickly. We mainly helped in the kitchen and prepared food for the family for lunch, which was so much fun because they really cherished… read more
8 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Karl) para el anfitrión
I spent a very memorable and wonderful month with this family. From the first moments, I could see how genuine and warm people they were. They welcomed me to their wonderful home with open arms. I had my own room which was perfect in every way, starting from to mattress all the way to the view from the window. My tasks were diverse - I started… read more
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Precisión del perfil:
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Intercambio cultural:
(4.9)
Comunicación:
(5.0)
9 feb 2024
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Klaudia )
Klaudia stayed with us for about 2 weeks and we couldn'ty have been happier with her work ethic and skills. We were hoping to do a lot of work outdoors, but the first week was very wet, so she helped indoors. She mostly helped with painting walls and was very good at it, quite a perfectionist. Once the weather improved, Klaudia spent most of the… read more
(Excelente
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3 feb 2024
Dejado por el workawayer (Klaudia ) para el anfitrión
I spent almost 2 weeks at this place and it was great time. Iva, Paul, Emma, Nicky and Luca are lovely family and it was a pleasure to watch this busy family of expats. All of them are very open and have amazing stories to share. Children are well behaved and I was impressed by their manners :) I also enjoyed the company of amazing pets in finca!… read more
16 oct 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Laura) para el anfitrión
We stayed with Iva and Paul and their three children for a week in their incredibly beautiful finca embedded in olive hains. It was very easy to settle in, feel home there and the couple of hours of work went by quickly. We mainly helped in the kitchen and prepared food for the family for lunch, which was so much fun because they really cherished… read more
8 mar 2023
Dejado por el workawayer (Karl) para el anfitrión
I spent a very memorable and wonderful month with this family. From the first moments, I could see how genuine and warm people they were. They welcomed me to their wonderful home with open arms. I had my own room which was perfect in every way, starting from to mattress all the way to the view from the window. My tasks were diverse - I started… read more
29 mar 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Marion & Simon) para el anfitrión
An amazing time with the McConochie family ! We stayed only 2 weeks and as soon as we past the door, Iva, Paul and their 3 children welcomed us like we were family. If you decide to join them you will get your 5 stars room with private bathroom and an amazing view on the olives fields that surround the beautiful finca.
Concerning the job, the… read more
Concerning the job, the… read more
23 mar 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marion & Simon)
Simon and Marion stayed with us for two weeks and they immediately won our hearts. They are very kind, chatty and easy-going. They worked hard and we were very pleased with the quality of their work.
They mostly worked outdoors, weeding, cutting down asparagus bushes, and burning olive branches. They repainted our back porch (a 4-day job!) and… read more
They mostly worked outdoors, weeding, cutting down asparagus bushes, and burning olive branches. They repainted our back porch (a 4-day job!) and… read more
(Excelente
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23 mar 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Andres)
Andrés stayed with for 2 months, and from day one he was like another member of the family. He is very easy-going, discreet and hard-working.
Andres mostly helped outdoors. He finished a wooden structure we had been working on for months,built a few mini benches, fixed our tree house, did a lot of painting, treating and varnishing. He also helped… read more
Andres mostly helped outdoors. He finished a wooden structure we had been working on for months,built a few mini benches, fixed our tree house, did a lot of painting, treating and varnishing. He also helped… read more
(Excelente
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22 mar 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Andres) para el anfitrión
For 2 months I shared with this beautiful family, Iva, Paul and the children were great.
The house is beautiful as well as the place, full of walks and new adventures to do, the work very different every day also full of creative moments, always between laughter and smiles.
I fully recommend the place, even after I left a while ago I still… read more
The house is beautiful as well as the place, full of walks and new adventures to do, the work very different every day also full of creative moments, always between laughter and smiles.
I fully recommend the place, even after I left a while ago I still… read more
31 ene 2022
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marousca)
Marousca stayed with us for about 2 weeks in January 2022. She immediately became part of the family and got on wonderfully with everyone. There was already another volunteer staying with us and they worked really well as a team.
Marousca became the main cook from Day 1, and except at weekends, she cooked delicious lunches every day. She is a… read more
Marousca became the main cook from Day 1, and except at weekends, she cooked delicious lunches every day. She is a… read more
(Excelente
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29 ene 2022
Dejado por el workawayer (Marousca) para el anfitrión
I spent around two weeks with Iva, Paul and their children. They live in a very nice place. The whole finka is beautiful and you can see a lot of nature everywhere. Besides all the gorgeous nature is the family lovely! I felt home since the first day I arrived. I did some nice work like cooking, baking, painting, gardening or helping with the… read more
21 mar 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Nele & Therese) para el anfitrión
I really enjoyed the time at Iva and Paul’s place. They both are the kindest! I stayed at their casa rural with a friend of mine and even though I came one week later, I felt home and welcomed from the very first moment on. What we did, which was mostly cooking, weeding and cleaning, didn’t felt like work at all because we were incredibly… read more
7 mar 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nele & Therese)
Nele came to our place to join a friend of hers (Juan/Johann) after he'd been with us for a week and together they stayed for about 2 and a half weeks more.
They cooked the most delicious lunches and chocolate desserts. They made us feel we had our own 5-star chefs in the house, cooking just for us. Even though they are vegetarian, they… read more
They cooked the most delicious lunches and chocolate desserts. They made us feel we had our own 5-star chefs in the house, cooking just for us. Even though they are vegetarian, they… read more
(Excelente
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7 mar 2020
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Doro & Johann)
Juan (Johann) stayed with us for nearly a month and the time simply flew by. He was joined by a friend of his (Nele) after a week and together they cooked the most delicious lunches and chocolate desserts. They made us feel we had our own 5-star chefs in the house, cooking just for us. Even though they are vegetarian, they occasionally cooked some… read more
(Excelente
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18 ene 2020
Dejado por el workawayer (Oscar) para el anfitrión
I spent around a month at the the beautiful finca with this wonderful family. From the moment I arrived I immediately felt welcome, and Iva really made sure that i was comfortable from the beginning. The kids were a bit shy when i first arrived, but this being my first WorkAway experience, so was I! But it didn´t take long before we all eased up,… read more
1 dic 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Oscar)
Oscar stayed with us for most of November and fit in really well. The children treated him like an older brother and miss not having him around to play with. Other than a fun guy with lots of patience with the little ones, and an interesting and well-rounded person to talk to, Oscar proved to be of great help around the house. He was confident… read more
(Excelente
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28 nov 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Jeremy) para el anfitrión
I had an absolutely wonderful time spending about a month with the whole family. As soon as I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms and quickly became close the kids and parents alike. The work was fair and easy enough, mostly DIY painting/staining wood and other miscallaneous projects that they needed help with. They always took the time to… read more
16 nov 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jeremy)
Jeremy stayed with us for nearly a month and it felt like we had an old friend in the house. We enjoyed his company very much and the kids treated him like an older brother. He has a positive, cheerful personality and is a good conversationalist. He was very responsible when it came to completing the jobs we asked him to do. If he was ever in… read more
(Excelente
)
29 may 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (kindyloo)
Cindy was initially going to stay only a week, but it immediately became evident that with her excellent work ethic, very useful skills (marketing and PR), and attention to detail, there was more potential than we had initially expected. As a result, Cindy came and helped on 2 more occasions, fitting her itinerary around our full-house rentals.… read more
(Excelente
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28 abr 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Louisa)
Louisa was of great help to us. She was enthusiastic, full of energy, dared to cook for a family (yummy!), and she noticed the little jobs that needed doing even without being told. She mostly helped in the kitchen but also outdoors, with gardening and some painting. She was great with the kids and took genuine interest in our family. All in all,… read more
(Excelente
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1 abr 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Louisa) para el anfitrión
My stay with Iva and Paul was so lovely! They were incredibly kind hosts who did everything possible to make me feel comfortable. The food was delicious and the accommodations were great. I mostly did gardening work, cleaning, and some outdoor painting. In the afternoons I would hike and explore the natural surroundings. I highly reccomend!!
14 ene 2019
Dejado por el workawayer (Caroline & Cédric) para el anfitrión
We loved our 3-days-journey by Iva and Paul! Its a peacefull and nice finca on the slope of a small mountain around Almoharin. For sure, we did our best because they are a valuable and kind family!
We wish we would come back there...
Thanks so much for the quality of your warm welcome!
ps from Cedric: he is already planning, how he could manage to… read more
We wish we would come back there...
Thanks so much for the quality of your warm welcome!
ps from Cedric: he is already planning, how he could manage to… read more
14 ene 2019
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Caroline & Cédric)
Caroline and Cedric stayed with us only a few days and looking at the jobs they completed feels like a miracle. They helped us finish a raised bed, they potted some winter seedlings, fixed bamboo shading, cleared the finca of some stones that were left from building stone walls, and did a bit of painting. The mornings were cold and foggy but that… read more
(Excelente
)
30 oct 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Miek) para el anfitrión
Hey Guys,
Workaway helped to remind me of writing down a feedback for this amazing family!
Its been a few months ago, but I still remember this 3 weeks as if it was yesterday :)
This is a beautiful place, in the middle of the Spanish nature, close to a cute village where you can go biking around and getting lost all the time, those small streets… read more
Workaway helped to remind me of writing down a feedback for this amazing family!
Its been a few months ago, but I still remember this 3 weeks as if it was yesterday :)
This is a beautiful place, in the middle of the Spanish nature, close to a cute village where you can go biking around and getting lost all the time, those small streets… read more
12 jun 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Miek)
From the very first moment, Miek was like one more family member. She is very outgoing, had a great rapport with the children and was very helpful in and around the house. She stayed with us for 3 weeks. At first, her jobs included helping with B&B guests (preparing rooms, serving dinners), folding clothes, and when the weather was nice, a bit of… read more
(Excelente
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4 mar 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Daniela & Samuel)
Daniela and Samuel stayed with us for two weeks and we enjoyed their company very much. They were very hard-working and responsible and really wanted to do the jobs well, something we appreciate very much. The weather was mostly nice and sunny so they generally helped around the garden - weeding, planting, cutting prickly asparagus bushes and… read more
(Excelente
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4 mar 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Daniela & Samuel) para el anfitrión
I spent with my boyfriend 2 weeks in here and it was such a great time! This was our first workaway experience and were so satisfied and happy with Iva & Paul, their 3 children, very nice dog Dina + Marley - dog of very pleasant Paul´s mom.
We were enjoying time working outside, we did some weeding, we made wooden fence, I painted stairs outside… read more
We were enjoying time working outside, we did some weeding, we made wooden fence, I painted stairs outside… read more
8 feb 2018
Dejado por el workawayer (Roy & Teresa) para el anfitrión
We spent a wonderful 2 weeks working with Iva, Paul, the kids, and of course the dogs. Once we understood the tasks at hand, along with the materials available, we were set loose on the design/build of the yard furniture and sewing projects - and allowed to use our own creativity to complete the tasks.
The location is grand! A welcome change… read more
The location is grand! A welcome change… read more
8 feb 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Roy & Teresa)
Roy and Teresa stayed with us for 2 weeks and we were finally able to tick off a couple of major jobs - Roy took care of the seating on the back porch and by the pool, and Teresa sewed several cushion covers, curtains and a big table cloth with napkins. We were very pleased with the quality of their work and the ideas they contributed. They didn't… read more
(Excelente
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3 ene 2018
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Braden)
Braden stayed with us for two weeks in December. The weather was nice most of the time so he did some work outdoors (painting, cutting down prickly bushes, preparing kindling and helping with the olive harvest). He was great help in the kitchen and cooked some wonderful lunches. He also helped with some basic cleaning chores indoors. He is young,… read more
(Excelente
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4 dic 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Isabelle) para el anfitrión
My time with Iva, Paul and the children was excellent and truly memorable. Rarely have I experienced such generosity and friendship shown to me as a volunteer from the very first moment I arrived as well as the great comfort and consideration given to me by a wonderful family. The children were great and I already miss them all . I enjoyed meeting… read more
2 dic 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Isabelle)
Isabelle was a wizard in the kitchen! We'd never seen anyone spend so much time cooking and baking. And cleaning up afterwards. ;-) We all enjoyed eating her delicious meals and miss her already. She also helped with some sewing and introduced us to the world of aromatherapy and reflexology. Thank you for everything, Isabelle. We hope to see you… read more
(Excelente
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21 nov 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Silke)
Silke stayed with us for 2 weeks. She was like another member of the family. The first week she helped with cooking and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy. She also did some painting and simple gardening/landscaping. The second week she continued to help in the kitchen and she translated our B&B website into German. In the evenings she taught our… read more
(Excelente
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8 oct 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (ASAKO)
It's been a couple of weeks since Asako left, and we still talk about her. She is a very kind and sweet person, and very caring. She was very helpful around the house (cooking, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, cleaning the guest rooms), and outside (weeding, cleaning the pool, walking the dog). Asako is a great and very confident cook and we… read more
(Excelente
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4 oct 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (ASAKO) para el anfitrión
I stayed here for about 3weeks.
It was so amazing stay for me.
I could experience a lot of things and enjoy my work( painting, cooking lunch,cleaning pool, walking with DINA)
I always feel a comfortable,relaxing,nature and
family's warming love.
It was really like a home for me.
Iva and Paul's cooking was delisious.
I could try to eat ENGLAND and… read more
It was so amazing stay for me.
I could experience a lot of things and enjoy my work( painting, cooking lunch,cleaning pool, walking with DINA)
I always feel a comfortable,relaxing,nature and
family's warming love.
It was really like a home for me.
Iva and Paul's cooking was delisious.
I could try to eat ENGLAND and… read more
30 ago 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mónica)
Mónica and Simón stayed with us for 5 days. During that time they cleared the grounds surrounding the house, did a bit of painting and gardening, and cooked amazing meals. They are great cooks and were fun to have around. They are responsible, hard-working, and very easy-going. We only wish they could have stayed longer. Maybe next time?
(Excelente
)
13 ago 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Daichi & Ryo)
Daichi and Ryo stayed with us for two weeks. They were very responsible and reliable. They cooked lunches and kept the kitchen clean and tidy, and mainly helped with gardening/landscaping and getting the rooms/house ready for the guests. Ryo also took some nice photos of the house, some of which we have already used on our website. They often… read more
(Excelente
)
5 jul 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Daichi & Ryo) para el anfitrión
Thank you for everything.We had spend so great time.
We love there,We love your house,We love your family.
We want to use your pool next time.We are looking forward.
Thank you a lot. We already miss you.Thank you again.
See you next time!
Daichi and Ryo
We love there,We love your house,We love your family.
We want to use your pool next time.We are looking forward.
Thank you a lot. We already miss you.Thank you again.
See you next time!
Daichi and Ryo
2 jun 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Leslie) para el anfitrión
I had a wonderful time with Iva, Paul and the kids (and Grandma). It was like staying with friends and giving a helping hand. The room that volunteers stay in is the nicest WorkAway space I have experienced. It is private, spacious and pretty.
I loved exploring the area - taking walks everyday. I really enjoyed the long talks we had about kids,… read more
I loved exploring the area - taking walks everyday. I really enjoyed the long talks we had about kids,… read more
5 abr 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Leslie)
Leslie stayed with us for a few weeks and was like another member of the family. She is a well-travelled, mature and responsible workawayer. She mainly helped with cooking, gardening, sewing (the curtains in the guests' rooms are such an improvement!) and a bit of painting. The children immediately took to her and Dina enjoyed the long walks. We… read more
(Excelente
)
20 may 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (Thilo_Doreen) para el anfitrión
We thought so long about how to describe our 5-weeks-stay in february&march in Iva's&Paul's house.... But we can not find enough nice words to tell about the great time and experiences we had.
Beautiful house. Great situated in silence and beautiful landscape. A family which is so sympathetic, that you feel like home after short time in your cosy… read more
Beautiful house. Great situated in silence and beautiful landscape. A family which is so sympathetic, that you feel like home after short time in your cosy… read more
5 abr 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Thilo_Doreen)
There are no words to describe what Thilo and Doreen did during their stay. Not only are they sweet, funny and unassuming, they have skills that all hosts dream of. Apart from house-sitting for 10 days, helping with the more common chores (cooking, gardening, painting) and getting the rooms ready for the B&B (and other unexpected) guests, Thilo… read more
(Excelente
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24 abr 2017
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (FranziSelli)
Franziska stayed with us during a very busy time, and she proved to be great help around the house and with the guests. She is fluent in German (her mother-tongue), English and Spanish, which was very helpful in a multil-lingual environment (B&B). She is an excellent cook and even cooked a couple of meals for the family. The children loved her… read more
(Excelente
)
23 abr 2017
Dejado por el workawayer (FranziSelli) para el anfitrión
I spendet the last two weeks of my holidays on the finca amarilla of Iva and Paul and y enjoyed it so much. It was my first experience with workaway and I would do it again and again.
I felt not just accepted as a worker, but rather than a part of the family. I loved to play with the kids (greetings to Emma, Nici & Luca): I learned from Emma how… read more
I felt not just accepted as a worker, but rather than a part of the family. I loved to play with the kids (greetings to Emma, Nici & Luca): I learned from Emma how… read more
18 ago 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Mariann)
Marcsi became part of the family from the word go. She spent lots of time playing with the kids, was great help around the house, constantly asking to do more. She only needed to be told about special jobs, but she used her own initiative and quickly found things to do and keep herself busy. We loved having her around and were sad to see her… read more
(Excelente
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18 ago 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Fadel)
Fadel is a young man, eager to explore the world and meet people from different cultures and backgrounds. He is very open-minded, easy-going and laid-back. He helped us with gardening, painting, cooking and cleaning. He always made sure he did his five-hours' work. We enjoyed his company, learned new things from him and were very happy with the… read more
(Excelente
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17 ago 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Fadel) para el anfitrión
The poetry chanted by the irons will receive you.
Nature, mountains, pure and sweet air, landscapes of sunshines that purify your soul. A subtil beauty and relax in the atmosphere. A cozy small vilage where you can find the real spanish essence.
Nothing else.
Well, yes. A lovely and good vibe family that makes you fell as in home, with which… read more
Nature, mountains, pure and sweet air, landscapes of sunshines that purify your soul. A subtil beauty and relax in the atmosphere. A cozy small vilage where you can find the real spanish essence.
Nothing else.
Well, yes. A lovely and good vibe family that makes you fell as in home, with which… read more
6 jun 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Jana Marie) para el anfitrión
During my stay at the spacious, clean finca, which is located in a beautiful landscape (the view from the terrace is simply amazing), I enjoyed the peace and quiet you can find only in Extremadura. This place has nothing in common with other, very touristic areas of Spain. Here you can walk for hours through the unspoiled nature without meeting a… read more
6 jun 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jana Marie)
Jana is a very mature, independent and responsible young woman. She stayed with us for 3 weeks and she was great help, especially in the kitchen. We all enjoyed her (vegetarian) cooking. She helped with the guests (cooking, serving dinners), and was always very discreet and polite. She also helped us with translating our B&B listings into German,… read more
(Excelente
)
1 abr 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Yvette & Franklin )
Dear Yvette,
It was a real pleasure to have you over and learn from you and about you. You definitely inspired us to welcome a whole new group of young people into our home, exchange students.
We all had great fun with you around, we are thankful for all the help and lovely meals and we wish you a very successful university experience. It… read more
It was a real pleasure to have you over and learn from you and about you. You definitely inspired us to welcome a whole new group of young people into our home, exchange students.
We all had great fun with you around, we are thankful for all the help and lovely meals and we wish you a very successful university experience. It… read more
(Excelente
)
29 mar 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Yvette & Franklin ) para el anfitrión
Dear Iva&Paul,
I am thankful you opened your house for me and let my first experience with workaway be so wonderful. I enjoyed the little paradies you live in, as much as your active,humorous family. I felt so welcomed and learned definitly where not to put the colour tin,how to pronounce spinach or the croation word for pancakes and bread.
For… read more
I am thankful you opened your house for me and let my first experience with workaway be so wonderful. I enjoyed the little paradies you live in, as much as your active,humorous family. I felt so welcomed and learned definitly where not to put the colour tin,how to pronounce spinach or the croation word for pancakes and bread.
For… read more
21 ene 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucy)
Dear Lucy,
I was going through our listing and realised I had never replied to your feedback. And it's been over a year now. I am so sorry. I think it's because it was a very busy time at the time, and once I let it go unanswered, I completely forgot about it. But here I am, hoping you are still active on the website.
Yes, we enjoyed having… read more
I was going through our listing and realised I had never replied to your feedback. And it's been over a year now. I am so sorry. I think it's because it was a very busy time at the time, and once I let it go unanswered, I completely forgot about it. But here I am, hoping you are still active on the website.
Yes, we enjoyed having… read more
(Excelente
)
4 ene 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Lucy) para el anfitrión
First of all, it was unbelievably kind of Iva and Paul to invite me to their finca over Christmas and New Years! Although my stay wasn't long, I immediately felt like a part of their family. I helped around the house with some small cleaning and spent some time with their hilarious children, playing with the new additions to the family- Donkey and… read more
21 ene 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Dominic)
Dear Dom-Dom, so lovely to hear from you, and so happy you enjoyed your stay. The job you started in the basement, or as we call it now, the laundry, has been finished now and it looks amazing. Thank you, it's made a big difference having extra storage space. We do like having skilled builders/carpenters around! Any chance of having you back some… read more
(Excelente
)
21 ene 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Dominic) para el anfitrión
Iva and Paul need more stars really. A fabulous time with these guys and there beautiful family. We really enjoyed staying here and felt like v.i.p's everyday. The work was interesting and fun. We have very happy memories of our time here and would love to see you all again next time we're in Spain. I would highly recommend this project. Beautiful… read more
21 ene 2016
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Dominique)
Dear Nicky, we still talk about the confusion with the names and who was supposed to brush their teeth and get ready for bed - you or... well, Nicky. It really was fun having you and Dom-Dom around. The kids enjoyed your company and I often remember the laughs we shared once they were in bed. It was such a relief to have someone cook lunches (I… read more
(Excelente
)
21 ene 2016
Dejado por el workawayer (Dominique) para el anfitrión
What shall I say? This little finca is a wonderful place in the middle of nowhere! We spent 2 amazing weeks there. I enjoyed playing with the lovely kids and beautiful dog Dina! My job was, cleaning the kitchen every morning, went for a walk with the dog and I made lunch everyday for the family, which I really enjoyed ;) we had a separate lovely… read more
4 dic 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Robert & Mickey)
Dear Robert and Mickey,
Hosting you felt more like having a couple of old friends over for a visit, than having two strangers come to our home. From the very first moment we knew you would be of great help in and around the house, and both Paul and I are grateful for all the work you have done. You were reliable, responsible, had initiative,… read more
Hosting you felt more like having a couple of old friends over for a visit, than having two strangers come to our home. From the very first moment we knew you would be of great help in and around the house, and both Paul and I are grateful for all the work you have done. You were reliable, responsible, had initiative,… read more
(Excelente
)
4 dic 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Robert & Mickey) para el anfitrión
Mickey and I spent 2.5 weeks in Almoharin and had a wonderful time! There is a reason why all of the reviews are so positive; it is because Iva and Paul have such a great family, as well as home.
After the very first day we sat down with Iva and she asked what Mickey and I were interested in doing. Mickey has a passion for cooking, so Iva asked… read more
After the very first day we sat down with Iva and she asked what Mickey and I were interested in doing. Mickey has a passion for cooking, so Iva asked… read more
9 jul 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Isabel)
Dear Isabel,
We miss you too! I am pleased to hear you had a good time here, we do hope everyone feels welcome and part of the family when they come and stay. It was only a couple of weeks ago that you left, but because we've been so busy since then, it feels more like a month.
Thank you so much for all your help, in the house, around the… read more
We miss you too! I am pleased to hear you had a good time here, we do hope everyone feels welcome and part of the family when they come and stay. It was only a couple of weeks ago that you left, but because we've been so busy since then, it feels more like a month.
Thank you so much for all your help, in the house, around the… read more
(Excelente
)
8 jul 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Isabel) para el anfitrión
Dear Iva and Paul, what a nice stay at your wonderful Finca! A very special feeling to feel like a part of the family so quick... So caring and friendly and relaxed. And so much fun with the kids! I am really going to miss you guys, the beautiful landscape and my pretty room! Thanks a lot for the time!
20 jun 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Philine)
Dear Lili,
We are so thankful for all the work you did while here, and I am especially grateful for all the delicious meals you prepared while I was busy teaching, doing the shopping and picking up the children from school. It was such a relief knowing there would be a nice meal waiting when I got home.
The children miss you too, you were… read more
We are so thankful for all the work you did while here, and I am especially grateful for all the delicious meals you prepared while I was busy teaching, doing the shopping and picking up the children from school. It was such a relief knowing there would be a nice meal waiting when I got home.
The children miss you too, you were… read more
(Excelente
)
13 jun 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Philine) para el anfitrión
The 3 weeks I stayed here turned in to an absoulutely wonderful experience, it was fun playing with the kids, discovering the beautiful mountain area with the dog, doing small jobs around the house or eventually spending an evening in one of the rural local bars. The entire family is very kind and welcoming and the accomodation was great as well.… read more
29 abr 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Marie)
Dear Marie,
It was so wonderful having you over. We are so grateful for all your help, especially in the kitchen and treating all the wood. We appreciated your initiative and the fact that you knew what needed doing, even without being told. You worked hard, didn't waste any time and were a real joy to have. Your positive attitude is a real… read more
It was so wonderful having you over. We are so grateful for all your help, especially in the kitchen and treating all the wood. We appreciated your initiative and the fact that you knew what needed doing, even without being told. You worked hard, didn't waste any time and were a real joy to have. Your positive attitude is a real… read more
(Excelente
)
29 abr 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Fiona & Lewis )
It was clear from the beginning that Fiona and Lewis would be greatly missed. Their skills were exactly what we needed, and we couldn't believe our luck when Lewis told us he was a joiner (although we didn't know exactly what it meant ;-) and Fiona said she really enjoyed cooking. Once that was said, there was no end to the jobs we had for… read more
(Excelente
)
2 abr 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Catherine & Matthew)
Dear Catherine,
We miss you too!
It was so nice having you over and spend your time with us. You were very helpful, to say the least, and the kids (and Dina) had a great time with you.
I really appreciated you walking the dog and making sure she got enough exercise. Although I love doing it myself, with three children it's not much of a walk,… read more
We miss you too!
It was so nice having you over and spend your time with us. You were very helpful, to say the least, and the kids (and Dina) had a great time with you.
I really appreciated you walking the dog and making sure she got enough exercise. Although I love doing it myself, with three children it's not much of a walk,… read more
(Excelente
)
1 abr 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Catherine & Matthew) para el anfitrión
I had such a nice stay at this beautiful finca. Iva, Paul, and the kids welcomed me with open arms and really made me feel like a part of the family.
My experience with this host was just what I expected from the description, but better! Accommodations are comfortable and the work is varied and not too challenging....painting, assembling… read more
My experience with this host was just what I expected from the description, but better! Accommodations are comfortable and the work is varied and not too challenging....painting, assembling… read more
12 ene 2015
Dejado por el workawayer (Gokcen) para el anfitrión
in this amazing house, i felt like i was visiting good friends for 2 two weeks and helping them out while i was there, rather than working as a volunteer. i love the kids, the environment, the feeling i had the whole time there. from the first moment i was accepted as a part of the family (a genuine and so warm one!), and worked in an easy going… read more
2 ene 2015
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gokcen)
Dear Gokcen,
Now that the festive season is over, I finally have some free time to sit down and say how much we miss you. We've enjoyed your company and your positive energy, we've learned a lot about Turkey and we appreciate your help with the chores (and the children).
We are sure that you will do well wherever you go and we wish you the… read more
Now that the festive season is over, I finally have some free time to sit down and say how much we miss you. We've enjoyed your company and your positive energy, we've learned a lot about Turkey and we appreciate your help with the chores (and the children).
We are sure that you will do well wherever you go and we wish you the… read more
(Excelente
)
8 dic 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maria & Janar)
Dear Maria and Janar,
It is difficult to describe how happy we were with your work. You stayed with us at a very crucial moment, when certain jobs just had to be done, and we were so happy to see how well you did them all. We wouldn't have done them any better (maybe worse!).
We are so grateful for your help and we all enjoyed your company… read more
It is difficult to describe how happy we were with your work. You stayed with us at a very crucial moment, when certain jobs just had to be done, and we were so happy to see how well you did them all. We wouldn't have done them any better (maybe worse!).
We are so grateful for your help and we all enjoyed your company… read more
(Excelente
)
29 nov 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Maria & Janar) para el anfitrión
We spent wonderful three weeks with Iva and Paul's family in their beautiful finca. It was our first Workaway experience and it could not have been better! From the moment we arrived we felt very welcomed and happy to stay with such a great family. The work was varied and we loved that we always had certain tasks and work to do. We really enjoyed… read more
22 sept 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Alejandro) para el anfitrión
The first thing I want to say is thank you very much for the opportunity, it was my first time in workaway and has been an incredible experience.
You live in an amazing house that I could enjoy, a place out of town where you can breathe fresh air and you can relax completely. The location is unbeatable.
You were very good to me and the… read more
You live in an amazing house that I could enjoy, a place out of town where you can breathe fresh air and you can relax completely. The location is unbeatable.
You were very good to me and the… read more
18 sept 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alejandro)
Dear Alex,
I am writing this in English as a reference for future hosts.
I just want to say we have all enjoyed having you around. I appreciated your child minding, Paul loved having someone to talk to about football, and the kids had a great time playing La bola loca - what a great game! And of course, we thank you for all the painting… read more
I am writing this in English as a reference for future hosts.
I just want to say we have all enjoyed having you around. I appreciated your child minding, Paul loved having someone to talk to about football, and the kids had a great time playing La bola loca - what a great game! And of course, we thank you for all the painting… read more
(Excelente
)
4 sept 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Giulia & Michele)
Dear Michele and Giulia,
Well, well, well. My, oh my. We are all speechless over here and honestly, I can't find words to express how lucky we feel to have welcomed you to our home.
In a matter of seconds, you became a part of the family, and the children, funnily enough, always referred to you as 'the children'. We kept telling them you… read more
Well, well, well. My, oh my. We are all speechless over here and honestly, I can't find words to express how lucky we feel to have welcomed you to our home.
In a matter of seconds, you became a part of the family, and the children, funnily enough, always referred to you as 'the children'. We kept telling them you… read more
(Excelente
)
4 sept 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Giulia & Michele) para el anfitrión
We spent two weeks at the finca and fell in love with everything. In a few days we felt completely integrated in the family: i.e., in an real "melting pot"! We improved a lot our English, we started to practice some Spanish, we talked with Iva about her Croatian origin and her a-bit-rusted-but-ready-to-run Italian :)
Work outside and inside has… read more
Work outside and inside has… read more
26 ago 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Pulasthi)
Dear Pulasthi,
We thank you so much for all your help and for your 'commitment to the cause', even when you had a cold.
You got up early (even earlier than us, a couple of exhausted parents of three adrenalin-driven kids), worked hard, followed our instructions and needed no supervision. In other words, you were a perfect helper to have… read more
We thank you so much for all your help and for your 'commitment to the cause', even when you had a cold.
You got up early (even earlier than us, a couple of exhausted parents of three adrenalin-driven kids), worked hard, followed our instructions and needed no supervision. In other words, you were a perfect helper to have… read more
(Excelente
)
26 ago 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (Pulasthi) para el anfitrión
It was so great getting to contribute in some small way to the vision Paul and Iva have for their finca. I had a great time out in the Extremadura countryside, working outdoors and inside the property too. It was so nice being part of the family and highly recommend the experience.
31 jul 2014
Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (SarahMartin)
Dear Sarah and George,
We have all enjoyed having you around and we are so grateful for all your help. It was a real relief knowing we could count on you, especially because we had a deadline to meet and with Paul away for a week (by the way, no mention of my cooking skills? ;-), it would have been impossible without your help.
Also, we… read more
We have all enjoyed having you around and we are so grateful for all your help. It was a real relief knowing we could count on you, especially because we had a deadline to meet and with Paul away for a week (by the way, no mention of my cooking skills? ;-), it would have been impossible without your help.
Also, we… read more
(Excelente
)
31 jul 2014
Dejado por el workawayer (SarahMartin) para el anfitrión
George & I have just spent a fantastic 3 weeks at the beautiful finca. Work was varied and never boring - building and moving furniture, interior painting, minding the kids (who are great) - we were glad to lend a hand with whatever needed done. It was brilliant to have weekends free, we visited Cáceres and Mérida which both had loads to offer.… read more
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