Join us and experience family life near Silves, Portugal

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  Descripción

  We are Lisa and Steve, our two children, Molly and Sebastian, three rescue cats, and numerous chickens!
  
  Four years ago, we left the rat race in the UK to pursue a simpler, more fulfilling lifestyle in the beautiful Algarve region of Portugal. Since then, we’ve spent three and a half years renovating our small house and are very happy to say that we have recently moved in!
  
  While renovating, we lived on our land in a cosy yurt and created an outdoor kitchen and bathroom. We also have a lovely bell tent, which we’ve used during the warmer months for friends, guests and Workawayers.
  
  Workaway has been a great experience for us over the past few years. While we were busy renovating, our volunteers helped us maintain the land, work in the vegetable garden, tackle some demolition and lend a hand with various DIY jobs.
  
  A new chapter for us – and our Workawayers
  
  Now that we’ve finally moved into our house, our focus has shifted to the outside, and we’d love some help bringing our vision for the land and garden to life.
  
  Our Workaway experience is also changing a little. The yurt, outdoor kitchen and bathroom are now available for our Workawayers to have as their own space, so we’re particularly looking for a couple or small family who are happy to be fairly self-sufficient and independent.
  
  You might be a digital nomad couple or family, or perhaps you’re simply looking to take some time out from your normal routine and experience a different way of life in the Algarve.
  
  
  
  What a typical day looks like
  
  We’re early risers and generally like to start early and finish early, particularly during the warmer months. This means we can avoid working through the hottest part of the day and everyone still has plenty of time to relax, explore or do their own thing afterwards.
  
  We usually have a quick chat around 8:30 a.m., after breakfast, to go over what we’re doing that day. Sometimes we’ll discuss the plan the evening before instead.
  
  We don’t want things to feel overly structured, but it’s important that you’re comfortable with relatively early starts and are able to work independently once we’ve agreed on what needs doing.
  
  What we offer
  
  You’ll have sole use of our yurt, outdoor kitchen and bathroom area, giving you your own space and plenty of independence.
  
  You’ll be able to cook your own meals, although we’d also love to share some meals together when we can. How often we eat together will depend a little on our work schedules, family life and, particularly during the colder months, the weather.
  
  The exact arrangement regarding food will depend on the agreed hours and type of exchange. We’ll discuss this clearly with you before your stay, so everyone knows what to expect.
  
  We’re a family with children, animals, work and plenty going on, so although we enjoy spending time with our Workawayers, we’re looking for people who are also comfortable being independent and self-sufficient. We think this could particularly suit a couple or small family who enjoy having their own space while still being part of family life here.
  
  Our beautiful surroundings
  
  We live in a peaceful, rural location in the Algarve. It’s a lovely place to slow down, enjoy nature and explore this beautiful part of Portugal.
  
  Silves is around 15 minutes away by car – a historic town famous for its castle, cobbled streets, cafés and restaurants.
  
  São Bartolomeu de Messines is around 5 minutes away by car and has supermarkets, cafés and other everyday conveniences.
  
  Some of the Algarve’s beautiful beaches and coastal trails are around 20 minutes away by car.
  
  There is also a nearby reservoir (barragem) where you can hike, swim or simply find a peaceful spot to relax.
  
  A little note about our location
  
  We are in the countryside rather than a tourist town or town centre. The nearest shops and cafés are approximately a 45-minute walk away, so please bear this in mind when deciding whether our location will suit you.
  
  It is possible to get Uber in our area and there is public transport in Messines
  
  Having your own transport would certainly give you more freedom to explore the area.
  
  
  
  Our place is smoking and vape-free so if you are a smoker or vaper then we are not the place for you sorry!

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería básica

  Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

  Cuidado de animales

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento básico
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  Intereses

  

  Mascotas

  

  Agricultura

  

  Cultura

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Animales

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Acampada
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We live in a multicultural area with many different nationalities

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  We’re particularly interested in hearing from people who have landscaping, gardening, maintenance or practical DIY experience. We have plenty of ideas for our outside spaces, but we’d really value people who have the confidence and experience to work independently, use their initiative and help us turn those ideas into reality.
  
  Experience is important for some of the projects we now want to tackle, but just as important to us is having a good work ethic, a positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in. We really appreciate people who can see what needs doing, use their initiative and take pride in what they do.
  
  At this stage of our project, we feel our place would be best suited to a couple or small family who are practical, easygoing, hardworking and happy to be fairly independent.
  
  Ideally, you’ll have experience in one or more of the following:
  
  Landscaping
  
  Gardening and land maintenance
  
  DIY and general property maintenance
  
  DIY or wood projects
  
  Irrigation
  
  Fencing
  
  More than anything, we’re looking for people with a good work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude. We love welcoming people who are happy to get stuck in, use their initiative and genuinely want to contribute to our family project.
  
  In return, we hope you’ll enjoy having your own space, experiencing our little corner of the Algarve and having plenty of time to explore and enjoy the surroundings.
  
  Please note: unfortunately, because of our animals and home set-up, we’re unable to accept guests travelling with pets. Sorry!

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  Idiomas hablados

  Inglés: Fluido
  Portugués: Principiante

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  Alojamiento

  You’ll have sole use of our yurt, outdoor kitchen and bathroom area, giving you your own space and plenty of independence.
  
  Bedding and towels are also provided
  
  In the warmer months we also have a bell tent

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  Algo más...

  Our place is smoking and vape-free so if you are a smoker or vaper then we are not the place for you sorry!

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  We have high speed fibre

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  Mika, Tigger and Mittens

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