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Evaluación del anfitrión
80 %
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30 ene 2025
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We are Robert and Asheba, in 2020 we left Holland to retire in Sertã , we have 2 cats they enjoy roaming our and our neighbours- land. Our three grown up children live and work in The Netherlands.
One project that was offered is Cambridge English lessons to the locals, which was successful, money raised for that was donated to a cultural organisation which we joined here, Our house is beautifully situated 2 km from Sertã, central Portugal. 360 degree scenic views of the hills. Sertã has a lot to offer, shops, restaurants, music events and beautiful nature. The (Rede Express) bus network from here has connections to Lisbon, Tomar, Coimbra, Porto etc. We have a large established house however it needs a few updates and maintenance which we need some help with, with your help we hope to speed-up the improvement progress, please see under ‘Help’ what help we could use.
We provide own rooms with bathroom, delicious meals and social time is vital. Our home is very comfortable with relaxation areas. We follow the necessary protocol. A balanced work and social experience. We welcome students and or professionals. The promise is to make it an enjoyable and fruitful experience. We love good food, music, art, literature and floral gardening. We are definitely not off-grid, we have all the necessary modern equipment, however it's tranquil, relaxing, comfortable and extremely beautiful. A lovely high standard. I am a Teacher and Rob is a retired IT specialist. We are internationally orientated. We both worked for International organisations in The Netherlands.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Enseñanza
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda doméstica
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
You can join us for meals and drinks and share information about the life and culture in central Portugal.
Professional help with English, career advice, As a teacher, I am a mentor and advisor.
Ayuda
We are looking for motivated workaway individuals with skills to help with one or more of the following small improvement projects:
* remove/repair/re-plaster by water leakage effected plaster at some small areas inside our house.
* construct a simple kitchen counter with sink.
* renovate/paint the utility room.
* replace internet distribution UTP cabling through existing tubes
* plaster repair/paint the hallway.
* reorganise the workshop
* upgrade the compost area with bricks and cement
*upholster our fireplace bench
*setup beds for growing vegtables
* clear out our land from branches and stones.
* help in storing fire wood.
* mind & feed our cats in case we decide to leave the house for a couple of days.
Depending on the type of work, we will be doing tasks together if the situation requires. work will be in a structured and organised manner.
We are neat, tidy, clean and organised.
We will have protection materials such as gloves, eye, breathing and ear protection available.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Holandés: Fluido
Francés: Principiante
Portugués: PrincipianteEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
Alojamiento
Clean bedroom and bathroom with shower in a safe, established and comfortable house in a country side setting, 2 km away from Serta town in central Portugal. Meals and drinks available. No smoking in the house permitted.
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Sightseeing places like Tomar or Coimbra are about an hour's drive. Porto or Lisbon are 2 hours away. Sertã has many river beaches, municipality in- out- door pool and cultural activities.
We live a quiet life and like to socialise with friends, we normally end the day before midnight and get up early. During the day temperatures can be fairly warm.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We have stable Internet access (4G), no broadband.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Enough space for camper vans.
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My stay here was truly wonderful. From day one, I felt warmly welcomed. My tasks included cleaning, sanding the walls and ceilings, moving beautiful furnishings, and polishing chandeliers. We completed most tasks together, which made the work enjoyable and clear.
Asheba prepared every meal, and each one was… read more
We helped for some renovation work, it was very interesting and we didn’t work too hard. As Robert know has a lot of knowledge I could learn a lot !
Asheba cooks delicious meal with fresh and locals products, we enjoyed a lot meals time, tea time and breaks with juice. She takes care that we… read more
