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9 juin 2025
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Description
Twenty years ago my husband and I decided to leave the U K for Andalucia in Southern Spain. Here we bought eleven thousand square meters of land and had our ideal home built, just outside the small mountain village of Bedar.
Since my husband's death,17 years ago, I have continued to live in Spain as I have many friends here and I love the country, its people and the Winter climate.I often fly back to England and to Switzerland to visit my daughters and grandchildren and they enjoy coming here for their holidays, especially as I have a lovely swimming pool and they can go to the sea. Mojacar, the nearest coastal resort,is 20mins drive away and I have seaviews from my home.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Compagnie pour pers. âgée
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Centres d’intérêt
Événements/vie sociale
Culture
Soin des plantes
Photographie
Nature
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
I was a secondary school English teacher before I took early retirement and I have done some English tutoring whilst here in Spain.I like to keep active by swimming ,and playing boules.I am a keen member of a local photography club and gardening is one of my favourite pursuits, although with such a large area, I do have some help with this and always need more.
Entertaining friends and playing cards is another enjoyable and regular activity .I have a beautiful garden courtyard which is ideal for get-to-gethers.
Aide
The chores could be a variety of tasks to suit the person /people concerned. I really like workawayers who are flexible and prepared to do a bit of "all sorts" as the occasion demands. None of the work would be really heavy.
Ideally, I would like a person or people who would be prepared to do the shopping ,make their own meals, and sometimes cook for me too.
I am also not very technical and would really appreciate help with my IT skills especially where photography is concerned.I would like advice on how to improve my use of software such as Photoshop and Lightroom.
My Spanish needs improvement and so I can't really help out if you want me to converse in this language ,although there are plenty of Spaniards in the village who would be happy to talk to you and I could teach you English. even though we are in Spain!I like to welcome people of all nationalities here.Spanish speakers are very welcome to help me to improve my language skills.
Additionally, there is always stuff in the garden to do and some ongoing house maintenance--painting etc.
I would also really appreciate someone who would be prepared to drive me to functions sometimes, especially in the evening as I don’t like driving in the dark.
Plenty to keep you occupied here !
I am happy to have a couple or a single person although ,as I am somewhat isolated it is ESSENTIAL here for you to have your own transport if you want to see the area.There is no public transport in the village (a 1 kilometre walk from my house)and I am too busy with my own activities to take you around in your free time.Please do not apply if you do not have transport.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Intermédiaire
Allemand: Débutant
Espagnol: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
Hébergement
The accommodation is a small flat ,comprising a double bedroom,bathroom with shower and a living area with a basic kitchen and breakfast bar.. As the house has been built around an internal courtyard, this guest area looks out onto the garden and affords the occupant(s) complete privacy and peace. There is also an undercover sitting area outside the flat for use in warmer months and naturally ,there would be full use of all facilities such as the pool (unheated), gardens, pétanque court and access to internet .
Autres infos...
The small whitewashed village of Bedar with its narrow winding streets and ancient Moorish fuente (well), where many local people still collect their drinking water, is in a beautiful location, surrounded by hills, yet only 20mins drive down to the Mediterranean sea and some good beaches. Bedar has several local shops, and four bar/cafes which are meeting places for the villagers and visitors alike.
Many artists have chosen to make their home in this region. There are some talented painters, potters ,writers and musicians who like the tranquillity and the quality of the light for their creative pursuits.As there is little light pollution in this National Park area it is also an ideal location for those who enjoy star gazing.
This is not the place to be if you like shopping and cities but if you need to escape to a beautiful quiet haven and write, paint, walk, meditate or simply unwind then it would be ideal.It is however,essential to appreciate an outdoor life to live here.
Look forward to hearing from you.Have had some wonderful workawayers so far and enjoyed their company.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Reliable internet connection throughout the house. Plenty of space for private work.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
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She was very willing to do all the cooking and food shopping during her time here and efficiently planned daily menus both for ourselves… read more
Her house was very considerate with a beautiful garden and comfortable accommodation. I felt very welcome there. I am very grateful for that.
We talked a lot and I mostly cooked and shared food. She… read more
I spent an entire week at Jean's charming, arabesque-style house, nestled in the desert-like lands of the province of Almería. In the middle of nowhere, I discovered the most gorgeous and lovely soul: Jean!
I wouldn't say she’s an old woman, not to avoid being offensive, but simply because… read more
I can't say I was working at all, she always had into account my skills and likes at the same time it… read more
She was willing and able to assist in many ways and I was delighted with her renovations( painting and sanding),to my outdoor… read more
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She was very willing to do all the cooking and food shopping during her time here and efficiently planned daily menus both for ourselves… read more
Her house was very considerate with a beautiful garden and comfortable accommodation. I felt very welcome there. I am very grateful for that.
We talked a lot and I mostly cooked and shared food. She… read more
I spent an entire week at Jean's charming, arabesque-style house, nestled in the desert-like lands of the province of Almería. In the middle of nowhere, I discovered the most gorgeous and lovely soul: Jean!
I wouldn't say she’s an old woman, not to avoid being offensive, but simply because… read more
I can't say I was working at all, she always had into account my skills and likes at the same time it… read more
She was willing and able to assist in many ways and I was delighted with her renovations( painting and sanding),to my outdoor… read more
They are a very versatile, well organised couple who work really well together as a team and are willing and able to turn their… read more
Fuiste muy generosa conmigo en todo, tanto en la alimentación, como el alojamiento, en general eres muy bondadosa.
La casa es realmente cómoda y tranquila. No hay ruidos por ningún sitio lo que puede mantenerte en muy buena conexión contigo mismo. El trabajo era realmente divertido, incluso había… read more
He is very versatile and cheerfully prepared to do a variety of tasks,including house and garden maintenance,cooking and shopping.Computing is his main area of expertise and he helped me to create Christmas cards and calendars using Photoshop.
Roberto is a very friendly,sociable,… read more
She is a very talented graphic designer and photographer,helped me to produce Christmas cards,created a personal logo for both myself and my partner,and together we explored… read more
have a feliz navidad in the snow;-)
They… read more
The job was so easy to make, the accomodation more than 5 stars hotel!
Very much reccomend this host! Dear Jean, thank-you very much you invite us to workaway!
We are so happy we met you!
In addition to her exceptional cooking skills,… read more
The main focus of my responsibilities was cooking and we had fun planning and… read more
Great experience.
