Riverside farmhouse: house sitting and little jobs in Miravet - Tarragona, Spain

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  Description

  Our ancient farmhouse nestles at the bottom of a forested mountain and winding country lane alongside a sweeping riverside frontage to the Ebre. One of Europe's longest rivers, the river flows gently past the banks of the finca, dozens of meters wide and teeming wiht catfish and wading birds, to the Ebro delta.
  
  A thousand year old Knights Templar Castle dominates the pretty town of Miravet in the distance.
  
  I am Lola and I am a Spanish language lecturer. The Farmhouse had been renovated through the years but still needs some tender loving care in painting and small maintenance, here and there.
  
  The land has extensive hillside terracing and a large riverside field. There are lots of opportunities for permaculture and growing. Plus animal care. We have dogs as pets and are thinking of goats and more! We want to start our organic garden with permaculture so please contact us if you can help.
  
  Staying and working here will suit someone who likes to write or read, to compose, paint, or practice Spanish. It is very peaceful. A long stay would be preferable. Also it demands a driver (Renault Kangoo van available) as it takes about 12 minutes drive towards the Miravet village. Or if you want to walk along the Ebro towards the village it takes about 2,5 km of an exiting walk through nature. Also availability of one bike in the garage.
  
  Nearby the main farmhouse we have a garage that can be used as art studio in which to paint and to create art.
  
  The house interior is full of art from my late partner Jose. He did painting, ceramics, wood sculptures and innovated in other forms of art.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I am originally Catalaan but have travelled the world, and lived in Finland, Sweden, Germany and 35 years in London, as an translator and interpretor. I will be pleased to exchange my experiences with you.

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  Aide

  We are looking for a Workawayer (or a couple) who loves to maintain a farmhouse, where plants need watering, pets need food, where house cleaning is part of the day and where occasional maintenance is needed. In winter the house can be warmed with two wood fireplaces.
  
  If you love to work in permaculture and maintain a small garden, this will be welcomed.
  
  Some 200 meters above the farmhouse my daughter has a house, where in the surroundings plants also need to be watered.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Catalan: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Finnish: Intermédiaire

  Cet 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.
  
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  Hébergement

  Accommodation in the farmhouse is big livingroom kitchen, bathroom with shower and hot water. The sleeping accommodations could be next to the living room or on the second floor. Accommodation for a couple is also possible.

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  Autres infos...

  The area around the house is well known for its wines, we have lots of green routes, the village is famous for its ceramic potters. There are opportunities for horse riding, canoeing and lots of amazing walks....
  
  Miravet as a small village has no access to public transport. The buses are in Mora d’Ebre and the trainstation is in Mora la Nova. From here all cities are reachable.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There is plenty of free land to use if you bring your own home.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  If the dog has no aggression towards our dogs.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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