Share your skills at our idyllic rural home in Girona, Cataluña, by the Bay of Roses, in the Pyrenees, Spain

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  Description

  Hello Workawayers!
  
  We are Francis and Helen, originally from the UK, we took on this rambling masia over 20 years ago in order to find a gentler more peaceful way of life. It is definitely for country lovers only! We have been featured three times on Workaway due to our high levels of 100 per cent positive feedback from volunteers.... check out our reviews!
  
  It is a heritage masia where many films set in idyllic settings have been made. The latest is the film "Brava" by Roser Aguilar (see youtube) about a single women seeking a refuge in "an idyllic rural retreat" here after being mugged in Barcelona. So , of course they made it here.
  
  Want to share your skills in a tranquil location in the countryside near the beautiful Costa Brava coast with fabulous wild beaches or the majestic Pyrenees and it´s wildlife?Or Banyoles Olympic lake? Also to enjoy the leisure facilities of a Country hotel; Pool, Tennis, Boules, BBQ, Laundry and with country trials and mountains bkie routes right on your doorstep over, hills, rivers, forests and near lakes and mountains?
  
  Join us! In the spring and autumn here ( if you have transport) you could go skiing in the morning and sunbathe the afternoon on the beach!. Our winters are mild and usually sunny, we're surrounded by woods and fields, so it is very sheltered, with protected wildlife, With views of majestic snow capped mountains and unpolluted skies - wonderful for stargazing!
  
  You can experience the natural beauty of place and its surroundings on your doorstep without transport .There are buses and trains nearby (·0mins walk away) so you can visit the Costa Brava, medieval Girona, France and Barcelona. But to really experience our region and its attractions you need transport. If you have a camper van, we can give you a parking space,
  by the workawayer house,
  
  We have 7000m2 of gardens for you to unwind in or to, swim, play tennis , meditate or talk to the animals in! Alternativley, there are paths and trails through forests, hills and fields right on your doorstep.
  
  Our area is also rich in culture and visitor attractions. We are just 20 mins from the Surrealism and other Art Museums around Figueres and 30 mins from the Bay of Roses, the Pyrenees, Medieval Girona, Banyoles Olympic Lake and France. Barcelona is 55 mins by train.
  
  We are experienced hosts, we know how to help you if you need it. We offer flexible stays. Currently we only have a small one room house for you to stay in ( see pics) with goats and donkeys to wish you good morning! But it does have a woodstove and a dishwasher! We also have caravans and camping facilities
  
  ****** please note that at the moment sadly, there may not be other Workawyers to socialise with due work on our accomodations,
  
  At the moment we are looking for :
  
  
  ****** Strong willing people with experience of working unsupervised . We offer two work models either for only 15 hours per week or for 25 hours per week. We are usually very flexible e.g. for days off making up the time later.
  
  *******Help with gardening, painting, clearing up and small cleaning jobs.
  
  *******Small maintenance tasks
  
  +++++also someone who can do small task, e.g. stapling Fly screens, sanding sticking doors or windows, small repairs to fences, painting, changing door handles, clearing up, wood and timber repairs, planting a couple of trees , hard landscaping etc Could be 2 friends or a couple
  
  ******** from time to time we may need help with I.T. sorting out PC and Phone, apps and sofware etc...(e.g. music software)
  
  WHAT WE OFFER YOU
  Accommodation in a small one roomed studio for upto two- (see pics ) or a caravan both with external shower room, kitchen ,hot and cold water and use of wifi in return for 15-25 hours a week of help. We also have Camper Van facilities. Usually we are flexible on free time. We offer another option of only 3 hours help per day in return for accommodation only.
  
  We are multilingual, experienced & supportive (top rated) hosts, with personal experience of volunteering ourselves. We try to be helpful, flexible and to share this exciting Catalunya adventure!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Culture

  

  Vie en van

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Blogs

  

  Musique

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Jardinage

  

  Écriture

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Animaux

  

  Plage
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  We enjoy visitors from all over the world and also Workawayers from far and wide from Finland to Hawaii and New Zealand and from Patagonia, Peru to Iceland....we have much experience in facilitating a warm and friendly atmosphere and we do everything we possibly can to help Workawayers access the myriad of cultural and natural attractions all around us.
  Of course nature walks, cycling and hiking are right on your doorstep here. Our area is rich in fiestas, arts and holistic events going on here we do everything we can to involve Workawayers and to give them real cultural interchange....
  Recently, there has been a huge influx of American Citizens looking for higher quality of life, clean air, mountains and sea and a world leading culture, with countless Art galleries, Concerts, Street Events, etc..See our reviews!!

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  Aide

  ****** Strong willing people with experience of helping unsupervised . We offer two help models either for only 12 hours per week or for 25 hours per week. We are usually very flexible e.g. for days off making up the time later.
  
  *******Help with gardening, painting, clearing up and small cleaning tasks.
  
  *******Small maintenance tasks
  
  +++++also someone who can do small task, e.g. stapling fly screens, sanding sticking doors or windows, small repairs to fences, painting, changing door handles, clearing up, wood and timber repairs, planting a couple of trees , hard landscaping etc Could be 2 friends or a couple
  
  ++++++ help with IT, software (e.g. music software) apps etc....
  
  EXTRA DETAIL
  * Also there may be rewards ...e.g. extra time off or staying for an extra period.

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  Langues parlées

  Espagnol: Courant
  Allemand: Intermédiaire
  Catalan: Débutant
  Français: Débutant

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  Hébergement

  We have a small rustic house, good for two people.It is light and sunny with a kitchen, woodstove, and dishwasher, with outside bathroom. If not, we also have a caravan. Both with separate shower/bathroom with hot and cold running water. We provide you with money or food to cook yourself.
  
  We have great facilities - animals, tennis, outdoor swimming pool, boules, a large and light filled room next to the pool which is great for yoga, meditation and just chilling when you want a change from being in the open air. Free laundry facilities. 20 min walk to a local village/bus, and we can give you lifts to the nearest town, Figueres which has good public transport links to Girona, Barcelona, France, the coast and inland towns in the Pyrenees.

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  Autres infos...

  Our area is rich in culture and visitor attractions. We are just 15 mins from Surrealism centre Figueres and 30 mins from the Bay of Roses, the Pyrenees, Medieval Girona, Banyoles Olympic Lake and France.
  
  Approx 55 mins to Barcelona by train. Our winters are mild and sunny, we're surrounded by woods and fields, so it is very sheltered, with incredible wildlife and unpolluted skies - wonderful for stargazing.
  
  Set in extensive gardens with Romansque Medieval church, swimming pool, tennis, table tennis, boules, BBQ, hammocks, wifi and club house. Surrounded by woods and hills, near the Pyrenees yet close to mediterranean beaches and bays.
  
  Also the walks and ski stations of the Pyrenees. There are horses, goats, dogs, cats and a pig. It is an environment rich in flora & fauna and natural beauty. You may meet some amazing people here - visitors/friends from Barcelona and also all over the world.
  
  However, there are also quiet times too and always space to find your own peace & quiet. Our place is known for its peace & tranquility.
  
  We are exclusively a Workawayer Exchange programme and we support all Workaway aims, objectives and guidelines.

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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

  Wifi is avaiable fron the Workaway Small house. Quality varies sometimes according to the make (cost?) of your phone. There is a also a Wifi workstation in out big Pool House. Mobile is via sweet spots and the ability of your mobile. But is it always OK just outside the garden.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Large private camper van secure area and one roomed vols Studio with outside bathroom available. Leisure facilities Pool, Tennis, Boules, Animal corner,. On your doorstep; footpaths over hills, rivers, mountains , fields and meadows. A national mountain bike route with horse riding and bike hire locally. Other mountain sports.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Yes, well behaved discussed in advance. dogs must be on lead within the finca because there are always loose cats around.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  logan

  Helen Weir

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