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Hello!
We live in a 300 year old farmhouse with 52 acres on the edge of the beautiful Monchique mountains where the Algarve borders the Alentejo. We have seen bonelli's eagles, herons, storks, fox cub, deer and once a family of otters. Wild boar live around here yet they are shy so you only see the footprints by the lakes.
After spending eleven years in Cyprus we came here in 2009. We are easy going and flexible. We like to meet people from all walks of life and have also travelled internationally. Although it's peaceful and rural we love the contrast so a couple of times a week we drive to bigger towns.
Barragem de Santa Clara is nearby. It is one of the biggest lakes in Portugal, great for hiking, swimming and water sports.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
S’occuper des animaux
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are very practical people and although we hope workawayers will have some skills when they come here, we hope that we can add to them.
We love talking and sharing experiences from around the world! It has been a joy meeting so many lovely people, some of whom we consider lifelong friends now.
Aide
Help taking care of our dog Hobo (he is an 11yr old Serra da Estrela) loves belly rubs and going for walks. We also have two semi wild cats called Tutti-Frutti and Millie.
We need help with Cleaning (the kitchen floors etc), painting, gardening (there is alot of pruning, strimming and planting), general maintenance.. There's always things to be done! We try and get jobs done in the mornings and spend the afternoons reading and relaxing in the garden.
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Langues parlées
Anglais: CourantCet 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
We are fortunate to live in a beautiful area, perfect for writers, artists and nature lovers.
Accommodation is in a comfortable double room in our farmhouse.
Autres infos...
The local train station (Santa Clara - Saboia) is 10mins down the road (we're happy to give people a lift to/from there) its easy to get to lots of places in the Algarve and to Lisbon. There is also a bus from the village.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
Nombre d'heures attendues
4/5 hours a day, 5 days
N° de référence hôte : 767564559411
Feedback (19)
18 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew is a brilliant workawayer, he came for a month and ended up staying nearly three!
He’s very reliable and happy to get in with things, works hard and has a great sense of humour. Did a lot of repair jobs and painting as well as taking care of things while was away. Would highly recommend
He’s very reliable and happy to get in with things, works hard and has a great sense of humour. Did a lot of repair jobs and painting as well as taking care of things while was away. Would highly recommend
(Excellent
)
9 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
I was able to spend just under 3 months with Christina, and occasionally her Daughter Rhianna and Two great dogs ( unfortunately Nubla the Great Dane became ill and had to be euthanised)
Christina’s home in the rural Algarve,was a wonderfull place amongst mountains, farm land ,bush, Olive trees and Cork oaks. I had enough to keep me busy, it was… read more
Christina’s home in the rural Algarve,was a wonderfull place amongst mountains, farm land ,bush, Olive trees and Cork oaks. I had enough to keep me busy, it was… read more
1 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
Fantastic workawayer - we would highly recommend, very trustworthy and reliable. Happy to get on with things (painted the courtyard and did alot of much needed gardening) and took great care of the dogs and house while we were away.
Thank you for all your help Andrew, enjoy your next adventure and always remember you are welcome back
Thank you for all your help Andrew, enjoy your next adventure and always remember you are welcome back
(Excellent
)
25 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway and i was lucky enough to get to stay with Christina who embraces the workaway culture. It was great to share my expectations and, as an experienced traveller and host, Christina offered me a wealth of her own experiences. I spent three weeks at the farmhouse and I enjoyed my time helping out with the dogs and doing some… read more
31 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Naomi)
Naomi was a fantastic help. She naturally understands animals, our dogs loved their walks with her.
She's very responsible, willing to give different things a go. Would highiy recommend.
She's very responsible, willing to give different things a go. Would highiy recommend.
(Excellent
)
5 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Naomi) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed my stay with Tina, walking the dogs, gardening and looking after the place whilst Tina was away. The Danes are great and Hobo the Estrela Mountain dog is a sweetie too. They are all lovely and easy to walk so long as you practise very basic training techniques (sitting whilst putting on lead and before opening the door/walking to… read more
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Exactitude du profil:
(4.9)
Échange culturel:
(4.1)
Communication:
(5.0)
18 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew is a brilliant workawayer, he came for a month and ended up staying nearly three!
He’s very reliable and happy to get in with things, works hard and has a great sense of humour. Did a lot of repair jobs and painting as well as taking care of things while was away. Would highly recommend
He’s very reliable and happy to get in with things, works hard and has a great sense of humour. Did a lot of repair jobs and painting as well as taking care of things while was away. Would highly recommend
(Excellent
)
9 mars 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
I was able to spend just under 3 months with Christina, and occasionally her Daughter Rhianna and Two great dogs ( unfortunately Nubla the Great Dane became ill and had to be euthanised)
Christina’s home in the rural Algarve,was a wonderfull place amongst mountains, farm land ,bush, Olive trees and Cork oaks. I had enough to keep me busy, it was… read more
Christina’s home in the rural Algarve,was a wonderfull place amongst mountains, farm land ,bush, Olive trees and Cork oaks. I had enough to keep me busy, it was… read more
1 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
Fantastic workawayer - we would highly recommend, very trustworthy and reliable. Happy to get on with things (painted the courtyard and did alot of much needed gardening) and took great care of the dogs and house while we were away.
Thank you for all your help Andrew, enjoy your next adventure and always remember you are welcome back
Thank you for all your help Andrew, enjoy your next adventure and always remember you are welcome back
(Excellent
)
25 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway and i was lucky enough to get to stay with Christina who embraces the workaway culture. It was great to share my expectations and, as an experienced traveller and host, Christina offered me a wealth of her own experiences. I spent three weeks at the farmhouse and I enjoyed my time helping out with the dogs and doing some… read more
31 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Naomi)
Naomi was a fantastic help. She naturally understands animals, our dogs loved their walks with her.
She's very responsible, willing to give different things a go. Would highiy recommend.
She's very responsible, willing to give different things a go. Would highiy recommend.
(Excellent
)
5 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Naomi) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed my stay with Tina, walking the dogs, gardening and looking after the place whilst Tina was away. The Danes are great and Hobo the Estrela Mountain dog is a sweetie too. They are all lovely and easy to walk so long as you practise very basic training techniques (sitting whilst putting on lead and before opening the door/walking to… read more
17 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
Emma is an absolute gem of a person. It was only a short visit yet she got stuck in taking our dogs for lovely walks and helped with general things around the house. Thank you so much Emma, come back and visit anytime 😊
(Excellent
)
7 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (annetwillemink)
Annet is an incredibly kind and helpful. She walked our dogs and helped with lots of different things around the house and spent time with my elderly mother. Thank you so much Annet, your welcome to come back and visit anytime 😊
(Excellent
)
2 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ella)
Ella was a great help. Our dogs had lovely walks with her and she helped with lots of different things around the house. Would highly recommend and she'd be welcome back anytime
(Excellent
)
25 janv. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Caoimhe)
Caoimhe is an lovely person and was such a great help to us.
Amazing with our dogs who loved going for walks and having lots of attention. We would highly recommend Caoimhe.
Thank you so much Caoimhe, your welcome to come back anytime.
Amazing with our dogs who loved going for walks and having lots of attention. We would highly recommend Caoimhe.
Thank you so much Caoimhe, your welcome to come back anytime.
(Excellent
)
25 janv. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Caoimhe) pour l'hôte
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to spend a few weeks at Christina's beautiful home recently! I was instantly made to feel relaxed and at home within her idyllic corner of the world. Walking their three charming and lovely dogs daily felt more like a treat than a task and I will miss their friendly faces and tails greatly! Thank you so… read more
30 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rudy)
Rudy is a lovely person. He was a great help with lots of things yet especially walking our dogs. We would highly recommend him and he would be welcome back anytime:)
(Excellent
)
31 oct. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maya)
Maya was the shortest workaway we have had yet one of the best! Sadly after only a couple of days she had to leave early due to family illness.
She's great with our dogs and incredibly kind. Maya your always welcome back:)
She's great with our dogs and incredibly kind. Maya your always welcome back:)
(Excellent
)
29 août 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ulrike)
Ulrike is a wonderful person, incredibly kind and helpful. She made my elderly mother feel very comfortable and helped with cleaning, jobs around the house and gardening.
Would highly recommend Ulrike and she would be welcome back anytime.
Would highly recommend Ulrike and she would be welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
)
11 août 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Ulrike) pour l'hôte
Christina and her mum made me so welcome in their house. I loved the place, the pets and the good food. I stayed around 4 weeks and enjoyed the peaceful environment. I cleaned, did the dishes and helped in the garden. We took some trips or just went shopping together. My best workaway experience. Thank you so much for your hospitality and love. :)
29 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Romain)
Romain is a great person, he helped alot whilst he stayed with us.
He loves animals and is amazing with them. All our dogs loved him pretty much instantly, he gave them lots of time and they loved the long walks he took them on. He even was happy to take on looking after 4 very sick abandoned puppies that needed fostering whilst we were away (a… read more
He loves animals and is amazing with them. All our dogs loved him pretty much instantly, he gave them lots of time and they loved the long walks he took them on. He even was happy to take on looking after 4 very sick abandoned puppies that needed fostering whilst we were away (a… read more
(Excellent
)
17 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Romain) pour l'hôte
I had a very nice stay with Tina and Rihanna. Everything was perfect : beaufitul old house, wonderful surroundings and amazing dogs. Most of my work there was about to take care about the dogs, so it was basically no work for me, I really enjoyed them all :heart: These big babies need attention and they really like having someone around them for a… read more
30 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jessica & Richard)
Jess and Ricky stayed with us for 3 months and were absolutely fantastic. They worked hard helping with painting, creating garden paths, general maintenance etc. They both are brilliant with animals, giving our dogs lots of long walks and loads of cuddles while we were away. Whoever hosts them in the future will be lucky with such a lovely couple.… read more
(Excellent
)
29 mars 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Jessica & Richard) pour l'hôte
Me and my partner stayed with Christina and Rhianna for 3 months, it was our first workaway, and it was absolutely lovely! They were both so welcoming and accommodating (they even put up with my need of a ridiculous amount of chocolate!), as far as work went it was very reasonable and they were quite laid back. It was easy to get along with them,… read more
24 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
It was my first workaway experience and it was amazing!
Christina and Rhiana are the best hosts ever I believe.
I was enjoying my time there - I took care of the garden, painted house ( they have amazing house near the city with a lot of rooms, and awesome views on fields) walking with dogs and took a LOT of pictures - they live in beatifull… read more
Christina and Rhiana are the best hosts ever I believe.
I was enjoying my time there - I took care of the garden, painted house ( they have amazing house near the city with a lot of rooms, and awesome views on fields) walking with dogs and took a LOT of pictures - they live in beatifull… read more
17 déc. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)
Anna is an amazing person. She mainly helped with walking our dogs, painting and gardening. Everything was always done with a smile. Would highly recommend Anna, she has zest for life, is great company, willing to help and try doing different jobs. We miss her zucchini pancakes, happy smile and would welcome her back anytime
(Excellent
)
28 nov. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Ryan) pour l'hôte
Christina is a lovely person, she is super friendly and very generous. I really enjoyed her company and could have stayed longer if I had the time to give. Her house is such a nice old style rustic Portuguese house. I fell in love with the dogs and the rest of the family. It barely feels like work at Christina's house, it is more like being part… read more
22 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gillian & Keith)
Gill and Keith are great company and are very adaptable, able to turn their hand to any task.They painted, did general repairs, worked laboriously on mosaics, and they love cooking. That delicious cream sauce...! The most important thing was that I was able to leave the animals, chickens, cats and dogs, while I was away for several weeks, knowing… read more
(Excellent
)
27 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julia)
Julia was a great friend to the dogs, taking them on long walks and helping to make an agility course for them. She is adaptable, able to try new things and gave her best to any task - in spite of the summer heat and water shortages! Would highly recommend her.
We miss her and hope that she will come back and see us again!
We miss her and hope that she will come back and see us again!
(Excellent
)
16 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Julia) pour l'hôte
Staying with Tina has been my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better!
Tina is such a wonderful and lovely lady who made me feel very welcome right from the moment she picked me up at the train station.
I stayed with her, her dogs, cats and chickens for three weeks and it's been great. She got so many ideas and plans for her… read more
Tina is such a wonderful and lovely lady who made me feel very welcome right from the moment she picked me up at the train station.
I stayed with her, her dogs, cats and chickens for three weeks and it's been great. She got so many ideas and plans for her… read more
21 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Jon & Koldo) pour l'hôte
The experience was amazing!!
We had to take care of the garden, the pool and the animals for 10 days and we had a great time. Tina gave us a lot of freedom to do our job and we were able to enjoy the surroundings as we pleased.
Tina's house is a very peaceful place. There are no noises at all.
We truly recommend this place. If you want to… read more
We had to take care of the garden, the pool and the animals for 10 days and we had a great time. Tina gave us a lot of freedom to do our job and we were able to enjoy the surroundings as we pleased.
Tina's house is a very peaceful place. There are no noises at all.
We truly recommend this place. If you want to… read more
1 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Sharon & Ian) pour l'hôte
Tina was a beautiful host.
We both loved walking the dogs, we miss them.
We had to leave after a month due to personal problems, but would love to go back
We really liked Tina, she is thoughtful, caring and sometimes a scatter brain!! But, lovely.
We both loved walking the dogs, we miss them.
We had to leave after a month due to personal problems, but would love to go back
We really liked Tina, she is thoughtful, caring and sometimes a scatter brain!! But, lovely.
24 juin 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Julie) pour l'hôte
Staying at Tina's felt like a little slice of heaven. I have never met anyone as kind, accomodating and welcoming as Tina. She was an amazing host and I miss her, her family and the dogs and cats so much! I spent 5 weeks at Tina's, during which time I helped to walk, feed and care for her lovely dogs, as well as tackle some jobs around the house,… read more
23 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julie)
Julie is one of the kindest girls we've ever met. She's a hard worker, willing to help with just about everything and always with a smile on her face. All our dogs, including Sonho who is a very timid rescue absolutely adored her!
We honestly couldn't recommend Julie enough and she's welcome back at anytime.
We honestly couldn't recommend Julie enough and she's welcome back at anytime.
(Excellent
)
23 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Evelien)
Evelien is a wonderful person! Amazing with animals. Our dogs had fantastic walks, and they all love her. Evelien helped with loads of projects and lots of other things. Couldn't recommend her enough and she's welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
)
23 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Graham)
Graham and his wife Julie are lovely! Very helpful and happy to give anything a go. Graham built an amazing BBQ and loads of other things. Couldn't recommend them enough. They're welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
)
23 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Agnese & Toms)
Toms and Agnese are absolutely fantastic! They did so much to help and are such an incredibly lovely couple.
They made a cat house (literally it is a palace) constructed garden paths, painted and cemented, and many other jobs. Our dogs loved them. We honestly couldn't recommend them enough and they're welcome back anytime.
They made a cat house (literally it is a palace) constructed garden paths, painted and cemented, and many other jobs. Our dogs loved them. We honestly couldn't recommend them enough and they're welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
)
23 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Moritz & Stefan)
Moe and Stefan are lovely lads. They were incredibly helpful with lots of various jobs. Would highly recommend them and they'd be welcome back anytime.
(Excellent
)
23 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lea & Arne)
Lea is absolutely lovely. She's willing to help with just about everything and always with a smile on her face. All our rescue dogs loved her!
We honestly couldn't recommend Lea enough and she's welcome back at anytime.
We honestly couldn't recommend Lea enough and she's welcome back at anytime.
(Excellent
)
26 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Lea & Arne) pour l'hôte
The time with Tina, the dogs,cats, chicken and other lovely people was just Too Short! Tina is a truely wonderful person and Made me always feel welcome and Part of her World! Beneath the stunning landscapes in the morning when we walked the dogs there was always something to do as Well as plenty room for adventures, day Trips, good food and lots… read more
16 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joris & Renée )
It was a pleasure to host Joris and Renee with their little dog Doeska. Excellent does not do this trio justice. From the first day they arrived till the very moment they left they did so much to help and are such an incredibly lovely couple.
They mended the roof, built a pergola, made steps, paths, painted and cemented, and many other jobs. My… read more
They mended the roof, built a pergola, made steps, paths, painted and cemented, and many other jobs. My… read more
(Excellent
)
28 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Joris & Renée ) pour l'hôte
We arrived here the 22snd of november and worked until the 23rd of December. We enjoyed our stay so much that we are coming back after our two week "holiday", in January! Tina is the most generous person you will meet. It is like being home away from home. There is a lot of freedom about the jobs you want and can do. But the dogs get a long walk… read more
30 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Sarah) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Tina and her amazing dogs for two weeks and I enjoyed every day in her beautiful home! Tina is a great host - always taking care, cooking, making sure that you have everything you need and just a lovely person. The work depends on the weather and season, except from the daily walk with the dogs in the morning. I enjoyed that walks a… read more
5 sept. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bogumiła)
Milka is one of the loveliest girls we've met! Great company, very helpful and eager to give anything a go.
She came as a Workaway and left as a friend!
Would thoroughly recommend her to any future host, and she is most welcome back anytime:)
She came as a Workaway and left as a friend!
Would thoroughly recommend her to any future host, and she is most welcome back anytime:)
(Excellent
)
13 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Bogumiła) pour l'hôte
Dear future workawayer,
Tina was the kindest person I have met during my 2 months long journey. I was supposed to stay in her beautiful rural house only for 2 weeks, but I stayed for a month. I still don't know what would I do without her, because after one host stood me up, I had no place to go.
Tina has always lots of hilarious and sometimes… read more
Tina was the kindest person I have met during my 2 months long journey. I was supposed to stay in her beautiful rural house only for 2 weeks, but I stayed for a month. I still don't know what would I do without her, because after one host stood me up, I had no place to go.
Tina has always lots of hilarious and sometimes… read more
27 juin 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Vanessa) pour l'hôte
I stayed at Tina’s place for a couple of weeks from April to June. She has got a wonderful property and house. Even though it is more or less far away from everything there are all the amenities you might need. There is heating with wood if the rainstorms bring damp and cold air and when it is burning hot outside the house stays pleasantly cold… read more
21 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dan)
Dan was a great help and great company. I wish he could have stayed longer!He is very adaptable and willing to tackle odd jobs, even making me a replacement for a rotted gate. My dogs will miss going for walks with him.Also an excellent cook - definitely welcome back any time!
(Excellent
)
19 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Dan) pour l'hôte
I have just spent a lovely week with Christina. She is a great host and I have enjoyed socialising with her and her friends and helping out with her dogs and chickens and also doing some odd-jobs around her holiday cottages.
Her house is very comfortable (and warm even when it's cold outside!) and she is a great cook and very generous. She… read more
Her house is very comfortable (and warm even when it's cold outside!) and she is a great cook and very generous. She… read more
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