Help me fix up my house in Gestalgar, Spain
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: 19 abr. 2025
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ghil)
It was a pleasure to host Ghil, he works hard and is great company. He was very enthusiastic to learn about the work and showed good initiative when doing it, and I was happy with the amount he got done even though the weather wasn't great. He's a talented musician too! Welcome back any time :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ghil) para o anfitrião
I spent a small week in James' rural rustic house, and had an absolutely amazing time. We went for walks and runs in the beautiful scenery as well as a bike ride, reaching as far as the stunning city of Chulilla. Regarding the work, I spent a couple of hours a day scraping off old paint and plaster. A process I quite enjoyed. James is a pleasure
… read more to be around and I felt welcome right from the start. He has a sweet needy cat too that likes to cuddle, but she sheds, a lot hehe... Thanks for everything! I hope to return one day:)Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Andrew)
It was great having Andy around, he's a hardworking and very pleasant guy, with great initiative. He did some physically difficult jobs for me - breaking up hard ground and sanding off a load of old paint from some metal doors, before painting them - and I appreciated how committed he was to doing it all properly. He was always offering to help
… read more around the house and was great company went we went out on walks and so on. I'd highly recommend Andy to anyone else who needs help with their project!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Andrew) para o anfitrião
I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience at James' property.The area he resides in is absolutely stunning with the ability to hike/cycle to take it all in. Alternatively, there is a hammock to read a book/sleep/take in the scenery should downtime be preferred. The tasks during my stay were to dig out a vegetable patch along with sand,prime and
… read more paint two doors. I worked alone for the majority of my trip given the nature of James' work, however I was quite content to stick my headphones in and get on with things. James very kindly took me to various spots around the area in the evenings and weekends and also into the heart of Valencia where we socialised with his friends. Food wise, I could not complain as James is an excellent cook and he provided nutritious meals throughout my stay. I can also say I have a new fondness for Scottish play off games, drain unclogging videos and hikes that turn into late evening swims! Overall, I would highly recommend James as a host and his property should you need some time away from everything!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Barbara)
My experience with Barbara was very positive, we had some great conversations and I enjoyed our time together. Barbara is passionate about anything she does, whether it's marketing, writing or painting window bars. I had a nice time introducing her to Valencia's Fallas festival and going for a short hike near my place, and enjoyed hearing about
… read more her job and her home country. She's an independent worker and very capable, having lots of experience working on her family house with her mother. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a kind person and reliable workawayer to host :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Barbara) para o anfitrião
I've liked that even before I've arrived James called, so we had the chance to get to know each other a little bit. He also introduced me to the work I'll be doing at his place via call.
During a 6-day stay, my task was to paint the bars on 11 windows. It was a task right up my alley. I've enjoyed it a lot, it was a therapeutic experience. I've
… read more worked independently and on my schedule.
James is a great cook. I loved all the food he was making. He served big portions, so I was never hungry. 😊
Since I've arrived to his place on Friday, we could spend the weekend hanging out. On Saturday we went for a hike in the mountains. I enjoyed the views and the nature.
James was kind enough to introduce me to the Fallas festival in Valencia. We went to a big fireworks ceremony called Mascleta on Sunday. I've never experienced anything like it.
Generally, it was quite easy to get along with James. He is very interesting, we always had something to talk about and the conversations weren't forced. I've learned a lot about Spain from him. It was great to hear about how he bought the house and how much work he's already done with a place.
I would recommend this Workaway experience to anybody looking to enjoy beautiful nature, tasty food and good company while doing something fun, different and useful. 🙂Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
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Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ghil)
It was a pleasure to host Ghil, he works hard and is great company. He was very enthusiastic to learn about the work and showed good initiative when doing it, and I was happy with the amount he got done even though the weather wasn't great. He's a talented musician too! Welcome back any time :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ghil) para o anfitrião
I spent a small week in James' rural rustic house, and had an absolutely amazing time. We went for walks and runs in the beautiful scenery as well as a bike ride, reaching as far as the stunning city of Chulilla. Regarding the work, I spent a couple of hours a day scraping off old paint and plaster. A process I quite enjoyed. James is a pleasure
… read more to be around and I felt welcome right from the start. He has a sweet needy cat too that likes to cuddle, but she sheds, a lot hehe... Thanks for everything! I hope to return one day:)Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Andrew)
It was great having Andy around, he's a hardworking and very pleasant guy, with great initiative. He did some physically difficult jobs for me - breaking up hard ground and sanding off a load of old paint from some metal doors, before painting them - and I appreciated how committed he was to doing it all properly. He was always offering to help
… read more around the house and was great company went we went out on walks and so on. I'd highly recommend Andy to anyone else who needs help with their project!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Andrew) para o anfitrião
I had a thoroughly enjoyable experience at James' property.The area he resides in is absolutely stunning with the ability to hike/cycle to take it all in. Alternatively, there is a hammock to read a book/sleep/take in the scenery should downtime be preferred. The tasks during my stay were to dig out a vegetable patch along with sand,prime and
… read more paint two doors. I worked alone for the majority of my trip given the nature of James' work, however I was quite content to stick my headphones in and get on with things. James very kindly took me to various spots around the area in the evenings and weekends and also into the heart of Valencia where we socialised with his friends. Food wise, I could not complain as James is an excellent cook and he provided nutritious meals throughout my stay. I can also say I have a new fondness for Scottish play off games, drain unclogging videos and hikes that turn into late evening swims! Overall, I would highly recommend James as a host and his property should you need some time away from everything!
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Barbara)
My experience with Barbara was very positive, we had some great conversations and I enjoyed our time together. Barbara is passionate about anything she does, whether it's marketing, writing or painting window bars. I had a nice time introducing her to Valencia's Fallas festival and going for a short hike near my place, and enjoyed hearing about
… read more her job and her home country. She's an independent worker and very capable, having lots of experience working on her family house with her mother. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a kind person and reliable workawayer to host :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Barbara) para o anfitrião
I've liked that even before I've arrived James called, so we had the chance to get to know each other a little bit. He also introduced me to the work I'll be doing at his place via call.
During a 6-day stay, my task was to paint the bars on 11 windows. It was a task right up my alley. I've enjoyed it a lot, it was a therapeutic experience. I've
… read more worked independently and on my schedule.
James is a great cook. I loved all the food he was making. He served big portions, so I was never hungry. 😊
Since I've arrived to his place on Friday, we could spend the weekend hanging out. On Saturday we went for a hike in the mountains. I enjoyed the views and the nature.
James was kind enough to introduce me to the Fallas festival in Valencia. We went to a big fireworks ceremony called Mascleta on Sunday. I've never experienced anything like it.
Generally, it was quite easy to get along with James. He is very interesting, we always had something to talk about and the conversations weren't forced. I've learned a lot about Spain from him. It was great to hear about how he bought the house and how much work he's already done with a place.
I would recommend this Workaway experience to anybody looking to enjoy beautiful nature, tasty food and good company while doing something fun, different and useful. 🙂Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Ryan)
It was a real pleasure to have Ryan stay here for two weeks; he's a kind and funny guy, a hard worker and really easy to get on with. I was lucky to have his skills on hand when we ran into some problems installing a mosquito screen - his initiative and perseverance was something I admired. He was also great company to go hiking and hang out with,
… read more and my cat took a real shine to him. He did a great job with the tasks I gave him and I would recommend Ryan to any host looking for someone who's serious about the work, enthusiastic to learn new skills and a pleasure to have around. Welcome back any time!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Ryan) para o anfitrião
One last minute week quickly turned into 2 lovely weeks in the beauiful countryside of Valencia with James. Aside from a little wind the weather was gorgeous and the work was enjoyable. Unfortunately with James' job we didn't get to work together too much, but he had plenty of things that needed to be done or worked on. That being said whenever he
… read more had a bit of free time we worked together on whatever project, so its a great place for people who like to work independently but also side by side. Outisde of work James lead us on a couple stunning hikes around Gestalgar and the more picturesque (but in no way superior) town Chulilla. James' was kind enough to invite me to a wee party his friends put on in the city which turned into an unforgettable night of great food and even better conversation with people from all over (also perfect opportunity to practice my spanish) and of course the lighting of a few cheeky fireworks as it was Fallas. Overall great chats, stunning scenery, and some proper good work to even things out. I look forward to coming back with a case of Irn Bru in hand and a hefty supply of Yorkshire tea. Oh and last but not least, there is a cute little cat that loves attention !
CheersSó é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Alessandro)
Hosting Alessandro was a really pleasant experience. He's a kind, intelligent, considerate and chilled out guy - easy to talk to and work with. I was impressed with how hard he worked and how willing he was to try things he hadn't done before - he became a good plasterer while he was here and we made great progress! He's also a fantastic cook and
… read more I learned a few things from him about cooking pasta. I admire his outlook on life and it was really interesting to hear about his plans and ideas for how to make a living on the road. Overall, it was a real pleasure to host him and I appreciate all his help!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Alessandro) para o anfitrião
I was very lucky to do my first workaway experience with James! During the week I spent in his house, he was always helpful, kind and very patient. I learned about plastering and mostly did that task during the week - it was much more enjoyable than expected! During the day I had plenty of free time to relax and enjoy the beautiful landscape
… read more around the countryside of Bugarra with the company of his lovely cat. We went biking throught the countryside and on saturday he accompanied me to visit Valencia. We also went on a sunday hiking with his friends, such a wonderful day!
The conversations I had with him were always interesting and never forced: we talked when we wanted to and I really liked this mood. James is also an excellent cook: he has often cooked very good and nutritious dishes during my stay (and i really needed them :)
The house is very beautiful and has a lot of potential: if you have more experience and ideas than me when it comes to construction, go and give it a hand because it deserves it!
In conclusion I totally recommend James as an host and one day I hope to return to see all the progress made on the house!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Salome)
It was a lovely experience hosting Salome for 3 weeks. She's an incredibly kind and interesting person and a great workawayer in terms of her dedication and willingness to work on different projects and try things she hasn't done before. During her time here she helped to paint the roof terrace, plastered an outside wall, repaired cracks in
… read more tiling, chopped firewood, took care of the plants and tidied up the garden, among other things. She followed instructions well (she is bilingual in English and Spanish), displayed great initiative and made lots of suggestions for things to do with the house which I hadn't thought of. She also helped in the kitchen, which I really appreciated - she made some delicious arepas and an amazing lemon tart using lemons from the tree!
Salome was also great company. We watched films and the World Cup together, and she introduced me to some great salsa music. I felt really comfortable with her here and she was also happy to work and relax on her own when I was busy. We went on some nice walks together and generally had a great laugh!
Overall, I would absolutely recommend Salome as a guest and workawayer. She's a friendly, capable and confident person who could play a valuable part in any workaway project.
Thank you for your help and your company, you're welcome back any time :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Salome) para o anfitrião
ENGLISH
I stayed with James for about 3 weeks in his wonderful house. It was my first workaway experience.
I sent a request with very little advance and luckily was it possible for me to come .
From the first contact he was very nice, kind and help me to find the way and the bus to get to the closest town to his place.
The house is
… read more beautiful!!even though slowly is getting better with some repairments.It is located in the middle of the countryside surrounded by mountains and orange trees.
The landscapes are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!It's the perfect place to disconnect from the world and connect with yourself, meditate and find loads of peace and silence.
I did many different kind of jobs, like:
-plaster wall
-move away ruble
- painting the roof
- cleaning and tidying inside and outside.
- cut wood for the fire.
-gardering.
And some others..
James usually tells you what is a priority for him and that needs to be done , but is always open to listen to opinions and take them,being flexible about the tasks .
The house and the room were quite comfortable, it might get a little cold but if you wear cosy clothes you will be ok, also when the fire is on, it's so nice inside.
I feel that we got along very well, shared some outings, doing trekking in beautiful places, I really enjoyed that!
During these times, we got to talk about different topics and I learnt more about music and other stuff, he is a very interesting guy to talk to, also shared some silent moments which didn't be feel awkward at all. Was good to know we didn't have to socialize all the time, so I got enough time to do my own things having the right space for it .
We watched together some world cup matches( specially when Argentina played) , some really cool movies too and he made me part of a Sunday plan with his friends, Which was also very nice, we had an amazing day!
I had a great time with James, got to learn about many things and how to use tools I didn't know before I went there .
I'm deeply grateful for letting me be part of your home and your daily life duering those weeks, also thank you so much for the amazing dishes you made! In loved with your curry forever!
I hope we get meet up in the future and share more nice moments .
So in conclusion:I highly recommend James as a host. I Give him 10 stars hahaha.
SPANISH
Me quedé con James durante unas 3 semanas en su maravillosa casa, era mi primer workaway.
Envié una solicitud con muy poca anticipación, pero por suerte me fue posible poder ir .
Desde el primer contacto fue muy simpático y amable y me ayudó a encontrar el camino y el autobús para llegar al pueblo más cercano a su casa.
La casa es hermosa ,aunque poco a poco va mejorando con algunos arreglos, la misma está en medio del campo rodeado de montañas y árboles de naranjas .
Los paisajes son ABSOLUTAMENTE PRECIOSOS!
Es el lugar perfecto para desconectar del mundo y conectar contigo mismA, meditar y encontrar mucha paz y silencio.
Hice muchos tipos diferentes de trabajos, por mencionar algunos:
-Rebocar una pared.
-Trasladae escombros en la carretilla .
- Pintar el techo
- Limpiar y ordenar interior y exterior.
- Cortar leña para la chimenea
-Jardinería.
Entre otros
James suele decirte qué es una prioridad para él cada día, que hay que hacer, pero siempre está abierto a escuchar sugerencias y tomarlas.
La casa y la habitación eran bastante cómodas, podría llegar a hacer un poco de frío, pero si te pones ropa abrigada, estas bien,.también cuando la chimenea esta encendida, es muy agradable.
Sentí que Nos llevamos bien, compartimos algunas salidas, haciendo senderismo en lugares hermosos y disfrutamos de las papas bravas y el típico bocadillo.
Durante estos momentos más distendidos pudimos hablar sobre diferentes temas y aprendí más sobre música y otras cosas, es un chico muy interesante para hablar,También compartimos algunos momentos de silencio que no se sintieron incómodos o raros en absoluto.
Fue bueno saber que no teníamos que socializar todo el tiempo, así que tuve suficiente tiempo para hacer mis propias cosas teniendo el espacio correcto.
Vimos juntos algunos partidos de la copa del mundo (especialmente cuando jugaba Argentina), también algunas películas geniales y me hizo parte de un plan de domingo con sus amigos y amigas ,lo cual estuvo re lindo y nos la pasamos genial!.
La pasé muy bien con James, pude aprender sobre muchas tareas de mantenimiento de una casa que eran ajenas a mi conocimiento , así mismo el uso de herramientas que nunca use en mi vida.
¡Estoy profundamente agradecida por dejarme ser parte de tu hogar, tu vida diaria durante esas semanas y los increíbles platos que preparaste! ¡ El curry mi favorito siempre!
Espero que nos volvamos a encontrar y podamos compartir de vuelta en el futuro.
Entonces, en conclusión: RECOMIENDO TOTALMENTE a James como anfitrión. Un 10 total!!
Gracias!!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Yvana)
I accepted Yvana as a last-minute guest, and she started talking about leaving virtually the moment she arrived, and then cut short her stay a few days later. This made it seem as though she hadn't thought very hard about whether she would be comfortable doing a workaway on her own in the Spanish countryside, and the impact this uncertainty might
… read more have on me, the host. I did try to make her feel comfortable during her stay, and I thought we got on quite well and had some good conversations, but I also have a job that I have to do on the internet, and during the week I'm not always around to hang out in the daytime. Regardless, I was happy with her work replastering a wall and helping me clean the chimneys. I would recommend that if she tries using workaway again she should choose one where there is a group of people. I wish her all the best for the future :)
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Yvana) para o anfitrião
My experience with James had ups and downs. The first few days it was raining a lot so since all the jobs were outside jobs there was not much to do except cleaning inside the house. Our first couple of days we just didn't talk much, which made me very uncumfortable and which I tried filling with questions to which he just hardly replied. Once I
… read more knew I was going to leave things got a bit more relaxed and I could work more (the work being fun).
I don't really know what happened there, my guess is that James and I just didn't vibe so well, which is perfectly fine, but seeing as it's just the two of you, it took up a lot of space and I found it hard to relax.
I think I would recommend volunteering here more in the warmer months :)
I must say though that James always let me work pretty autonomously, which I enjoyed.Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Janette)
It was a pleasure hosting Janie for 2 weeks. I really appreciated her hard work and willingness to do different tasks. She was happy working on her own sanding down, priming and painting a gate, sweeping and tidying the garden and cleaning parts of the house. It was also a pleasure having her around to talk to and hang out with, exploring the
… read more countryside and relaxing by the local river. Welcome back any time!
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Janette) para o anfitrião
James was an terrific host! He was extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable. He showed me various natural sites in the nearby mountains including stunning rivers, reservoirs, hiking paths, and parks. He allowed for ample time to explore, exercise and relax. James was also happy to engage in fruitful
… read more conversations on spirituality, politics and art. My tasks included sanding down, priming and repainting the metal driveway gate, turning soil to prepare the land for gardening, and moving ruble, tile and rock into a concentrated area. I thoroughly enjoyed the two weeks I spent working on his beautiful property, especially evenings spent at the local river and afternoons spent reading in his picturesque hammock! P.S. he has a great taste in music!Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Deixado pelo Workawayer (Arina) para o anfitrião
I had the honour to be James' first volunteer and I can honestly say that I spent lovely 2 weeks at his place and James is a wonderful host. As well as great company, I had an amazing stay in a nice house situated in a picturesque location you wanted to explore more and more. James has a pretty large area by the house, and while the inside of the
… read more villa is just great, there's a lot of work to be done outside to make the place even more attractive. I have enjoyed working outside and have been delighted to see progress and James has always made sure that we do things that are within our abilities and for our own enjoyment. All in all, I am very grateful for this fantastic experience and would love to come back in the future🥰Só é possível entrar em contato com Workawayers com assinaturas ativas.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Arina)
It was lovely to host Arina. She's a kind, clever and interesting person and worked really hard when she was here. She helped me clear a bunch of flower beds which were full of weeds, tidy the garden, clean the house and cooked some meals. She's a great cook as well! It was a pleasure to meet Arina and she's welcome back anytime if she comes back
… read more to Spain one day.
Feito pelo anfitrião para o Workawayer (Irene)
It was a real pleasure to have Irene visit. She's full of interesting and funny stories as well as really hard working with a good sense of initiative. While she was here she turned an ugly wall into an attractive one by plastering it and rearranging the tiles, which was her idea. She taught me how to do basic plastering, which I appreciated. She
… read more has a great music taste too. I enjoyed spending time with Irene, whether working on stuff, swimming in the river or relaxing with a beer. Welcome back any time :)Help welcome at our old property on the beach in Malaga, Spain
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