Homestay Cantabria, Spain

5.0
(23 reviews)23

Help me with the house chores, while you get to know Cantabria! ;)

Connect with the locals
17 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
17 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

Stay in a 20 m² studio-cabin with bathroom, kitchen, terrace, Wi-Fi with some issues... Next to our house in a rural setting, 15 km from Santander. Perfect for couples. Afternoon work with flexibility. It will mainly be maintenance of a farm and its houses. The rest of the time relax on the terrace, go hiking and cycling along the greenway, go to the beach, visit Santander or let us help you discover our region.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner French
  • Between 20 and 45 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 17 Meeting locals
  • 17 Immersing in the local culture
  • 16 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Practicing Spanish
  • 6 Developing social awareness
Romeo

Germany

5

I really enjoyed the weeks in Villanueva. Pilli & Pillo are two really warm people who make you feel like a member of the family. The work was really little and also varied, you had more the feeling of helping out a little than actually working. I worked together in the garden mowing the lawn, digging beds or painting the house. Even with my poor Spanish, I didn't miss Pilo's jokes, which were quit amusing. There was plenty of time to explore the area. I really enjoyed the nature and tranquillity of the place. Ideal for switching off and getting back to yourself a little.

over 1 year ago

Andrei

Belgium

5

Jose and his wife are really great persons. Despite I didn't speak that much spanish, I tried hard to understand and to speak in it and it counted a lot for them. Showing willingness of integration can really connet you with your host. Thay had a lot of patience speaking to me slowly and with easy words. Thanks to them my spanish is now much better ! The working hours were respected. There are usually in the afternoon but Jose is flexible about that. The place where i lived is perfect: a place whare you can sleep, a kitchen to make your own food and a shower. Recommend 100%!

about 4 years ago

Gabriel

Costa Rica

5

Wow, what an experience it has been to live with Pili and José. They were like parents to me, and I am still grateful. I got to know Cantabria firsthand, with endless stories and a very interesting local perspective. It allowed me to understand and contribute to their vision of the world and their projects. Beautiful place, easy communication, volunteering offers great independence, and the hosts give you a lot of facilities. It is one of the best deals you will find on world packers.

5 months ago

Gonzalo

Chile

5

An incredible experience with José and Pili as hosts, very welcoming and respectful throughout the stay. Flexible work hours as agreed, focused on maintaining the garden and the orchard, helping José with house chores, while Pili treated us to coffee breaks and sweets, very tasty! They taught me a lot about Cantabria and its surroundings, its landscapes and history, allowing us in our free time to cycle around the area. The 'casita' had everything needed to be comfortable, independent, and I am completely grateful to them and their hospitality.

7 months ago

Antonin

France

5

Pili y pillo fue increíbles, para una primera experiencia de voluntario no podria buscar una mejor host. Me ayuden a visitar Cantabria, la casita está super bonita para dormir y disfrutar. Aun que no hablaba bien español, me ayuden a mejorar mi nivel y a diferenciar el cuchillo y la mochila. Los cafecitos en la merienda eran super para descansar y el trabajo de jardin no era tan dificil. 5/5 para todo. Muchas gracias a vosotros!

over 1 year ago

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Hosted by JOSE ALBERTO

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