Homestay Cantabria, Spain

5.0
(23 reviews)23

Ayúdame con las tareas de mi casa, mientras conoces 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

Estancia en una caseta-estudio de 20 mts con baño, cocina, terraza, wifi con algun fallo... Junto a nuestra casa en entorno rural a 15 km de Santander. Perfecta parejas. Trabajo de tarde con flexibilidad,.Será principalmente mantenimiento de una finca y sus casas. El resto del tiempo relajate en la terraza, haz senderismo y bicicleta por la via verde, vete a la playa, visita Santander o deja que te ayudemos a descubrir nuestra región.

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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

Vaya, qué experiencia me ha dejado vivir junto a Pili y José. Fueron como unos padres para mí y lo sigo agradeciendo. Conocí Cantabria de primera mano, con historias infinitas y un punto de vista local muy interesante. Me permitió entender y aportar en sus visión del mundo y de sus proyectos. Hermoso lugar, facilidad de comunicación, el voluntariado ofrece gran independencia y los anfitriones te dan muchísimas facilidades. Es de los mejores acuerdos que vas a encontrar en world packers.

5 months ago

Gonzalo

Chile

5

Increíble experiencia con José y Pili como anfitriones, muy acogedores y respetuosos durante toda la estadía. El trabajo flexible en los tiempos según lo acordado, centrado en mantenimiento del jardín, la huerta, ayudando a José en las tareas de casa, mientras Pili nos daba pausas de café y dulces, muy rico! Me enseñaron mucho sobre Cantabria y los al rededores, sus paisajes e historia, permitiendo en los tiempos libres recorrer en bicicleta la zona. La "casita" contaba con todo lo necesario para estar cómodo, independiente, totalmente agradecido de ellos y su hospitalidad.

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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