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I'm a musicist, i play piano, my son play saxophon, my daughter play trumphet and flute. Our house is full of music. We live in a quiete country,with lemon trees and plantation of ulivi, very near to the city of Siracusa and near to beautiful beaches. I have also a bed and breakfast. So my work in this moment is for the garden and for the B&B. i love to contact feeling people. Some time i travel around the world. Mexico and India are my favourite places.
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningFarmstay helpHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismProjects involving children
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Help
I want to be helped in the garden and to clean the rooms of the guests of B&B.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: FluentAccommodation
I can offer a room,with private bathroom and indipendent entry.
What else ...
My property is 10 minutes far from the city of Siracusa by car,but 30 minutes by bus. there is bus stop 5 minutes walking.the nearest beach is 20 minutes walking,10 minutes by bicycle.i can offer a bicycle.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours for day for 6 days or 5 hours for day for 5 days
Feedback (29)
To give us both some freedom, I only worked a few hours in exchange for accomodation only.
I had plenty time to explore the area around Siracuse, the many beautiful villages, historic ruins, and… read more
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To give us both some freedom, I only worked a few hours in exchange for accomodation only.
I had plenty time to explore the area around Siracuse, the many beautiful villages, historic ruins, and… read more
Durante il mio… read more
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I felt welcomed from the first day on. I was cutting the Olive trees in the Orchard and was thanked with awesome food and a private room. =)
I can just agree with all the people giving feedback before me, its a great place to stay!
Dear Francesca, all the best to you and your loved ones, hope to… read more
Fueron muy atentos y generosos en todo momento.
Nos prestaron bicicletas y fuimos a recorrer las hermosas playas de los… read more
Francesca is an inspiring woman who has created a very special thing at her farm and B n B. I look forward to… read more
It was a pleasure for me to host you in my house. You helped me to grow olive, and you were very available. Thanks for your kindness. All the best for you.
It was really nice to discover this beautiful place with friendly people. We shared good moments and were in a lovely family.
About the work:
It's simple, you work 4 hours by day, 6 days a week. Differents kind of task waiting for you: Weeding, cutting the grass, clean the room, and taking care of the garden in general.
The… read more
Big hearted, full of life and a wonderful musician, Francesca's home is colourful and vibrant set in open gardens with quiet beaches a short walk away. My work… read more
I learn cello ( my dream in my last years) with him.
Benjamin is a wonderful american boy, always kind, he knows a lot of thinks, or, better... all thinks. So he helped me in many activities. Really, was a very interesting and feeling experience to have him in my… read more
By the second day, Francesca and I had already… read more
I'm lucky because I met so lovely person a you. Really, it's fantastic to stay in my house and meet so interesting persons,exactly as to travel.
Menachem was for the first time workawayer But He was always available for every work. I'm sorry, darling,If you tired too much and you didn't have long time… read more
I stayed at Francesca's for 2.5 weeks but I felt I would love to stay much longer if it would have been possible for me.
Francesca is a great and generous host which really takes care for her volunteers. She is open minded, honest and really loves to meet new people… read more
The tasks were also good, varied: garden and rooms, not too heavy,… read more