[Abruzzohouse]

Offering free 'away from it all' - type stay in a beautiful farmhouse in Abruzzo, Italy, in return for help restoring the house. Get a taste of what it's like having a place in the sun, or just to see and experience this beautiful location! The idea is to do a 50/50 deal: 50% of your time (the first half of your stay) you help us working on the house, and 50% (second half of your stay) you can enjoy a free holiday in one of the most beautiful, unspoilt parts of the Italian countryside. Example: You stay for 2 weeks: first week we work together, second week you do what you like (sandy beach is 30 minutes away; beautiful mountain area around 40-45 mins)! Large 20sqm room with double bed will be provided.

We're particularly interested in skilled people, though none of the work necessarily requires a professional (the first floor of the house is fully habitable). So if you're a builder, roofer (only minor roof repairs..), gardener, or skilled DIY person, get in touch.

Email: abruzzohouse at gmail dot com or reply here with your info. Dates available from April onwards (it will be very sunny and warm, even in April!).

[Lauren]

Hi,

That sounds so cool for me, Im going to be travelling around Italy in June/July and that would be such a good opportunity!

The only problem is I dont have a trade, Im a kiwi girl, very enthusiastic and willing to help tho! If you think I could be part of this, let me know

[Abruzzohouse]

Hi Lauren, whereabouts will you be travelling? We'll probably be back in the UK by the end of June..

Cheers

Simone

[Lauren]

Um not sure, gonna start in Spain towards the end of june and head towards Italy after that. Thats a shame that you might not be there then, if you happen to be, my email address is lauren.wilding@gmail.com. Id love to do something like that for a while!

Otherwise, if you know of any other random work that I might be able to pick up on my European travels, Id really appreciate some advice!!

Thanks

[ak]