I need someone to look after our Quinta in the Serra da Estrela, rural Portugal. The house is in a beautiful location near the village of Linhares da Beira where there are two restaurants, cafe, shop, castle, etc.
The most important work that needs to be done here is to look after a small herd of four donkeys and maintain a presence on the farm to keep stray dogs and foxes away from the bantams. The land is terraced and fed by irrigation channels which need to be kept clear of leaves etc. The animals mostly take care of themselves.
There are lots of different nationalities of people living in the area, many homeschoolers, alternative living, creative people, etc. Good variety and plenty to do and see. Linhares is famous for parapenting, mountain biking, walking and also has a very nice restaurant the "Cova da Loba."...
The village is 5 minutes walk from the house, there are 4 hecatres of land with a river, springwater, chestnut woodland, olives, oaks. The house is heated by a woodburning stove and there is a traditional bread oven outside. Its warm (or cool depending on the season,) comfortable and quiet. The house is off-grid, solar electricity and has spring water from 2 different springs. There is internet at the house.