Live close to the Prehistoric Caves of Lascaux and help with gardening and DIY in our house in the Dordogne, France

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  Description

  We are a retired English couple who live in a quiet rural village in a house on top of a hill with amazing views . Brenda is originally from the Philippines ,and is an avid gardener and David is English and likes DIY ,fishing ,and sailing. We lived in England for 25 years before moving to France . Previously, we lived in the Middle East, Asia and the US and worked in te travel industry for almost 2 decades so we had the opportunity to meet a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
  
  We moved into our new house a year and a half ago so there are maintenance , gardening and DIY tasks needed .Currently we are in the midst of building a covered terrace and a carport. And Brenda would like to develop the garden
  
  We enjoy meeting and interacting with people from different walks of life, and sharing our experiences from our travels and the countries we have lived in. We do not have any pets and we are non smokers.
  Brenda enjoys cooking and trying out new dishes from different countries .David loves to eat 😊 .
  We like the outdoors, going for walks and travelling .
  
  We live in this part of the Dordogne which is truly spectacular. Even after 16 years of living here, it still takes our breath away!
  There are beautiful landscapes and stunning scenery that you'll encounter as you drive or cycle around , an incredible amount of sites to visit : magnificent chateaux and gardens , prehistoric caves and stalactite caves, historic /bastide (fortified towns) perched on top of a hill , and quaint charming villages many of which we still have to discover and explore.
  
  Near and around us, there are walking and cycling routes/paths , rivers and lakes for swimming, fishing and sailing, local farmers markets . There is little night life as we live in the countryside .

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our house sits on top of a hill with amazing views. Imagine sitting on the patio watching the different colors in the sky as the sun rises , or sipping a drink at the end of the day watching beautiful sunsets, Or read a book while lying on the sunlounger in the forest , listening to the sound of birds.
  In addition ,we are close to many famous Dordogne tourist sites and chateaux. This is a great opportunity to discover this beautiful part of France.
  We used to own a holiday home(gite ) rental business in the area and we have lived here for 16 years, so we know the area very well and can give you tips and local knowledge so you can enjoy and make the most of your travel experience .
  The prehistoric caves of Lascaux in Montignac, is 40 minutes away . Many more like Sarlat , Domme, Chateau Beynac, Roque Gageac, Font de Gaumme to name just a few.)
  If you like history , there are many Chateau nearby. Chateaux Hautefort is just 25 minutes drive away.

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  Help

  Brenda needs help in the garden( digging ,planting ,weeding). If you are a landscaper or garden enthusiast, that would be great!
  David needs help with general DIY tasks inside and outside the house so if you are a handyman , that would be very useful .
  We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and responsible persons
  The exchange is 5 hours of help , 5 days a week..

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Tagalog: Fluent
  French: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  We offer you a room in our house with a double bed . The toilet and separate bathroom is nearby . The kitchen ,and living room is open plan . We will provide food supplies for you to make your own breakfast and lunch . Then we will gather every evening (5 days a week) for dinner.

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  What else ...

  You will need your own transport to get here and and to get around to enjoy this beautiful part of France .Nearest town for shops , bars, cafes is pretty Terrasson , which is just a 15 minute drive .It has a buzzy outdoor weekly farmers market , an 11th century church and abbey with amazing views of the town, and the Jardins de Imaginaire.
  There is a train station there which gives you easy access to Perigeux, Sarlat ,Brive, Bordeaux(1.5 hr away) ,Limoges, and Paris and other parts of France.
  There is no public transport directly from our house , but you can use our bike to get around if you are physically fit.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week