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Host is looking for help immediately
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
12 Apr 2024
Reply rate
88.0 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
20
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Description
We are looking for help with our property in France. The property consists of a main house and 4 x guest houses, a large barn set in a courtyard, 5 acres of land, a large fishing lake, tennis court and swimming pool.
The grounds are extensive and we require help keeping up with the maintenance. There are also general tasks, deep cleaning, painting etc. so anyone with experience in any of these areas would be most welcome!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Help
Help with day to day projects
PLEASE NOTE:
You need to be fit and willing to undertake the duties required.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Room with adjoining bathroom or en-suite room depending on availability - you can expect home cooked food and lovely room/surrounding...
What else ...
Plenty of walking locally and good cycling opportunities
Tranquil setting with lots of wildlife
We are fairly rural so you will need your own transport to get around, however we do have bicycles.
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
5 hrs per day, 5 days per week maximum
Host ref number: 139563821867
Feedback (12)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host
I have just spent two weeks with Clive for my first workaway experience and in my opinion I couldn’t have wished for a better host.
Clive was very welcoming and made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived. He was very easy going, calm and kind , and was willing to explain and demonstrate tasks if needed. It was a very tranquil environment and I… read more
Clive was very welcoming and made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived. He was very easy going, calm and kind , and was willing to explain and demonstrate tasks if needed. It was a very tranquil environment and I… read more
19 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shoki)
Shoki is a very pleasant interesting person, always willing to help and do any chores that are required. it was a pleasure to host him and he would be welcome back anytime.
Shoki good luck with whatever path you choose in life.
and i look forward to meeting you again one day and enjoying your Japanese food.
Shoki good luck with whatever path you choose in life.
and i look forward to meeting you again one day and enjoying your Japanese food.
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Shoki) for host
I stayed at Clive's for about 1 week and a half in February. It was not a long stay, but I enjoyed it a lot and did many things with Clive and with the other workawayer.
Clive was a nice, warm, and honest person willing to teach many things with great hospitality. And his cooking skills were top tier as well! He also had his amazing friends… read more
Clive was a nice, warm, and honest person willing to teach many things with great hospitality. And his cooking skills were top tier as well! He also had his amazing friends… read more
13 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Richard)
Richard is a very likable person with a great personality. he is not afraid to get stuck in and can think for himself.
He is extremely clean and tidy personally and in his work.
Richard comes highly recommended and he would be welcome back here at La Soliniere at any time.
I wish you well Richard with whatever path you decide to take in life.
He is extremely clean and tidy personally and in his work.
Richard comes highly recommended and he would be welcome back here at La Soliniere at any time.
I wish you well Richard with whatever path you decide to take in life.
(Excellent
)
13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Richard) for host
I voluenteered at Clive's for three weeks in January and Feburary. I had a great time with him and the other Workawayer. Clive is a very nice, calm, patient and mindful person. The area is peacefull and quiet, ideal if you want to escape the city life for a while. I took long walks and bike rides and the lanscape is truly beautiful. The work was… read more
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(4.9)
Cultural exchange:
(4.8)
Communication:
(4.9)
9 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Aaron) for host
I have just spent two weeks with Clive for my first workaway experience and in my opinion I couldn’t have wished for a better host.
Clive was very welcoming and made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived. He was very easy going, calm and kind , and was willing to explain and demonstrate tasks if needed. It was a very tranquil environment and I… read more
Clive was very welcoming and made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived. He was very easy going, calm and kind , and was willing to explain and demonstrate tasks if needed. It was a very tranquil environment and I… read more
19 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Shoki)
Shoki is a very pleasant interesting person, always willing to help and do any chores that are required. it was a pleasure to host him and he would be welcome back anytime.
Shoki good luck with whatever path you choose in life.
and i look forward to meeting you again one day and enjoying your Japanese food.
Shoki good luck with whatever path you choose in life.
and i look forward to meeting you again one day and enjoying your Japanese food.
(Excellent
)
19 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Shoki) for host
I stayed at Clive's for about 1 week and a half in February. It was not a long stay, but I enjoyed it a lot and did many things with Clive and with the other workawayer.
Clive was a nice, warm, and honest person willing to teach many things with great hospitality. And his cooking skills were top tier as well! He also had his amazing friends… read more
Clive was a nice, warm, and honest person willing to teach many things with great hospitality. And his cooking skills were top tier as well! He also had his amazing friends… read more
13 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Richard)
Richard is a very likable person with a great personality. he is not afraid to get stuck in and can think for himself.
He is extremely clean and tidy personally and in his work.
Richard comes highly recommended and he would be welcome back here at La Soliniere at any time.
I wish you well Richard with whatever path you decide to take in life.
He is extremely clean and tidy personally and in his work.
Richard comes highly recommended and he would be welcome back here at La Soliniere at any time.
I wish you well Richard with whatever path you decide to take in life.
(Excellent
)
13 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer (Richard) for host
I voluenteered at Clive's for three weeks in January and Feburary. I had a great time with him and the other Workawayer. Clive is a very nice, calm, patient and mindful person. The area is peacefull and quiet, ideal if you want to escape the city life for a while. I took long walks and bike rides and the lanscape is truly beautiful. The work was… read more
28 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Rubens) for host
It was my first workaway and it couldn't have been better. Clive is an exceptional person, kind, friendly, honest, fun and a great cook! I thank you so much for having received me so well! The place is amazing and very well organized, I highly recommend this vacancy. Clive, I hope to see you again. I wish you the best!
1 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Callum)
I was before i retired and came to live in France someone who employed a lot of people within my UK business.
There were certain attributes i looked for / wanted in people.
Willingness to give there best
Able to think for themselves
conscientious
Honest
Caring
A good communicator
Someone who asks questions and wants to learn
Someone who is neat… read more
There were certain attributes i looked for / wanted in people.
Willingness to give there best
Able to think for themselves
conscientious
Honest
Caring
A good communicator
Someone who asks questions and wants to learn
Someone who is neat… read more
(Excellent
)
31 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Callum) for host
Woking away here with Clive and Sam was a brilliant experience I learnt so much and meet some great people.The hospitality and snooker coaching was top tier, would love to go back and tick more jobs of the list.
2 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Bethany ) for host
Clive and his dog Sam were both wonderful company! The tasks I did were simple and enjoyable as time passed easily; I also learnt a lot in the two weeks I spent there- like the process of extracting honey from his beehives. I loved the relaxed pace and easygoing nature of the local area and also of Clive's home and I love to be able to visit again… read more
14 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Bethany )
What a pleasant experience it was to host Bethany. Full of youth and fun but also conscientious and always willing to give her best + when it came to doing tasks.
I would recommend Bethany to any host without hesitation, and would welcome her back here anytime she wanted.
Bethany, i wish you well with your future travels and long term work… read more
I would recommend Bethany to any host without hesitation, and would welcome her back here anytime she wanted.
Bethany, i wish you well with your future travels and long term work… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Lucius & Josefine) for host
We went to Bouin for 3 weeks during February 2023. It even was our very first workaway and we are so greatful to have made this experience! Clive is such a nice person, gives clear instructions and trusts his workawayers with their work. You can still always ask anything and he'll explain it to you five times if needed. We had our own bedroom and… read more
28 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucius & Josefine)
Such a nice couple. willing and eager to help in anyway. very pleasant company.
They are self motivated and listen to instructions and advice. Clean and tidy workers. Excellent all round.
I would certainly recommend Lucius and Josefine for any workaway host.
I wish them both the very best and hope their dreams and travels are happy ones.
They are self motivated and listen to instructions and advice. Clean and tidy workers. Excellent all round.
I would certainly recommend Lucius and Josefine for any workaway host.
I wish them both the very best and hope their dreams and travels are happy ones.
(Excellent
)
20 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Julius) for host
I really enjoyed my two weeks in Bouin with Clive and Sam, the time was over way too fast! Clive always had an eye on making sure I was comfortable and having a wonderful time. The mostly manual tasks were definitely doable and I was able to learn a lot in the process! After the work was done, the really rural area was perfect for taking long… read more
6 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (David Friedrich)
David’s a really nice person with a very friendly nature. David got stuck in with whatever project was thrown at him. If David continues with work away travels, whoever he stays with will not be disappointed. I can highly recommend him..
I would like to wish David all the best for his future travel and personal experiences.
I would like to wish David all the best for his future travel and personal experiences.
(Excellent
)
6 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (David Friedrich) for host
I spent the two weeks before Christmas at Clive's place and had a great time. He is a very kind and obliging person. He always made sure that I had everything I need and felt comfortable. I am very grateful for my first workaway experience being that awesome and would recommend a stay here to every workawayer who is willing to learn new skills and… read more
14 Nov 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas)
Excellent work away, thinks for himself, willing to take on any project. wants to learn new skills.
Enjoyed having him here and hope he finds his vocation in life.
Enjoyed having him here and hope he finds his vocation in life.
(Excellent
)
5 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sharon)
Sharon was a fantastic, ideal workaway. Friendly , hard working and very helpful. Sharon was prepared to get stuck in with whatever needed doing and nothing fazed her. I wish her well with her travels and her life goals.
(Excellent
)
26 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sharon) for host
I spent a week with Clive, Sam and Pickles in an amazing location. Clive was very kind and I got to meet a lot of his friends both at home and in the local pub. We had a night out for St Patrick's Day and a fish and chip night at home. We spent the week getting the Gites ready for the Spring as well as a bit of gardening. The accommodation was… read more
14 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (m_haskell) for host
I had an amazing time with Clive there in France. He is very accommodating and very kind. I learned so many new things and enjoyed my 2 months there. You do a lot of manual labour jobs so be prepared for outside work. I felt at home quite quickly. The village they're in is quite small and isolated, so if your looking for a place to get away from… read more
13 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mario) for host
I stayed there for 2 weeks and I think it was a nice experience.
Clive is a kind person and he teached me a lot of manual job outside.
The place is a sort of paradise, very quiet.
Thanks a lot for this experience! :-)
Clive is a kind person and he teached me a lot of manual job outside.
The place is a sort of paradise, very quiet.
Thanks a lot for this experience! :-)
