Help with house and land in the Rhone Alps, France

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    As we are now selling the main house which over 10 years we have renovated with great workaway help and we are looking for two physically strong experienced Workaways for March/April 2024

    We are a "less energetic than we were" British couple who ten years ago bought an old farmhouse with outbuildings which we have renovated with the help of some 40 Workaways in the beautiful Drome les Collines, situated in the middle of a renowned golf course and 2 klms from the river Rhone in noted vineyard country. We have lived over half our lives in France and have had a very successful property finding business in the French alps for 20 years. We have three children and six grandchildren all of whom live in the area.We are sporty, outgoing and have a dog. The situation of the property is idylic. Most of the work is outdoors, clearing up the land, general maintenance, painting...

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We speak fluent English and French. We can obtain low rates for our workaways at the golf course. We have two brand new electric bikes to explore the area.And it's a great and little known part of France with masses to see do and explore!

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a couple of strong and experienced Workaways mainly to help us in the garden and touch up paint the interior of a secondary house Also clearing up some land and moving some furniture and possessions from main to adjacent secondary house

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Intermediate
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We are currently offering workaways the use of our self contained renovated barn where they could be independant and self catering with food provided by us so we are really looking for a couple or two friends who can work and play together!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is lots to do in this area, cycling, horse riding, ,walking, the river Rhone is closeby with a 90 klm track for all these pass times. The nearest station is a cycle ride away ( we have two bikes for your use) and the towns of Lyon and Valance are accessable by train in half an hour.We are also right on a golf course so for anyone interested in golf it is perfect

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours but we are flexible and two days a week free time.

Host ref number: 629212947729

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