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Welcome to the very rural, beautiful Haute Vienne in Nouvelle Aquitaine.
If you are looking for peace, tranquility and beauty it's all here.
Accommodation is a caravan in a barn, so very cool in summer.
From now on I am just offering the caravan with access to lovely shower and toilet in the house here, amenities (washing machine and drier) and basic foodstuffs (see below***) I will take you to town to do your shopping if you do not come in a car. In return, I ask no more than three hours per weekday (15 hours per week) per week but these may vary according to what needs doing.
Tasks include...Looking after the chickens, ducks and pheasants. Looking after the ponds and watering the garden when necessary....Some pruning. Odd jobs.
I speak French but a fairly good knowledge of English is necessary as to avoid confusion
There is the BUDDHIST MONASTERY at Les Bosnages just around the corner (10 minute walk)
The hamlet and buildings were built using Roman/medieval stones and roads (this is an established Roman /archaeological area.
The wonderful Crane migration spectacle here in March and October.
Non-smokers only please.
Pick up point is Bellac.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Improve your English and learn some French.
Animal management...chickens and ducks
.
A small knowledge on many different subjects to impart!
Help
Looking after the birds and garden
Putting out food and water for the birds
Changing their swimming water sometimes and looking after the ponds.
We need help with the following.
Birds (priority)
Watering, weeding
Strimming and mowing,
Cleaning.
Repair project
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
THE 'GITE'.
Two bedrooms, upstairs toilet and basin, downstairs bathroom with shower, utility room, lounge with SatelliteTV in english, dvds in English and French, Fully equipped kitchen. Lovely private walled courtyard.
*** 'Basic foodstuffs' for are...
Milk, Rice, Pasta, Bread, Oats, Sugar. Flour. Some Lentils /Beans/ pulses. Jars and tins (eg jam/tomatoes/veg/ sauces) Apples and potatoes if required. Cheese. Eggs when ducks and hens are laying.
What else ...
We are rural, but towns and cities are close by. This is a famous tourist area so there is much to see either Walking or by car/train.
Our village of Rancon is 10km from Bellac and 8 from Chateauponsac.
The late Fred Yates the painter had a home here...a prolific painter. We are known for our exhibitions 'Artists of the Gartempe and have three art galleries in our tiny village alone.
just around the corner from us is the Buddhist monastery at Les Bosnages
Nearby Limoges has the following sights to see:
- The Crypt of Saint Martial, 10th century, including the tomb of the bishop who evangelized the city[8] It was discovered in the 1960s.
- Remains of the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre, one of the largest in the ancient Gaul.[citation needed]
- The Gothic Limoges Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Limoges), begun in 1273 and finished only in 1888. It is noted for a fine rood loft built in 1534 and for the partly octagonal bell tower. The main artistic works are a Renaissance rood screen and the tomb of the bishop Jean de Langeac, with sculpted scenes of the Apocalypse.
- The Chapelle Saint-Aurélien (14th–17th centuries). It includes the relics of St. Aurelian, the second bishop of Limoges, and has medieval statues and Baroque works of art.
- The church of St-Pierre-du-Queyroix, begun in the 12th century
- Church of St-Michel-des-Lions, begun in 1364. It houses the relics of St. Martial and has stained-glass windows from the 15th–16th century. The most striking feature is the 65 m-high tower, with a spire surmounted by a big bronze ball.
- The bridges of Saint Martial (dating from the Roman era) and of St-Etienne (13th century).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
15
Host ref number: 685223775764
Feedback (29)
16 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
'Epic' is one word to describe Meline and Galvin's Journey. They have decided to embark on a three year hike round Europe, saved up for and planned but with flexibility to achieve two aims. Firstly to use the most environmentally friendly form of transport and second to see how their journey evolves.
I am just so impressed.
Galvin is an expert… read more
I am just so impressed.
Galvin is an expert… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Leon) for host
I stayed with Stephanie and Henry for one and a half months before
Christmas and enjoyed my time there very much. I learned lots about
chickens, ducks and pheasants and fell in love with the ones we were
looking after. Stephanie and Henry are very friendly people with a great
sense of humour and lots of life experience that is very interesting… read more
Christmas and enjoyed my time there very much. I learned lots about
chickens, ducks and pheasants and fell in love with the ones we were
looking after. Stephanie and Henry are very friendly people with a great
sense of humour and lots of life experience that is very interesting… read more
23 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)
Leon has been brilliant. We were so lucky that he asked to come out of the blue.
He let the birds out every morning, even weekends and took really good care of all the animals.
Our ponds were well taken care of (needing emptying and filling and filters cleaning for the ducks).
He did much of his own cooking with stuff I provided and he was very… read more
He let the birds out every morning, even weekends and took really good care of all the animals.
Our ponds were well taken care of (needing emptying and filling and filters cleaning for the ducks).
He did much of his own cooking with stuff I provided and he was very… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lauge) for host
Steph and Henry were very good hosts and their beautiful garden was a nice place to work. Helping with the birds was an interesting new experience. I recommend staying here if you're looking for a calm place and physical work.
2 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauge)
Lauge Has been very helpful to us during his time here.
He helped enormously in the garden, clearing weeds, drains and getting the moss off the patio stones etc.. He helped look after the birds by cleaning out their houses.
He dealt with the compost, did the mowing and pruning.
Lauge is good at organising a space! He swept out our barns and… read more
He helped enormously in the garden, clearing weeds, drains and getting the moss off the patio stones etc.. He helped look after the birds by cleaning out their houses.
He dealt with the compost, did the mowing and pruning.
Lauge is good at organising a space! He swept out our barns and… read more
(Excellent
)
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16 Jun 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
'Epic' is one word to describe Meline and Galvin's Journey. They have decided to embark on a three year hike round Europe, saved up for and planned but with flexibility to achieve two aims. Firstly to use the most environmentally friendly form of transport and second to see how their journey evolves.
I am just so impressed.
Galvin is an expert… read more
I am just so impressed.
Galvin is an expert… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Jan 2021
Left by Workawayer (Leon) for host
I stayed with Stephanie and Henry for one and a half months before
Christmas and enjoyed my time there very much. I learned lots about
chickens, ducks and pheasants and fell in love with the ones we were
looking after. Stephanie and Henry are very friendly people with a great
sense of humour and lots of life experience that is very interesting… read more
Christmas and enjoyed my time there very much. I learned lots about
chickens, ducks and pheasants and fell in love with the ones we were
looking after. Stephanie and Henry are very friendly people with a great
sense of humour and lots of life experience that is very interesting… read more
23 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Leon)
Leon has been brilliant. We were so lucky that he asked to come out of the blue.
He let the birds out every morning, even weekends and took really good care of all the animals.
Our ponds were well taken care of (needing emptying and filling and filters cleaning for the ducks).
He did much of his own cooking with stuff I provided and he was very… read more
He let the birds out every morning, even weekends and took really good care of all the animals.
Our ponds were well taken care of (needing emptying and filling and filters cleaning for the ducks).
He did much of his own cooking with stuff I provided and he was very… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Nov 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lauge) for host
Steph and Henry were very good hosts and their beautiful garden was a nice place to work. Helping with the birds was an interesting new experience. I recommend staying here if you're looking for a calm place and physical work.
2 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauge)
Lauge Has been very helpful to us during his time here.
He helped enormously in the garden, clearing weeds, drains and getting the moss off the patio stones etc.. He helped look after the birds by cleaning out their houses.
He dealt with the compost, did the mowing and pruning.
Lauge is good at organising a space! He swept out our barns and… read more
He helped enormously in the garden, clearing weeds, drains and getting the moss off the patio stones etc.. He helped look after the birds by cleaning out their houses.
He dealt with the compost, did the mowing and pruning.
Lauge is good at organising a space! He swept out our barns and… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Thierry)
Thierry has been a blessing. He is really funny and very kind.
He looked after all our birds, worked in the garden and helped with showing other workawayers what needs doing.
He is very friendly, easy going and capable.
We had a major internet problem whilst Thierry was here but he was able to help out and advise on all things technical!
We… read more
He looked after all our birds, worked in the garden and helped with showing other workawayers what needs doing.
He is very friendly, easy going and capable.
We had a major internet problem whilst Thierry was here but he was able to help out and advise on all things technical!
We… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Franziska) for host
I could not have asked for a better first Workaway experience. Steph and Henry are wonderful, caring people with a great sense of humor and an interest in so many different things that made it easy to talk to them about anything. We shared some great stories while having a glass of wine in the evening or playing a game of Scrabble in the… read more
25 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Franziska)
We have had some great Workawayer experiences with many different workawayers from all over the world. ...some are truly wonderful and Franzi is one of these... Just so willing, thoughtful and caring.
Franzi was always ready to help at any time, her English is perfect, she is a good gardener and enjoyed looking after the animals. She is also very… read more
Franzi was always ready to help at any time, her English is perfect, she is a good gardener and enjoyed looking after the animals. She is also very… read more
(Excellent
)
6 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Verena) for host
I spent 4 wonderful weeks with Stephanie and Henry that I will never forget. Both are so warm-hearted, friendly, caring people, always good-mooded and open when I had a question!
Their garden is such a beautiful place and I had the honour to see chicks, ducklings and kittens grow.
I enjoyed the work in the garden and with the animals so much and… read more
Their garden is such a beautiful place and I had the honour to see chicks, ducklings and kittens grow.
I enjoyed the work in the garden and with the animals so much and… read more
3 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Verena)
Verena is one of the best!
She didn't hesitate to get up early every morning to let the birds out, feeding and giving them water, tenderly handling them.....we called her the 'Bird Whisperer'!
Verena is a treasure to have in the garden as she knows how it should be done. Watering, weeding, pruning.
She is willing and able to do many… read more
She didn't hesitate to get up early every morning to let the birds out, feeding and giving them water, tenderly handling them.....we called her the 'Bird Whisperer'!
Verena is a treasure to have in the garden as she knows how it should be done. Watering, weeding, pruning.
She is willing and able to do many… read more
(Excellent
)
17 May 2020
Left by Workawayer (GRAZIELLE) for host
Steph is a lovely host. Always available to answer the same questions several times if you don't understand.
I was really a little afraid of her being upset since I had a hard time understanding English, but she was always very kind. Cook wonderful food and always ready to help. Henry is also always playing games and leaving the environment more… read more
I was really a little afraid of her being upset since I had a hard time understanding English, but she was always very kind. Cook wonderful food and always ready to help. Henry is also always playing games and leaving the environment more… read more
15 May 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (GRAZIELLE)
Grazi is such a lovely personality, very caring and enthusiastic. She improved her English whilst she was here and continued her study of French. She was keen to learn and quick to comprehend ....sometimes after breaking us up with laughter....Brazilians want to call 'Chickens' 'Kitchens' is just one example!
Grazi had the stress of the pandemic,… read more
Grazi had the stress of the pandemic,… read more
(Excellent
)
17 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ayano & Chanwoo ) for host
I stayed with Steph and Henry for three weeks and found my time there unforgettable. It was so lovely days and made my heart warm like a cup of soup which she made. I really loved the meals she cooked, so I already miss it. Also she asked me about my preference and they gave me a lot my favorite.
Their home is very safe, peaceful and comfortable.… read more
Their home is very safe, peaceful and comfortable.… read more
15 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ayano & Chanwoo )
Ayano has a great personality and was extremely helpful to us during her stay. She is a whizz at cleaning everything...always did a good thorough job!
She cleaned our 2 houses and looked after all my birds with dedication
I had an operation whilst she was here so she certainly went the 'extra mile' to help.
Ayano always had a smile and we were… read more
She cleaned our 2 houses and looked after all my birds with dedication
I had an operation whilst she was here so she certainly went the 'extra mile' to help.
Ayano always had a smile and we were… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Khaled & Anya ) for host
Steph and Henry were warm and welcoming right from the day we arrived, they made us feel at home and were easy to talk to, never a dull conversation and they are very knowledgeable and lovely people. The jobs assigned never got boring and were well suited for our abilities. Being surrounded by all the ducks and chickens is an interesting and an… read more
22 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Khaled & Anya )
It has ben a great pleasure hosting Anya and Khaled. They are enthusiastic, hardworking and a joy to be around.
They loved the animals and our garden is looking great as they quckly identified nominated weeds!
It's good to have interested and interesting young people stay with us to hear about their adventures and future plans and Khaled and Anya… read more
They loved the animals and our garden is looking great as they quckly identified nominated weeds!
It's good to have interested and interesting young people stay with us to hear about their adventures and future plans and Khaled and Anya… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Kate & Hannah)
It was really good to have Kate and Hannah helping us out.
They had lots of initiative and really cared well for our birds....letting them out every morning, cleaning their coops and making sure the food and water was sufficient... even on their days off!
The watering was intensive due to the drought so they have kept all our beautiful plants… read more
They had lots of initiative and really cared well for our birds....letting them out every morning, cleaning their coops and making sure the food and water was sufficient... even on their days off!
The watering was intensive due to the drought so they have kept all our beautiful plants… read more
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kate & Hannah) for host
It was a pleasure staying with Steph and Henry. We learned how to care for their birds and did a few odd jobs around the house. Steph was clear about what she wanted done and very appreciative. Having read their profile, there were no surprises in the sort of work we were given.
Henry was kind enough to give us a lifts on our days off to various… read more
Henry was kind enough to give us a lifts on our days off to various… read more
11 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben & Josie)
We had Josie and Ben here for 10 days but they achieved wonders in that time!
It was very dry and hot but that did not deter them from strimming, weeding, watering (saving the plants from certain death!) and looking after all the birds.
They left the house spotless (Jo is a 'cleaning maniac') and windows and glass sparkling, Ben is a chef and… read more
It was very dry and hot but that did not deter them from strimming, weeding, watering (saving the plants from certain death!) and looking after all the birds.
They left the house spotless (Jo is a 'cleaning maniac') and windows and glass sparkling, Ben is a chef and… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Michel) for host
I spent 3 wonderful weeks with Stephanie and Henry during the month of july.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and it certainly was an amazing experience for me!
Stephanie and Henry are a lovely couple who take great care of their volunteers. They explained the tasks which I was supposed to do very well and with great patience, which in turn made it… read more
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and it certainly was an amazing experience for me!
Stephanie and Henry are a lovely couple who take great care of their volunteers. They explained the tasks which I was supposed to do very well and with great patience, which in turn made it… read more
30 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Michel)
We were so happy to have Michel staying with us. It is always good for us older folks to welcome young, enthusiastic people to remind us what it is like to be young!
Michel is very friendly and speaks excellent english. He was willing and thorough in completing his tasks and often used initiative ...a rare quality.
He has a very happy… read more
Michel is very friendly and speaks excellent english. He was willing and thorough in completing his tasks and often used initiative ...a rare quality.
He has a very happy… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fernando) for host
With Stephanie and Henry it was a really nice experience. It was my first time dking this kind of job, but they could help me explaining everithing really well. The place is amazing, they have two houses with many room, and they got everything you need. I had one entire house only for me, it was the top. The garden is really nice, there you can… read more
21 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fernando)
Fernando was a great help to us during July.
He learned our routine very quickly and just got on with it!
He is a very likeable young man, willing do all of the jobs we asked him to. He kept all our plants alive in the drought by watering them every day. He was very good caring for our many chickens and ducks, filling and changing duck ponds,… read more
He learned our routine very quickly and just got on with it!
He is a very likeable young man, willing do all of the jobs we asked him to. He kept all our plants alive in the drought by watering them every day. He was very good caring for our many chickens and ducks, filling and changing duck ponds,… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Fernando) for host
Hello, one of magic place to stay, if you really want to speak English This is the correct place to learn, with the Wonderful Teacher Steph and Henrry.
Thank you Steph and Henrry for a delicious food everyday and specially my favorite duck eggs.
I am so greatful to shared this experience with you and your Friends! Fernando! Was nice to see me ,… read more
Thank you Steph and Henrry for a delicious food everyday and specially my favorite duck eggs.
I am so greatful to shared this experience with you and your Friends! Fernando! Was nice to see me ,… read more
26 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Fernando)
Fernando was one of the most positive thinking people we have met.
He is willing and enthusiastic in everything he does. He is hardworking and always smiling.
He looked after the birds very well and did lots of gardening for us.
He made 2 great videos. One of our garden, the birds, cats and landscapes, and one of my doll's houses, so these are… read more
He is willing and enthusiastic in everything he does. He is hardworking and always smiling.
He looked after the birds very well and did lots of gardening for us.
He made 2 great videos. One of our garden, the birds, cats and landscapes, and one of my doll's houses, so these are… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Yuhsuan)
We were so happy to have Jamie stay with us during February.
She has a lovely personality and was such a great help to us. She was willing to do anything asked of her and amazed us with her strength as she is quite petite!
We enjoyed our conversations.....life in Taiwan, languages, animals, music and, of course, putting the world to rights!
She… read more
She has a lovely personality and was such a great help to us. She was willing to do anything asked of her and amazed us with her strength as she is quite petite!
We enjoyed our conversations.....life in Taiwan, languages, animals, music and, of course, putting the world to rights!
She… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Yuhsuan) for host
I was so lucky to have Steph and Henry as the first host of my workway experience. They take really good care of the animals and really care about the environment. I like to listen to their way of thinking, and I've learned a lot from them. They are so friendly that always asking if I need anything. Steph cooks very well, I really enjoyed the food… read more
27 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Simone) for host
My two-weeks experience in beautiful Limousin was simply incredible thanks to my wonderful hosts, Stephanie and Henry. They are very kind and friendly people and they made me feel home in their large and comfortable house in the countryside. They explained to me everything I was supposed to do with great patience and precision; this hepled me a… read more
22 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone)
Simone describes himself very well in his profile.
He is excellent company, being a good conversationalist who speaks fluent English. He has great sense of humour too. He was willing to do all the tasks we asked of him and seemed to enjoy most of them!
He is from the city but enjoyed the rural lifestyle here, visiting many places on the bicycle… read more
He is excellent company, being a good conversationalist who speaks fluent English. He has great sense of humour too. He was willing to do all the tasks we asked of him and seemed to enjoy most of them!
He is from the city but enjoyed the rural lifestyle here, visiting many places on the bicycle… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Lucas) for host
Sthep y Henrry fueron los mejor anfitriones que uno puede imaginar. Se mostraron muy amables conmigo, incluyéndome en su vida familiar, y haciendo que mi estadía de un mes es su casa haya sido una experiencia inolvidable. A pesar de que yo no hablo del todo bien el ingles ellos me tuvieron mucha paciencia y a mi me sirvió un mucho para aprenderlo… read more
3 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucas)
It was such a pleasure having Lucas (from Argentina) here to help. He is remarkably talented for a youth of 19 years..he made a beautiful job of the stone wall lime mortar pointing (needing a high level of skill to accomplish) wall was in desperate need of repair as it was supporting roof beams) All this in temperatures of over 30 degrees....… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Margarita) for host
Stephanie and Henry were wonderful hosts! We had a great experience in two weeks we spend there! We had to take care of chickens and ducks in the morning, letting them out of the cages and giving them food and water, after that we helped out with little things around the house and the garden ! Our hosts were always respectful of our time and… read more
14 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Margarita)
Margarita and Alice are lovely young ladies studying at Rome university.
It has been a great experience meeting them and hearing about their respective cultures..... Latvian and Brazilian. Having met at Uni they decided to join Workaway and spent 2 weeks with us here, looking after the birds and helping in the house and garden.
We had really hot… read more
It has been a great experience meeting them and hearing about their respective cultures..... Latvian and Brazilian. Having met at Uni they decided to join Workaway and spent 2 weeks with us here, looking after the birds and helping in the house and garden.
We had really hot… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
Stephanie and Henry are such great people, we're lucky to have spent 10 days with them. We felt at home straight away and were well looked after. We stayed in a house at the other side of their garden which has recently had some tasks done to it, it was very comfortable. The tasks were fair and the surroundings were beautiful. We enjoyed caring… read more
22 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
Having Emma and Steven here has been a such a pleasure.
They are friendly, easy going and always willing to help in any task we asked of them.
They did a meticulous job on the weeds in our garden, cleaned their house thoroughly after renovation work, painted a floor, did DIY and lots of pruning and watering. They also looked after the animals… read more
They are friendly, easy going and always willing to help in any task we asked of them.
They did a meticulous job on the weeds in our garden, cleaned their house thoroughly after renovation work, painted a floor, did DIY and lots of pruning and watering. They also looked after the animals… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Philip) for host
Steph & Henry were my 56th host. I stayed for two weeks in July 2018. Steph had found my profile and invited me a few months in advance, which was good because they had a queue of volunteers.
The location is a remote farm house, in France's least-populated region I'm told. Limoges is 50km away, the nearest village is a 20-minute walk down the… read more
The location is a remote farm house, in France's least-populated region I'm told. Limoges is 50km away, the nearest village is a 20-minute walk down the… read more
10 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Philip)
Big Thankyou to Philip....workawayer par excellence!
We have really enjoyed Philips 2 week stay here. He is kind and considerate, very amenable, adaptable and hard working.
He loved the animals, hens ducks and cats....'Fluffy' he groomed to perfection...removing the burrs of ages with tender car in spite of some disgruntlement from the… read more
We have really enjoyed Philips 2 week stay here. He is kind and considerate, very amenable, adaptable and hard working.
He loved the animals, hens ducks and cats....'Fluffy' he groomed to perfection...removing the burrs of ages with tender car in spite of some disgruntlement from the… read more
(Excellent
)
1 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Sunny)
Sunny by name and sunny by nature is so true of this lovely girl.
It was a pleasure to have her stay with us for two weeks. She helped so much....letting the birds out in the morning and doing their food and water. Then tackling the weeds, which at this time of the year are growing so quickly!
Sunny was so very appreciative of everything we did… read more
It was a pleasure to have her stay with us for two weeks. She helped so much....letting the birds out in the morning and doing their food and water. Then tackling the weeds, which at this time of the year are growing so quickly!
Sunny was so very appreciative of everything we did… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Sunny) for host
This is my first workaway experience and I feel so lucky to meet Steph and Henry. They welcomed me warmly and always treated me like family. Their house is lovely and make me feel like at home. The view from the window was beautiful and incredible. Also the accommodation was so private with comfortable furnitures and everything that you might need… read more
4 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nadia & Sasha) for host
Our lovely family! Dear Stephanie and Henry, thanks for your hospitality and love. We are grateful to the Universe for meeting you.
For volunteers: you are very lucky if you have the opportunity to stay with this wonderful family.
Stephanie is an excellent manager. From the first letter she took care of us. We had all the information about… read more
For volunteers: you are very lucky if you have the opportunity to stay with this wonderful family.
Stephanie is an excellent manager. From the first letter she took care of us. We had all the information about… read more
31 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nadia & Sasha)
Nadia Sasha Nicole
How can we thank you? Your presence brought joy into our hearts.
We wish for you everything you desire... the simple (not always lol) rewarding life you lead travelling to explore new places, meet new people and have new experiences.
Sasha, so talented and innovative, has built us a beautiful room and organised the chaos which… read more
How can we thank you? Your presence brought joy into our hearts.
We wish for you everything you desire... the simple (not always lol) rewarding life you lead travelling to explore new places, meet new people and have new experiences.
Sasha, so talented and innovative, has built us a beautiful room and organised the chaos which… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I had a great time with Steph and Henry.....and of course all the ducks and chickens!
Great food, nice gite to stay in and lovely people to be with
I went for 1 week and stayed for 5 weeks!!
Staircases making
Wood chopping and splitting
Weeding
Strimming
Grass cutting
Gardening
Rubbish sorting
Chicken house treating
Duck and chicken care
Nice… read more
Great food, nice gite to stay in and lovely people to be with
I went for 1 week and stayed for 5 weeks!!
Staircases making
Wood chopping and splitting
Weeding
Strimming
Grass cutting
Gardening
Rubbish sorting
Chicken house treating
Duck and chicken care
Nice… read more
28 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Roger is one of the Best. He does great works and is great to have around!
Any task, big or small, is taken on in his typical calm and self assured manner.
He gets up early to let the chickens and ducks out and any job is always completed thoroughly...our large garden has been really well maintained during his stay.
Great sense of humour,… read more
Any task, big or small, is taken on in his typical calm and self assured manner.
He gets up early to let the chickens and ducks out and any job is always completed thoroughly...our large garden has been really well maintained during his stay.
Great sense of humour,… read more
(Excellent
)
24 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (GILLIAN & Finn) for host
Staying with Steph and Henry was a brilliant experience. This was our first workaway and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The accommodation was in a gite at the other end of their garden which had all that we needed, as well as providing a good amount of privacy. The work was mainly in the garden and was never too strenuous, usually weeding, strimming,… read more
15 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (GILLIAN & Finn)
We feel privileged to have met Gillian and Finn, who have been absolutely amazing for the past three weeks.
Rising early they get on with anything you ask of them with quiet efficiency....no need to explain more than once, they used initiative and proficiency in all the tasks we gave them.
Finn...and now Gillian, are expert at preparing and… read more
Rising early they get on with anything you ask of them with quiet efficiency....no need to explain more than once, they used initiative and proficiency in all the tasks we gave them.
Finn...and now Gillian, are expert at preparing and… read more
(Excellent
)
2 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (19farmer42) for host
Stephanie and Henry are as good hosts as you will find on your workaway journey. They arranged for a pick up on our arrival and took us back to Limoges, when we were leaving. They showed every possible concern for our well-being during our stay on their farm. When we arrived, two of us were sick with sinusitis that we had picked up at Paris and… read more
26 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (19farmer42)
Charles is expert at everything so long as you give him the right tools (here it was a constant source of amusement that we spend 2 hours looking for tools and one hour on the job). He put in a door, repaired gates, sorted out the fosse and built several wooden structures for us with which we were delighted.
Irene is a star. Hard work with rocks!… read more
Irene is a star. Hard work with rocks!… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (annaraffa)
The pleasure was ours.
Such a warm, friendly couple who did some great work. They left the house beautifully clean and the garden is much improved!
Really interesting listening to all their ideas for their future projects.
Merci millefois et bon chance!
Such a warm, friendly couple who did some great work. They left the house beautifully clean and the garden is much improved!
Really interesting listening to all their ideas for their future projects.
Merci millefois et bon chance!
(Excellent
)
21 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (annaraffa) for host
February 2017 : We stayed for two weeks at the Willets funny chicken farm. For a bit we were busy with small maintenance works (fixing doors), gardening, moving fences. Then we learnt how to point walls with lime mortar. Housing was very comfortable and thanks to the Godin woodstove even warm in winter. You cook often for yourself. Willets are… read more
30 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago & Natalia)
Heartfelt thanks to Santiago and Natalia for their help (in some very wet conditions!). They are kind, gentle people who are willing to take on any task....and do it well!
We were overwhelmed by their enthusiasm, not just for the work, but for our home and hobbies....so rewarding to see their admiration at my collection and use of antique tiles… read more
We were overwhelmed by their enthusiasm, not just for the work, but for our home and hobbies....so rewarding to see their admiration at my collection and use of antique tiles… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Santiago & Natalia) for host
It is more than hard to put in words how wonderful was staying with Steph and Henry. From the very beginning it felt like being recieved in the family and to help with any labor at the farm is as fun as commiting, cause it´s really hard to don´t feel devoted to such wonderful and tender people.
Two weeks were absolutely too short time for… read more
Two weeks were absolutely too short time for… read more
16 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Vinicius & Laura)
Vinny and Laura are exceptional...both speak English, Vinicius fairly fluently. They are good company, witty, hard working and have great initiative. They loved being outdoors with the animals and are definitely country folk!
Laura loves to cook and has cleaned our house beautifully. She has also helped Vinny with lots of outdoor projects and… read more
Laura loves to cook and has cleaned our house beautifully. She has also helped Vinny with lots of outdoor projects and… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexandra )
Our dearest, sweet girl who's motto is 'be happy' came to share her infectious 'joie de vivre' with us in our sleepy village. Her natural enthusiasm raised our spirits. She is so kind and willing.... we could rely on her to find things to do without being prompted.
The laughter hardly stopped and how we miss her charisma!.
Bright, beautiful… read more
The laughter hardly stopped and how we miss her charisma!.
Bright, beautiful… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alexandra ) for host
What a pleasure spending those 3 weeks with Steph and Henry, honestly reality was even better than my expectations, they are so easy to be around, always trying to make me comfortable and entertained. They are extremely polite, kind, sympathetic and generous. I felt like I was on my own house, only good vibes, harmony... Actually I have left their… read more
14 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Yang)
Yang is one of a kind...a delightful , charming young man who is entirely himself with no pretension whatsoever. He is always cheerful and kind. He has a natural ability handling animals (having never had any previous experience) He cooked us delicious Chinese meals and was so easy to cater for. ...he appreciated everything we cooked for him.
It… read more
It… read more
(Excellent
)
10 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Yang) for host
It is my first workaway experience, I have stayed here for two months. I have felt like home since at beginning, Henry and Stephany treated me very good. I had my own room, even own house to live. I like almost everything there, the jobs I did were very variety, painting, stocking, weeding, hoeing… Working with Henry was one of those times… read more
29 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Virginia)
Virginia is one of a kind...very willing, humorous and a real free spirit. She attacks life as she does work...with an enormous amount of courage and determination. It was a privilege to enable her to achieve her goals and spend some summer days with her.
Bon Courage et Bonne chance Virginia wherever your adventures take you next!
Bon Courage et Bonne chance Virginia wherever your adventures take you next!
(Excellent
)
26 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Virginia) for host
Never judge a book by it's cover. These two are way better looking than this photo. Despite his age, Henry can outwork any of us. He is a visionary . He will see it in his mind how something should be built and then make it with his own hands. While he is doing so, he patiently teaches workawayers the skills he has. Stephanie works the farm and… read more
10 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Hana) for host
Wonderful couple. We had a great time with Henry and Stephanie. We learned a new skills and enjoyed spending time at their gorgeous home. Excellent experience. Highly recommended.
21 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Hana)
Hana and Patrick were great company and good workers. We enjoyed Hana's cooking ...and really appreciated the conversations we had over dinner as They lead very interesting lives! Their adventure and ours continues...hope to meet them again someday. Thank you so much..lovely people!
Highly recommended...
Highly recommended...
(Excellent
)
28 Feb 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Tomas & Eliska)
Eliska and Tomas are just amazing! We will never forget the time they spent here with us. Very capable, willing and intelligent, they helped us enormously....we can't thank them enough. Bon voyage Thomas Eliska and Mumu we will be following you! Come back and tell us all your adventures!
Steph and Henry.
Steph and Henry.
(Excellent
)
27 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Tomas & Eliska) for host
Well, our first workaway experience, and we had a really great time here! Stephanie and Henry are both very friendly people, they helped us in every aspect they could. We felt really welcome! Henry took us to see some surrounding areas during the weeks, he gave me few lessons on the mini digger as well! Hopefully, we will see each other again in a… read more
