Descripción
We Stephan & myself run a 50 hectare beef/sheep farm producing meat for consumption, make hay/sileage for winter feed. It is quite rural here lots of peacefull walks, St lo being the nearest town is 7 kilometres away the nearest shop is about 2km an easy walk & everything is there.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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¿Que es esto?
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
In normandy there is lots to see & do, war beaches mont st michel the bayeux tapestry & lots more depending on your taste
Ayuda
We are looking for good all round persons who appreciate the countryside, are independant have lots of common sense do not mind getting dirty, grass to cut, painting in the house & general cleaning or cooking the daily meal is a help. We can fetch & carry only from the train or bus arriving & departing from St Lo this is if you arrive without transport. We warmly welcome people with camper vans as there is plenty of space to chill out here, must understand & be at ease with animals. The farm is a no smoking & or vapping. Currently seeking urgent house help & lots of odd outside jobs, a person who enjoys sewing to finish my unfinished projects, a wall to be put up to help extend the kitchen, changing the old milking parlour into a workshop & moving tools into it. Lots of outside odd jobs tidying & help with marketing the machinery to be sold on the internet. Fallen trees to be cut up & bought in for the winter. Please note we do not need help with animals they are out to grass all year round grazing, it is not a petting farm and the rest of the land is sold for standing grass being made into silage or hay, the sheep come in for lambing in December.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Principiante
Alojamiento
spare room in house or tent whichever is preferred, shower & toilet in house
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There are lots of lovely rural walks from here, the train stops at the nearest town being St Lo & if no train there will be a bus! We also have bikes for using.
Un poco más de información
- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
most of our land is level, so we gladly accept workaway persons who like their own space & peace
Podría aceptar mascotas
animal well behaved dogs are accepted at owners responsibility as we have dogs & cats ourselves
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Más de dos
Horas esperadas
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week with 2 days off

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 181272551687

Comentarios (14)

8 nov 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Burak) para el anfitrión

Consulta nuestra política de comentarios para saber por qué no se muestra esta opinión

(Malo )

18 oct 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Burak)

Burak worked and ate well in the time he stayed with us

(Excelente )

5 nov 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Lucia) para el anfitrión

My time on the farm was wonderful. With lots of sunshine and exciting and varied work, I used the time in Normandy to relax a little between trips. The farm is far away from all "life" but thanks to the bike I was allowed to use and the entrepreneurial spirit of Penny and Stephan, I ended up in many places in Normandy. Especially the food from… read more

(Excelente )

9 oct 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucia)

Lucia was an amazing person very hard working, very knowleable for her age, good to have discussions with and good company, we recommend her to any work away place

(Excelente )

16 sept 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Cindy & Albert) para el anfitrión

The location is peaceful and quiet with some lovely walks in nature nearby. The farm has changed so now there are a few cows, some chickens and a very sweet duck!

I did cleaning in the house and made a hanging planter for strawberries. Penny and Stephan were very welcoming and made me feel at home.

(Bueno )

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Precisión del perfil:
(4.8)

Intercambio cultural:
(4.5)

Comunicación:
(4.5)

8 nov 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Burak) para el anfitrión

Consulta nuestra política de comentarios para saber por qué no se muestra esta opinión

(Malo )

18 oct 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Burak)

Burak worked and ate well in the time he stayed with us

(Excelente )

5 nov 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Lucia) para el anfitrión

(Excelente )

9 oct 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Lucia)

Lucia was an amazing person very hard working, very knowleable for her age, good to have discussions with and good company, we recommend her to any work away place

(Excelente )

16 sept 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Cindy & Albert) para el anfitrión

(Bueno )

5 ago 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Alicia & Gabriel Gerardo) para el anfitrión

I was at penny and stephan's during 5 days very calm days, I overcame my fear to paint during those days, calm evenings playing cards with them and Anna( the other workawayer), totally recommended experience

(Excelente )

9 jul 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Alicia & Gabriel Gerardo)

Gera only stayed for a short time with us, but did and completed every task he was asked to do, he states he cannot paint but in fact his skills in painting were excellent, he was polite and good to play cards with of an evening, we recommend him to other work away familes

(Excelente )

9 jul 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna)

Anna seemed unsure as to when she was available but when she arrived she got struck into various odd jobs about the house including painting the kitchen and she never stopped until she had finished, very polit, good for a game of cards and interesting to talk to about her region of France and the learning of Japanese which is obviously her… read more

(Excelente )

23 mar 2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Jeremy) para el anfitrión

With Stephan and Penny you are made part of the family /team. So interesting to see and be part of a working farm with all the amusing and difficult things that confront S and P every day. Thanks so much for making me feel so welcome.

(Excelente )

23 mar 2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jeremy)

We all thoroughly enjoyed Jeremy's jovial sense of life very interesting man. Helped rehang a very heavy door with correct fittings, put up whirly line, painted an internal (although he professed to not being a good painter) it looks 100% better than before, helped immensley with loading pictures & information on the internet, neither of us had… read more

(Excelente )

8 dic 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Stephanie17) para el anfitrión

Aviso: El intercambio se canceló en el último momento

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

16 nov 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Rowland)

Rolland was an excellent worker, he took on the challenge to clear our very untidy garage then realised he was better suited to extend our back area off of the kitchen he worked on his own giving us information of any materials needed, he also sourced materials from around the farm, he was very polite & ate well, he is welcome anytime thankyou… read more

(Excelente )

2 nov 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway) para el anfitrión

I had a great time with Penny and Stefan, she is a great cook and he is an amazing source of farming knowledge. I shall miss all the animals on the farm. Hope your retirement goes well!
I would have stayed longer except for the French and English lockdown spoiling everything

(Excelente )

2 nov 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway)

We really enjoyed Roger & his company, he helped indoors & outside completing all tasks asked, ate everything that was put in front of him & generally was a very interesting person, we wish him luck on his next venture, thankyou very much

(Excelente )

26 ago 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (LuziaZett)

Our experiences with Luzia were very positive, we did not make a cow girl out of her; she gave a helping hand in the parlour milking to start then realised it was not her best skill, so with another workaway they cleared the back kithchen/sitting area , pressure washing & staining all the furniture, she helped me prepping for chutneys, jellies &… read more

(Excelente )

23 ago 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Charlotte) para el anfitrión

I spend the best week ever at Steve’s en Penny’s farm in Normandy. I could do a lot of different things which I love: baking, cleaning, painting, knitting and sewing. So never a dull moment! The farm is very peaceful at the end of a lane with the cows, sheep, cats, dogs, turkeys, hens and geese and last but not least two lovely people that spoiled… read more

(Excelente )

20 ago 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Charlotte)

Our experience with Charlotte was so positive for everyone she is so upbeat about life & offers such wisdom, a wealth of knowledge which she openly shares with such interest of the countries she has visited, very witty & nothing was any trouble she slotted in with us all, we had another workaway arrive while she was with us & they worked with each… read more

(Excelente )

6 ago 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Louise) para el anfitrión

I had a very lovely stay with Penelope and Stephan. They are welcoming and Friendly. Penelope took very good care in considering my dietary needs, I can’t thank her enough. The food was so good. They were very welcoming and tolerant of my young dog. We all got along very well. The work in the house using my sewing skills suited me. I’d be happy to… read more

(Excelente )

6 ago 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Louise)

We really enjoyed Louise staying & helping, especially indoors finishing furnishing & sewing, & her dog is well behaved although our two were grumpy as they are old, good conversations & easy to get along with very polite, would be very welcome to return anytime, thankyou so much.

(Excelente )

27 dic 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Anna) para el anfitrión

I spent 3 weeks with Penelope and Stephen. It was an absolutely unique experience for me as a former farmer. I’ve got a lot of new information about farming in Normandy. I do love cows and rural life and it was the right place for me. There wasnt much to do at that time, so I had a lot of time for walking and reading. Penelope is a brilliant cook.… read more

(Excelente )

26 dic 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna)

Anna slotted in with our way of life extremely well helping outside & indoors, the weather was not good so most days she was wet never complained, ate everything we put out for eating, asked questions out of interest & for her work, found the internet or lack of due to the weather annoying & the train strikes, thankfully blabla car came to the… read more

(Excelente )

5 dic 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Amelie) para el anfitrión

Staying at Pennys and Stephans farm was my first workaway experience - and a really great one! I learned a lot about farming, milk production, chickens, sheep and so on - even learned how to drive a tractor, while staying with another workawayer when the hosts were gone for a week. We had really interesting conversations about farming, I am glad… read more

(Excelente )

5 dic 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Amelie)

Amelie was an excellent workaway person, very respective of how we lived & worked, helped Stephan mostly in the milking parlour & other related jobs on the farm, also went off cutting wood & fetching a sick ewe in the pouring rain; she house/farm sat with another workaway from last year, unfortunately for all of us the weather was not very kind,… read more

(Excelente )

12 oct 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Sally)

Sally spent a week with Stephan & myself, she achieved an immense amount of re-organising; de-cluttering a very dynamic person & although she says she is a city lady, the milking parlour beckoned & Stephan had a new helper, we both welcome Sally's presence on our farm anytime!!

(Excelente )

9 oct 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Sally) para el anfitrión

I had an amazing week of living in and experiencing farm life with all the cows, sheep, dogs, cats, mud and milking that comes with it. As a "city girl", it was a big change and my experience at this Workaway was memorable and special. Penny and Stephen are friendly, kind, considerate and great hosts. I helped Penny in the house with a little… read more

(Excelente )

12 ago 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Jacolien & Dennis) para el anfitrión

We had a great time at Stephan en Penny's place! For our son Mats it was perfect, getting the cows in for milking in the morning and play with the grandchildren (who came over for a holiday visit). With Penny they baked cakes and made butter from milk of their own cows. Jacolien was useful with housekeeping and mowing the lawn and Dennis repaired… read more

(Excelente )

8 ago 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jacolien & Dennis)

Dennis & Jacky worked very hard for us & we really enjoyed their company & their son Mats he mingled in with two of our grandchildren, the children & myself did cooking together & they also helped Stephan to get the cows in for milking & helped him to milk, so we hope the experience was good for all of us, we would highly recommend Dennis & Jacky… read more

(Excelente )

9 dic 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway) para el anfitrión

This workaway is brilliant ! I have loved every minute working on the farm, helping with building the sheep tunnel and with repairs and maintenance around the farmyard. Couldn't get a more friendly couple to host and the food is second to none! I will be sorry to leave but I know I will be back next year, who wouldn't !!
Thankyou Penelope and… read more

(Excelente )

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