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Host rating
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Last replied
11 Sep 2023
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Description
Currently my husband and I occupy our Maison de Maitre - We have organised and hosted celebrated residential creative workshops at our venue for the last 14 years and will be hosting a few events this summer. My husband is now quite frail and we are looking for someone to take care of him a few hours a day to allow me to get on with the project management and household chores. Our general property caretaker, Danny, has been with us for 10 years now and lives in one of our barns most of the year. We currently also have a Ukrainian couple staying as guests in one of our gites.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our gardens were planted by us and are now full of rare and unusual plants. We are situated in the very heart of the Dordogne with many historic towns and villages with their beautiful and lively markets, music and traditions. Our closest village, Verteillac - about a 15 min walk from us - is the liveliest in the area with several cafes, a boulangerie, post office and general store. Driving license recommended if you want to get to know the area as there is no public transport.
Help
I need help with my husband who has disabilities and is quite frail for 3/4 hours a day. Help around the house and garden and with the events that we organise is optional and negotiable.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Own bedroom and bathroom; shared cooking facilities. Use of pools, table tennis and other sports facilities depending on season. We cannot pay a regular wage, but accommodation etc is offered and a contribution towards the cost of food and pocket money.
What else ...
Famously beautiful venue in S W France full of history. Access to car if full driving licence available, swimming pool bicycles and all mod cons. Opportunity to visit local historic sites, go rock climbing, trekking, relax in the gardens or go for long walks. Occasional rental of one of the barns means there is a turnaround of visitors and we also have family and friends staying over the summer months.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
