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19 Jun 2023
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Hello,
We’re looking for someone to house-sit for a few days at Christmas (22- 28 December) and take care of our animals; a small dog, (mini schnauzer called Dotty), 3 cats,(Rufus, Lenny & Maurice), 2 goats, (Chris & Carla) 15 hens and a pony, Tempo. All very easy.
They are all friendly but we ask that you have previous experience with animals, and particularly with handling ponies and mucking out stables (there will be no riding involved).
Farm location in rural Normandy, you will need a car or be happy to use a bike (nearest shop is 2.5km) and you must have health insurance.
The house is equipped with an Aga and log burner, lovely for the festive season.
Looking forward to hearing from you, Kate
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Close to the historical sites of Normandy.
A chance to experience life on a farm.
Contact with horses and other animals if wished
Help
Animal care
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
private bedroom and shower room adjacent.
Everything else shared but the house is very large.
What else ...
25 minutes to Caen city/historical sites
30 minutes to nearest D-Day beaches
45 minutes Bayeux/Deauville
20 minutes Suisse Normande
2 hours by train to Paris
30 minutes from Caen Ouistreham ferry port
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
A small dog is OK providing it doesn’t chase cats or eat chickens because I have both!!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day
Feedback (12)
My first Workaway experience and straight away great one!
Delicious meals, horse riding events, taking care of the "boys" (ponies) and hanging around with Dotty and cats.
Beautiful conversations with amazing people and just great place to be in.
I felt like a part of the family.
If you have the… read more
They are above and beyond hard-working; no physical task was ever too much for them, whether chopping huge hedges, cleaning junk out of barns, painting, weeding, taking care of the animals - they took on all tasks with great willingness and always… read more
Feedback
My first Workaway experience and straight away great one!
Delicious meals, horse riding events, taking care of the "boys" (ponies) and hanging around with Dotty and cats.
Beautiful conversations with amazing people and just great place to be in.
I felt like a part of the family.
If you have the… read more
They are above and beyond hard-working; no physical task was ever too much for them, whether chopping huge hedges, cleaning junk out of barns, painting, weeding, taking care of the animals - they took on all tasks with great willingness and always… read more
Thank you!
Stephane and Kate Le Moigne
