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We are looking for help from the end of March lots of different projects...Build an outside pizzeria oven, pointing a stone wall, building some rock walls and preparing the garden for summer. contact us early and you won't be disappointed .
We are Tim and Juliet and have taken early retirement and moved from the UK and have lived in the rural Central/Limousin border region of France since November 2011.
Although we have had our home here for 13 years and have almost completed the renovation of the house, we have now finished the renovation of the barn, having turned one third of it into a 2 bedroomed gite.
Tim is of a building background having had his own construction business for many years in the UK (No heavy digging or trenching as we have a digger for that!!) and I was in the catering/hospitality business for over 35 years. We are now doing lots of landscaping and planting having almost a hectre of land of which we are dedicating to a large fruit and veg plot, shrubberies and "lawn".
We have 2 french black cats, Renee and Henry and 7 laying hens. Over the past years we have had help using this site and hosted some of the most amazing people, from all over the world who have helped turn our dream into the reality it is becoming.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Language practice
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like help with gardening, mowing and general maintenance works including helping to landscape the garden, feeding the chickens, collecting the eggs and in the height of summer help in jam making and bottling of fruit. None of it will be really hard work but we are in need of an extra pair of helping hands
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will be staying in our home, there are two rooms available, one double with an en suite shower and toilet and the other is a twin bedded room using a shared bathroom. We don't mind hosting a single person or a couple for a week or a fortnight or longer if all works out fine.
What else ...
The nearest airport is Limoges and stations are Chateauroux or La Souterraine. We would expect you to bring appropriate work clothes and boots, gloves, etc., otherwise everything would be provided.
You would take meals with us, as part of the family, but not expected to cook unless it was something you wanted to do.
We are looking for volunteers from April 2017, when the weather is getting warmer, through to the Autumn.
We are situated in the very rural area bordering the South of the Indre and the Northern Creuse and our nearest towns are La Chatre and Aigurande. We are not far from Nohant, the home of George Sand and this summer
The area is wonderful for walking, cycling and bird watching and we have bikes which can be borrowed.
During 2013 ,2014 ,2015 ,2016 we had fabulous experiences with our workawayers and hope to repeat this in 2017, not only did they live with us as a family, they socialised with us as well.
Our main language in English and we get by reasonably well in French (but not fluent!)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours max
Host ref number: 116583235179
Feedback (20)
11 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Shelley & Casey) for host
We spent a wonderful 2 weeks with Tim and Juliet this past April. It was our first workaway experience and their first time with a workaway family. It was truly one of the best experiences of our lives.
Tim and Juliet welcomed us with open arms. We had a delicious meal once we arrived and comfortable beds to sleep in. We set out to work the next… read more
Tim and Juliet welcomed us with open arms. We had a delicious meal once we arrived and comfortable beds to sleep in. We set out to work the next… read more
7 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Itzel & Dylan)
First sorry for leaving late feed back but internet dropped out for a week, so what can We say what fun people who worked hard at what ever was asked. Itzel and Dylan stayed with us for almost three week, and we would most definitely have them back at any time, I would like to thank Dylan for all the information on using our camara , we would also… read more
(Excellent
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7 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Itzel & Dylan) for host
Wow, where to start... Staying with Tim & Juliet was a wonderful experience, they welcomed us in their family home with warmth and care, their place is gorgeous, it was a pleasure everyday to help maintaining it and doing some tasks, learning skills, the use of tools and the great conversations we all had at the dinner table. The food was superb,… read more
14 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Erik) for host
Staying with Tim and Juliet was just wonderful. They are super nice hosts! I felt relaxed and enjoyed every second of my time here. They are ambitious and hard working, always keeping their home tidy and the garden is very beautiful. Juliet cooked the most delicious meals every day! Thank you soo much Tim and Juliet for your hospitality and… read more
29 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Erik)
Erik stayed with us for 10 days from the 12th April. We had our first gite guests of the season and immediately got stuck doing final mowing, raking and generally ensuring the outside areas were ready.
Erik then helped move stone in preparation for building a dry stone wall which will eventually be an outside eating area complete with pizza… read more
Erik then helped move stone in preparation for building a dry stone wall which will eventually be an outside eating area complete with pizza… read more
(Excellent
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11 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Shelley & Casey) for host
We spent a wonderful 2 weeks with Tim and Juliet this past April. It was our first workaway experience and their first time with a workaway family. It was truly one of the best experiences of our lives.
Tim and Juliet welcomed us with open arms. We had a delicious meal once we arrived and comfortable beds to sleep in. We set out to work the next… read more
Tim and Juliet welcomed us with open arms. We had a delicious meal once we arrived and comfortable beds to sleep in. We set out to work the next… read more
7 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Itzel & Dylan)
First sorry for leaving late feed back but internet dropped out for a week, so what can We say what fun people who worked hard at what ever was asked. Itzel and Dylan stayed with us for almost three week, and we would most definitely have them back at any time, I would like to thank Dylan for all the information on using our camara , we would also… read more
(Excellent
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7 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Itzel & Dylan) for host
Wow, where to start... Staying with Tim & Juliet was a wonderful experience, they welcomed us in their family home with warmth and care, their place is gorgeous, it was a pleasure everyday to help maintaining it and doing some tasks, learning skills, the use of tools and the great conversations we all had at the dinner table. The food was superb,… read more
14 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Erik) for host
Staying with Tim and Juliet was just wonderful. They are super nice hosts! I felt relaxed and enjoyed every second of my time here. They are ambitious and hard working, always keeping their home tidy and the garden is very beautiful. Juliet cooked the most delicious meals every day! Thank you soo much Tim and Juliet for your hospitality and… read more
29 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Erik)
Erik stayed with us for 10 days from the 12th April. We had our first gite guests of the season and immediately got stuck doing final mowing, raking and generally ensuring the outside areas were ready.
Erik then helped move stone in preparation for building a dry stone wall which will eventually be an outside eating area complete with pizza… read more
Erik then helped move stone in preparation for building a dry stone wall which will eventually be an outside eating area complete with pizza… read more
(Excellent
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24 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Dace)
Dace is a lovely, gentle, self contained person and stayed with us for a week. The weather was too cold for outside work so we set about renovating an old horse drawn farm cart which later we will use for a display in the garden.
With Dace's artistic talents she cleaned and rubbed down the old wood and painted the whole cart,then cleaned the… read more
With Dace's artistic talents she cleaned and rubbed down the old wood and painted the whole cart,then cleaned the… read more
(Excellent
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8 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Dace) for host
Tim and Juliet are fantastic people! They greeted me like family member and all the time i spent there i felt like one. I really enjoyed painting old cart together with Tim, we did it for several days and outcome was really good. I helped little bit around of house. Fantastic accommodation and food. Mmmm, i enjoyed every meal. Juliet is fantastic… read more
12 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Chris)
Chris stayed for two weeks along with his brother Michael and immediately got stuck in helping with various projects including laying a new stone paved area in front of the back door. They endured the smelly job of manuring and covering the vegetable plot in preparation for next year and they also hacked, picked, and chipped old render off the… read more
(Excellent
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6 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Chris) for host
Tim and Juliet were brilliant hosts. For my first workaway, it was a great experience to work and live with them for two weeks, but the two weeks went too fast, and I could do with another two there. The home-cooked meals, the location and the cats will be missed. Oh, and also the brownies!
12 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Micheal stayed for two weeks along with his brother Chris and immediately got stuck in helping with various projects including laying a new stone paved area in front of the back door. They endured the smelly job of manuring and covering the vegetable plot in preparation for next year and they also hacked, picked, and chipped old render off the… read more
(Excellent
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9 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
Tim and Juliet were excellent hosts. It was our first time doing Workaway, and we couldn't have chosen a better host. We were greeted by Tim, then taken to their home for a nice welcome meal. The work was not hard at all. Juliet is an amazing cook (especially her brownies). Thanks for everything - both of you, the cats, the view and the food will… read more
16 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Helen & Ben)
Ben and Helen stayed with us for 10 days and we had a "relaxing" time of hard work, conversation and excellent company. Ben and Helen joined us as we were about to embark on the Autumn pruning and clearing of herbaceous and shrub borders, digging over and the tidying of the vegetable plot and strawberry patches.
The four of us worked as a team… read more
The four of us worked as a team… read more
(Excellent
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15 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Helen & Ben) for host
What a lovely 10 days we spent at Tim and Juliet’s place!
Tim and Juliet are incredibly warm, open and kind hosts who made an enormous effort to ensure that we had a truly excellent Workaway experience with them.
They have both worked extremely hard to build a beautiful homestead in a stunning rural location and it was a pleasure to help them… read more
Tim and Juliet are incredibly warm, open and kind hosts who made an enormous effort to ensure that we had a truly excellent Workaway experience with them.
They have both worked extremely hard to build a beautiful homestead in a stunning rural location and it was a pleasure to help them… read more
5 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Danielle & Elissa) for host
Tim and Juliet were amazing to stay with! We had such a great experience sharing their home for the 10 days, helping around their garden and eating their yummy homemade goodies! We were so grateful for all that they did for us. Would highly recommend them as hosts to all Workawayers. Thanks so much!!!
P.S - Sorry for the lare feedback
P.S - Sorry for the lare feedback
3 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Danielle & Elissa)
Where do we start, Danielle and Ellisia they were with us for just 10 days and how that time flew, they worked in the garden even in the,rain helped in the house, clearing around the chicken run, picking strawberries, far to much to mention. They socialised with us and played cards. it was great having girls about the house as we have always been… read more
(Excellent
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4 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma & Richard)
What a great couple, they worked hard and were Good company, it was just. a shame they'd were only with us for a short time but I am sure they will be back. I would reccommend them to any future hosts,
(Excellent
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1 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I don't want to sound too gushing, but I really think it would be a struggle to find nicer workaway hosts! I was a little nervous as I arrived at the last minute and haven't done anything like this before. I was immediately welcomed into the "family". The day after I arrived I was invited to share an already planned lunch with their friends, which… read more
31 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
What an amazing lady...
Andrea arrived at very short notice and stayed with us for fifteen days and (almost literally) ploughed through digging over and weeding all the flower beds in preparation for spring planting in the weeks to come.
Andrea is using her time in France looking for a home of her own to live here permanently and we enjoyed… read more
Andrea arrived at very short notice and stayed with us for fifteen days and (almost literally) ploughed through digging over and weeding all the flower beds in preparation for spring planting in the weeks to come.
Andrea is using her time in France looking for a home of her own to live here permanently and we enjoyed… read more
(Excellent
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31 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emiliano)
It never ceases to amaze us how the workaway organisation is a wonderful way of meeting people from all over the world, and another young man has touched our hearts. Emi stayed with us for eleven days and nothing was an effort. He showed politeness and was courteous throughout his stay and always ready to help no matter what the task. His main job… read more
(Excellent
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29 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emiliano) for host
I have been thinking for almost for 40 minutes the words for this feedback and i feel that i have not enoug vocabulary to write how was my experience in this place.
Lovely, kindest and amazing couple. My eleven days with Tim and Juliet were just perfect.
They are absolutely kindest and were patiently with my rusty english-speaking. The work was… read more
Lovely, kindest and amazing couple. My eleven days with Tim and Juliet were just perfect.
They are absolutely kindest and were patiently with my rusty english-speaking. The work was… read more
13 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Kiana)
The fortnight we had with Michael and Kiana disappeared In a flash. They showed maturity beyond their years and had an amazing can do will do attitude. The weather was particularly appalling throughout most of the time they were with us but were determined to get a once started job completed. From the moment we met them at station we felt an… read more
(Excellent
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3 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Kiana) for host
We had an absolutely fantastic two weeks with Tim and Juliet! From their warm, comfortable home to their delicious cooking, all of our needs were met and surpassed. We enjoyed the variety of jobs and left with more knowledge about gardening, construction, cooking and property management. We especially loved playing cards and meeting Tim and… read more
21 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nicholas & Candace) for host
This Workaway was the best. It didn't really feel like a workaway but like helping long lost relatives. Tim and Juliet had plenty of interesting jobs to keep us occupied and the tasks were never monotonous. Interior painting, wood chopping and varnishing were a few of the things we got up to. Driving the Dumper was fun as was hacking to death a… read more
20 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas & Candace)
Nick and Candace arrived at the start of the new year and immediately got stuck into rubbing down and varnishing the garden furniture in readiness for the summer months. We put them painting a new wall in the barn and then extended their painting skills to the kitchen and a bedroom.
Helping cut firewood, downing of trees and splitting of logs… read more
Helping cut firewood, downing of trees and splitting of logs… read more
(Excellent
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20 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Remi)
Remi stayed for us for 1 week in December 2015 and found him a very polite, quiet and hardworking young man.
He came to help prepare the garden for winter and did so very effeciently leaving the flower beds neat and tidy ready for spring planting.
We would be happy for you to return when ever possible!
We would certainly recommend Remi… read more
He came to help prepare the garden for winter and did so very effeciently leaving the flower beds neat and tidy ready for spring planting.
We would be happy for you to return when ever possible!
We would certainly recommend Remi… read more
(Excellent
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10 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Cedric) for host
My first workaway experience with Tim and Juliet was spectacular. The food was very delicious and I will miss Juliets brownies very much. The accomodation was superb and I really enjoyed my stay with them. The house is beautifull. Sadly the weather was not always good but there were sunny day too. The work was nice and I learnd to work with… read more
8 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (John) for host
Hi, first, sorry for the late feedback. I spent a month with Tim and Julliet through Feb into March. I had a great time there learning from Tim and eating Julliets wonderfull home made meals. Both were very friendly and welcoming as were their friends who very kindly invited me along to any get togethers. I highly recommend them to other workaways… read more
10 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (John)
John stayed with us for a month and what a fantastic hard working chap he was. He arrived and just got stuck into what ever needed doing often using his own initiative in seeing what required doing.
Would love to have you back and would recommend to any host. Good luck and best wishes.
Would love to have you back and would recommend to any host. Good luck and best wishes.
(Excellent
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19 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
I could not have wished for a better first workaway experience. Tim & Juliet are extremely kind and generous. I felt very much at home, staying for 2 weeks in their beautiful home and eating Juliet's delicious cooking. The work was fulfilling and enjoyable, which ranged from helping in the garden, to furnishing the gite.
In my free time, I… read more
In my free time, I… read more
13 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Ben stayed with us for a fortnight and we found him polite and courteous. He fitted in with family life with ease. All that he did, was done well with a huge attention to detail. His "Annie Sloaning"of the bedroom furniture was fantastic and we have had lovely comments from friends. His help with getting the gite up and ready for advertising was… read more
(Excellent
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2 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Gregory & Eve) for host
Wow! this is one "work away" experience that will be very hard to beat!
Tim and Juliet are an amazing couple who literally welcomed us with open arms :) The accommodation arrangements were some what of a 7 star hotel except with the comfort of that "homely" feeling us travelers miss ;)
The food was exceptional and there certainly was plenty to… read more
Tim and Juliet are an amazing couple who literally welcomed us with open arms :) The accommodation arrangements were some what of a 7 star hotel except with the comfort of that "homely" feeling us travelers miss ;)
The food was exceptional and there certainly was plenty to… read more
31 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Gregory & Eve)
Greg and Eve stayed with us from 3rd May through to the 27th and what a wonderful young couple they were. In the main work was general gardening and outside work. They were initially going to stay for 10 days but ended up house sitting for us whilst we returned to the UK. They looked after the house, hens and cats and prepared a wonderful meal for… read more
(Excellent
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20 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Siobhan & Stephen)
Stephen and Siobhan stayed with us for 3 weeks from the 18th March to the 8th April 2014.
They were such enthusiastic, conscientious and hard workers. During their time with us they helped in clearing, cutting, splitting and storing wood of which there must have been in the region of 25 cubic metres.
They decorated a bedroom in the gite, the… read more
They were such enthusiastic, conscientious and hard workers. During their time with us they helped in clearing, cutting, splitting and storing wood of which there must have been in the region of 25 cubic metres.
They decorated a bedroom in the gite, the… read more
(Excellent
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11 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Siobhan & Stephen) for host
We had such a marvellous time staying with Tim & Juliet. They were so welcoming and friendly, it was like staying with family. The work was varied and we were able to make the most of the beautiful weather out in the garden. We learnt many new things from both of them and don't think we've ever been so well fed as we were by Juliet. It was… read more
11 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (marioshep) for host
I absolutely enjoyed working for tim and juliet!
I learned a lot of things, including some carpentry, plastering and even dancing :) both of them are great cooks. So I never have to starv! Really not. It felt like i was part of there family for two weeks!
Thanks for everything and if Iam around I will definitely visit you guys!
All the… read more
I learned a lot of things, including some carpentry, plastering and even dancing :) both of them are great cooks. So I never have to starv! Really not. It felt like i was part of there family for two weeks!
Thanks for everything and if Iam around I will definitely visit you guys!
All the… read more
12 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (marioshep)
I am so late in leaving this feedback.....sorry Mario.
Mario stayed with us for 2 weeks at the end of October 2013 and quickly immersed himself into whatever needed doing. Plaster boarding, taping and jointing ready for decoration making an excellent job of time consuming work. He made an excellent dance partner to our jive instructor when we… read more
Mario stayed with us for 2 weeks at the end of October 2013 and quickly immersed himself into whatever needed doing. Plaster boarding, taping and jointing ready for decoration making an excellent job of time consuming work. He made an excellent dance partner to our jive instructor when we… read more
(Excellent
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20 Jun 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)
Alison and Nigel stayed with us for a week from the 28th June and managed to get loads done despite the awful weather.
We would have no doubt in recommending Alison and Nigel to other potential hosts, they are practical and get on with whatever is required of them.
They are returning to us at the end of June to house sit for a fortnight and we… read more
We would have no doubt in recommending Alison and Nigel to other potential hosts, they are practical and get on with whatever is required of them.
They are returning to us at the end of June to house sit for a fortnight and we… read more
(Excellent
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5 Jun 2013
Left by Workawayer (Alison) for host
We have had a wonderful week with the lovely Tim, Juliet and Gypsy - so much so, that we are going back in 2 weeks time. Fantastic food and great company. It was nice to meet their friends who are all so welcoming. They have a wonderful home which has been lovingly restored. A great couple to work with and for.
8 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny & Angus)
Angus and Jen stayed with us from 19th April– 4th May 2013 and we have never met such willing and enthusiastic young people. Their thirst for learning new skills was unquenchable. They joined in with everything we did from our weekly walking afternoon, music evening, playing cards and pot luck lunches.
They were fun, energetic and always… read more
They were fun, energetic and always… read more
(Excellent
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7 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (Jenny & Angus) for host
Tim and Juliet were the perfect hosts. They welcomed us with open arms into their family and were a pleasure both to work for and to socialise with. We had loads of laughs and lots of fun all round. Fantastic accommodation and food - especially Juliet's cakes which were plentiful and delicious. We really can't speak highly enough of these two… read more
