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22 Apr 2024
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Description
The projet started in 2013 when my husband Max and I bought this lovely historic farmhouse with a hectare of land and many outbuildings. The property is snuggled just south of the Loire estuary, a stones throw from Brittany and numerous beaches. The house and buildings were all in a state of neglect. With the help of many wonderful friends, family and helpers from all over the world, the main renovation project has been pretty much completed. The garden has been transformed including the plantation of many beautiful trees, a stunning hedge, an orchard and a large organic vegetable garden planted using permaculture techniques. I run two holiday rentals on the property too.
Sadly, Max passed away in August 2021. Hard to contemplate leaving such a magic place after all the effort we made together. Especially in view of the fantastic ambiance with the neighbours in the hamlet. A lot of cooperation, support and a lot of fun. I have had lots of help but the garden is big and I will need help over the summer months to harvest and transform the wonderful veggies, to water and to maintain the garden. There could be some small maintenance work too.
I have a dog Witts and a young cat. Our 3 adult 'children' have flown the nest. I enjoy helping our workaway helpers to improve their language skills (either in French or in English) and give them the opportunity to discover the beauties of the Pays de Retz and South Brittany, from Nantes to Guérande and La Baule to Pornic.
Working times are flexible to enable our helpers to enjoy longer week-ends to discover our region. Ihave bikes that you can borrow to explore during your time off. We take meals together and like to share the cooking experiences and test traditional dishes from different countries. A private bedroom and a shared bathroom is reserved for you in the main house.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have been described as a good and patient teacher of both english and french by our previous helpers. Plenty to learn here about rural france, conserving fruits and natural gardening techniques. The summer months offer plenty of activity on the coast, concerts, street arts, sporting activities.
Help
A couple is great as you can discover the area together in your free time. I generally ask for a minimumof 2 weeks to start with. It takes a while to learn the ropes. This often morphs into a longer stay if both parties are happy. On the agenda at the moment : harvesting, transformation of the harvest so a love of cooking is a definite plus, watering, weeding, mowing. Could be some painting and maintenance work. A hand with the cooking is much appreciated.
We are located close to some lovely beaches and only a 30 minute drive to cross the Loire and find yourself in South Brittany. Nantes is 50 kms to the east. The cycle to the coast is about 15kms.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Lots of experience and patience in teaching and helping beginners to learn.
Accommodation
We provide a large room in the main house which is insulated and heated. Shared bathroom and toilet. All meals and drinks (within reason!) are provided.
What else ...
Helpers usually come via Nantes airport or Nantes railway station which is about 45 minutes drive from home. When possible, we try to encourage the use the bus services to nearby villages from Nantes and we pick you up from there. It may be possible to organise the loan of a car occasionally to allow the volunteers to visit the surrounding area. Plenty of bikes, not electric though!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our internet connection is constant but can be unreliable. I wouldn't recommend it for someone looking to do online meetings.
Space for parking camper vans
The property is large and I have already accommodated helpers with a campervan.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours maximum
Host ref number: 118135342545
Feedback (30)
23 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better!
Susie is a really lovely and kind person and helps with every question you may have. She gave me a map to discover the region by bike and always took me with her when she went to another town or city. This way I saw alot of the surrounding towns and spend almost every… read more
Susie is a really lovely and kind person and helps with every question you may have. She gave me a map to discover the region by bike and always took me with her when she went to another town or city. This way I saw alot of the surrounding towns and spend almost every… read more
17 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah was on her first Workaway and her first solo trip backpacking. At 19 there is a lot of scope for learning! She was an excellent worker once I showed her the tasks in the garden. Her experience working in her grandparents garden was useful. I think she discovered that she really appreciated working in a natural environment and she learned a… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Marta came with a friend which was perfect. The house is in a small hamlet and it is more fun to have time off together to visit and cycle the area. Both Marta and her friend Ania were hands on and willing to learn new skills in the garden. It was something of a learning curb for Marta but she really learnt quickly. Her english improved and a… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
Together with my friend, we stayed at Susie's for 2 weeks in July and it was a great working time for me and my friend, rest from everyday life, broadening horizons, learning gardening matters, opening up to other people, developing English. I was welcomed like a member of the family, which made me very emotional... I couldn't have imagined my… read more
20 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Irina & Anika)
Irina and Aneka are motivated, enthusiastic young ladies who attack all jobs with a positive attitude. Where they lacked in skills, they learnt very quickly. Jobs were finished and we’ll done! Always good humoured and ready to lend a hand in the kitchen.
They like dancing too! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Thanks girls 🙏🤗
They like dancing too! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Thanks girls 🙏🤗
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Irina & Anika) for host
Our stay with Susie was amazing! Susie is a lovely, funny and open person. She said we should feel like at home and so we did! We were allowed to use her bikes, the meals she provieded were delicious and she helped us finding a new Workaway in the region when we wanted to stay longer. Furthermore we were able to improve our French with her help. A… read more
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23 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better!
Susie is a really lovely and kind person and helps with every question you may have. She gave me a map to discover the region by bike and always took me with her when she went to another town or city. This way I saw alot of the surrounding towns and spend almost every… read more
Susie is a really lovely and kind person and helps with every question you may have. She gave me a map to discover the region by bike and always took me with her when she went to another town or city. This way I saw alot of the surrounding towns and spend almost every… read more
17 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hannah was on her first Workaway and her first solo trip backpacking. At 19 there is a lot of scope for learning! She was an excellent worker once I showed her the tasks in the garden. Her experience working in her grandparents garden was useful. I think she discovered that she really appreciated working in a natural environment and she learned a… read more
(Excellent
)
20 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marta)
Marta came with a friend which was perfect. The house is in a small hamlet and it is more fun to have time off together to visit and cycle the area. Both Marta and her friend Ania were hands on and willing to learn new skills in the garden. It was something of a learning curb for Marta but she really learnt quickly. Her english improved and a… read more
(Excellent
)
5 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marta) for host
Together with my friend, we stayed at Susie's for 2 weeks in July and it was a great working time for me and my friend, rest from everyday life, broadening horizons, learning gardening matters, opening up to other people, developing English. I was welcomed like a member of the family, which made me very emotional... I couldn't have imagined my… read more
20 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Irina & Anika)
Irina and Aneka are motivated, enthusiastic young ladies who attack all jobs with a positive attitude. Where they lacked in skills, they learnt very quickly. Jobs were finished and we’ll done! Always good humoured and ready to lend a hand in the kitchen.
They like dancing too! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Thanks girls 🙏🤗
They like dancing too! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Thanks girls 🙏🤗
(Excellent
)
19 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Irina & Anika) for host
Our stay with Susie was amazing! Susie is a lovely, funny and open person. She said we should feel like at home and so we did! We were allowed to use her bikes, the meals she provieded were delicious and she helped us finding a new Workaway in the region when we wanted to stay longer. Furthermore we were able to improve our French with her help. A… read more
1 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Temidire)
Témi stayed for 2 weeks and blended easily and quickly with the houseguests/helpers staying in the house at the time. The heatwave made working outside difficult but we managed to put in a few hours early each morning. A lively and very engaged person. We had some great discussions. I don't think that Témi has a deep passion for gardening but she… read more
(Very good
)
8 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Elizabeth)
Lizzi has been a helper here in les Biais in France on two different occasions. The first time on her own and the second time with her own little helper, Leo. She is an enthusiastic worker and very motivated. Happy to undertake a variety of tasks. Leo was no trouble - very curious and often hands on. Lizzi is good company and very helpful around… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (danielt)
Daniel is an excellent helper. He is a hard worker, organised, very meticulous, reliable and likes to finish the jobs he has started. He also interacted well and was very helpful with the transfers of my husband who is hemiplegic. Around the house he is clean and tidy and lends a hand in the kitchen. He is learning french and just starting so… read more
(Excellent
)
11 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Yael)
Yaël was a really interactive and reliable helper. Very observant and quick to learn. Keen to tackle new tasks, very organised and meticulous. Easy to live with and a pleasure to have around. No hesitation in recommending her to future hosts.
(Excellent
)
30 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Yael) for host
I spent 3 weeks with Susie and Max and I had an amazing time! As soon as I arrived, they made me feel at home. We shared a lot during my stay and I am very thankful!
Concerning the job, I worked mainly outdoors, in the garden, in the greenhouse, or painting shutters. It was diversified and enjoyable. I learned a lot.
If you like animals, you’d… read more
Concerning the job, I worked mainly outdoors, in the garden, in the greenhouse, or painting shutters. It was diversified and enjoyable. I learned a lot.
If you like animals, you’d… read more
16 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Manuel & Maria Dolores)
I would like to say a special thank you to Manuel and Maria for their kindnes, patience and hard work. Max had a stroke last February and had just returned home in a wheelchair when M&M arrived. A period of re-adjustment for us both which meant I was a lot less available for outings and visits than I would have liked. Maria and Manuel were both… read more
(Excellent
)
15 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Manuel & Maria Dolores) for host
Where do we start?....we were extreamly lucky to get in touch with Max and Susie for our first work away experience...They treated us as family from the moment we contacted them and throughout our stay at their lovely remote house....working at their home was a pleasure since we learned new ways of doing things...working in the garden proved to be… read more
23 Jan 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nishant & Apoorwa)
Thank you Nishant for your kind words. It was a great pleasure hosting you over the festive season. We enjoyed some delicious curries and learned lots about being a Hindi and cooking with spices. Nishant is an excellent helper. Very keen to learn and quick. He took on all the tasks, good and less interesting, with good humour and enthusiasm. His… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Jan 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nishant & Apoorwa) for host
I spend close to 2 weeks with Susie and Max starting from the last week of the December with a purpose of improving my understanding of French culture and language . From the beginning of our conversation the family was really helpful with the travel arrangements and logistics , providing me with all the necessary information to reach the farm.… read more
22 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
I moved in with the Max and Susie with the objective to learn about gardening and permaculture and to improve my French language skills. Not only did I check both those boxes in a big way, I learned so much more! Max and Susie are incredibly intelligent and engaging hosts with an open mind for the ideas and opinions of their guests and a… read more
17 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew was pretty much the perfect Workaway helper. A good worker, meticulous, keen to learn and game to have a go at anything. He takes pride in his work and likes to finish the job. He has a very pleasant and easygoing character and had the sense of humour necessary to cope with our slightly crazy household. Andrew was hands on around the house… read more
(Excellent
)
3 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Seoyoung & Hannah) for host
This was our first Workaway. Max and Susie were such wonderful hosts and made us feel welcome, comfortable, and at ease to be in their home. They knew we wanted to learn and practice our French so they worked with us and were very patient - which we are thankful for. Work-wise, we did lots of weeding, fruit picking, and other odd jobs; they showed… read more
26 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Seoyoung & Hannah)
Excellent helpers. Quick to learn, willing, cheerful and good company. They undertook plenty of varied tasks, some relatively heavy/hard work and finished them well. We tried to help them with their french and I hope that they feel they made some progress. Hannah took some time to get talking in french but has an excellent understanding. Seo Young… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Gisella)
Hi/Bonjour, Gisella stayed with us for about 10 days. This is a seriously determined and hard working young lady. She made huge progress in french in a very short time and worked unstintingly in cold wet conditions. She was keen to learn in the garden and abounds with energy and ideas. She is passionate about baking and she is an excellent cook.… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gisella) for host
I spent more than 1 week with them, Susy and Max made me feel at home. They picked me up at the train station the first and last day.
We had great conversations, lots of laughs and a lot of wine. The food was delicious, thoughtfully prepared each day with options to cater for other dietary requirements.
Days off were very flexible, the time in… read more
We had great conversations, lots of laughs and a lot of wine. The food was delicious, thoughtfully prepared each day with options to cater for other dietary requirements.
Days off were very flexible, the time in… read more
5 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Benedicte & Kalpesh) for host
Susie and Jean-Louis are both wonderful host , caring, fun and happy to share their rural life as well as their many past experiences around the globe. The work at their place was varied and pleasant. They were plenty of bicycle trails to follow to explore the area and enjoy the quiet autumn season along the coast and inland. Susie and Jean-Louis… read more
3 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Benedicte & Kalpesh)
We received Benedicte and Kalpesh for 10 days in November. They are both very helpful, efficient at work and perfectly able to manage various jobs until completion. They participated to the cooking of meals and made us discover some Indian recipes. We would be very hapy to host them again, should they want to return.
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Adi) for host
The stay with S&M was wonderful. Such generous, kind, wide-hearted people. We worked in a variety of jobs, had wonderful conversations and lots of laughs.
We felt like home immediately and we felt sorry to leave their beautiful, lovely place.
If you into exploring the area and being around inspiring people this is the place for you!
We will… read more
We felt like home immediately and we felt sorry to leave their beautiful, lovely place.
If you into exploring the area and being around inspiring people this is the place for you!
We will… read more
29 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Adi)
What a great couple. I live in hope that they will visit us again one day. Full of life, energy, questions and a wonderful work ethic to boot. Excellent in both the garden and painting and as for the kitchen.... We tried several different delicious Israeli dishes. A treat. Good luck with your studies guys.... Bisous des Biais. <3 <3
(Excellent
)
2 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
This was Carchs' first experience as a helper on a two week stay on his first visit to Europe. Carch is an excellent worker, thorough and quick. His experience in the US managing a hostel in the forest has provided him with gardening and manual skills and a sense of work ethic. He is an easy-going, discreet character and loves a discussion. He is… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Luisa) for host
My experience with Susie and Max was all that I hoped for and more! As I had read on the other reviews in this page, they're amazing hosts and made me feel very welcome at their home. I spent almost 2 weeks with them, mostly doing weeding and some planting. I had no previous experience with gardening, but the work was simple and they were very… read more
23 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Luisa)
Luisa is a bright, talented and easygoing girl. Very discreet and pleasant to have around. An avid learner and finishes a job thoroughly and well. We had mostly weeding and planting in the garden and she learnt quickly and worked with enthusiasm. She speaks french extremely well, english almost perfectly plus portugese and spanish. She will be an… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (claireandtom8) for host
We had a lovely time staying with Susie and Max.
We did a lot of work in the garden thanks to the good weather! We really enjoyed helping out with the veg patch, weeding and getting the garden ready for winter!
Max and Susie are very generous and helped us out in lots of ways which we will always be grateful for.
There was always lots of food… read more
We did a lot of work in the garden thanks to the good weather! We really enjoyed helping out with the veg patch, weeding and getting the garden ready for winter!
Max and Susie are very generous and helped us out in lots of ways which we will always be grateful for.
There was always lots of food… read more
11 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (claireandtom8)
Au revoir Claire et Tom... Hope we will see you again on your travels around France. A lovely couple. Can't recommend them highly enough for future hosts. Claire and Tom are capable, discreet and hardworking. They are good company, reliable and can manage themselves once you define the tasks to be undertaken. My veggie garden looks a treat… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Holly & Penny) for host
A very late feedback from us with apologies - its so hard to sum up a wonderful experience and truly do it justice but we have tried!
Susie and Max are such a lovely couple. They are warm and welcoming people, very easy to talk to and to feel at comfortable with, and are just so kind and cheerful. It was so great to talk with them during… read more
Susie and Max are such a lovely couple. They are warm and welcoming people, very easy to talk to and to feel at comfortable with, and are just so kind and cheerful. It was so great to talk with them during… read more
20 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Holly & Penny)
Great girls, full of enthusiasm and busting to learn new skills and french. Really was impressed with their french and their motivation to improve. Their limited experience in the kitchen was rapidly bolstered by new recipes, some tried and tested and some total adventures with varied results. Courgette cake was a great hit! Would happily… read more
(Excellent
)
22 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mariangelesmc) for host
It took me some time to sit down in front of the computer and write a feedback to Max and Susie, and I really hope you both know it is not because I wasn,t happy at your place.
I spend two weeks in February/March with them (originally I was about to spend only one...) and I really enjoyed my time there.
Weather wasn,t good, so I couldn,t… read more
I spend two weeks in February/March with them (originally I was about to spend only one...) and I really enjoyed my time there.
Weather wasn,t good, so I couldn,t… read more
4 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariangelesmc)
Maria was a joy to have around the house. Very helpful, energetic and happily took on any task we gave her. The weather was pretty awful so she did a lot of painting but never complained about the monotony. She can cook and is discreet. Her french is really good and she made a lot of progress with the lively discussions around the table. I… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver & Alice)
Alice and Oliver stayed with us 2 weeks and handled all tasks with determination, energy and enthusiasm. Both easy to live with, they were a pleasure to have around at home and always offered to lend a hand at meal times. Both of them turned out to be foodies and wine buffs and were able to produce excellent cooking. We enjoyed having them and… read more
(Excellent
)
18 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Oliver & Alice) for host
Max and Susie are fantastic Workaway hosts who make every effort to welcome you into their home. We really enjoyed the conversations over coffee and mealtimes, and they entertained us with the stories from their lives around the world. The work is purposefully varied and not too taxing and the food is plentiful. A particular highlight is that Max… read more
20 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Katherine)
Katherine came to stay with us a first time and we were really happy when she said she would like to come back for a second, longer stay. She is bright, willing, quick to learn and she loves being in the garden. She has handled some pretty daunting tasks with determination, energy and enthusiasm. An easy person to live with, she was a pleasure… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Katherine) for host
Max and Susie,
I just got back from spending a wonderful four weeks with Max and Susie (I was originally planning for only staying one week but then came back for another three!) It was truly a wonderful experience and Max and Susie are two of the kindest, patient and openhearted people I have ever met. I felt very confortable around them and… read more
I just got back from spending a wonderful four weeks with Max and Susie (I was originally planning for only staying one week but then came back for another three!) It was truly a wonderful experience and Max and Susie are two of the kindest, patient and openhearted people I have ever met. I felt very confortable around them and… read more
4 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Carlos)
Merci Carlos pour ton testimonial ( we are embarassed!). Carlos has a lot of determination and he needs it to cycle with the trailer, the dog, the luggage and the dog food! He fitted in immediately in our house and with Maria the other helper. He is a wonderful cook and LOVES cooking. He jumps to help with the domestic tasks and is a diligent… read more
(Excellent
)
4 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Carlos) for host
MARAVILLOSO, ha sido mi primera experiencia Workaway y no podría ser mejor, dejan el listón muy alto, Susi & Max son una pareja extraordinaria, el feedback ha sido perfecto desde el primer día, solo tengo buenas palabras para ellos.
He estado pintando en la antigua granja que están terminando ya de reformar, hice un camino con Maria, mi compu por… read more
He estado pintando en la antigua granja que están terminando ya de reformar, hice un camino con Maria, mi compu por… read more
2 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen)
Stephen stayed with me 3 weeks in October 2015. He has been very helpful and willing to undertake many various jobs eventhose where he had no experience. He has been a pleasant companion and I tried to show him our neck of the woods, beaches, towns and and all the historic sites. He undertook to cook simple meals and was hepful in the daily… read more
(Excellent
)
16 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host
This is a well overdue review for Max and Susie's workaway, sorry for the lateness. I spent 3 weeks with Max in October and it was a fantastic experience and one that I won't be forgetting. I hopped into Max's car and we immediately started conversing and when I said I was learning French he immediately switched to French and used it for the rest… read more
28 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
My time with Suzie and Max was my first Workaway experience but despite this, there was not a moment when I felt out of place. They were extremely welcoming and very friendly. Both fluent in French and English they were incredibly helpful for the improvement of my French and we discussed a very broad range of topics, ranging from film, to food,… read more
14 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)
Luke was with us for about 10 days in August 2015. He is a very pleasant person to have around, uses his brain and shows initiative in the tasks proposed. We had a heavy week and we were unable to propose variation in the jobs which we usually try to do. He was uncomplaining and conscientious with a difficult task. He is inventive in the… read more
(Excellent
)
14 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Roman)
Roman is a very capable person. He speaks good english and french. He has an excellent sense of humour which was much appreciated. He is adaptable, reliable and thinks on his feet about the tasks he is given. He likes to see a job through to the end. We enjoyed having him and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to other hosts.
(Excellent
)
27 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Alba) for host
Susie et Max, que puis-je dire d’eux…
Ils sont deux des meilleures personnes que j’ai connu, ils sont vraiment gentils. Ils m’ont aidé beaucoup en tout ! Ils m’ont fait me sentir comme chez moi. Quand je suis venue, je n’étais pas en pleine forme, et maintenant ça a changé, et je suis vraiment heureuse. Ils sont le type de personnes que tout… read more
Ils sont deux des meilleures personnes que j’ai connu, ils sont vraiment gentils. Ils m’ont aidé beaucoup en tout ! Ils m’ont fait me sentir comme chez moi. Quand je suis venue, je n’étais pas en pleine forme, et maintenant ça a changé, et je suis vraiment heureuse. Ils sont le type de personnes que tout… read more
1 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Xia & Zhang)
Deux filles trés sympas et trés courageuses. Notre chantier d'été n'est pas le plus facile cette année et Camille et Nina (leur noms choisis en France) se sont mises avec bon humeur et energie. Elles vont au bout et sont prêtes à apprendre. Je trouve qu'elles ont fait beaucoup de progrès avec la langue française. Nous avons beaucoup appris… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Xia & Zhang) for host
c`etait une expérience inoubliable et plein de joie ,Susie est jolie et elle est patiente de nous expliquer précisément toutes les choses . Max est gentil et a de l`humour , il nous a amenées au bord de la mer ,on a pris quelques photos sympas. on y a cusiné et partagé des plats différents, même j`ai communiqué avec youto (un cheval… read more
13 Jan 2015
Left by Workawayer (AnselmA) for host
I came to Max and Suzie after my previous hosts had an illness in the family; they were kind enough to take me in at very short notice, and I had a great time. Their house is a testament to a great deal of hard work; their many outbuildings are a treasure trove of interesting things and varied tasks, and their hospitality was down-to-earth and… read more
2 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Dominic) for host
We had an aboslutely wonderful time staying with Susie and Max (and tatoo) for just over two weeks! Their company was fantastic and they showed us all around the local area and we met many of their lovely friends. You honestly could not wish for two better hosts! The food is lovely and the work is varied, gardening, working inside, cooking… read more
29 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominic)
Dominic and Charley were with us for just over two weeks, working on our renovation project and in the garden. They were enthusiastic and keen to learn any skills they didn't already have. Charley wrestled with a large heavy lawn mower like a trojan. Dominic has many skills including mechanics and some gardening experience. They lent a hand in… read more
(Excellent
)
26 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Wai Yun)
Thank you Wai for all your help and cheerful and positive input. A little timid to start with, Wai was ready to take on and learn new tasks, even the difficult ones which he insisted on finishing despite the hot weather conditions. He has a sense of humour that gradually came to the fore over the two weeks that we very much appreciated. He… read more
(Excellent
)
25 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Wai Yun) for host
I consider myself to be extremely fortunate to have spent two weeks in June doing my first workaway experience with Susie and Max (and Tatoo the Labrador). With them, the workaway experience is indeed an 'exchange', and I still feel that I have gotten the better end of the deal. First of all, and perhaps most important of all, is that they have… read more
12 Jun 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Felix)
Félix and Mirjam came to stay for two weeks and were both very efficient, reliable and of excellent company. We hope life gives us the opportunity to meet with them again. They came as workawayers and left as friends.
(Excellent
)
30 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host
We really enjoyed the 3-weeks stay at Susie & Max place. It was a pleasure to meet them. From the first day we felt very welcome. We could help theme around the amazing house, in the beautyful garden and took cute Tatoo for a walk. We could enjoy every day superb meals and had together good talks and laugther. We could highly recommend Susie &… read more
13 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Anneleen_Slechten) for host
At the end of November we stayed for three weeks with Susie and Max. When we arrived we met their friends and family, we had a lovely meal together and we felt immediately at home. It was nice to have our own big room and a clean bathroom with a washing machine.
We really liked the fact that we shared all the meals together, so we had the… read more
We really liked the fact that we shared all the meals together, so we had the… read more
13 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Eunice & Kerhan ) for host
Enjoyed our time with Susie and Max from the first day to the last. The work is varied and mostly done with them so we were always in good company. They love to sing in the house which makes for a good atmosphere and they have gifted voices.
Outside of work they were always giving ideas on where to visit in the area and either lent us bikes,… read more
Outside of work they were always giving ideas on where to visit in the area and either lent us bikes,… read more
12 Feb 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Eunice & Kerhan )
Great couple with loads of enthusiasm and energy. Very helpful around the house and in the kitchen too. Eunice makes a mean shrimp curry and Kerhan collected the wood for the woodburner. They learn quickly and listen well. They made good progress with their French too!
(Excellent
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5 Apr 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Chelsea_Robin)
A great pleasure to have this lovely couple staying with us. Buckets of enthusiasm for all tasks, good humour and easy to live with - generally the perfect workaway candidates. They are game to attack any job, even the heavy duty ones in cold wet weather outside or the more tedious renovation ones and showed plenty of initiative. They have had… read more
(Excellent
)
27 Mar 2013
Left by Workawayer (Chelsea_Robin) for host
Chelsea and I wish we could give Susie and Max 5 stars, what an absolutely amazing experience we had here. Anyone who gets the chance to go here will be very lucky. They were also very kind to me when I came down with a dental infection, they REALLY helped me out!
We improved our French ALOT here, Max and Susie are great instructors. It was… read more
We improved our French ALOT here, Max and Susie are great instructors. It was… read more
11 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (AlanaJohno) for host
It was a pleasure staying with + helping Susie + Max. My partner + I enjoyed two weeks in their beautiful part of the world.
It was varied work each day, and this included sanding, painting, weeding, mowing + moving gravel. We all shared a 'no nonsense' approach, so we all just pitched in to the get the job done. (It was nice because often we… read more
It was varied work each day, and this included sanding, painting, weeding, mowing + moving gravel. We all shared a 'no nonsense' approach, so we all just pitched in to the get the job done. (It was nice because often we… read more
