Profile information
Host rating
100 %
Last replied
2 Mar 2024
Reply rate
100.0 %
Usually responds within 1 day
Feedback
21
Facebook verified
Email verified
Badges (3)
Details
Description
Urgently required. General labouring help needed now until end April. You will need to be fit and strong.. Please note that this work is not suitable for female applicants UNLESS YOU'RE VERY FIT AND STRONG or you're a couple, and one of you is !
About us and the location:
We're native English speakers having lived in France for +10 years
You will be staying in a beautifully renovated 17th Century house. You will have an excellent private bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet...
We do have a very large dog, a female Irish Wolfhound, but she's a real pussy, so no need to be afraid.
We live in the beautiful countryside of southern Brittany and peace and tranquility is guaranteed.
We are both very well travelled, probably 100+ countries between us and lived in UK, France, Hong Kong and Singapore.
We can collect you from Lorient train station which is approx 2 hours from Paris by train.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are located in a beautiful forested area about 25 mins from Lorient. The coast is approximately 25 minutes. There are lovely beaches and we are not too far from the Gulf of Morbihan.
Help
Bring sensible footwear to outdoor work!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Good sized private double bedroom with ensuite shower room and toilet
What else ...
If you have your own transport this would be ideal, but not essential
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
approx 5 hours each day
Feedback (9)
Irv is a fantastic teacher and was always happy to help teach and guide me through jobs such as plastering, laying a path and even trusted me to use his digger! He has a lot of experience on a wide range of topics and gave me great tips and advice, especially regarding house… read more
Feedback
These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.
Accuracy of profile:
(5.0)
Cultural exchange:
(4.7)
Communication:
(5.0)
Irv is a fantastic teacher and was always happy to help teach and guide me through jobs such as plastering, laying a path and even trusted me to use his digger! He has a lot of experience on a wide range of topics and gave me great tips and advice, especially regarding house… read more
Definitely recommend!
Our work was always appreciated and valued.
Sally is a great cook and always made sure that we ate enough:)
Unfortunately we were only able to stay for 1 1/2 weeks, it would have been great to stay longer, but hopefully we will be able to come back again.
Thanks for having us :)
Ramon & Julia
I felt home at your place in the middle of the country side of Brittany.
Irvin, I liked to work with you. Thanks for teaching me digger driving and giving me responsibility for tools like chain saw, tractor and even your car! Thanks for your trust and and companion. I like your way and humor.
I also enjoyed to have a… read more
Philipp was with us for 5 weeks and has been an absolute hero! He tackled a horrendously overgrown, very large garden which was overrun by bramble and did an amazing job. He is very conscientious and hard working and tacked every task with… read more
