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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
13 Feb 2024
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Description
Hello, this is Stephen here...I live on this wonderful property all year round on my own with my family regularly visiting. There is plenty to do here as we are also currently building a wood fired hot tub and have several other building projects (library restoration, plastering, painting, gardening, etc.) The buildings are dated from the 16th Century onwards and we have a lot of historical literature, artwork & architecture. There is a lovely swimming pool and pool area several barns with heavy machinery for building works, and a vast amount of garden work to do if that is suitable for you. You can pick what type of work feels best for you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a master craftsman builder so plenty of knowledge to gain if you are interested in learning. From renovating, stone wood or even welding. Some of the photographs are from when my daughter and her son were living here from 2012-2015) She now lives nearby and I see them regularly.
Help
The day to day running of the property is fairly key to this placement. As well as some building work and specific projects to do with maintenance. We have all of the equipment and tools for these jobs. Roughly 5 hours a day needed but can be more or less depending on weather and the project in hand. Some help with daily tasks cooking, cleaning, and washing.
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
Separate hand-built, luxury apartment with your own bathroom and toilet. Shared kitchen with host. Private garden and use of pool in the summer or a sauna the winter.
What else ...
This area of the Gers is stunningly beautiful and at times reminiscent of Tuscany. There are several very interesting Abbeys and monuments in the area. The wine, Armagnac and Foie Gras in this region is famous and world renowned. The location we are in is very secluded, peaceful with plenty of wonderful walks and day trips to see interesting fortified villages ( we have bikes too!) It is somewhere to enjoy nature, rural French living and life. It would be a gift of time we could give you and in exchange a wonderful help for us!!
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.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
max 5 hours, 5 days a week
Feedback (4)
The region is very quiet and the property is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, ideal for exercising outdoors.
I very much enjoyed brainy conversations with Stephen. He is very skilled in the kitchen too, I… read more
Feedback
The region is very quiet and the property is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, ideal for exercising outdoors.
I very much enjoyed brainy conversations with Stephen. He is very skilled in the kitchen too, I… read more
