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Actively looking for now and onwards.
Help with cleaning. Dogs. Tidying. Shopping. Garden. Terrace. Painting.
We have room for a motivated single, couple or family.
If you know how to cut a hedge, use a power washer, lay paving slabs, have basic carpentry skills, know how to clean and love dogs and children too then we would like to see you. If you come as a couple then even better :-) We may be able to welcome a family. Please ask.
We have a lot of requests....thank you. If you do contact us, and we accept your request could you please get back to us with confirmation as soon as possible please. We do try to answer email everyday but often fail. Please be patient, we will be in contact.
We live à short walk from some of the best surf spots along the coast. We are looking for a friendly couple or sole traveller to give us an extra pair of hands with help around the house, in the garden, which is mostly paved, light maintenance and the house.......cleaning, organising.
During the Summer months we have a busy family life with grandchildren and children popping in and out. We have a 7 year old dog, Betty. A Dachshund crossed with fox terrier a Foxie Doxie!! who lurves playing ball ...all day if she could !! And Charly he was born in April 2022 and is a real sweetie..
We really need people who are self motivated, open to going with the flow and stepping in and helping out with anything and everything.
In return for 3-5 hours a day, we like to do mornings so it frees everyone up for the afternoon. We are offering a comfortable bed, cooked lunch and the opportunity to do it yourself tea/supper (I am happy to provide pasta or rice but if you want another meal of meat or fish or anything else then you will need to provide it for yourself). The local supermarket is just a 10 minute bike ride. Bike provided.
We are open, friendly and easy going. We eat outside whenever the weather permits and often have a full table!
We don't smoke anymore but we accept some people still do, so that is OK with us as long as you smoke outside the home.
There is so much to do here during the summer season. Wake boarding, sailing. kite surfing and surf schools are scattered along the beaches. Out of season most things close leaving the beaches for the surfers and migrating birds.
Just a 10 minute drive there is the latest attraction the Water park (Parc O'glisse) and a further 10 kms on there is the Indian Forest. Zip wires, assault courses, tree top walks, water adventures and so much more. A great day out.
There is a go kart track and miles and miles and miles of cycle routes and we have a bike you could borrow. Local Markets and many bistros, cafes and ice cream parlors galore.
You could get the ferry across to the Ile de Re or visit Fort Boyard (during the Summer season) or just sit and chill on the beach.
The Winter is a little different. Migrating birds arrive to over winter and the town packs up and for the most part shuts do·wn. So there isn't a lot happening but if you enjoy solitude and long walks on the beach bird watching this could be a good spot! Surfing with the appropriate wet suit is of course possible! Our lives are a little calmer too so lots of help doing sorting, cleaning and tidying will be very welcome.
If you want to learn French then our Grandchildren will be happy to help or if you want to learn English they can help too!
Please check out our feedback.
We look forward to meeting you.
Debbie and IanTypes d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
JardinageS’occuper des animauxAide à la maisonEntretien généralAide informatique/internetEchange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are English living in France. We've been here over 20 years and have French and English friends. We can offer a glimpse into French life. We do not run a business so you'll help will be used to help our family.
Aide
We need someoneto help with a variety of tasks like cleaning gutters, interior painting, DIY, gardening, which is all gravel and a hedge, no lawns! Also with cleaning tasks like hoovering, washing floors, changing beds, laundry.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: CourantHébergement
Own bedroom, may be single bed or a double depending on what is going on.. Meal usually at lunchtime. Access to kitchen for other meals. You need to clean up after yourself, that includes washing up and putting away!! We are more than happy to support any food allergies but if you are following a specific regime or protocol then you will need to provide and cook what that entails for yourself. We hope you understand.
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Walking distance from La Tranche sur Mer, 40kms from La Rochelle and Les Sables d'Olonne. 1 hour from Nantes.
300 metres from sandy beaches. Local free bus during July and August and plenty of attractions in the town centre. We do have a car you could borrow if you have a driving licence and are over 25. We also have a bicycle that you can use.
We are happy to collect you from the train or bus station.
Nearest airports. La Rochelle. Nantes.
At Nantes there is a shuttle bus to the train station.
Train stations. Lucon. La Roche sur yon. La Rochelle. Les Sables d'Olonnes.
Bus. Flexibus. La Roche sur Yon.
There is little public transport so blabla car is a good option.
Parc O'glisse
Indian Forest
Go Karts
Wake boarding
Kite surfing
Paddle board
Wind surfing
Surfing.
Skate park
Cycle tracks.Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.
Espace pour garer des vans
There is parking outside the house. Situated in a no through road.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
Nombre d'heures attendues
3-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The 3 weeks fly by especially because the ocean is so close that you can hear the waves breaking, which allowed me to try something new on the wave board.
Me and my girlfriend realy enjoyed the fair work in a free and enjoyable atmosphere with this loveable people.
We had a great time and often think back.
He was exactly what we needed, easy going, helpful, showed initiative and a great work ethic.
Thank you Kerrit you are very welcome to come again.
These workaways are gems and need to be treasured. Noami and Danny are leaving us as friends and if they are asking to be hosted by you then say yes! You… read more
It's rare that you find people who so readily take you in and make you feel like you're part of their family, and that's Debbie, Ian, and their kids/grandkids. I can't… read more
i miss them so much!
For me it was my firts experience as a workawayer and it was perfect,they made me feel a part of them and it was very nice.
The city and the cost is very beautiful and i learned a lot of new things and improved my english.
A really big thank you Debbie and Ian...i… read more
Francisco was keen to help and learn as he went. If you are looking for some extra help, he's your guy. Thank you Chesco 😊 you made a difference to our lives, thank you for going with the flow 😉
I was having my own kitchen to prépare bread. And I was able to bake every day! I really apréciate that.
The grands childs are really nice.
Thé work was ok and nothing… read more
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I spent only 10 days at the lovely family. Debbie and Ian are an easy going couple which are happy to welcome reliable workawayers. They were happy to give me any tipps and were always flexible, so i could plan my freetime as i needed e.g. doing a windsurf course in the mornings and working in the afternoon.
I… read more
As for work, Debbie let us in on her vision and we were able to help with some cosmetics around the house, giving things a fresh coat of… read more
Debbie and Ian are a very polite and nice couple. They live in a great spot, near a beautiful beach and sand dunes.
Their dogs are very nice and well behaved although Betty never gets tired of playing ;-)
It was a pleasure to stay at your place. Thank you.
Thank you Maurice for all your help. You really made a difference to our home. Good luck with your… read more