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Description
The farm located at 950 metres altitude in the French Pyrenees. English owners established in 2002.
On the 450 ha of land we have Highland Cattle, some sheep, and Arabian Horses we breed for Endurance competitions. We also have a busy Gite (holiday cottage ) and a forestry activity. We only use sustainable and sympathetic methods on the land.
The farm is quite isolated so would suit either an individual who likes their own company or a couple. We need help mostly with looking after the horses but someone who had gardening, building or farming skills would be most welcome. Experience with horses is a definite positive but not compulsory.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The occupants of the farm are bilingual French/English. Opportunity to immerse yourself in French Catalan culture with the locals or brush up on your English.
If you like animals and especially horses you will get to spend a lot of time around them.
We also encourage workaways to take on a project which they can complete in their time here, depending on their interests.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There are 3 key profiles of interest to us (of equal priority)
1) Comfortable around horses.
2) Happy to get hands dirty gardening.
3) Good with building or woodwork helping restore our home, a traditional stone Mas with over a Thousand years of history.
In addition to my Wife and I, the farm has employees. Together we do all the necessary duties needed to run the Farm.
Self contained accommodation and reasonable food provided.
A driving license would be very useful but not essential.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Large (20m2) Yurts, completely self contained with their own showers, toilets and kitchen facilities.
What else ...
The farm is located in the foothills overlooking the Mediterranean coast. This experience is for an individual who is a self-starter and likes to work independently, or a couple/friends. Great for hikers, photographers, and people who love nature, and can be happy with limited company. The house was built in the 1800s but a property has existed here for much longer. There is a lot of history here and it is a bit like stepping back in time. This is the place to be If you like being outdoors; you can discover old mule tracks, 11th-century chapels and priories, abandoned mining villages and unlimited mountain walking.
The nearest (very small) shop and post office is 15km away. The towns with shops, restaurants, beaches, museums, cinemas, are a 40 to 80 minute drive away. In winter we are just under 2 hours away from the ski slopes.
This is not the place for anyone who wants to be near the shops or nightlife. It is to be stressed that the farm is remote. The nearest village, which has cafe is 3km away. There is a very limited public transport service. We can give lifts up and down to town when we can tie it into the day‘s schedule. Ideally, this would suit someone with their own transport.
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.
Can possibly accept pets
We can accept dogs but be aware we have our own dogs on the farm. Animals must be trained not to run after livestock.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5h / 5 days a week
Feedback (12)
First of all, the location is breathtaking, with a great view over the mountains and hiking trails to admire the Pyrenees landscapes and tiny catalan villages.
I really felt at home: I loved hanging out with everyone, my/our routine, the way of life and the tasks I got.
Sashi, Jeff and Mary are welcoming… read more
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First of all, the location is breathtaking, with a great view over the mountains and hiking trails to admire the Pyrenees landscapes and tiny catalan villages.
I really felt at home: I loved hanging out with everyone, my/our routine, the way of life and the tasks I got.
Sashi, Jeff and Mary are welcoming… read more
We spent 6 weeks at the farm and learned many many new things, because there was always something to do and Jeff gave us a lot of freedom and responsibility.
Feeding the horses, taking care of the dogs and sheep, as well as fencing in the mountains, gardening… read more
I hope I can come back… read more
It’s a beautiful place to work, it might be too isolated for some people but that’s the… read more
