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3 Jul 2023
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LOOKING FOR WORKAWAYS TO HOUSESIT IN OCTOBER!
We are a working couple, (genealogists) living in a large country house only 10 minutes from some of our regions famous swimming lakes. The house is set in beautiful gardens supported by a large organic vegetable plot, with fresh eggs daily from our chickens. A local bar is only 5 minutes away, supermarkets only 10 minutes away. The house is fully modernised with fast WiFi internet - a large double bedroom with large en-suite shower room is available in a separate wing of the house for anyone or couple who may wish to stay with us.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseAnimal CareCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Good opportunity to explore ‘The 3 Lakes’ part of France, great swimming in the Lakes during the summer. Excellent chance to practise French. Unique opportunity to learn about a unique family history internet based business involving family tree research - we are always happy to teach anyone who may be interested - how to research their family trees!
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Help
Cooking! Anyone who loves to be inventive with cooking - now is your chance to experiment on us!! We eat a mix of vegetarian foods - often from our garden and occasionally meat dishes. As we are quite busy in our office, we need help with a small amount of housework, light gardening, Occasionally we have to travel and leave the house. We would like someone/couple to stay and water our vegetables, look after the house in our absence (1 dog, 2 cats and chickens) Opportunity to learn about/be involved in an internet business involving research if so desired.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
Fully modernised Separate part of the house with lounge, and upstairs a nice modernised double bedroom with large double bed, doors opening out on to a small balcony for star watching at night. Large en-suite with shower, toilet etc. Your own space to share our WiFi signal, watch tv etc.
What else ...
Locally in the summer the main attractions are the superb beautiful lakes available with bars and restaurants providing swimming and evenings by the lake enjoying music from the local bands. 5 minutes to the local bar, 10 minutes to the nearest shops/supermarkets. Bikes available for cycling around the area. The use of a car could be discussed.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We spent quite a lot of our time in their well-equipped kitchen making chutney, relish and pickles, and preparing meals. This was by choice rather than expectation and was… read more
She is a real treasure, patient and kind with bags of personality and some… read more
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We spent quite a lot of our time in their well-equipped kitchen making chutney, relish and pickles, and preparing meals. This was by choice rather than expectation and was… read more
She is a real treasure, patient and kind with bags of personality and some… read more
Lovely people, a very comfortable house and a beautiful location, despite the drought.
With a dog, two cats and chickens I was happy. There was an endless supply of stories, good food and wine. Long convivial evenings with their group of French… read more
She is a real treasure, calm and kind with bags of personality.… read more
Cheryl cooked tirelessly in the kitchen and rose to the challenge of cooking various new and different dishes for our French neighbours at our aperitif… read more