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I am English and have lived in this area of France for nearly 30 years. I am passionate about nature, re-wilding, horses, gastronomy, France and travel. Over the last few years my herd of horses has grown to eight -many of them rescued. They all need regular attention, grooming, mucking out or just contact with humans. They love attention and being around humans but they are not ridden. Mostly they are too old and are not sound. It is essential that anyone who comes to stay is experienced in handling big horses and is happy to muck out and groom.
My garden has been developed over the last 20 years to be wildlife friendly and even during winter there are plenty of jobs I need help with: bringing in wood, manuring, mulching, fence mending and replanting.
This winter I am planning on clearing and de-cluttering my barns, so on wet days I would love help with this task too.
My home is set in 10 acres of woodland and pasture a few minutes away from Angles sur L'Anglin one of France's most beautiful villages. I can offer a very comfortable studio to my guests. The studio has a private bathroom and a small, fully equipped kitchen so that guests can prepare their own breakfast and snacks. I always provide two home cooked meals everyday and people say they love the food that I serve..
Miles of country tracks start from my gate offering wonderful walking, riding and cycling and the nearby river can be explored by canoe and is great for wild swimming.
It is very quiet here and so guests really need to enjoy nature and the tranquillity of the French countryside. The nearest large town is Poitiers which is 45 mins by car. There is no public transport but I am happy to take my workawayers with me when I go out and about.
I only expect help from my workawayers for four hours a day/five days per week.
In this way people have the time to explore, relax and appreciate French life.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am bilingual and am happy to help with French conversation. I owned a local restaurant for many years and am always happy to share my understanding of French gastronomy with visitors. People tell me my cooking is good. I love cooking for any diet so vegans and vegetarians are very welcome. If people are interesting in learning about horsemanship I am happy to share my knowledge on this subject too or learn from my guests!
Help
Help required will be varied. General stable duties-mucking out, hay, watering and lots of grooming. It is essential that anyone coming to stay is confident and experienced in handling and caring for big horses. I also require help with general maintenance duties around the property, painting, varnishing and clearing barns. Garden duties may include: weeding, strimming, wood clearing depending on the weather.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I am a native English speaker and also speak French. If people are interested we can converse in either language.
Accommodation
Very, very comfortable double bedded suite with private bathroom and kitchenette, plus an additional double room. Good for friends or couples.
What else ...
There is no public transport locally but Angles sur L'Anglin is a ten minute bike ride away and guests are welcome to borrow my bikes. The Vienne has a rich history, the village of Angles is very beautiful and was originally under the control of a powerful family- the Lusignans and formed part of Alienor of Aquitaine's lands. The town of St Savin is just next door and the Abbey has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The colourful market town of Chauvigny is worth a visit and I am happy to give guests a lift there on Saturday's.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
My Internet connection is OK. I work from home and I manage fine. However, storms can mean the connection is tricky, from time to time. That is just life in the countryside.
Space for parking camper vans
For workawayers travelling by campervan there is good hard standing all over the property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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