Garden and home help with our family in the beautiful Pyrenees, France

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  Beschreibung

  We are an English family who made the move to rural France 21 years ago and now live in the beautiful Pyrenees countryside. Our home is shared by three generations – us as a couple, our two children (19 and 16), and Grandma, who adds plenty of warmth to daily life!
  We also have animals, so there’s always something happening outdoors. Life here is peaceful, surrounded by nature and mountains, but never boring, it’s a busy, friendly household where everyone mucks in and enjoys the simple pleasures of countryside living.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Haus- & Haustiersitting
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Haustiere

  

  Vegetarier / Veganer

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Musik

  

  Bücher

  

  Fotografie

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Schreiben

  

  Tiere

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Natur

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Wintersport

  

  Gebirge

  

  Strand

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Wandern

  

  Radfahren

  

  Erlebnissportarten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Life Here & Cultural Exchange
  
  For us, Workaway is about more than just exchanging help for accommodation it’s about sharing skills, experiences and family life.
  
  We’re a relaxed but active household and enjoy including helpers in everyday life, whether that’s shared meals, BBQs in the garden, trips to local markets or exploring the Pyrenees. Rural life here is peaceful, surrounded by nature, but there’s always something going on.
  
  My husband is a carpenter and builder, so there are often practical projects happening around the property, and there’s plenty of opportunity to learn hands-on skills. I previously ran a soap business and now manage projects, so we’re happy to share experience in small business, organisation and planning too.
  
  We love meeting people from different cultures and learning about your country, traditions and food. For us, the best Workaway experiences feel like a genuine exchange where everyone learns something and leaves with great memories.

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  Arbeit

  Help Around the Property
  
  As spring approaches, most of the help will be outdoors. This is one of our busiest and most productive seasons.
  
  We have a large vegetable patch that needs preparing, planting and maintaining, as well as a large garden with many plants and ongoing projects planned for the year ahead.
  
  Projects this season include:
  
  Creating a pond area
  
  Fencing work
  
  Cutting hedges
  
  General garden upkeep
  
  Painting entrance gates
  
  We also have some small handy projects around the property, so practical skills and previous hands-on experience would be very beneficial. Confidence using basic tools and being happy with physical outdoor work is important.
  
  We have horses, chickens, dogs and cats, so being comfortable around animals is essential. Our dog enjoys daily walks, so it would be lovely if you’re happy to help with that too. Some light animal care may also be included depending on your experience.
  
  🌿 Who Would Suit This Role?
  
  This opportunity would suit someone practical, physically fit and happy working outdoors in all types of spring weather. Experience in gardening, DIY, fencing, maintenance or small handy projects would be a big advantage.
  
  You should be:
  
  Self-motivated
  
  Reliable and positive
  
  Comfortable living in a family environment
  
  Happy around animals
  
  Able to work independently as well as alongside us
  
  Rural life here is peaceful and beautiful, but it’s important to understand this is countryside living rather than town life.
  
  Most importantly, we’re looking for someone friendly and respectful who would enjoy becoming part of our family home for a while.

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  Gesprochene Sprachen

  Englisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Fließend

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  Unterkunft

  Workawayers stay in our cosy Roulotte (shepherds hut) set slightly apart from the main family house so you have your own private space.
  
  It has a small kitchen area and a private bathroom with shower, sink and hot water. The toilet is a compost toilet, in keeping with our rural setting and eco approach. It’s simple and easy to use.
  
  The roulotte is comfortable and peaceful, a lovely little retreat after a day working outdoors , offering both independence and the opportunity to join family life as much as you’d like.
  
  Food will be provided during your stay. We usually share meals together when possible, but there is also space for independence if you prefer to cook for yourself.
  
  Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements, allergies or preferences, we are flexible and will always do our best to accommodate you.

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  Was noch ...

  We live in a rural area, so having your own transport can be helpful, though not essential. The nearest train station is approximately 30 minutes away. There are very limited bus services, so public transport is not frequent.
  
  We are happy to help with lifts to the station when possible and can also take you to local shops if needed.
  
  Please note that ours is a strictly non-smoking household and property.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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