Join our peaceful farm and garden in Pré-en-Pail, France

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  Beschreibung

  We are expats from the United Kingdom some chickens ducks, sheep and cattle, cats and dog. We love living here in the Loire Valley France. It is me and my wife living and working our property. You will only help with a bit of gardening in our personal garden and help around the house. There are a lot of walking trails around and interesting places to visit

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Kreative Heimwerkerprojekte

  Leichte Instandhaltungsarbeiten

  Haus- & Haustiersitting
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  We enjoy welcoming travelers to our home and appreciate the unique perspectives that guests from around the world bring. While we are a friendly and hospitable household, we are also naturally quiet and reserved people who value a calm, orderly environment.
  
  For us, cultural exchange happens best through genuine, low-key connections rather than constant high-energy activities. We like gathering around the table for a calm dinner and good conversation, but we also respect each other's quiet time and independence.
  
  What the exchange looks like at our place:
  
  Thoughtful Conversation: We enjoy sharing stories about our background and hearing about yours over a shared meal or a cup of tea in the evening.
  
  Language Practice: We speak fluent English and Afrikaans and are happy to help you practice in a patient, relaxed setting.
  
  Local Insight: We are glad to share local history, point you toward scenic spots and quiet hiking trails, and give you recommendations to explore the region at your own pace.
  
  Practical Skills: We are happy to show you how we manage our garden, general work around the house if you are interested in learning.
  
  Our Ideal Volunteer:
  We fit best with volunteers who are independent, relatively fit, respectful of personal space, and appreciate a quiet household after a day's work. If you value peaceful surroundings, clear routines, and calm, friendly interaction, you will feel right at home here."

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  We are looking for a reliable, hands-on volunteer to help us keep our garden and around the house running smoothly. The help is mostly practical and outdoors, so a good level of physical fitness and an enjoyment of nature will serve you well.
  
  Main tasks include:
  
  General help in the garden, including weeding, tidying up outdoor areas, and light land maintenance.
  
  We appreciate volunteers who are self-motivated, practical, and able to work independently once given direction. Tasks are laid-back and well-paced, leaving plenty of quiet downtime for you to relax, read, or explore the surrounding countryside.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Afrikaans: Fließend
  Englisch: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
  Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
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  Unterkunft

  Peaceful rural stay—for independent volunteers who enjoy nature and quiet, friendly company.
  
  Cultural Exchange & Accommodation:"We offer a comfortable retreat in our lovingly renovated farmhouse, set in a tranquil hamlet on a small working farm. While we enjoy getting to know our guests and sharing the occasional meal, we are naturally reserved people who value personal space, routine, and a serene atmosphere.
  
  Accommodation Details: Cozy accommodating 2 people with a private queen bedroom upstairs. Downstairs kitchen, dining nook, and living room with a fireplace, TV, and Wi-Fi. Full bathroom (bath/shower), plus access to a large garden, outdoor seating, and barbecue.
  
  We usually have breakfast in-between 10 and 11 am with dinner around 17:00 which may be a barbecue or a cooked meal

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

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