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We are an easy going English couple with 4 adult children who have left home and a dog and a cat. We moved to Prades in 2003 where we have been very happy.
There is always plenty of gardening and house maintenance to do although we do not need help with the business of running the Bed and Breakfast.
We are an hour away from ski resorts and an hour away from the coast. We are a 5 minute walk into the centre of Prades. We are friendly and easy going with a very active collie and a greedy cat. We prefer couples or 2 friends so we don't worry about people being lonely and not having enough fun. Prades is a quiet town in the winter, though it is very lively in the summer and the weather is usually excellent.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Vegetarian or vegan
Hiking
History
Gardening
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You could learn about English and French customs from us and the French way of life from the local town where we live. We could also help you improve your English and your French . You could also learn a bit about house maintenance and gardening, or you could teach us! You would have loads of free time to explore the local area and we are happy to lend you camping gear if you want to take a trip. Or if relaxing by the pool and sunbathing is what you enjoy then this is certainly the place!
Help
Would like help with house maintenance/painting/cleaning, gardening. work normally 3/3.5 hrs in the mornings but can be arranged to suit you, we are very flexible and we don't want to exploit you! We have a small car you could borrow, (if you are 25 or over) or there is train and bus transport around the Pyrenees Orientals for 1euro. This is a very beautiful area, paradise if you are into nature/walking. Both Ski resorts and beaches are 40km away. If you are Spanish,or French you could help us with the Language but any nationality very welcome. Hope to see you soon!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommmodation would depend on season and what is available. It could be a self contained gîte or a room in the main house. Prades is 40 km inland from Perpignan and an hours drive to the Spanish border and is a great place from which to explore this region. Of course we cannot guarantee the weather in winter but Eus 3 kilometres away claims to be the sunniest village in France!
What else ...
Prades is a town of 7000 at the edge of very beautiful mountainous country, perfect for those who like being outdoors and hiking. It has a very lively market on Tuesday mornings and outdoor cafes and bars if you want to watch the world go by.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good high speed wifi
Space for parking camper vans
Nothing very high as there is a low tree on the drive
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Mouse
5 years old, grey, very greedy and therefore rather plump.
Male, affectionate and sociable.
Laika
6 year old collie obsessed with balls
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I helped them mostly with gardening, cleaning and painting some doors in the room. Sharing lunches and dinners with them was also nice since were the ideal moments… read more
Adam and Laura helped mainly in the garden and built us a gravel patio as well as weeding and pruning. They also helped us in the house with general maintenance and cleaning, and took… read more
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I helped them mostly with gardening, cleaning and painting some doors in the room. Sharing lunches and dinners with them was also nice since were the ideal moments… read more
Adam and Laura helped mainly in the garden and built us a gravel patio as well as weeding and pruning. They also helped us in the house with general maintenance and cleaning, and took… read more
Nick and Kate were kind and generous and it felt like we were staying with long-lost relatives (who happen to have a beautiful villa in the south of France). Our stay captured the spirit of what workaway is about: we got to experience a different… read more
Kate and Nick were amazing hosts, we felt like we were staying with a friend. They always made sure we had plenty of… read more
Kate and Nick were both so welcoming and helpful, nothing was too much hassle for them.
The gite is very beautiful, relaxing and it is in an amazing location, it couldn't have been better for us.
Kate was very… read more
They were very good workers, being punctual, reliable and always willing to do any task necessary in a lovely cheerful manner. They both spoke very good English and were very easy to have around. I was sorry to see them leave and would be delighted if they… read more
I spent there 3 weeks and it was my first workaway experience.
Honestly, I couldn't have asked for better hosts :)
They are very friendly, welcoming and kind and they made me feel like I was at home. The villa is gorgeous and the views are picturesque. I really enjoyed swimming in the pool :)
The work… read more
It was our first workaway, so we didn't really know what to expect, but we had an amazing time, with amazing people who made us feel
right at home. As soon as we arrived Kate greeted us with a warm cup of coffee, and she took the time… read more
You will rarely meet so open-minded, lovely and warm hearted people like them.
Both were always concerned about how we felt at their place and helped whenever help was needed! Kate and Nick… read more
