Description
Hello,
We’re looking for someone to house-sit for a few days at Christmas (22- 28 December) and take care of our animals; a small dog, (mini schnauzer called Dotty), 3 cats,(Rufus, Lenny & Maurice), 2 goats, (Chris & Carla) 15 hens and a pony, Tempo. All very easy.

They are all friendly but we ask that you have previous experience with animals, and particularly with handling ponies and mucking out stables (there will be no riding involved).

Farm location in rural Normandy, you will need a car or be happy to use a bike (nearest shop is 2.5km) and you must have health insurance.

The house is equipped with an Aga and log burner, lovely for the festive season.

Looking forward to hearing from you, Kate
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Close to the historical sites of Normandy.
A chance to experience life on a farm.
Contact with horses and other animals if wished
Help
Animal care
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
private bedroom and shower room adjacent.
Everything else shared but the house is very large.
What else ...
25 minutes to Caen city/historical sites
30 minutes to nearest D-Day beaches
45 minutes Bayeux/Deauville
20 minutes Suisse Normande

2 hours by train to Paris
30 minutes from Caen Ouistreham ferry port
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
A small dog is OK providing it doesn’t chase cats or eat chickens because I have both!!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours per day

Host ref number: 11221312494a

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1 Jan 2022

Had the most incredible time staying at Kate's!
My first Workaway experience and straight away great one!
Delicious meals, horse riding events, taking care of the "boys" (ponies) and hanging around with Dotty and cats.
Beautiful conversations with amazing people and just great place to be in.
I felt like a part of the family.
If you have the… read more

(Excellent )

12 Sep 2016

This was my first workaway experience and a wonderful one at that. Kate and Stephane are kind, hardworking people with a wonderful family. I recommend a daily run to keep the consistently amazing food from fattening you up! Kate and Lesley are brilliant cooks and we had many fascinating conversations. Kate and Stephane were kind enough to let me… read more

(Excellent )

26 Jul 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Joris & Renée )

Joris and Renée are two of the nicest, most capable people we have ever welcomed into our home.

They are above and beyond hard-working; no physical task was ever too much for them, whether chopping huge hedges, cleaning junk out of barns, painting, weeding, taking care of the animals - they took on all tasks with great willingness and always… read more

(Excellent )

26 Jul 2016

We stayed 3 weeks at this hardworking lovable family. We had a very very very nice room! Our day started at 9 and in the afternoon there is a huge lunch. After lunch we worked for a few hours more. Our help was diverse Weeding, Painting, Gardening, Doing the stables, Cleaning up, Helping with some of the day to day stuff. We felt very welcome at… read more

(Excellent )

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1 Jan 2022

Left by Workawayer (Jorens) for host

(Excellent )

12 Sep 2016

Left by Workawayer (James & Jean) for host

(Excellent )

26 Jul 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Joris & Renée )

(Excellent )

26 Jul 2016

Left by Workawayer (Joris & Renée ) for host

(Excellent )

15 Jun 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Luis)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

15 Jun 2016

Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host

Info notice: Exchange was cancelled at last minute

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

9 May 2015

Left by Workawayer (Kathrin) for host

My time with this family on their beautiful farm, was just wonderful. Kate and Stéphane are lovely people, who made me feel very welcome and the children are funny and kind. Kate's food was just awesome and my room was gorgeous. I also loved the dog, the horses and the cute chickens and I would highly recommend this workaway experience.
Thank you!

(Excellent )

6 May 2013

Left by Workawayer (Bogdan) for host

This family is very friendly. Stepfan is the Great Man of 100 percent. He has much to teach (great father and a farmer). Very good people. Kids fun and funny. Fredy future Mohamed Ali. Kate's a good kind woman and her food is just super. I spent two weeks in the family. I worked on a farm with Stephan. You can go to visit them do not be afraid.… read more

(Excellent )

11 Jun 2012

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

I spent 6 weeks with the Le Moigne family in the Spring of 2010, and I had a lovely time. The whole family made me feel very much at home, and in the few spare minutes that we had, Kate was wonderful to talk to. It's a busy but vibrant place to work; there's always something to be doing. I was able to help on a diverse range of projects -… read more

(Excellent )

27 Mar 2012

Left by Workawayer (Rhys) for host

We spent very lovely ten days staying and working with the Le Moigne family. Everyone was very welcoming and we felt comfortable straight away. We did a variety of jobs from pruning roses, helping with renovations, painting and odd jobs around the dairy. We had some great conversations with the family over Kate's delicious meals. This was our… read more

(Excellent )

19 Feb 2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)

Adam was very helpful, polite, tidy and hard working during his stay with us. He fitted in to our mad life and we enjoyed having him around. He would be welcome to come back any time.

(Excellent )

25 Nov 2011

Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host

I stayed here for almost 3 weeks and really enjoyed my time there. Wonderful house and location, great kids and lovely, generous people. I worked in the garden, prepared for redecorating inside, with the animals, helping in the B&B and milking the cows on the farm. Enjoyed learning about the farm, the history of the house and local area and… read more

(Excellent )

9 Mar 2011

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

David was a great Workawayer......willing, patient, hard-working and good fun to have around.......oh, and our kids all want muscles like his!....An all-round good guy.

Stephane and Kate Le Moigne

(Excellent )

9 Mar 2011

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

I can't say enough about the graciousness and hospitality of these wonderful people. Stephane and Kate make you feel right at home; comfortable and well fed and involved in the everyday farm life. They go out of their way on the regular to make sure that your stay there is a great one, and for that I'll always remember this experience as one of my… read more

(Excellent )

25 Feb 2011

Left by Workawayer (Söldi) for host

I spent two weeks on the farm (I helped painting) and I had a great time. The family is very nice, busy household, amazing food, useful work and a beautiful sourrouning area to explore. Recommended to everyone.

(Excellent )

11 Jan 2011

Left by Workawayer (Jacob & Nicola) for host

A really lovely family to stay with. The work is hard but varied, interesting and enjoyable. An overall great experience strongly recommended to anyone looking to spend time in such a beautiful part of the world.

(Excellent )

20 Jan 2010

Left by host for Workawayer (Franz-Josef)

Franz stayed on our farm in Normandy from mid- October to the end of December 2009 and was very helpful, hard working, quiet and polite. He always did the jobs he was asked to do (for us, it was lots of painting) and was a pleasant person to have staying with our family. We would recommend him as a reliable Workaway-er.

(Very good )

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