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Hello - I am Ann and have moved to South West France, having lived here for 6 years now.
I live in an old farm house with 7 acres off meadow. There is a pond, pigeonnier and barns.
On going projects : vegetable garden, flower garden, and renovating the large roof space into more bedrooms.
Chickens, ducks ,sheep and 2 lovely cats share the farm. I have also just started to keep bees - you would be welcome to help with the bees.
It is always good to meet new people. Sharing work ,food and conversation.
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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We have varied work - from chopping wood, making a garden area, building stone walls to make a terrace, erecting fencing, mowing grass and general outdoor activities.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
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Within our home, a large double bedroom and a large shared family bathroom.
This is a beautiful rural area, with many medieval bastide villages nearby.
We have bikes and Wi-Fi available. Smoking ok as long as it is outside. We love food and wine and would enjoy introducing you to the local cuisine, at present we get most of our vegetables etc from our local market. We are aiming to grow as many fruits, vegetables and herbs as possible in the near future.
Our nearest airport is Bergerac (1 hour away), there are many low cost flights available from the UK. We could pick you up from the airport.
We would welcome people from any nationality and any age.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
This host can provide space for campervans.
Kind dogs only - there are two friendly dogs here.
More than two
4hrs a day or 5 hr adding to 20 hrs. a week