Join us in Excideuil, voted as a small city of character in Dordogne, France

Description

In August 2018 we bought a large Maison de maître (see photo). We have been decorating the property and opened a bed and breakfast and a Studio Apartment in July 2019. We have also been filmed for the Channel 4 TV programme "A New Life in the Sun" which was shown on Channel 4 in January 2020. We continue to renovate, decorate, garden and maintain this lovely property whilst running the Chambre d'Hote and apartments. Even during lockdown we have been busy and now with the restrictions eased there is plenty to see, do and experience. So come and join us and enjoy the experience!

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We live in a lovely part of the Dordogne on the edge of the town of Excideuil. There are plenty of outdoor pursuits. However if you are musical we have guitars and keyboard. We also want to set up a music room in the cellar.

Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

This host offers accommodation and payment.

Help

Looking for eager and willing persons to assist us with our newly opened Chambre d'hote (bed and breakfast) in the beautiful main house as well as two apartments.

The business is open again after lockdown and you'll be expected to help and assist.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Dutch: Beginner

Accommodation

You will have your own bedroom. If you wish you can cater for yourself.

What else ...

You can visit the local sights, we live opposite one of the oldest chateaux in the Dordogne. There are buses that go to the large city of Perigueux. Lots of outdoor pursuits like cycling etc.

A little more information

• 

  Internet access

• 

  Limited internet access

• 

  We have pets

• 

  We are smokers

• 

  Can host families

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

Maximum 8 hours a day, 5 days a week