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Description
I live in the country about 8 k from the nearest village and 40 minutes from Rouen and have a huge garden, horses, dogs and cats. I live with my mother aged 92 but who has a voracious appetite for reading, current affairs etc but can not walk very far so uses a chair for outings. I sometime have to travel for business so would love some consistent dog and horse and cat sitters who would like to live in France and improve their French by being here . This is suitable for people who like the country and can drive. I need help in the garden and or basic repairs DIY in the house and company for mum. She is very independent but if i were to be absent could not cook for herself or feed the animals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Normandy is a great region of France, very cultural and historical so plenty to do and see.
Help
If you have a car/or can drive and would like to live in France and spend a minimum of 6 months looking after my house and animals if I have to go away (usually a maximum of 3/4 days at a time )
Help is
general gardening and maintenance
vegetable/ general gardening
pool maintenance
yard and box cleaning (horses)
walking dogs
chatting to my mum (92 but very bright) and if i am away cooking for her
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Welsh: BeginnerThis 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
Bathroom and private bedroom in house. Shared bathroom if other visitors arrive until further bathroom is finished.
What else ...
Normandy is a great place to visit. It s the birthplace of Impressionism. Paris is just an hour away by train and our local station has free parking. Rouen is a marvellous city as is Caen , Le Havre and then there is a wealth of delightful country towns, chateaux and markets to explore.
This is a good opportunity for someone who would like to live in France and have a truly French experience as the village is in the depths of the Normandy countryside. The nearest shop is 8klm.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I work online daily
Space for parking camper vans
plenty of space
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Help in the garden and around the house and just basic common sense cleaning in a shared house situation. I am happy to cook if I am there as it is one of my hobbies.
Feedback (4)
It truly feels like a second home for me and all the jobs/work required are a pleasure and Eleri is very flexible based on your own skills and interests. I feel very involved in all aspects of life here… read more
I not just made a lot of progress with my French level, as well as became a very good friend with Eleri. She has lovely dogs, cats and horses wich are great distractions and specially for those animal lovers.
I will always… read more
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It truly feels like a second home for me and all the jobs/work required are a pleasure and Eleri is very flexible based on your own skills and interests. I feel very involved in all aspects of life here… read more
I not just made a lot of progress with my French level, as well as became a very good friend with Eleri. She has lovely dogs, cats and horses wich are great distractions and specially for those animal lovers.
I will always… read more
At the beginning I was expecting to do some work and then it changed because of the needs and my skills and we two were flexible and it worked good. She is someone that looks after you and that you can talk to and the French… read more
