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100 %
Last replied
18 Mar 2024
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Description
I have been living in Brittany for 17 years with my wife Janet, We have 3 border collies,and a dachshund,keep chickens . We have built a single story wooden house over the last couple of years with help from lots of lovely workaways. Still a few jobs to do on the house, We are renovating a small cottage with 1bedroom/kitchen/shower room, We need help with the building of a conservatory,mainly built of timber.Always lots to do in the garden, Painting, clearing ground to make a drive way and putting up a set of gates.
We grow lots of fruit and veg,making chutney's,soups,fruit pies. Taking cuttings to grow more plants.
We live 7 minutes drive from several beaches, shops 10-15 minutes walk.Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
travellers could learn woodwork,metal work,gardening,growing vegetables.
Help
apart from the house build we always need help with the garden,we already have a large pond with koi carp and we want to make it bigger with a waterfall. trees to be trimmed and logs cut.Painting,electrical,plumbing,woodwork,the list is endless !
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis 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
1 bedroom cottage with shower,basin & toilet.Kitchen/diner.
What else ...
Lots of interesting villages. Beach and sea fishing.boat trips,you would learn about growing things,woodwork,metalwork and general building work.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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We wish you good luck with your acting, will be looking out for you on the big screen !
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They accompanied us on several trips out to the beach and markets and liked walking and exploring… read more
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A quiet lady,always pleasant and polite,trustworthy. Can recomend her to any future hosts,you will not be dissapointed.We was sorry to see her go and would be very welcome to return any time.… read more
There was never… read more
Future hosts will not be dissapointed. We enjoyed having them… read more
Mick and Janet are both very friendly and hardworking. They… read more
When it got too hot to work,we downed tools and headed to the… read more
Thank you for such a wonderful stay!
I felt at ease immediately.
To anyone who considers a stay with this host family, don't miss the
opportunity to meet truly good people in a beautiful place.
My favorite part of this stay in addition to the laughter was being asked "you al'right?" at least a couple times a day starting at… read more
Future hosts will not be dissapointed.We would welcome Laura back here anytime that she is in the area.Cannot thank you enough for helping Mick with transport etc.
Enjoy your travelling,Mick & Janet
Thank you very much for your support!!!
I wish you all the best! see you soon guys!
PS: i'm eager to… read more
From the moment we arrived (and were greeted by Mick and Janet and three lovely hyperactive dogs ) we were treated as part of the family.
Mick generously let us loose on his wonderful collections of woodworking books and we were… read more