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100 %
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100.0 %
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Feedback
16
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Description
Isolated Smallholding in very rural Normandy offering accomodation and meals for one or two people within our family home in exchange for general help. We are an English couple and our children have now grown up and moved away. We are vegetarian, have two dogs, four llamas, six alpacas, four goats and two ponies and currently need help with outdoor jobs - a warm welcome awaits.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
We currently need help outdoors, mowing and strimming grass and weeds and repairing fences.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
You may share our family home and you will have use of a bedroom with double bed and shared bathroom facilities.
What else ...
We are about 4 kms from our local small town which has an outdoor pool open during the summer months. We have lots of lovely walks local to us too.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week- To be discussed
Host ref number: 182271919161
Feedback (8)
25 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hannah ) for host
Staying with Jane and Ken was just a wonderful experience. They made it so easy for me to settle into their home, I felt welcome from the very first minute. The two are very keen to ensure that you always feel super comfortable.
I stayed with them indoors, where I had my own bedroom. We shared their lovely meals together and had a lot of… read more
I stayed with them indoors, where I had my own bedroom. We shared their lovely meals together and had a lot of… read more
21 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah )
We have loved having Hannah to stay - she was cheerful and happy and joined in willingly with anything that was happening here. We actually had family staying at the time of Hannah’s visit so our house was more than lively!
Hannah entertained the children and fitted in as if she were a family member.
She was neat, tidy and respectful in our home… read more
Hannah entertained the children and fitted in as if she were a family member.
She was neat, tidy and respectful in our home… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellena & Joseph)
Ellie and Joe were a delight to have staying with us. They worked independently and are both very practical people. During their stay they repaired/ replaced fencing for an entire paddock working really well as a team. They joined in with whatever jobs were needed and were excellent company.
Joe brought our house to life with his beautiful piano… read more
Joe brought our house to life with his beautiful piano… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ellena & Joseph) for host
Jane and Ken were such amazing hosts, their hospitality and warmth made our first Workaway so special. Their home is easy to settle into and we loved joining in with their routine of life in Normandy. The animals are so much fun to be around- what a unique experience it is to get to live alongside alpacas and llamas! Our work was varied and… read more
31 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chrystelle )
What a lovely person - thank you Chrystelle for all your help !
Chrystelle is good company and worked hard and independently to clear our vegetable garden for us and prepare it for Winter. She fitted in well and was always neat and tidy in our home and with all the tasks she carried out.
Chrystelle was kind to all the animals and shared cooking… read more
Chrystelle is good company and worked hard and independently to clear our vegetable garden for us and prepare it for Winter. She fitted in well and was always neat and tidy in our home and with all the tasks she carried out.
Chrystelle was kind to all the animals and shared cooking… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chrystelle ) for host
Jane et Ken m'ont super bien accueilli. Partir seule n'a pas été évident, mais ils m'ont tout de suite mis à l'aise grâce leurs bonnes énergies, leur bienveillance, leur sympathie. Ils sont très à l'écoute et très ouverts à la discussion. Humainement se sont des personnes très inspirantes par leur expériences et leur authenticité. Mais j'arrête… read more
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25 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hannah ) for host
Staying with Jane and Ken was just a wonderful experience. They made it so easy for me to settle into their home, I felt welcome from the very first minute. The two are very keen to ensure that you always feel super comfortable.
I stayed with them indoors, where I had my own bedroom. We shared their lovely meals together and had a lot of… read more
I stayed with them indoors, where I had my own bedroom. We shared their lovely meals together and had a lot of… read more
21 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah )
We have loved having Hannah to stay - she was cheerful and happy and joined in willingly with anything that was happening here. We actually had family staying at the time of Hannah’s visit so our house was more than lively!
Hannah entertained the children and fitted in as if she were a family member.
She was neat, tidy and respectful in our home… read more
Hannah entertained the children and fitted in as if she were a family member.
She was neat, tidy and respectful in our home… read more
(Excellent
)
23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ellena & Joseph)
Ellie and Joe were a delight to have staying with us. They worked independently and are both very practical people. During their stay they repaired/ replaced fencing for an entire paddock working really well as a team. They joined in with whatever jobs were needed and were excellent company.
Joe brought our house to life with his beautiful piano… read more
Joe brought our house to life with his beautiful piano… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Ellena & Joseph) for host
Jane and Ken were such amazing hosts, their hospitality and warmth made our first Workaway so special. Their home is easy to settle into and we loved joining in with their routine of life in Normandy. The animals are so much fun to be around- what a unique experience it is to get to live alongside alpacas and llamas! Our work was varied and… read more
31 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Chrystelle )
What a lovely person - thank you Chrystelle for all your help !
Chrystelle is good company and worked hard and independently to clear our vegetable garden for us and prepare it for Winter. She fitted in well and was always neat and tidy in our home and with all the tasks she carried out.
Chrystelle was kind to all the animals and shared cooking… read more
Chrystelle is good company and worked hard and independently to clear our vegetable garden for us and prepare it for Winter. She fitted in well and was always neat and tidy in our home and with all the tasks she carried out.
Chrystelle was kind to all the animals and shared cooking… read more
(Excellent
)
30 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Chrystelle ) for host
Jane et Ken m'ont super bien accueilli. Partir seule n'a pas été évident, mais ils m'ont tout de suite mis à l'aise grâce leurs bonnes énergies, leur bienveillance, leur sympathie. Ils sont très à l'écoute et très ouverts à la discussion. Humainement se sont des personnes très inspirantes par leur expériences et leur authenticité. Mais j'arrête… read more
30 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)
Natalia and Raul stayed with us for ten days and were a joy to have here.
Natalia is like sunshine, always smiling and tackled any task with enthusiasm.
Raul is such a kind, warm person and was happy to help, joining in with whatever job we were doing at the time.
That worked well as a team and finished things they had started however monotonous… read more
Natalia is like sunshine, always smiling and tackled any task with enthusiasm.
Raul is such a kind, warm person and was happy to help, joining in with whatever job we were doing at the time.
That worked well as a team and finished things they had started however monotonous… read more
(Excellent
)
21 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host
We have spent ten days with Jane and Ken, they are both wonderful and have treated us as if we were part of the family. They are very hard-working and have created a very cozy place for their animals, who are all lovely. They always have a thousand things to do and they give you flexibility to choose what type of work you want to do according to… read more
27 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Floriana) for host
Thank you Jane and Kan for choosing me being my first host,thank you for your confidence and for the good treatement.I enjoyed a lot with your lovely animals and was very happy to be useful to you.
Thank you also for being so amiable to me and giving me the opportunity to visit the beautiful places around,and help me to improve my English.
Also… read more
Thank you also for being so amiable to me and giving me the opportunity to visit the beautiful places around,and help me to improve my English.
Also… read more
3 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Floriana)
What an amazing lady - Floriana is a friendly , dynamic , energetic person who has a sunny disposition. She is extremely hardworking and does her utmost to complete each task to the very best of her ability.
She clearly has a passion for all animals and is confident and gentle with them. She has helped with all associated routine chores as well as… read more
She clearly has a passion for all animals and is confident and gentle with them. She has helped with all associated routine chores as well as… read more
(Excellent
)
7 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jakub)
Jakub was a delight to have to stay. He came to us for only a week but achieved so much during that time. He is polite and hardworking and each task was completed in a very neat and tidy manner - we wished he could have stayed longer!
Thank you Jakub for all you did for us and remember that you are welcome back anytime.
Safe journey home to Czech… read more
Thank you Jakub for all you did for us and remember that you are welcome back anytime.
Safe journey home to Czech… read more
(Excellent
)
28 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jakub) for host
Again i was lucky with new place.Jane and Ken are very nice and hard working people.
I was really glad i could help them and stay at their place for a while.
It was also my first encounter with lamas,i like their calm energy.
All at all it was nice,rewarding experience.
I was really glad i could help them and stay at their place for a while.
It was also my first encounter with lamas,i like their calm energy.
All at all it was nice,rewarding experience.
2 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn)
Oh Carolyn, what can I say?
........I needed a Mary Poppins and I got much more than - you're a rare treasure who has dynamism, enthusiasm along with plenty of energy and initiative and a love of helping and caring for everyone around you. I can't thank you enough for your help, support and encouragement over these past several weeks - you're… read more
........I needed a Mary Poppins and I got much more than - you're a rare treasure who has dynamism, enthusiasm along with plenty of energy and initiative and a love of helping and caring for everyone around you. I can't thank you enough for your help, support and encouragement over these past several weeks - you're… read more
(Excellent
)
1 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn) for host
Huge thanks to Jane and Ken for a wonderful 2 months as part of your family. I gained strength and skill working with the animals and in the grounds; loved your quiches, cakes and curries! A bonus was helping with the mobile cafe, which taught me a lot about small business, took us to some beautiful places and let me meet a wide range of… read more
26 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ameera & Joseph) for host
We had a really lovely time here! Jane and Ken are amazing hosts, always friendly and welcoming. We felt completely at home throughout our stay and really enjoyed staying on a smallholding with lots of animals. We particularly enjoyed getting to know the llamas! We were also very well-fed - Jane is an amazing cook and made lots of delicious meals,… read more
25 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ameera & Joseph)
The perfect helpers!
Joe and Ameera are lovely people......kind, considerate, polite, enthusiastic and hardworking. Both have bundles of initiative and energy and worked systematically through any tasks given - we would have them back anytime!
They came as helpers but also house sat for us and are honest and reliable.
Thank you both for all… read more
Joe and Ameera are lovely people......kind, considerate, polite, enthusiastic and hardworking. Both have bundles of initiative and energy and worked systematically through any tasks given - we would have them back anytime!
They came as helpers but also house sat for us and are honest and reliable.
Thank you both for all… read more
(Excellent
)
