Decking, bread oven and other DIY projects in the beautiful Perigord, France

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  Description

  We live in the beautiful area of Perigord, which is a very peaceful location but only a short drive to shops, bars, cafes. Ideal for you to have a drivers licence as we can put you on our car insurance.
  We have 4 stone cottages which we rent out during the summer months. We have 2 pools and 2 hot tubs. We are set in over 5 acres of land. One of the hot tubs needs decking around it and one of the pools need redecking. We want to build a bread oven outside, we have all of the original stones to do this. We have a concrete floor in one of the barns where we store laundry , which needs to be resurfaced. Plus we need help in maintaining the grounds and replanting some areas.
  You would live in one of the gites where you will have your own fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area. Upstairs is a large king size bedroom with an ensuite shower and toilet. There is private entry along with a small enclosed garden.
  You could also use one of the hot tubs whenever you like. Fantastic on a clear night as you can see so many stars as we don’t experience much air pollution here.
  Loads of great walks on the doorstep, which would be very appreciated by our dogs.
  We have a great dog called Teddy, who is shortly going to be joined by a puppy called Miel.
  Phil is great at DIY and we have a lot of equipment to help run and maintain the property. You could learn a lot of new skills whilst helping out.
  Phil is also a great cook and has his own smoker, which he uses for cold and hot food smoking. He would be really happy to share his food knowledge with you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You would learn lots of new DIY skills along with being taught how to use a digger/ tractor etc.
  We have lots of interesting places to visit locally. We would be happy to improve your English and we would really like to improve our French( other nationalities very welcome too)

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  We need help with redecking a pool and hot tub. Resurfacing an indoors concrete floor. Helping to rebuild an outdoors bread oven, currently all in pieces and will be like a giant jigsaw. General help with gardening maintenance and maybe a bit of indoor painting. We need to get all the gites in good condition for next season.
  A bit of DIY skills would be appreciated but Phil will be able to teach you new ones.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  Need to improve our French. We get by but don’t really mix with a lot of people so our contacts are limited. We have French admin for taxes etc.
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  Accommodation

  Private 1 bedroom gite. Fully equipped kitchen, dining area, lounge with English and French TV.
  Upstairs large bedroom with a shower room ensuite. Private access and small enclosed garden.
  We would be happy to cook your meals or if you want to cook some of your own you have your own private kitchen to do so.
  We like to cook everything from fresh ingredients, we do not do pop and ping( microwave) but you will have your own microwave too.

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  What else ...

  We have 3 road bikes, 1 electric, 1 road and 1 off roader. Happy for you to use to explore the local countryside.
  We have some nice little bars/ cafes a short drive away. It is not a busy area so please do not expect city life as we are very rural.
  We have some beautiful lakes a drive away. Some have nice restaurants which are open year round.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Lots of parking on site, can fit at least 10 cars. We can provide electricity/ water etc

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  Can possibly accept pets

  You can bring 2 friendly dogs who along with being able to have 5 acres of space to run around in, they can also have their own enclosed garden and house. Must be able to get on with our dogs.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  We would expect to liaise with the helper to come to a suitable arrangement.We would probably want a minimum of 4 hours a day but we also take regular breaks for tea, lunch etc.

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