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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 to be completed. We have some storage areas that need large wooden gates to be made and secured. Indoors needs to have some areas refreshed with painting.
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 dogs, large Goldendoodle Teddy and his smaller French girlfriend Miel a medium Goldendoodle.
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.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
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)Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis 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.
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.
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.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Lots of parking on site, can fit at least 10 cars. We can provide electricity/ water etc
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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We completed a number of suitable tasks such as replacing a fabric roof on a pergola, painting a cement floor in a large barn, reorganising a large amount of laundry, washing,ironing,… read more
Can be relied on for solo work. Grab them if you are lucky enough to host.
We got loads of our “ to do ‘ list completed with their help.
Marialice makes amazing cakes too 🎂
my stay exceeded my expectations...You were warm, open and hospitable
I enjoyed my stay so much that I ended up staying for more time than we expected. I has the opportunity to learn a lot of stuff and Phill was a really good teacher.
I really like to share meals, to discuss , I felt more than welcome and i has a wonderful… read more
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We completed a number of suitable tasks such as replacing a fabric roof on a pergola, painting a cement floor in a large barn, reorganising a large amount of laundry, washing,ironing,… read more
Can be relied on for solo work. Grab them if you are lucky enough to host.
We got loads of our “ to do ‘ list completed with their help.
Marialice makes amazing cakes too 🎂
my stay exceeded my expectations...You were warm, open and hospitable
I enjoyed my stay so much that I ended up staying for more time than we expected. I has the opportunity to learn a lot of stuff and Phill was a really good teacher.
I really like to share meals, to discuss , I felt more than welcome and i has a wonderful… read more
