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We are a family of 5
3 children 20,27 and 29 we live in Brittany and have 9 hectares which supports sheep, horses, poultry a cow and have numerous cats, dogs and ferrets.
We have lived here since 2005 and have renovated our house from a ruin.
We have a 3 bedroom bungalow for accommodation and meals will be supplied in the main house .We are looking for people who have an empathy towards animals as ours are very special to us.
On the property are 3.carp lakes and a duck pond.
The area we live in is 1 km from Medreac village, 8 km to the nearest big town, and 35,minutes by car from the capital Rennes
Ideally we are looking for people who are prepared to muck in ,the jobs will be varied some will be interesting others not so, but are necessary.
You must be prepared to muck in and will be expected to help at meal times.
We try and take you out visiting local sites if you arrive with no transport.
We don't work as a Monday to Friday workplace every day varies and can depend on the weather!
As we are an English family our main language spoken is English but the children speak French and we have many French visitors who are quite happy to let you practice French with them.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Many aspects of smallholder tasks, possibly lambing at certain time of year.
Various building work, demolition and rebuilding.
Cultural french living and integrating with local french.
Possibly learn to communicate in french as the children are fluent in french, english main language
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for people who are interested in turning their hand to anything. . Fencing the perimeter of the land, banging posts and attaching stock fencing.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
3 bed bungalow
What else ...
There is a bus service available in the village and a train station 8 kms away, lifts can be given.
It is a peaceful,rural area but the beaches are 40 mins away and the beautiful cities of St Malo and Rennes are about 40 mins away.
We are happy for the volunteers to just muck in with our family life and to enjoy the slower pace of rural France
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
Host ref number: 242334968965
Feedback (17)
1 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Denis) for host
I stayed here for a month, it's a great place! Paul, Elizabeth and their children are lovely people, with a great sense of humour, always willing to help with various issues, there are also lots of funny and cute pets here. For sure it's an ideal host, everything was perfect, people, accommodation, food and work is inseresting and not too hard!
16 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Macaulee) for host
A beautiful place with great hosts. Libby and Paul were amazing teaching and showing me there way of life. Had many nights staying up, chatting and having a laugh which was such a great time. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
16 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Macaulee)
A fantastic workawayer!
Settled in straight away, had many laughs!
Took on all tasks a real pleasure to host.
Very polite and helped in all house duties.
All the best on your trip around Europe
Paul and Libby
Settled in straight away, had many laughs!
Took on all tasks a real pleasure to host.
Very polite and helped in all house duties.
All the best on your trip around Europe
Paul and Libby
(Excellent
)
17 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
It was a pleasure to host Jasmine and Bluebell. Jasmine was willing to participate in all given tasks whether inside or outside. They both enjoyed helping with all the animals and Bluebell enjoyed her jaunts on the pony and donkey.
It was super to have a lovely head and back massage!
We wish you well on your French dream
It was super to have a lovely head and back massage!
We wish you well on your French dream
(Excellent
)
12 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
This is place is like paradise for animal lovers....Bluebell and I miss the lambs in our garden soo much esp Penny.
The whole experience has completely fueled Bluebells love of the countryside and farm life.
Never a dull moment here, from hilarious sheep herding to searching for wanderlust cows!
The family are very welcoming and helpful, Libby is… read more
The whole experience has completely fueled Bluebells love of the countryside and farm life.
Never a dull moment here, from hilarious sheep herding to searching for wanderlust cows!
The family are very welcoming and helpful, Libby is… read more
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1 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Denis) for host
I stayed here for a month, it's a great place! Paul, Elizabeth and their children are lovely people, with a great sense of humour, always willing to help with various issues, there are also lots of funny and cute pets here. For sure it's an ideal host, everything was perfect, people, accommodation, food and work is inseresting and not too hard!
16 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Macaulee) for host
A beautiful place with great hosts. Libby and Paul were amazing teaching and showing me there way of life. Had many nights staying up, chatting and having a laugh which was such a great time. Thanks so much for the opportunity.
16 Feb 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Macaulee)
A fantastic workawayer!
Settled in straight away, had many laughs!
Took on all tasks a real pleasure to host.
Very polite and helped in all house duties.
All the best on your trip around Europe
Paul and Libby
Settled in straight away, had many laughs!
Took on all tasks a real pleasure to host.
Very polite and helped in all house duties.
All the best on your trip around Europe
Paul and Libby
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca)
It was a pleasure to host Jasmine and Bluebell. Jasmine was willing to participate in all given tasks whether inside or outside. They both enjoyed helping with all the animals and Bluebell enjoyed her jaunts on the pony and donkey.
It was super to have a lovely head and back massage!
We wish you well on your French dream
It was super to have a lovely head and back massage!
We wish you well on your French dream
(Excellent)
12 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca) for host
This is place is like paradise for animal lovers....Bluebell and I miss the lambs in our garden soo much esp Penny.
The whole experience has completely fueled Bluebells love of the countryside and farm life.
Never a dull moment here, from hilarious sheep herding to searching for wanderlust cows!
The family are very welcoming and helpful, Libby is… read more
The whole experience has completely fueled Bluebells love of the countryside and farm life.
Never a dull moment here, from hilarious sheep herding to searching for wanderlust cows!
The family are very welcoming and helpful, Libby is… read more
6 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pablo)
If you want a perfect workaway, host Pablo.
He was a polite very hardworking person, happy to get on with any tasks . Very contentious and a real pleasure to host.
Very sad to take Pablo to the bus today, he will be missed.
A perfect person!
Would be welcome back
He was a polite very hardworking person, happy to get on with any tasks . Very contentious and a real pleasure to host.
Very sad to take Pablo to the bus today, he will be missed.
A perfect person!
Would be welcome back
(Excellent)
25 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Jacob)
Jacob was a real pleasure to host. Easily adapted to all situations and got along with everyone.
Worked very hard during his very short time here and hopefully learnt a few skills.
Enjoys the outside life but was just as good at household chores helping at meal times.
Very good communicator and fully immersed himself in the workaway experience.
Worked very hard during his very short time here and hopefully learnt a few skills.
Enjoys the outside life but was just as good at household chores helping at meal times.
Very good communicator and fully immersed himself in the workaway experience.
(Excellent)
23 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host
After messaging only the week before, Libby got straight back to me and invited me to stay. This warm response was followed up with a great welcoming. I quickly got to know her and Paul and everything they get up to on their farm. Their animals are extremely friendly, so if you're looking to get up close and personal with pigs, sheep, horses as… read more
25 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Ian)
Ian was a very easy person to get along with. He helped with all the tasks that we were trying to achieve during his stay with us, it involved a lot of concrete,!
Having his own transport enabled Ian to spend his free time venturing further a field.
A pleasure to host
Having his own transport enabled Ian to spend his free time venturing further a field.
A pleasure to host
(Excellent)
10 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Ian) for host
Staying with this family was a great experience - and my first workaway!
Daily workaway life is varied and interesting. During my 2 weeks I worked on a garden wall, making concrete slabs for the garden shed, cutting down trees (with the chainsaw) and fed the carp on a few occasions. There were a number of trips out to pick up sand, cement and… read more
Daily workaway life is varied and interesting. During my 2 weeks I worked on a garden wall, making concrete slabs for the garden shed, cutting down trees (with the chainsaw) and fed the carp on a few occasions. There were a number of trips out to pick up sand, cement and… read more
8 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Micah)
Micah was a really easy guy to get along with, he integrated into our family life easily.
Happy to have a go at all tasks and happy to work on his own competently.
He enjoys experiencing the local area and happy to go alone.
Highly recommended young guy with a lot to offer
Happy to have a go at all tasks and happy to work on his own competently.
He enjoys experiencing the local area and happy to go alone.
Highly recommended young guy with a lot to offer
(Excellent)
2 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Micah) for host
It was a pleasure to meet and work with this family. I will go into detail about the stay, so you'll have a better understanding of this family. The food was very good. Liz cooked both lunch and dinner for the family. Breakfast consists of anything from goose eggs to cereal. A good amout of the food was farm raised, which means it tasted amazing… read more
23 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Joel)
Joel is very easy to get on with. He has a real passion for watching football and rugby on his phone.
Needs to be able to motivate himself with tasks that he doesn't really enjoy. He is prepared to have a go
Good luck with your future
Needs to be able to motivate himself with tasks that he doesn't really enjoy. He is prepared to have a go
Good luck with your future
(Very good)
21 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Joel) for host
There are many compliments to give Paul, Libby and their kids, but the first that comes to mind is how much they made me feel at home and part of the family. Every measure was taken to make me feel comfortable.
The work is varied and sometimes quite fun. Paul makes sure you do different things so that it doesn't get to monotonous. Also, when… read more
The work is varied and sometimes quite fun. Paul makes sure you do different things so that it doesn't get to monotonous. Also, when… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan)
What you can't say about Juan is anything negative. He was a joy to have around he normally would see what you were going to do, before you had even done it and he was very eager to help with anything. We had some laughs with language translations but managed it.
His work ethic was wonderful a pleasure to host.
We would welcome him back anytime.… read more
His work ethic was wonderful a pleasure to host.
We would welcome him back anytime.… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2018
Left by Workawayer (Juan) for host
It was my first experience in workaway and I didnt Know what expect.
I met wonderful people.
They made me feel like part of their family from the begining.
Task were diverses, some of them were hard work, but they were not difficult to carry out.
Paul, Elisabeth and their children are very generous, they offered me all the necessary and they were… read more
I met wonderful people.
They made me feel like part of their family from the begining.
Task were diverses, some of them were hard work, but they were not difficult to carry out.
Paul, Elisabeth and their children are very generous, they offered me all the necessary and they were… read more
13 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Letizia)
Letizia was fun to have around! She had a go at anything we gave her to do. In exchange she cooked us fantastic Italian dishes a real treat.
We would welcome her back.
Thank you for all your help
We would welcome her back.
Thank you for all your help
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Letizia) for host
Hi, I already miss the animals and Freddy.
I stayed Here for 2 weeks and i loved been here.
We did differents jobs: Take care of animals, cutting trees, taking away bad herbs, level the Stones, other gardening jobs, picking up the CUCUMBERS.
I enjoyed very much doing this Kind of "heavy" jobs and enjoyed the fresh weather. Paul is Funny and very… read more
I stayed Here for 2 weeks and i loved been here.
We did differents jobs: Take care of animals, cutting trees, taking away bad herbs, level the Stones, other gardening jobs, picking up the CUCUMBERS.
I enjoyed very much doing this Kind of "heavy" jobs and enjoyed the fresh weather. Paul is Funny and very… read more
6 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Madalena)
Madalana was very willing to try anything once, she tried a variety of different tasks and even learnt to begin to ride a pony. She is a very happy person to be around and her English is very good and asks for words to be explained if she doesn't understand them. A pleasure to have had here for 3 weeks and she certainly isn't afraid to get her… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Madalena) for host
I came to France to improve my french and instead I end up learning and experience all sort of things - ride a horse, use a chainsaw, how to empty a lake, to take care of a diverse garden, even learn new words in english (streaker was definitely the best one). Each day was different from the previous, Paul always tried to make work more easy to… read more
14 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
A lovely personable person. Happily gets on with any given task, sees jobs that needs doing and gets on and does them. Sorelle her daughter is a little shy but is always polite.
Laura spent over a month with us and we had lots of laughs, a pleasure to have as a work away and is welcome back anytime
Laura spent over a month with us and we had lots of laughs, a pleasure to have as a work away and is welcome back anytime
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
Such a wonderful time with a really great family who likes to work hard and play hard too. I won’t attempt to list all the things I learned there as my fingers would fall off before I finished typing lol. We really appreciate the way the family opened their home to us and how they consistently went the extra mile to include us in gatherings and… read more
27 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Herbert)
What a wonderful, happy, helpful guy and a gentleman as well. Always first to offer to help. Is missed already.
A hands on type of guy, gets on with everyone and anything.
Really enjoyed hosting this young person as he made his way home.
Mucked into family life which is always a plus. Glad it felt like home from home!
A hands on type of guy, gets on with everyone and anything.
Really enjoyed hosting this young person as he made his way home.
Mucked into family life which is always a plus. Glad it felt like home from home!
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Herbert) for host
Firstly I would like the thank you for such a fantastic time!
The family are lovely and a little crazy at times which makes it more fun (which made me feel right at home)!
I got fully engaged into all aspects of family life and was fun to getting to know all the family members and their friends. They are good for a chat (-cough, Paul!!) and a… read more
The family are lovely and a little crazy at times which makes it more fun (which made me feel right at home)!
I got fully engaged into all aspects of family life and was fun to getting to know all the family members and their friends. They are good for a chat (-cough, Paul!!) and a… read more
20 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ella)
A pleasure to meet you but as you said a week getting to know you wasn't enough.
Thank you for getting stuck in with any tasks and we are pleased you enjoyed your first workaway experience with us
Libby and Paul
Thank you for getting stuck in with any tasks and we are pleased you enjoyed your first workaway experience with us
Libby and Paul
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ella) for host
Can’t thank this lovely family enough for welcoming me into their home. Stayed for a week and my only complaint is that it wasn’t longer but I can’t wait to return. Paul and Liz are both very knowledgeable and have endless stories and advice. Getting to spend time with the many animals was a bonus too. This was my first workaway and they’ve set… read more
27 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Yau (Russell)) for host
I had a blast working and mucking in with the family. Loved the atmosphere.
Paul is jack of all trades, he has immense knowledge in all things analogue and mechanical.
Liz is practically a walking encyclopedia for all things concerning animals.
There is plenty of things to do and learn around here, such as fencing, putting in concrete pipes,… read more
Paul is jack of all trades, he has immense knowledge in all things analogue and mechanical.
Liz is practically a walking encyclopedia for all things concerning animals.
There is plenty of things to do and learn around here, such as fencing, putting in concrete pipes,… read more
23 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Peter) for host
You like hard physical work? Your welcome! If not your welcome to!
Bloody hell I have learned a lot!
Fencing, stone work, gardening, animal care (dogs, cats, horses, pigs and sheep -> no plural form!), mowing the lawn, working with concret or destroying old clay buildings. Enough things to do for women or men. Enjoy calm countryside on a big… read more
Bloody hell I have learned a lot!
Fencing, stone work, gardening, animal care (dogs, cats, horses, pigs and sheep -> no plural form!), mowing the lawn, working with concret or destroying old clay buildings. Enough things to do for women or men. Enjoy calm countryside on a big… read more
16 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Emmanuel I.) for host
Yet another exciting experience. I stayed with Libby, Paul and family for a period of about a 4weeks. A hard-working and amazing family. I was welcomed into the family and always ensure that I have everything I need. As the only volunteer during that period I had a full bungalow to myself (`The tropics` as Paul called it. I kept the room to warm).… read more
15 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (nathyann) for host
A great thanks to the family for hosting me over one month. It was better than I hoped: I really appreciated to live in countryside with all their animals and pets. That was new for me. Even if they live in France, I have enjoyed to do this experience as a French man: firstly, they have a lot of English friends in their area; and secondly, some… read more
20 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Francie)
A fantastic young lady, a real pleasure to get to know. Francie is an easy person to talk to and works on her own initiative. Willing to try her hand at anything.
Good luck for the future and thank you for all your hard work
Libby, Paul and family
Good luck for the future and thank you for all your hard work
Libby, Paul and family
(Excellent)
