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We live in rural Brittany, 30 minutes from the beautiful and dramatic coast in a secluded spot 10 minutes from a typical Breton town (GUINGAMP) with all facilities. The sea and beaches are 30 minutes by car, We are both University teachers, bilingual in both French and English. The story starts in 1997, buying an old Breton Manor house in 5 acres of agricultural land. A thousand trees were planted in 2001 and are all now mature which has transformed the landscape into a refuge for nature. They are now being thinned around the property and are being used in creating garden features. We both have a wide range of skills and interests which we would love to share with others. I am a qualified Horticulturalist and have extensive experience in gardens, design and landscape. The garden since its planting twenty five years ago requires some renovation and we have garden machinery and a well equipped workshop to cope with most situations and if someone is interested we also brew very agreeable beer. If you want to learn any new practical skills, I have much to offer.
My partner teaches language and theatre to all ages and nationalities. Having travelled widely ourselves we are both sociable and open-minded and have an open-house mentality to kindred spirits.Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
As we are teachers, those who want to learn French or English would be professionally taught and introduced to the French culture and wider community from within our own family/social circle which is predominantly French. Learn about trees from felling to transformation into usable timber. Learn about gardens, plants and maintenance. Learn how to brew beer!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for those who like working outside, who already know one end of a hammer from another but are willing to embrace the opportunity of learning new and useful skills. Gardening, DIY and a building project
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis 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
A room in our house with double bed and all facilities at their disposal. WIFI and meals provided. There is also a use of bicycles and a car
What else ...
We are 30 minutes away by car from one of the most beautiful coastlines in France with great beaches and surfing.
there are lots of festivals here, particularly in the summer.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
We can host campervans and provide electricity, water and WIFI
Can possibly accept pets
We can accept pets yes.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 4 days a week