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Hello,
I have a small natural camping site and guest house.
It is located just north from Hossegor in a beautiful stretch of typical Landes pine forest and close to some wild empty beaches.
The guest house is a mix of huts, teepee, larger dome and also more traditional rooming.
From here it's about a 15minutes drive to downtown Hossegor and about 30min to Biarritz and 45min to the Spanish border.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Plant care
Self development
Van life
Sustainability
Drawing & painting
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Animals
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Nature
Camping
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The south west of France in general and in particular the natural environment around here is something I am benefiting from every day and I am happy to share that natural beauty and space here.
There is also a great variety of cultures in the area including the Basque and Spanish culture and a fairly international crowd in the Hossegor area and also here at the guest house.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
Wage is based on local minimum wage . Average weekly work is around 15h so there is plenty of time for other things :-)
I would need some help to run the natural guest house here.
Main duties in season (april-october):
-cleaning, preparing the rooms and occasionally welcoming the guests
-laundry
-gardening
-taking care of a pool and jacuzzi
-maintenance if is needed
Main duties off season (november-march):
-maintenance
-gardening
-side projects (as renovating, building new things, wood work)
Expected weekly work average is around 15h depending how busy the week is.
Every worked hour is paid.
In summer 70% of the working time is scheduled and off season I would say 70% is unscheduled so a lot can be done in the week when ever it fits.
Outside work especially in summer we mostly enjoy the beaches and waves behind the house together but everyone is pretty free to do what ever they prefer. The natural surrounding here are also perfect for running, biking and so much more...
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
A private traditional room for the colder months (off season) and a caravan or tipi on the staff campsite the rest of the year. The staff area has 2 basic kitchens and 2 basic bathrooms.
What else ...
There is plenty of things that can be done around here such as surfing, running, biking, skating, yoga, meditation and so much more.
Mostly enjoying the nature.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We are located in the forest so all internet is through satellite internet . It works quite well :-)
Space for parking camper vans
Yes if you have your own campervan you can park next to our little staff campsite with simple but nice kitchens and bathroooms.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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stayed with us here last fall for a few months. They were not only of great help but just really nice and genuine people as we love them...
No doubt Frank has been one of the most skilled helpers we had through out the past few years.
Wish them all the best fort their future travels! :-)
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stayed with us here last fall for a few months. They were not only of great help but just really nice and genuine people as we love them...
No doubt Frank has been one of the most skilled helpers we had through out the past few years.
Wish them all the best fort their future travels! :-)
Jan is a very generous host and it was a pleasure meeting him! the location is just perfect, close to the waves and surrounded by the Forest. the hours you have to work are as he mentioned on his profile. the work is easy and you have plenty of time to go surf.
I will definitly go back one day! :)
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