Come and stay with our open and sociable family in Monkton Combe, UK

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  Description

  We are a family of 4, our 2 children are both girls and aged 11 and 3. Alonside our kids we also have 2 pets, a cat and a dog called Magic and Elvis (I am a big Elvis fan).
  We moved out of London a few years ago and relocated to a small village South of Bath called Monkton Combe and bought a big house that needed a whole renovation which took us about a year to do and is pretty much done - it is taking a bit of time to finish some final areas though which just need sorting. My husband goes up to London every week for work and I look after the kids and pets when he is away.
  
  The house we live in has a lovely Garden and is nustled away in an area of outstanding beauty where there are beautiful walks and wild swimming spots. It is very close to Bath and takes only 10 minutes to get into the town centre so it doesn't feel so cut off.
  
  We run and managed creative studios in Frome which is a small but very vibrant market town about 20 minutes away. I predominantly run this site and my husband runs the other site in London which is significantly bigger. We are both active people and like to make most out of life, learning and growing. I came from a creative family and like to create, whether it is making a lovely environment to live or sewing/ art projects. I am always working on something!
  
  There is always so much to do and we are looking for someone to share our space with and help with things around the house and with the kids/ pets.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We live in a part of English countryside which benefits from beautiful views and walks, wild swimming and an abundance in flora and fauna - there are a lot of nature trails and outdioor learning in our local village which is on offer. We are a typical English family. We feel like we can offer our host a lot of knowledge and skills, from learning about management or even some arty skills like sewings. As we are surrounded by nature and have a big garden, this position would be ideal for someone who is creative and likes nature/ gardens. I am hopefully starting a course on hortuculture late in the year which I would be happy to pass on my learning,
  We are looking for someone to be part of the family, to live and integrate, to eat meals with and even relax and watch TV :)

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  Au Pair Help

  This host has let us know they’ll be complying with UK regulations for au pair stays.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for someone who is not only good with children but with pets. Ideally they would like to cook and be somewhat creative to do projects and arty things with the kids. We are looking for someone who will also help with light housework.

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  Languages spoken

  Spanish: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  A bedroom with it's own toilet room with access to their own private bathrrom. This is all located on the top floor which is cut off from the rest of the house (although you do have to go through the house to get there. THere are 2 living rooms so there is space and a choice to have privacy in a lounge sense.

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  What else ...

  In extra time, there are many opportunities to take on a job in Bath/ in the local village. There are comminity projects and a myriad of courses. We have had many au pairs prior and we always encourage personal development and individualism. References available :)
  As we are open and socail, we are looking for someone who is also open and social. A sense of humour too... kinda essential really :) - we all love a laugh!

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  We have a good internet connection

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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