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Host rating
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Last replied
26 Jul 2023
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Description
We have a gites business in the summer months, so July and August are not available. The rest of the year family and friends visit which makes for quite a party atmosphere and our workaways would always be included if they would like. We are very sociable and enjoy hosting parties for our friends and neighbours normally conducted in Franglais. We have a large outdoor area with swimming pool and space for some outdoor sports. The gites will not be open while the workers are here and they will not be asked to do any maintenance on them.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a small close knit community and our neighbours are frequent visitors. Conversations are normally a mixture of French, English and Portuguese. My husband is a skilled carpenter and prepare d to offer tips on various woodworking projects. We were both HGV drivers and then instructors for many years, so there is no shortage of anecdotes. The sea is about 10 miles away and there is direct cycle route. Surfing is a very popular activity in this area.
Help
General garden maintenance and wood cutting. Assisting with relaying driveway and levelling lawn areas.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: 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
Small self contained apartment with 1 double bed and click clack, shower and toilet, and kitchenette. Seasonal swimming pool. We will provide continental breakfast, lunch/picnic lunch and dinner in the evening. Workawayers preferences will be catered for. There are bicycles also for their use.
What else ...
Rural area with activities such as horse riding, canoeing surfing and swimming.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have never had any problems with internet access except during stormy weather.
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of space for any size. Please ask for instructions on how to enter property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
