Help around our Vegan home and help with our rescue animals near Perpignan, France

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**availability now until 15/10

** looking for someone from 18/12 to stay over the Christmas period, a couple would be fine for this period.

You would be staying in our family home with your own room and bathroom. Our helpers are a part of the family life and welcome to join us when we go out.

We have 3 dogs, 4 cats and 3 hens, all rescued. I am vegan so this is a meat-free household.

We live in a small village, a short drive from the sea, we have a beautiful lake and the river 5 minutes walk from the house and we are very close to the mountains for anyone that likes walking.

I am very easygoing, love music, good sense of humour. I am English, but also speak French.

The help is flexible, mainly walking dogs and helping around the house and garden.

Our house is small, but happy and full of animals. Please do not consider a stay with us if you are not an animal lover and not used to living with animals. I try to keep the house as clean as possible, but with all the animals there is an infinite supply of pet hair ;-)

Usual stay 1-2 weeks.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can teach English, swimming pool maintenance & basic gardening. All of my neighbours are French for anyone wanting to practice the French language.
Help
The most important thing is walking the dogs and feeding the animals. We live next to a beautiful lake and the mountains are not far so some beautiful walks 😊
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Bedroom with double bed and shower room in our small house.
We are not a farm, but a small house in a small village in the countryside.
I offer 3 meals per day, mainly vegan. We do have fresh eggs from our rescue hens.

I can take 2 people, but prefer one for financial reasons and I don’t really have enough work for 2 people.
What else ...
Lots to see & do in the area, especially for lovers of the outdoors and nature. We are 10 minutes by car from Spain and 20 minutes to the sea.

**This year I have had a lot of helpers messing me about and canceling at the last minute. I understand if there is a genuine reason and you have no choice, but please understand if I reserve dates for you I am counting on you and it causes me problems if you do not respect our agreement. If I say I have reserved dates for you I will respect my side of the agreement, I ask that you do the same. Thank you :-)
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have free unlimited WiFi, although it is not super-fast.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours a day maximum / 6 days a week

Photos

Dixie enjoying the sun at the river

Molly

Nuts cuddling his adopted mom

Christophe, MR Grumpy

View along the coast Collioure towards Argelès-sur-Mer

Zeus 💕

Cheeky Eden

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The mountains at nearby Las Illas

Eden having fun in the river

Our handsome Prince

The lake by our house

Our lovely rescue dogs

Feedback left by and about host (29)

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Accuracy of profile:
(4.8)

Cultural exchange:
(4.6)

Communication:
(4.7)

01/10/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Rose)

Rose is a lovely lady. She always had a smile and did anything asked of her without a problem. She took great care of our dogs, walking them regularly and feeding them.
She fitted in really well in our family, was great company and was really good with my daughter.
Rose is a little shy to begin with and lacks confidence with her English, but I… read more

(Very good )

26/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Rose) for host

I had a great time with Vicky and Inéa! :) I stayed for over 2 weeks and time flew by. I walked with the three dogs twice a day and helped in the household. It was all easy. In the evening we often sat together and watched Netflix and ate the delicious vegan cooked food from Vicky. What I also found very cool was that I was allowed to use Inéa's… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Luisa) for host

I had a really great time staying at Vicky’s and Inea’s place. Like its already mentioned in most of the other reviews: You feel really welcomed and the main task is to take care of the animals. The dogs treat you like you were their favourite person in the world whenever you come downstairs. Vicky is great, makes sure you have everything you need… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Beatriz) for host

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(Good )

25/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Beatriz)

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(Negative )

22/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Bente)

Bente was à pleasure to have staying. She was always happy to help and completed any task requested with enthusiasm and always with a smile.
She took great care of our dogs, walking them twice per day without being asked. She helped with the house work and gardening and is a fantastic cook. It was so lovely to come home after a long day at work in… read more

(Excellent )

18/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Bente) for host

I had a great week at Vicky's place and I am sad I had to leave Vicky & her daughter, the adorable pet gang and the beautiful surroundings!
This workaway experience was filled with laughter, great chats, amazing vegan food, walks with the three dogs to the river, cuddles with the cats, dips in the lake/pools/sea, pet hair, road trips, sweat (not… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2021

Left by Workawayer (Beata) for host

Vicky and Inéa are amazing hosts. They are very open and welcoming, they want you to feel like in the family. We did so many things together. I really enjoyed watching Inéa playing futbol and I had a great fun to play board games with her. I was taught how to make pouched eggs (so grateful for that! I know the secret now :)) and I had my first… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Beata)

Beata was a fantastic helper. She had so much energy and was great fun to have around too.
She took great care of our animals, walking the dogs daily, and she was very good with my daughter too.
She just did things around the home without needing to be asked and she was great company too.
It was so nice when I was working such long hours to come… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Kade & xandra vissers) for host

It's been absolutely lovely to stay with vicky and the animal gang!
All the animals are just so sweet and give nothing but love!
Vicky makes you feel at home right away and is more than happy to share knowledge, love, and her house.
The area is really nice and based at the foot of the mountains. If you have a car there are a lot of opportunities… read more

(Excellent )

19/07/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Kade & xandra vissers)

Xandra & Kade were simply wonderful. They embraced every challenge, I only had to mention a job that needed doing in the house and it was done before I got home from work. They took amazing care of our animals, taking the dogs to the river twice per day.
They were also great company, really interesting to talk to, very kind &… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Sophie) for host

Spending time with Vicky, Inéa and their beautiful pet family was amazing. I felt completely at home, I guess already after one night :D the dogs and cats have all very individual characters and are so lovable each in their own way! Inéa is so easy to hang with, has lots of stories to tell and so many interests so that you will always find… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophie)

Sophie was an absolute delight to have staying. She just fitted straight into our family life, helping around the house, looking after the animals and she was wonderful with my daughter.
She had so much energy and was always ready to help with any task asked of her. I rarely had to even ask anything as she would just see something that needed… read more

(Excellent )

15/06/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Tess & Sam)

Tess & Sam are a lovely couple. They are very kind, calm and easy going. They are great with children, especially Sam who has been giving my 10-year old art lessons.
They are both very talented artists and Tess is a fantastic photographer. They are very willing to help and learn new skills, but if you need artistic talent for a project they are… read more

(Very good )

01/06/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Imola)

Imola was a pleasure to have staying. It was only her second workaway, but what she lacked in experience she certainly made up for in her willingness to help and learn.
She was fantastic with my daughter and a great help with all our animals, walking the dogs daily and anything else I asked her to do. She was constantly asking if there was… read more

(Very good )

14/04/2021

Left by Workawayer (Imola) for host

I stayed with Vicky and Inéa for a month and had a great time. Vicky is very generous and easy to talk to, she always made sure I had everything I needed, she introduced me to her friends, let me borrow her books and made me feel super at home, like I was part of the family. Inéa is so intelligent and creative for her age, it was fun spending time… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Nina)

Nina was a pleasure to have staying and so helpful. She is very calm and it was great to have such a calm energy in the house as I had just taken in 3 very traumatized rescue dogs. Nina was brilliant with the dogs and quickly helped them to feel safe.
Nina was a huge help around the house, often doing things from her own initiative without being… read more

(Excellent )

26/01/2021

Left by Workawayer (Lenina) for host

Vicky and Inéa are two amazing persons and I got to like them a lot!
The surrounding nature of their house is beautiful, you have lakes, a wonderful river, small towns and great weather!
Vicky took me hiking in the mountains and we drove to the beach and to the nice towns at the coast as well, she also introduced me to her friends and I really… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Lenina)

Lenina was a pleasure to have staying. She took great care of our many animals and the house while we were away for a few days.
When we returned Lenina was a huge help around the house, often doing things without being asked. She helped me have a huge clear out & tidy of the house and garage.
Everyday she automatically took care of all the… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Ainhoa)

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(Negative )

12/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Kerri)

We had a great time when Kerry stayed with us, we were sad it wasn’t for longer. Kerry is a very positive and interesting person and I really enjoyed our talks about all kinds of things.
Kerry looked after our many animals while we went away and did a great job.
100% reliable and totally willing to accept any task and open to learning new… read more

(Excellent )

24/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Kerri) for host

I stayed at Vicky’s for a week whilst she went away with her daughter. We had a few days together before she left, which were lovely - we walked the dogs, ate her delicious food and pottered about. In the evenings we would drink her amazing whiskey hot chocolates and talk for hours about life, the universe and everything. I’m so happy to have met… read more

(Excellent )

21/01/2020

Left by Workawayer (Mara) for host

Feedback for October 2019 - better late than never :))

It was a rather spontaneous decision to travel to France for helping Vicky but it was
clearly one of the best decisions I could have made. I really enjoyed walking the dogs, feeding the animals and cuddling all the cats and dogs - especially Molly took my heart by storm. Unfortunately, Inéa… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (florencia)

We had a fantastic time with Flor and were extremely sad when she left.
She took fantastic care of all our animals and walked the dogs every day. She cleaned and tidied the house without being asked.
She was alone with the animals and looking after the house for a few days while we were away and it was so lovely to arrive home after a very long… read more

(Excellent )

11/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (florencia) for host

This was my first Workaway experience, and I couldn't have asked for a better host. Vicky and her daughter are the sweetest (and Vicky is a great cook!) and we shared a lot of beautiful moments together. I felt at home everyday, and the animals are lovely. Everything was perfect and she was super flexible with the work. I recommend 100% !

(Excellent )

23/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mari-Liis) for host

I stayed at Vickys place for a month in summer.
She welcomed me with open arms and allowed me to feel living in a home from home. :)
The work I had to do was communicated clearly which was mostly like written in the profile. I walked the dogs almost every day, fed all animals, cleaned a bit in the house and helped with the garden twice. Vicky is… read more

(Very good )

16/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Mari-Liis)

Mari-Liis stayed with us for about a month. She is very mature and responsible for her age and was great company.
We had many very interesting conversations and she fitted in so well with our family.
She took excellent care of our animals and walked the dogs every day. She was really good with my daughter who loved spending time with her and she… read more

(Very good )

27/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Mari & Alain) for host

Vicky es una persona maravillosa y nada exigente, nos cuidó mejor de lo que se podría esperar y repetiríamos sin dudarlo. Su hija es encantadora y sus animales un amor! Pasamos una estancia muy agradable, comimos muy bien y el lugar donde íbamos de paseo con los perros es bastante bonito (recomendable para alguien que busque un lugar tranquilo).… read more

(Excellent )

20/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mari & Alain)

Alain and Marie were a pleasure to have staying in our home. They were constantly asking for more things to do and we’re so helpful. I would have them back anytime.

(Excellent )

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