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13 May 2025
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Hello WorkAwayers ................
*************** Looking for a Girl/Man Friday ...... Could that be you? *****************
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Due to poor health, I fatigue quickly so cannot now do the things I did prior, looking for someone that can do these jobs under instruction if necessary ie. the garden needs some pruning and TLC, and jobs around the home including DIY.
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I live in a small village approx 40 minutes south of Poitiers in a typical 200 years old stone-built village house.
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Your room has been totally and sympathetically completely renovated from bare walls and roof, there is UK TV and good WiFi, if English is not your first language I can help with improving though you must have reasonable English to start with otherwise you will not understand my instructions, I provide 3 meals a day and tea or coffee is available throughout the day.
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I can teach you how to use hand and power tools, I am also able to teach you the basics of playing the guitar, making and baking different types of bread and cooking in general if you so desire.
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I prefer people to stay a minimum of a month.
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I live here with Baboo my dog who likes going for walks, looking forward to hearing from you, have a great day :)
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Music
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Photography
Carpentry
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can help if you're learning English
I can teach you to cook and how to make different types of bread
I can teach you to play the guitar
Help
I could really do with people with Building Trade Knowledge/experience in Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering etc.
If you are a french speaker you could help me with my basic french and I can help you with your English
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis 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
Lovely Double Bedroom, the best room in the house, newly renovated, see Photo
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good WiFi
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 263888493812
Feedback (23)
30 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zhiyan) for host
I still cannot ascertain the significance of this experience with Stephen in my life, but undeniably, it influences me a lot a lot.
Stephen is a so generous host,he never asked too much and cared about workawayer’s working condition, he always stopped me doing gardening when it started raining. He is such a gentleman.The room was lovely and… read more
Stephen is a so generous host,he never asked too much and cared about workawayer’s working condition, he always stopped me doing gardening when it started raining. He is such a gentleman.The room was lovely and… read more
2 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zhiyan)
What a joy it was to have Zia stay, a great little worker and a charming young lady as well, nothing was too much trouble.
She loved getting involved with the cooking, we made homemade Pasta, Chinese dumplings, Ravioli, Noodles, sweet and sour Prawns and sweet and sour Pork plus numerous other dishes during her stay. We met as strangers but parted… read more
She loved getting involved with the cooking, we made homemade Pasta, Chinese dumplings, Ravioli, Noodles, sweet and sour Prawns and sweet and sour Pork plus numerous other dishes during her stay. We met as strangers but parted… read more
(Excellent
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18 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Nicolás & Lucie) for host
I stayed in Stephen's place for a month and was a very good experience.
Since I arrived, he and Baboo were very nice, Stephen know about many things and I could learned a lot from him.
I would like can be able to explain my self better than I do, but my english still wasn't good enough.
Like he explains in his profile, is very chill person,… read more
Since I arrived, he and Baboo were very nice, Stephen know about many things and I could learned a lot from him.
I would like can be able to explain my self better than I do, but my english still wasn't good enough.
Like he explains in his profile, is very chill person,… read more
7 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolás & Lucie)
Hi Nico, I'm late as usual ..... lol.
Nico you were great company a great worker and a credit to your family, if Nico comes your way grab him, He did everything I asked and more.
I hope you remember how to make bread ........ lol
Baboo says hello and thanks for the walks.
You take care my friend, keep playing the guitar and stay safe
All the very… read more
Nico you were great company a great worker and a credit to your family, if Nico comes your way grab him, He did everything I asked and more.
I hope you remember how to make bread ........ lol
Baboo says hello and thanks for the walks.
You take care my friend, keep playing the guitar and stay safe
All the very… read more
(Excellent
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30 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
23 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
(Negative
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30 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Zhiyan) for host
I still cannot ascertain the significance of this experience with Stephen in my life, but undeniably, it influences me a lot a lot.
Stephen is a so generous host,he never asked too much and cared about workawayer’s working condition, he always stopped me doing gardening when it started raining. He is such a gentleman.The room was lovely and… read more
Stephen is a so generous host,he never asked too much and cared about workawayer’s working condition, he always stopped me doing gardening when it started raining. He is such a gentleman.The room was lovely and… read more
2 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Zhiyan)
What a joy it was to have Zia stay, a great little worker and a charming young lady as well, nothing was too much trouble.
She loved getting involved with the cooking, we made homemade Pasta, Chinese dumplings, Ravioli, Noodles, sweet and sour Prawns and sweet and sour Pork plus numerous other dishes during her stay. We met as strangers but parted… read more
She loved getting involved with the cooking, we made homemade Pasta, Chinese dumplings, Ravioli, Noodles, sweet and sour Prawns and sweet and sour Pork plus numerous other dishes during her stay. We met as strangers but parted… read more
(Excellent)
18 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Nicolás & Lucie) for host
I stayed in Stephen's place for a month and was a very good experience.
Since I arrived, he and Baboo were very nice, Stephen know about many things and I could learned a lot from him.
I would like can be able to explain my self better than I do, but my english still wasn't good enough.
Like he explains in his profile, is very chill person,… read more
Since I arrived, he and Baboo were very nice, Stephen know about many things and I could learned a lot from him.
I would like can be able to explain my self better than I do, but my english still wasn't good enough.
Like he explains in his profile, is very chill person,… read more
7 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicolás & Lucie)
Hi Nico, I'm late as usual ..... lol.
Nico you were great company a great worker and a credit to your family, if Nico comes your way grab him, He did everything I asked and more.
I hope you remember how to make bread ........ lol
Baboo says hello and thanks for the walks.
You take care my friend, keep playing the guitar and stay safe
All the very… read more
Nico you were great company a great worker and a credit to your family, if Nico comes your way grab him, He did everything I asked and more.
I hope you remember how to make bread ........ lol
Baboo says hello and thanks for the walks.
You take care my friend, keep playing the guitar and stay safe
All the very… read more
(Excellent)
30 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host
23 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Joseph)
(Negative)
7 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jonny) for host
Steve is a diamond geezer, I could not have asked for a better host for my first workawayers experience.
Steve is great company along with his adorable dog baboo and street fighting cat lucky who is also extremely friendly.
I wanted for nothing and his cooking skills are of professional level, 10/10.
The area its self is very peaceful surrounded… read more
Steve is great company along with his adorable dog baboo and street fighting cat lucky who is also extremely friendly.
I wanted for nothing and his cooking skills are of professional level, 10/10.
The area its self is very peaceful surrounded… read more
5 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonny)
Many thanks Jonny for transforming my over grown patch of land into a cool Garden and also building a fabulous stone walkway, you are great company and you play wicked guitar ..... Baboo misses you and says thanks for the walks.
May I say if you get the chance to have Jonny come to your place, you will not be disappointed, great worker and a… read more
May I say if you get the chance to have Jonny come to your place, you will not be disappointed, great worker and a… read more
(Excellent)
2 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanna)
Hanna you are a star, what a charming young lady you are and what a worker, nothing was too much trouble, especially eating ice cream ...... lol !! I hope you remember how to make bread and the guitar chords, Baboo loved the walks and looked for you after you left.
You're welcome back anytime, all the best with your studies, you will make a… read more
You're welcome back anytime, all the best with your studies, you will make a… read more
(Excellent)
27 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hanna) for host
I´ve spent such a great time at Stephen´s place! Not only the delicious meals he created and that he even showed me how to do some of them, but also his relaxed attitude when it comes to working (and getting up not sooo early) and the very interesting talks we had, made this stay so enjoyable for me. And as if that wasn´t enough, I really fell in… read more
13 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Donnacha) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't ask for a happier one.
Stephen is a gracious host and very welcoming. The house is very comfortable, and theres always some great smells great music or just a great sense of fun in the air.
Will certainly be back to visit Stephen for another chat and a song to be sure to be sure
Stephen is a gracious host and very welcoming. The house is very comfortable, and theres always some great smells great music or just a great sense of fun in the air.
Will certainly be back to visit Stephen for another chat and a song to be sure to be sure
13 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Donnacha)
Hi Donnacha you crazy Irish man ....... did we laugh !!!!!! ..... What an absolute pleasure it was (to be sure) to have Donnacha stay, did everything that was asked of him but it was not just his great work ethic, it was the man himself .... funny, clever, talented, great with animals, Baboo kept looking for you, for days.
A joy to be in his… read more
A joy to be in his… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Remi) for host
I recommend stephen without any problem!
I learn lot of things!!! I was very interesting by his experience,
In the end I wanted to help Stephen more and share more with him!
It was a pleasure!
See you!
I learn lot of things!!! I was very interesting by his experience,
In the end I wanted to help Stephen more and share more with him!
It was a pleasure!
See you!
26 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Remi)
I'm afraid excellent is not good enough for Remi, he was a joy to have around and a fantastic worker, he has transformed my garden, he is Mr. Perpetual Motion he even cleaned his room without me asking, I cannot praise him enough. Both my cat & dog loved him to bits and he fussed over them.
Your welcome back any time Remi hopefully when it's a… read more
Your welcome back any time Remi hopefully when it's a… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mihnea)
Thank you so much Mihnea for stacking all that wood and helping me repair and fit the starter motor on my van, your almost a mechanic now .... lol !!
Also for the work you did in the garden, was that not a great bonfire .......
Great company, great work ethic.
Thanks for the Bors .......
Your welcome back anytime, safe journey my friend
Also for the work you did in the garden, was that not a great bonfire .......
Great company, great work ethic.
Thanks for the Bors .......
Your welcome back anytime, safe journey my friend
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mihnea) for host
I'm not very good writing reviews, so I will be brief.
Great host, lovely pets, quiet area. He has Greek blood in his veins, so food and cooking is very important :) And chat, of course :)
Anyway, really great host. If I will be again in the area, definitely I will pay him a visit.
Great host, lovely pets, quiet area. He has Greek blood in his veins, so food and cooking is very important :) And chat, of course :)
Anyway, really great host. If I will be again in the area, definitely I will pay him a visit.
14 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (annaraffa) for host
We stayed in November 2016 for about 10 days at Stephens place. We did mainly masonry work. A hole in a wall was to be fixed and a stone wall to be constructed. Stephen showed us how to do the work but let us mainly work independently on our workshop. Board and lodging are of high quality and Stephen is a pleasant companion for the coffee break.… read more
28 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (annaraffa)
Raffael & Anne-Catherine, thank you both for your help, great workers repaired an inside wall on the house and finished off my garden wall rebuild, these two are real grafters, if you get the chance of having them at your place grab them, I hope the experience was good as I think you'll be doing plenty of this when you get your dream house here in… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Hi Helene sorry for the late feedback , so busy cutting up apples ............. LOL !!
Helene is a lovely lady, she came to help me with my french many thanks for that Helene and she also took Baboo my dog for long walks while she was also foraging, Apples, pears, nuts and Purslane which is new to me and really yummy. she also did a lot of… read more
Helene is a lovely lady, she came to help me with my french many thanks for that Helene and she also took Baboo my dog for long walks while she was also foraging, Apples, pears, nuts and Purslane which is new to me and really yummy. she also did a lot of… read more
(Very good)
17 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
I spent two weeks with Stephen in very quiet region of France.
We tried to learn our respective language.
Stephen knows to cook very well
The weather was nice, so I walked with his dog every afternoon
Thank you and take care
We tried to learn our respective language.
Stephen knows to cook very well
The weather was nice, so I walked with his dog every afternoon
Thank you and take care
4 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (josepamplona) for host
Stephen is an excelent, kind and funny host. I really felt wellcome in this house with him and his lovely playfull dog Baboo, and his cat. The place he is building is nice and peacefull, the accommodation is very good and he's a superb cook.
The work at home and in the garden was flexible and not very hard.
I recommend this place to anybody.
The work at home and in the garden was flexible and not very hard.
I recommend this place to anybody.
12 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (josepamplona)
Jose is a really helpful guy to have around, no task was too much trouble he just got stuck in, Baboo my dog loved him to bits and the long walks :). Good luck on your travels Jose and I hope they let you out of Russia ......... LOL !!
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Zane)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
16 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Tiphaine) for host
I really liked the time I spend at Stephen's house , Stephen is a very funny guy with loads of stories to tell, we had great conversations :) He taught me a lot concerning cooking (homemade breads and other dishes...) and he was letting me doing it while explaining, it was nice (thank you so much !) I really appreciated the calm life there and I… read more
11 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Tiphaine)
Thank you so much Tiphaine, lovely young lady, really helpful, loves cleaning and especially clearing up behind untidy people ....... LOL !!!!!!
I have a weedless garden now, for a while at least.
If she asks to come to you, grab her with both hands, she is a delight to have in your home.
All the best with your travels Tiphaine, Baboo says your… read more
I have a weedless garden now, for a while at least.
If she asks to come to you, grab her with both hands, she is a delight to have in your home.
All the best with your travels Tiphaine, Baboo says your… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian)
Sorry Brian thaought I had left feedback just had to leave one late one and noticed yours
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Brian is a smashing bloke and really helpful around the house and motor cars too eh Brian ;)
Great worker, thanks for all your help .... safe journey.
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Brian is a smashing bloke and really helpful around the house and motor cars too eh Brian ;)
Great worker, thanks for all your help .... safe journey.
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host
Stephen Is a Excellent host and good company and make a great curry as well as all the different breads he makes looking forward too seeing him again.
6 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelsey)
Kelsey .... see what happens when you get old, I would have sworn I left feedback for you LOL !!
Anyway ..... Kelsey is such a lovely young lady a lot smarter than her 18 years she was a joy to have around really helpful and we had some great laughs too.
You take care and good luck with your studies. xx
PS. Be careful if you have BLT's with… read more
Anyway ..... Kelsey is such a lovely young lady a lot smarter than her 18 years she was a joy to have around really helpful and we had some great laughs too.
You take care and good luck with your studies. xx
PS. Be careful if you have BLT's with… read more
(Excellent)
2 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kelsey) for host
Stephen has a great place in a very rural area of France. Great place to get some fresh air and relax (cellphone service is minimal but great wifi connection). Stephen is a very chill, funny guy and has great stories to tell. Oh and he is an excellent chef! You won't go hungry!!
5 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Gary)
Many thanks Gary, great guy to have around, a real grafter, got stuck in to any task ask of him, good fun to have around, plays a mean ukulele LOL !!
Have a great journey on your way to Portugal & maybe see you on your way back. take care and all the best Gary.
PS. Baboo misses you ;)
Have a great journey on your way to Portugal & maybe see you on your way back. take care and all the best Gary.
PS. Baboo misses you ;)
(Excellent)
28 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Gary) for host
Stephen is a lovely man, very generous of spirit and a very caring person. Very entertaining with loads of stories to tell and a willing ear to listen to your stories too. he is clearly a very talented man unfortunately his illness and my short stay (a bit more than a week) prevented him from passing on many of his practical skills to me but with… read more
18 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Miguel) for host
Stephen is a fantastic man, I have improved my english so much with him. He is a very good cheff with all the food, I learnt to do some breads, pizaa and pasta. This Volunteering was my first and it was a magnific experience , the way its perfect for relax and peace. I will like to repeat this experience.
27 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Miguel)
What a lovely young man Miguel is, he helped a great deal in the garden and around the house, he also helped repair my car, although not skilled in any of the above he pick things up very quickly.
I hope I helped with his english, he sounded very happy with what he had learnt.
Your welcome back anytime Miguel and good luck with your studies
I hope I helped with his english, he sounded very happy with what he had learnt.
Your welcome back anytime Miguel and good luck with your studies
(Excellent)
22 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Estelle )
What a lovely lady Estelle is, nothing was too much trouble for her, apartfrom the tasks I set her she busied herself all the time, I had to go to the hospital for a day and when I got home she had transformed the lounge from a mess to a tidy and clean room.
I hope I helped a little with your english Estelle and your welcome back anytime.
Thanks… read more
I hope I helped a little with your english Estelle and your welcome back anytime.
Thanks… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Pierre Christohe)
Sorry mate bit late with my feedback but as you know I have been busy over Christmas with 4 mouths to feed.
Back to you Pierre..................
This man does not just build your website he shows you how it's built and you start to build it after he has put the foundations in place he is very patient and explains what and how to enter info to… read more
Back to you Pierre..................
This man does not just build your website he shows you how it's built and you start to build it after he has put the foundations in place he is very patient and explains what and how to enter info to… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Pierre Christohe) for host
I had a great time doing Stephen's website!
The accommodation and location is very nice, the food is good, the work is fun and you can learn a whole lot.
Stephen is a very nice and generous guy.
Already looking forward to coming back :)
The accommodation and location is very nice, the food is good, the work is fun and you can learn a whole lot.
Stephen is a very nice and generous guy.
Already looking forward to coming back :)
26 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Lenka) for host
I had really great time with Stephen. He is very nice, funny, clever man. We talked a lot and I enjoyed his company. And his food ... stupendous :-) Hope I helped a bit!
25 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Lenka)
Lenka is such a lovely person and an amazing young lady, nothing was too much for her, she got stuck into doing a wonderful job on my garden, in the house she cleaned and polished everything.
She had me in fits of laughter at times, took Max the dog for long walks and he adored her, she would be welcome back here anytime.
Take care Lenka, see… read more
She had me in fits of laughter at times, took Max the dog for long walks and he adored her, she would be welcome back here anytime.
Take care Lenka, see… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Joe)
Thanks Joe for all your help Garden looks good now so much rubbish has gone.
Glad you enjoyed the food, you'll have to train hard to lose the weight LOL !!!!!
If you get a chance to get Joe take him with open arms really nice guy and works hard, loves his food and is good company.
All the best at university Joe
Glad you enjoyed the food, you'll have to train hard to lose the weight LOL !!!!!
If you get a chance to get Joe take him with open arms really nice guy and works hard, loves his food and is good company.
All the best at university Joe
(Excellent)
29 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mauro) for host
Stephen is a kind man and lives in a lovely, quiet village. He has a beautiful, large and comfortable room for workawayers to stay in and shares his house with Max, a very friendly, good natured dog and Lucky the cat, who is a real character! If you need to learn or improve your practical skills, you could learn a lot from Stephen... he also makes… read more
28 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Mauro)
Mauro is a grafter, he took my garden from an overgrown mess to a tidy well kept garden, he dug over my veggie patch and planted many seeds, all we need now is some sun to get it all going.
He took Max my dog on many a walk.
He was only with me for a week but he achieved a lot in that week.
I wish him well on his travels
He took Max my dog on many a walk.
He was only with me for a week but he achieved a lot in that week.
I wish him well on his travels
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2014
Left by Workawayer (Isidro) for host
Para nosotros ha sido una buena experiencia, con una estancia acogedora, es una persona amable y alegre, hemos tenido buenos momentos de risas a su lado y es muy flexible con el horario, hemos aprendido muchas cosas de Stephen, hemos practicado y aprendido nuevas palabras en Inglés, también hemos tenido el privilegio de probar variedad de platos… read more
2 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Isidro)
What a lovely couple Isidro & Valentina are, if they offer to come to you snap them up, did anything I asked of them with a smile on their faces. Isidro fitted a new double glazed window for me and we built a door together from sawn wood (mahogany) helped with some plumbing and sorted out my barn roof amongst other things too numerous to mention.… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Milena & Paweł) for host
Volunteering at Stephens was our first workaway experience and it was the best we could have! Stephen is a very symphaetic, positiv, and relaxed person. Its a great joy to spend time and to work with him. We both learned many new things during the stay ,since Stephen is skilled in many areas and willed to share his knowledge. And he is such a… read more
1 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Milena & Paweł)
Well where do I start Milena & Pawel are such a lovely couple and for 19 year old's are very grown up, everything I asked them to do they did with great enthusiasm and smiles on their faces, they both got stuck into the gardening, we changed my hot water cylinder (thanks Pawel for your super strength) when it blew the main trip, Pawel also helped… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
Well I have just looked through all the other hosts feedback and I must say I agree with everything said about David ...... firstly in my opinion what a nice and genuine man David is, He is a breath of fresh air.
Whatever you ask him to do he does with a smile on his face, he is terrific company too.
I taught David to make Soda bread and Chapati… read more
Whatever you ask him to do he does with a smile on his face, he is terrific company too.
I taught David to make Soda bread and Chapati… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2013
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
Stephen is a lovely guy. Sadly his illness means that he has lost some of his mobility and is struggling to complete his house project. However he is a truly gifted cook! Staying here has been like dining out in a top restaurant every night! As well as knowing how to cook wonderful dishes he is happy to teach and pass on his cooking knowledge… read more
