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We are a family with three little ones. We moved from England in 2017 looking for a home in the beautiful Dordogne / Correze area. We bought a house and land that need quite a bit of work. And we have big plans!
Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will benefit from the incredible countryside that surrounds us. Also lots of cat and dog cuddles!
You can also find out about walnut harvesting. And if you want to stay a little after our return, we are currently in the process of erecting a timber framed building which could be of interest!Projects involving children
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Help
We are really looking for a reliable and kind someone / someones to come and look after this lovely place complete with an adorable dog and kitty while we are away for ten days.
We also have a gite that could be rented during this time, so you would need to be available for them if necessary (although we have found most people just like to be left to enjoy the natural peace without any help)
There really isn't much that you'd need to do while you we here other than feed the critters and walk the lovely Duggy (a young and friendly Lagotto Romagnolo) in the beautiful surrounding countryside. However, it will also be walnut harvesting time, so collecting some walnuts in the autumn sun could also be on the cards.
If you do not have a car, it is a 20 minute walk to the village of St Robert where you can find a shop to cover most of your basic needs and we can stock up the fridge before we leave! But you would really need to be a person that enjoys a peaceful, rural setting to enjoy your stay here.Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
Interested in learning FrenchAccommodation
You would be able to stay in our family home during this time and have it to yourselves. It is partway through being renovated, so isn't fancy, but it is comfortable enough and has all the essentials.
The heating and water is run from a wood burning stove, so you will need to light a fire or two!What else ...
Our internet is limited but we do have a plethora of films that you can watch in your own room without needing to stream.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Pretty much any size
Can possibly accept pets
We love animals!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They stayed on for a week or so with us on our return and it was wonderful to get to know them! Such lovely, fun, gentle… read more
The Dordogne area is beautiful, the nature is outstanding. It’s the perfect place to learn… read more
Chris and Bianca are fine connoisseurs of french culture (gastronomy, architecture...), and very interesting and lovely people. I learnt a lot about construction and renovation mainly, but also wood turning,… read more
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They stayed on for a week or so with us on our return and it was wonderful to get to know them! Such lovely, fun, gentle… read more
The Dordogne area is beautiful, the nature is outstanding. It’s the perfect place to learn… read more
Chris and Bianca are fine connoisseurs of french culture (gastronomy, architecture...), and very interesting and lovely people. I learnt a lot about construction and renovation mainly, but also wood turning,… read more