Experience life with a home educating family in rural Somerset, near Taunton, UK

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  Description

  Hello. We are a young(ish) family living in rural Somerset. Our traditional Somerset long house is set amongst fields and woodlands, with plenty of local walks and bike rides from the door. We are located about 25 minutes from the coast (Watchet), 30 minutes from the lovely villages of Dunster and Dulverton, and 20 minutes from the town of Taunton. The steam railway is within walking distance. To make the most of the beautiful local area (Quontock Hills and Exmoor) you will need a car.
  
  Dates to be added soon

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Books

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Languages

  

  Plant care

  

  Culture

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Van life

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Events & social

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  Animals

  

  Winter sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Fitness

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The area is quiet, but there are several lively market towns / villages which often host local events in either the village hall or local pubs. There are local running groups, yoga classes and singing classes. To make the most of the area access to a car is preferable.
  
  We work from home and the children are home educated, therefore we are largely around. We would hope to welcome you to share some meals, share in experiences e.g. BBQs or bike rides. However, we do have regular commitments as a family and therefore would hope you would welcome some independence also.

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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 / couple / to lend a hand in the garden and the allotment, and potentially teach the kids a little of a new language.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  Our children are home educated. If you would be happy to teach them a little of your native tongue - great!
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  Accommodation

  We have a studio apartment in the house which has a double bed, dining table, 2 sofas, a log fire and basic kitchen equipment. Further cooking opportunities are in our family kitchen. The studio has a separate entrance.

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  What else ...

  We think we have a relaxed and friendly household, and that our house rules are fair :)
  Please don't smoke or vape and please don't have parties! :)
  We would hope to offer you a place to stay in beautiful surroundings.
  A car is very much desirable, that way you can make the most of the area in your free time. Bus routes are available, but it would be very limiting. The Quantocks and Exmoor National Park, as well as the north Somerset / Devon coastline all offer beautiful views, walks, rides and of course an abundance of pubs and tea rooms!

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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 hope you can help us in managing the garden, helping out in the allotment and perhaps offering some relaxed language tuition to the kids. Internet speed is good as we work from home. Please ask if you need more details. If you prefer, we do have a field for campervan, though facilities are in the house.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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