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Give a hand around my smallholding and explore French lifestyle in Cressat

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, my name is Emma and I need help at my old smallholding in Creuse, central France. It is very rural, a beautiful place for peace and quiet. I have an old farmhouse, barns and some land that I need help with. Initially I just need physically able bodies to help me clear, sort and organise everything that has been left there. The barns are full of 'stuff', it was a working farm, so there are many fascinating old farming implements. Some will go into recycling projects and be repurposed for outdoor features and I would like help with this, I'm not very artistic, so there are plenty of creative projects for people to get stuck into. Some of the things I cannot physically move on my own, so need someone else. I often have my elderly father with me, so help with cooking and looking after him is also appreciated, but not expected. Very close to a train station

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am British, so if you want to practice English, then you will get plenty of that. I don't speak very good French, so if you do, then I would appreciate the help at times, but not necessary.

  • Help

    Help

    The project the starting from scratch sorting, clearing and storing the contents and that of the barns, recycling and repurposing lots of old stuff , so as long as you can lift and carry; preferably someone stronger than me, you can help. I'm also open to creative ideas of how things can be repurposed. I'm not a great or willing cook, so a couple with cooking skills among you would be great as I will probably be with my father. I can of course make food, but if you enjoy cooking, it would be a bonus.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I am a native English speaker and a qualified TEFL teacher, so happy to help people with their English. The farm being in rural France is a lovely example of how things once were.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will be sleeping in the main farmhouse which has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and wifi. It is comfortable.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It is a quiet rural area which suits me as I'm quiet. There are many lovely areas for walking. I'm happy to give people a lift into the local town and there is a train station with links to Limogues and Montluçon. There is a wolf sanctuary nearby but I would say the main attraction is the peace and quiet.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I have starlink internet, so its good and stable. Where you can work is flexible.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    There is lots of space outside the front of the house. Depending on how wet it is, there is also space around the side.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Yes happy to accept friendly dogs, however the land is not fenced at the moment - one of the projects I need help with.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    4 hours/day. 5 days/week

Host ref number: 282196676268

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