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Hello! Most of my reviews are from when I had a fabulous chateau in Normandy…but now I have escaped to Carcassonne in the south of France. And honey, I have shrunk the chateau.
I have bought a beautiful looking belle époque townhouse that is less than 3 metres wide. Inside it is a disaster zone.
It is going to be a big eco friendly project . Its current energy rating is F and I hope to improve that to B and give the house a new life for me and my two cockapoos.
I would love some help with setting up personal social media, small diy tasks, gardening etc. The good news is you will be staying at my lovely Mid Century Modern house right on the Canal du Midi. I have just finished renovating this villa with the help of two fabulous Workawayers , who stayed for 18 months. Your accommodation is fantastic…not a dusty room in the new house..lol. You can walk everywhere.
I am getting a load of government grants for things like heating, insulation and windows.
I am starting Instagram and YouTube accounts to document the renovation, so I am after people who don’t worry about being seen online. I would appreciate help with the videos and postings…I have never done this sort of thing before.
Read my reviews and you will realise you will have a great time here. I have successfully hosted hundreds of Workawayers.
Carcassonne is the best place I have ever lived. You don’t need a car. There is the unbelievable castle and canal, but other sights are easily accessible. My house is a few minutes walk from the railway station, where you can get to Montpellier, Toulouse, Narbonne in less than an hour.
I tend to like lively, enthusiastic Workawayers.
I only take couples or two or three people travelling together. I do not take single travellers …unless I know they can join other Workawayers already here.
I like lively, humorous, energetic helpers. It is very sociable here. Shrinking violets tend to find this a bit off putting. Wine tends to flow freely!
I have two dogs who love everyone..they are Cockapoos.
Accommodation is in a well appointed double room with your own bathroom. Or in a self contained flat with room for a third person on a sofa bed.
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Most of my reviews are from when I had the chateau.
The new house is right in the centre of Carcassonne . You can walk everywhere.
I am four minutes walk from the railway station. It is easy to get to Montpellier, Toulouse and places in Spain.
I can pick you up from Carcassonne airport, which is ten minutes away. It is served by Ryanair from the UK, Ireland, Portugal and Belgium.
Toulouse airport is used by many other airlines. You can get the train from Toulouse to Carcassonne easily.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Videography
Technology
Pets
LGBTQ
Events & social
Culture
Photography
Cooking & food
Blogging
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Fitness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Carcassonne is full of history .
Help
Help with working out personal social media! Plus every day tasks at the new house…trying to discover the history of the house. This week I uncovered a huge cellar!
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Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis 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
Double bedroom with own bathroom or self contained garden flat with access to the Canal du Midi
What else ...
We are a few minutes walk from the railway station with easy trips to Montpellier, Castlenaudry, Toulouse etc.
Fab lake nearby
House opens straight on to the Canal du Midi
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
High speed fibre wi if
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Alfie and Ellie
Two ridiculously friendly cockapoos
Host ref number: 28451244949f
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23 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Michelle & Grayson) for host
Our stay with Jon struck a perfect balance of slow days in a culturally stunning part of France, social meals and moments shared with Jon and his friends, and working on various painting jobs. With his humor and generosity we felt immediately at home and at ease, thank you so much for such a wonderful workaway experience Jon!
12 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle & Grayson)
It was a pleasure having Michelle and Emery at my new house in Carcassonne .
They repainted my kitchen and it looks fab. Michelle also wrapped fake Christmas presents to go around my tree….they look amazing.
Their buffalo cauliflower “wings” were great.
They repainted my kitchen and it looks fab. Michelle also wrapped fake Christmas presents to go around my tree….they look amazing.
Their buffalo cauliflower “wings” were great.
(Excellent
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23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)
Absolutely fabulous vegetarian chef. I ate so well for two weeks. She is also a talented artist…but can paint bedroom walls too.
(Excellent
)
16 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Nicola)
Andrea and Nicola are a lovely natured Italian couple. They were my second set of Workawayers and got on well with everyone. They are very respectful and helpful.
They helped tame my overgrown garden, cleared out my basement and built some Ikea furniture for me. Everything they did was perfect.
I can confirm that Andrea’s gnocchi is stunning.… read more
They helped tame my overgrown garden, cleared out my basement and built some Ikea furniture for me. Everything they did was perfect.
I can confirm that Andrea’s gnocchi is stunning.… read more
(Excellent
)
9 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Nicola) for host
We stayed with Jon for 6 days, one of the best experiences with workaway. Jon is a wonderful person with a kind soul, he was always available for anything, he gave us lots of advice on what to see in Carcassone, both when we arrived and when we left he gave us a lift in the car. The work has never been hard, in fact it has always been pleasant. We… read more
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23 Jan 2024
Left by Workawayer (Michelle & Grayson) for host
Our stay with Jon struck a perfect balance of slow days in a culturally stunning part of France, social meals and moments shared with Jon and his friends, and working on various painting jobs. With his humor and generosity we felt immediately at home and at ease, thank you so much for such a wonderful workaway experience Jon!
12 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle & Grayson)
It was a pleasure having Michelle and Emery at my new house in Carcassonne .
They repainted my kitchen and it looks fab. Michelle also wrapped fake Christmas presents to go around my tree….they look amazing.
Their buffalo cauliflower “wings” were great.
They repainted my kitchen and it looks fab. Michelle also wrapped fake Christmas presents to go around my tree….they look amazing.
Their buffalo cauliflower “wings” were great.
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Ana)
Absolutely fabulous vegetarian chef. I ate so well for two weeks. She is also a talented artist…but can paint bedroom walls too.
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Nicola)
Andrea and Nicola are a lovely natured Italian couple. They were my second set of Workawayers and got on well with everyone. They are very respectful and helpful.
They helped tame my overgrown garden, cleared out my basement and built some Ikea furniture for me. Everything they did was perfect.
I can confirm that Andrea’s gnocchi is stunning.… read more
They helped tame my overgrown garden, cleared out my basement and built some Ikea furniture for me. Everything they did was perfect.
I can confirm that Andrea’s gnocchi is stunning.… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Nicola) for host
We stayed with Jon for 6 days, one of the best experiences with workaway. Jon is a wonderful person with a kind soul, he was always available for anything, he gave us lots of advice on what to see in Carcassone, both when we arrived and when we left he gave us a lift in the car. The work has never been hard, in fact it has always been pleasant. We… read more
16 Nov 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mattis)
Mattis was the first Workawayer at my new venture in the south of France and was a great success. He very quickly learnt how to put up dozens of pictures, shelves and lights. He would get very frustrated if the old walls didn’t let him do a perfect job.
He also did some great work cutting back shrubs in my overgrown garden.
He is a vegetarian… read more
He also did some great work cutting back shrubs in my overgrown garden.
He is a vegetarian… read more
(Excellent)
27 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Cora & Megan) for host
We couldn't have asked for a better first workaway experience than with Jon and his gorgeous dogs. We completely forgot to leave feedback from our stay two years ago! We felt welcomed and comfortable right from the start. The chateau and accommodation was stunning.The work was varied, as he was winding down his business. We helped clean out attic… read more
22 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (AlexandEva) for host
Where to start?! Our stay at the Château was amazing and Jon has become more of a friend than a host. We were never bored: there was plenty of work to do but we had the freedom to organise it, we were taken out on beach walks, dinners at friends and wine was never on short supply.
If Jon decides to host again don't doubt to apply, he is a very… read more
If Jon decides to host again don't doubt to apply, he is a very… read more
10 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (AlexandEva)
Eva and Alex are amazing. They came for a couple of weeks, but stayed for ten weeks, as they saw I was completely overwhelmed with winding down my business.
They are ridiculously hard working and great to have around.
All my friends loved them…and my dogs adored them.
Eva is a great cook. Alex is a great organiser. They made a brilliant team.
We… read more
They are ridiculously hard working and great to have around.
All my friends loved them…and my dogs adored them.
Eva is a great cook. Alex is a great organiser. They made a brilliant team.
We… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Leonie & Johanna)
It was an absolute pleasure having Leonie and Johanna here. They are fun, polite and hard working...a winning combination. They redecorated a large hallway for me, painted some huge doors and tidied up my garden beautifully. I remember you each time I go through the doors into my salon!
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2020
Left by Workawayer (Leonie & Johanna) for host
Jon was an excellent first workaway-host for us.
He has a great sense of humour with lots of stories to tell and is an amazing cook. His taste in music and movies is also good (sorry for making you watch Harry Potter 6).
He always made sure we liked the work we did and he gave us amazing tips on what to see in the area.
Because there were no… read more
He has a great sense of humour with lots of stories to tell and is an amazing cook. His taste in music and movies is also good (sorry for making you watch Harry Potter 6).
He always made sure we liked the work we did and he gave us amazing tips on what to see in the area.
Because there were no… read more
1 Sep 2020
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie & Leonard) for host
We had a wonderful time at the place! Jon is a very generous host, serving us delicious meals and letting us choose the work we wanted to do on the vast property. We spent some time doing the garden and cooking in the evenings.
Since there were no guests around we could sleep in one of the suites, which was very luxurious. It was fun spending time… read more
Since there were no guests around we could sleep in one of the suites, which was very luxurious. It was fun spending time… read more
30 Aug 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie & Leonard)
I cannot recommend Steph and Leo highly enough. They work really hard, are self motivated and do a great job. They got my garden looking amazing in just a few days. They also cooked some lovely meals. They are definitely welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael & Vickie)
Michael and Vickie literally escaped France the day before lockdown started. It was such a shame they had to leave early. They did a great job in the garden. They are self starters and hard working.
They are both vegetarians so I became one while they were here and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It was a pleasure having them here.
I hope they can come… read more
They are both vegetarians so I became one while they were here and thoroughly enjoyed it.
It was a pleasure having them here.
I hope they can come… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Michael & Vickie) for host
We had the privilege of staying with Jon and his two adorable cockapoos in the chateau for two weeks. Jon was a great host who had plenty of stories to share with us and he even gave us a little tour of the local area. Plenty of food was provided and there is plenty of jobs to get stuck into. Unfortunately, our stay was cut short due to the… read more
11 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host
Thanks Jon for the opportunity of staying at your amazing chateau. It was wonderful to meet you and see your beautiful part of the world. You are a very interesting, kind and sincere person and I thoroughly enjoyed your company and help you prepare your home for the summer guests. Food and wine were delicious and I enjoyed serving breakfast and… read more
30 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Tamsin & Tim) for host
Jon was so incredibly kind and generous. He welcomed our family wholeheartedly and we loved our time at Le Castle. The work we did was varied and interesting and he insured it was always suited to our skills. Thank you Jon for your incredible kindness we loved our time in Normandy with you😊
2 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamsin & Tim)
I have hosted hundreds of workawayers, but this was the first time I had invited a family here. Tamsin and Tim have three kids who really are well behaved. They have set the bar incredibly high for any family brave enough to follow them.
I was busy with guests so did not have much time to work with them, but Tamsin and Tim are great self starters… read more
I was busy with guests so did not have much time to work with them, but Tamsin and Tim are great self starters… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Lolia Elise) for host
I stayed with Jon for 8 weeks as a Housekeeper and i really enjoyed my time here.
John and his dogs are very kind and friendly and he will never ask you to do too much work and you will always have plenty of food to eat and somewhere very nice to sleep and lots of good conversations.
He is also full of information about the local area and… read more
John and his dogs are very kind and friendly and he will never ask you to do too much work and you will always have plenty of food to eat and somewhere very nice to sleep and lots of good conversations.
He is also full of information about the local area and… read more
26 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Zoltán & Fruzsina) for host
Going to Jon was our first workawaying experience and it was much better than we expected. Jon is an amazing host, extremly open-minded, communicative and helpful. He had great advices if you would like to go and explore the region, and you can also reach some destinations by riding Jon's bikes. The house and the garden are lovely, we enjoyed the… read more
25 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zoltán & Fruzsina)
Zoltan and Fruzsina were lovely to have around - incredibly polite and considerate. They left my garden looking fantastic after two weeks of hard work. Thank you so much. They are folk musicians and did a performance over dinner one night. It was a pleasure to have them here.
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Zhiying) for host
What a bloody two weeks' workaway in here ! Jon was a welcoming, considerate and funny host, he offered more than just lovely accommodation to make me felt like at home. 15 minutes' drive to the sea, 1 hour's cycling (in sunny days) to the nearest train station, 1 afternoon's gardening to some little corner of paradise. Thanks Jon, a lot.
27 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Nico is just setting up a business where he films video footage from a drone. He is currently offfering this service free of charge to Workaway hosts. He’s doing it to get experience. It’s a brilliant deal! I got an amazing video of my chateau for my new website. He was also a pleasure to have around.
He started the footage within moments of… read more
He started the footage within moments of… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Thanks very much to Jon, he is really amazing host. I had a wonderful experience , which is a beautiful and a peaceful place in the heart of Normandy. Accommodation is fantastic and the food delicious. Do not hesitate a second...
18 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julia & Fabian) for host
The accommodation was amazing. Jon found us work to do out of season. He was clear with his intentions and well organised. He was flexible with our working hours and we worked with autonomy. We were proud to leave his kitchen freshly painted. Jon looked after us well and we had all the comforts we needed and he provided all the food we asked for.
16 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Marisabel & Luke)
Luke and Marisa are great to have around - lively, fun and cheerful. They were with me for a month and successfully turned their hands to everything in the house, with guests and in the garden. They hope to open their own hotel and somehow I failed to put them off. I reckon they will do well. In the meantime enjoy travelling.
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Marisabel & Luke) for host
We had a ball helping out Jon for a month this summer. The area and Château are magestic - plenty to see and do nearby. We wanted to learn about hospitality and received an honest and fun filled introduction to the business. Jon's a wonderful host and a true character, he always has an amusing story or witty retort on hand. Hours were manageable… read more
10 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Christopher & Megan) for host
We truly enjoyed our stay with Jon! The place is beautiful and Jon was so great giving us advice on places to see. We were able to be part of movie nights and played quite a few games of cards and chess. It was fantastic! If you think you might be interested in running a bed and breakfast or a vacation location, you could learn a LOT from Jon.… read more
3 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher & Megan)
It was a pleasure hosting Megan and Chris. They were incredibly hard working and brilliant self starters. They did an amazing job at painting and repairing a vast number of windows.
Megan has a huge laugh and is a joy to have around. Chris is a mean card player...we had some great evenings.
They are both really easy to have around.
Have fun… read more
Megan has a huge laugh and is a joy to have around. Chris is a mean card player...we had some great evenings.
They are both really easy to have around.
Have fun… read more
(Excellent)
3 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Annti is a hard working, self starter. It was a pleasure having him here.
Just give him lots of gluten free pasta and he will be happy...lol.
Have fun on your travels
Just give him lots of gluten free pasta and he will be happy...lol.
Have fun on your travels
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hayley & Adam) for host
Staying with John was simply a pleasure! He took us in on late notice and happily kept us for only a short stay. We were looked after very well! The food was filling and delicious and not to mention the wine! We were put up in the cottage which was very comfortable and so nice to have a temporary home! The work at Johns was not tough and we really… read more
17 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Britta)
Thank you for all your hard work. It was a pleasure having you here. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself .
I'm very grateful for all the clearing up you did after nice but messy guests!
I hope the rest of your travels go well.
I'm very grateful for all the clearing up you did after nice but messy guests!
I hope the rest of your travels go well.
(Excellent)
17 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Britta) for host
I had a great time staying with Jon in his beautiful guesthouse. I was lucky enough to only be sharing the place with some truly nice guests and have met some lovely and interesting people. The workload was perfectly manageable and I really liked all of the other helping hands around the house. Jon is a great host with a wealth of interesting… read more
23 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Aimee)
It was a pleasure having Aimee here.
I gave her some suggestions of things that needed doing and left her to it.
She worked really hard and did a great job. I don't think anything phased her.
She painted my front door so I think of her every day! You are welcome to pop back through that door anytime.
I gave her some suggestions of things that needed doing and left her to it.
She worked really hard and did a great job. I don't think anything phased her.
She painted my front door so I think of her every day! You are welcome to pop back through that door anytime.
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Aimee) for host
Well, what can I say, I spent a whole month with jon and his wonderful friends, from movie nights to days out...this was my first workaway and it was brilliant! Words can not describe the generosityand friendliness that I received while I was here. The work was varied and easily managed, some days I would work over my hours (my idea) and some days… read more
23 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (ELENA & JUAN ANTONIO)
It was amazing having Elena and Juan here. They were incredibly proactive.
Juan fixed everything he found that was broken - he is a fantastic handyman.
He sorted out plumbing, electrics, woodwork - everything. He restrained the play area and garden furniture..it all looks like new. The number of jobs he did was endless.
Elena was always… read more
Juan fixed everything he found that was broken - he is a fantastic handyman.
He sorted out plumbing, electrics, woodwork - everything. He restrained the play area and garden furniture..it all looks like new. The number of jobs he did was endless.
Elena was always… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (ELENA & JUAN ANTONIO) for host
Esta ha sido nuestra primera experiencia con Workaway y podemos decir que ha sido más que excelente, ha sido fabulosa. Tanto que en vez de 3 semanas como teníamos previsto nos quedamos 4. Jon ha sido un magnífico anfitrión. Hemos trabajado, reido, disfrutado, y bebido mucho vino! Gracias Jon.
This has been our first Workaway experience, and we… read more
This has been our first Workaway experience, and we… read more
2 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mike & Renae)
Renae and Mike did fantastic work in the gardens of my chateau in Normandy. Everything ended up looking great for the first guests of the year.
They then helped out with the guests and did an equally good job...thanks so much for everything .
They are a charming, respectful and hard working couple.
They then helped out with the guests and did an equally good job...thanks so much for everything .
They are a charming, respectful and hard working couple.
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mike & Renae) for host
Mike and I will never forget our time here. And I have to try my darnedest to not write an essay-length review explaining why! Jon was so welcoming and generous to us. Because it was low season (and for the first week there were no guests) we worked mostly in the garden and getting the house ready for guests over Easter. The work was great, and… read more
14 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Daniela & Russell) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was definitely a great way to start of. Jon was a great host and has a very beautiful property. We were in the offseason so most of our work involved cleaning/yard work to help prepare. We stayed for one week and worked a little bit longer days so we could have a couple of days off to visit the D-day… read more
25 Sep 2015
Left by Workawayer (Aurea & Dedan) for host
The work is varied as it’s an all inclusive Bed and Breakfast specializing in family holidays. Dedan and I did a 3 week volunteer during their peak summer season. We did everything from housekeeping, help prepare and serve meals, gardening, general maintenance of the grounds, childcare, and socializing with the guests. There was never a dull… read more
10 Sep 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolyn & Sean)
Carolyn and Sean were great fun to have here. They are very respectful and hard working. The park round my little chateau looked amazing after their brilliant work. We drank a lot of wine and played a lot of canasta as it was before the season started!
(Excellent)
27 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Carolyn & Sean) for host
We loved our time with Jon, and just can't say enough about what a wonderful experience it was. The work was fun on his beautiful property, and Jon is great to hang out with. He cooks excellent food, gave us rides when necessary, and taught us to play Canasta, which will always make us think of him. We loved listening to his stories and meeting… read more
3 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Gina) for host
We spent an amazing 10 days helping out Jon with various tasks like making beds, cleaning or gardening. Jon is a great host and cooks fantastic food and this is a beautiful place to stay at!
We'd always come back.
Gina+Marco
We'd always come back.
Gina+Marco
10 Jan 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel & Sandra)
Daniel and Sandra were here for six weeks and helped with the general running of the guest house as well as providing children's play sessions.
They were incredibly hard working, trustworthy, reliable and fun to have around.
Only one word of warning - Daniel did tidy up and rearrange my shed and cellar beautifully....but several years later I… read more
They were incredibly hard working, trustworthy, reliable and fun to have around.
Only one word of warning - Daniel did tidy up and rearrange my shed and cellar beautifully....but several years later I… read more
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2011
Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Sandra) for host
This is a magical place nested in rolling hills and farmland. It is far enough from the nearest big city so that you can enjoy almost nightly views of the Milky Way and the serenity of living in the country; yet close enough that you can pop in for a quick shopping or lunch at a restaurant. Jon is an equally lovely host and makes both guests and… read more
17 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (Phoebe & Adam) for host
Jon was a very kind and generous host. He was very easy going and reasonable with the tasks we were given. This is a lovely place in a lovely region of France, we won't forget our time there.
7 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Naomi & Lumir) for host
We spent 6 weeks at Jons place and arrived there in a very busy period.
The place and its surrounding are beautiful.
The Work at Jons Place was very varied (cleaning rooms/gîtes, washing, ironing, helping in the kitchen and in the service, gardening, recycling, pool cleaning etc), so our working days became intensive and sometimes very long.… read more
The place and its surrounding are beautiful.
The Work at Jons Place was very varied (cleaning rooms/gîtes, washing, ironing, helping in the kitchen and in the service, gardening, recycling, pool cleaning etc), so our working days became intensive and sometimes very long.… read more
7 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi & Lumir)
Naomi and Lumir helped me out with the general running of my guest house in Normandy in the summer of 2014.
They were hard working, reliable and fun to have here.
Lumir discovered he loves gardening and left my four acres of parkland looking beautifully neat and tidy - thank you!
Naomi helped clean the room, serve meals etc.
She also cooked some… read more
They were hard working, reliable and fun to have here.
Lumir discovered he loves gardening and left my four acres of parkland looking beautifully neat and tidy - thank you!
Naomi helped clean the room, serve meals etc.
She also cooked some… read more
(Excellent)
7 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Wallace) for host
I had a great three weeks with Jon in the lovely Normandy country side. He is very relaxed and easy to get along with. Cooks fantastic food and enjoys a wine so we got along very well. With my days off he was more than happy to drive me town so I could get a train or show me The Normandy beach's and d-day landing beach's which I appreciated very… read more
7 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Wallace)
Form an orderly queue for Wallace - one of the best Workawayers I have had in Normandy.
He came out of season to help me with DIY work. He was incredibly talented and hard working. He built a new bedroom for me, created a wood shed, repaired lots of decking, built storage boxes etc.
He followed the brief for everything and I was hugely pleased… read more
He came out of season to help me with DIY work. He was incredibly talented and hard working. He built a new bedroom for me, created a wood shed, repaired lots of decking, built storage boxes etc.
He followed the brief for everything and I was hugely pleased… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2014
Left by Workawayer (shaneandabi) for host
We are so thankful for the freedom Jon gave us to use our initiative in the garden tasks. He has a beautiful property and we loved working in it. We are also appreciative of being given the space to do things we were drawn to personally. We loved exploring the local areas. Jon is a generous host who cooked great meals and made sure we were looked… read more
30 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (nelle_y_derek) for host
I had such a lovely time helping Jon for a couple of weeks. He took a chance by taking me as a single and had a wide variety of laid back jobs for me to do like general cleaning, planting sunflowers, ironing etc. He was great company and was so kind to take me to so many places around Normandy! He's a wonderful person with a great sense of humor.… read more
12 Jun 2014
Left by Workawayer (Monica & Alessandro) for host
Jon is a great host, who has a strong sense of scenography (something that you can appreciate when you look at his fantastic chateau) and a genuine love for life, that you can feel everyday you live there.
Other than this, workawaying at Jon's means pleasant talks, good mood, nice wine, laughters, charming cats, a cosy accommodation, funny… read more
Other than this, workawaying at Jon's means pleasant talks, good mood, nice wine, laughters, charming cats, a cosy accommodation, funny… read more
25 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mario) for host
Jon is a great guy, he is easy going and the Place is really nice! I went there off the season so i did some jobs in the grounds and gardens. I did some hard work, but nothing to bad. The Area arpund is really nice i you can travel and do some really nice things around (a bit far). Its a great place to go as a couple or with something in your mind… read more
19 Apr 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Mario)
A great guy with a very easy going attitude.
Cleared a huge amount of wood for me and did a lovely job.
Like me he does not like getting up too early!
Cleared a huge amount of wood for me and did a lovely job.
Like me he does not like getting up too early!
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2014
Left by Workawayer (Mike) for host
Jon is amazing. He is one of the nicest people we have ever met. He did an excellent job of making us feel welcome and making sure we had everything we needed. We had many great nights together chatting by the fire or playing cards. We feel like we made a life long friend. This is an incredibly gorgeous chateau, and we had the pleasure of staying… read more
6 Mar 2014
Left by Workawayer (Hygo) for host
that was a really great time! Jon is a very easy going guy and an amazing chief (not cooker please! :) ). He even drove me to the main second world war points (omaha beach, american memorial...). It's located in a beautiful landscape.
thanks jon! :)
thanks jon! :)
14 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (Martina Victoria) for host
We have been really HAPPY during the 6 weeks that we have spent with Jon. From the first moment we knew that our time there was going to be great...and it was.
Most of this was possible thanks to Jon. He is a very positive and a hard working man with a happy atitude all the time which makes you feel comfortable and relaxed while you are helping.… read more
Most of this was possible thanks to Jon. He is a very positive and a hard working man with a happy atitude all the time which makes you feel comfortable and relaxed while you are helping.… read more
13 Sep 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina Victoria)
I don't have a moment's hesitation in recommending Matias and Martina. They were in Normandy for six weeks during the summer of 2012 and were practically perfect.
I don't really know where to start with the superlatives..so in no particular order here we go..
They are hard working, self motivated, helpful, kind, considerate, adaptable to… read more
I don't really know where to start with the superlatives..so in no particular order here we go..
They are hard working, self motivated, helpful, kind, considerate, adaptable to… read more
(Excellent)
17 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Johann)
Johan was an absolutely lovely person to have here. He is kind, considerate and massively helpful. I have no hesitation in recommending him
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2012
Left by Workawayer (Johann) for host
Jon was a tremendously accommodating, generous and friendly host. This is a beautiful place, and it was a pleasure helping out. The type of work I did varied a lot, but the work load was never too taxing. A very enjoyable experience indeed.
16 Oct 2011
Left by Workawayer (Mary) for host
When we arrived, the B&B season was winding down, and there were many quiet, rainy Normandy days. Fortunately, Jon's workaway was most accommodating. Evening meals were always delicious, and the train station in nearby Coutances will get you anywhere you want to go in Normandy. Jon's workload for us was never too taxing and he's quite flexible if… read more
20 Jun 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke & Vanessa)
It was a pleasure having Luke and Vanessa
They are both very kind and considerate..but best of all they are great cooks and present food beautifully!
It is a good idea to let Luke win at cards every now and again...or his bottom lip drops a little!!!
Thanks for all your help
Jon
They are both very kind and considerate..but best of all they are great cooks and present food beautifully!
It is a good idea to let Luke win at cards every now and again...or his bottom lip drops a little!!!
Thanks for all your help
Jon
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2011
Left by Workawayer (Luke & Vanessa) for host
We had a great time with Jon . He immediately made us feel very welcome and helped us see more of the region by offering us use of his van and taking us out when possible. Despite being run off his feet, he was very generous with his time and made an effort to find out what our interests were to pair them with whatever work he had. We highly… read more
24 Jun 2010
Left by host for Workawayer (Corinna_Cara)
I would have Corinna and her partner Cara back in a flash. Corinna is a great seamstress and Cara a superb carpenter. They did some brilliant work around the hostel, but they were also a joy to have around. Just watch them at cards - they both like to win (although Corinna pretends she doesn't!!)
(Excellent)
23 Jun 2010
Left by Workawayer (Corinna_Cara) for host
John was very generous to us. He fed us well, toured us around the region and was a pleasure to spend time with. His cats are fantastic and the house and grounds are beautiful. We would go back in a heartbeat.
