Fruit prepping, dog walking, horse whispering in countryside back of Le Touquet, France

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Our organic jams got onto all the top tables around the world. Now our eldest son does that and Nick and I have a small but perfectly formed Tearoom across the courtyard, where we organise breakfasts and brunches. All menus are homemade using ingredients from local small scale producers.

Recently opened an art gallery for people whose work we value(be it photographers, painters, sculptors, designers or any kind of artist in general). Our regular vernissages are becoming local events.

Film makers who have travelled the world, making films for mainstream companies as well as our own indie productions, we love watching films and series (also talking about them). We have a fine repertory of these. On the top floor there is a library, for the book lovers.

Needed a hand with the weeding, the casual veg plot, walking and feeding the animals and freshening up paintwork, outside and inside. The library could also use some organising. Two local cob-style horses to enjoy, two cheerful Jack Russell Terriers, a fat cat called Maude and a bunch of chickens.

Twenty minutes drive from huge clean sandy beaches. Great walks along the green pastures right next to home, lively local markets. Not recommended for nightlife other than owls, but possible forays to Le Touquet in season. English speaking family surrounded by northern French. From Le Touquet it's an easy trip if you want to hop to London, Paris and Brussels.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Impossible to predict! A brew of organic growing, home scale, fruit prepping, welcoming visitors,
Enjoying dogs, horses and countryside. In deepest France with a cosmopolitan vibe
Help
Possible fruit preparation and jam making in addition to the mentioned in the main description.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Top floor with own bathroom in main house
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hrs max. nothing formalised

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24/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Albert) for host

I stayed with Nick and Judy for one month. Honestly I couldn't wish for a better first workaway experience. From the first day I felt like a part of their family. They welcomed me so warmly.
Their house is a typical French country house with a lovely courtyard. Every day during a pause from work I enjoyed a cup of afternoon tea there. I did… read more

(Excellent )

12/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Albert)

Albert not only had all the practical skills needed to give our (large )house and (large) garden the equivalent of a sharp haircut: he also had the precious skill of making it seem like he was enjoying doing it. And as for my clumsy, infant vegetable garden - he lavished such love on it
that it was transformed into a soigné enclosure where tender… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ivo) for host

I had a great time up i the north with Judy and Nick. The worked seemed light as I loved what I did, just feeding the animals and walking the dogs around. Weird little damson was adorable, aswell as her mother (that didn't like walks to much hahah) The horses were very friendly, aswell as lazy Maude and cheeky Socks and Shoes over the road. How to… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)

Olivia was terrific company and always there to jump in and help with whatever we were
doing ... be it jam making, TeaRoom, cat, dogs, horses or kittens.
She was a confident and steady rider, and I was absolutely happy about her hacking out each of our horses alone. And then, we got landed with a double kitten project, Abandoned, they were taken… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Petr)

Peter was Perfect. Great fun to share time with, lively and always interesting, thoughtful and
reflective with it. A terrific helping hand, efficient at everything we suggested - and at all the things he saw needed doing, and just did. A vigorous and knowledgeable weeder, generally good at kitchens, and able to spend days sanding down,… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Petr) for host

I stayed with Nick and Judy for about three weeks and it was a very nice time indeed. I had even friend coming with me for the first week, who wanted to try a bit of volunteering and I think she couldn't get better introduction to volunteering than this.

Both Nick and Judy are very nice, friendly and interesting, open-minded people. During meals… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Julie & Dorian) for host

We had a great week with Judy and Nick, who warmly welcomed us to our first workaway.
We had great discussions around a good meal! (and delicious jams)
Judy and Nick are very friendly, open and caring.
We enjoyed gardening, helping with the work to prepare the exhibition of Nick's paintings and walking the two adorable little dogs :)
A special… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Dorian)

perfect Workawayers great ambassadors for the brand .... interesting to talk to, keen to
work with, eager to plunge right in to whatever we needed a hand with. throwing up plasterboard for our upcoming exhibition space, digging rocks out of upcoming potager,
always good fun and enthusiastic visitors of local coast and country. lucky their hosts… read more

(Excellent )

04/12/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Soraya)

paul is a real gent ... polite, kind, helpful always, lovely with our animals, a good all round
house person for which we were grateful as he took over the household when we had a dash
to the UK. helped with on-going renovation, got the lawn under control and was a thoughtful
companion. a visit only four rather than five star for reasons out of… read more

(Very good )

27/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Soraya) for host

I can’t speak highly enough about Judy and Nick. I enjoyed an amazing experience in their lovely farm house and was made to feel as though I was in my own home. I made friends with all their dogs, horses and chickens:blush: Judyi is relaxed and a great cook and Nick is high energy and super intelligent. My room in the loft was lovely with a… read more

(Excellent )

13/07/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Sven)

Sven & Rebecca. It didn’t t take long before we understood that we had here a couple poised to
plunge into the Big Stuff. Give us your Dreams, we heard them thinking, and we ll make them real. So we did. From a stock room full of junk, Sven carved out the exhibition space NIck longed
for but alone, the task seemed overwhelming. And I had murmured… read more

(Excellent )

12/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Sven) for host

We had a wonderful time with Judy and Nick. Arriving to the warmest welcome set the tone for the 10 splendid days we spent at their charming home (set in the beautiful countryside). My boyfriend and I spent out time helping out around the property with odd jobs and assisting with the daily influx of guest. We learned a thing or two about jam and… read more

(Excellent )

21/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Avi) for host

Sorry for the late feedback.
But of course, people like you must get good feedback for the next travelers.
Nick and Judith are so amazing people that I had a hard time going on to the next one. They are so charming and nice to me like a father and mother in the middle of the trip and then I enjoyed helping them for two weeks. keep the dogs Amy and… read more

(Excellent )

03/05/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mathieu & Céline) for host

Quelle belle rencontre avec Judy et Nick !
Entre le jardinage, la cuisine, les balades dans la campagne et les délicieux repas que nous avons partagé, nous garderons un excellent souvenir de ce séjour dans le nord de la France.
Merci encore pour votre accueil chaleureux et à très bientôt on espère.
xxx

(Excellent )

23/03/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Olesia)

Olesia was a terrific Workaway. helped efficiently and cheerfully on everything and anything.
really good company as super bright, thoughtful, and well informed
good fun too

(Excellent )

14/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Daniel & Anna) for host

Nick and Judy could not have offered sweeter company and we adored every moment. We loved walking the dogs(naughty Damson and loyal Amy) along the beautiful French countryside, even when they rolled in poop and savagely attacked voles. Banal tasks such as picking weeds, making jam, and plucking peas were made fun with the light-hearted environment… read more

(Excellent )

14/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jessie) for host

I stayed with Judy and Nick in April this year but have completely forgotten to leave feedback! I absolutely loved my time with them. They made me feel at home the moment I met them, and I couldn't have had a more peaceful and enjoyable time. The work was very light -- Nick taught me how to make jam, I helped with the odd job every now and then,… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

I had such a great experience staying at Judy and Nick’s and working with them in the French countryside. Nick taught me how to make jam and with the help of Judy I am now able to do scones properly. She is an excellent cook and shared a lot of fantastic recipes with me. I totally enjoyed spending time with them and I miss the chats at dinner and… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)

Marie and Alex : an unlikely tea, she from rural Germany, he from Beijing:
but Together, they made a perfect Workaway team.
Lots of cultural exchange, for real, Plus helping hands, offered generously and without fuss.
The terriers adored them, with reason.
They both re eagled hidden talent for British baking.
We miss them, both.

(Excellent )

09/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Weixiang)

Alex was lovely to have around. Incredibly determined to manage the constant switch
he had to make from Chinese to English to French, and the way he forged a strong team
with German Marie, ten years his senior, was impressive. He was seriously loving towards the
two dogs, to the extent of vacating his bed for them when they pitched up in his.
As… read more

(Excellent )

07/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Weixiang) for host

What an excellent experience to stay and be a Workaway-er here with Nick and Judy !!! I can't forget it ! Great, perfect and worm-hearted welcome from this cute english couple !
Because of the first time for me to try this workaway, I've widened my horizon and learned sooooo much, such as the first time to try the hand-made jams, the little… read more

(Excellent )

18/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Rose) for host

Info notice: Exchange was cancelled at last minute

(Host cancelled stay at the last minute)

21/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lam) for host

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There is no word to describe my very 1st experiences as workeraway on Judy and Nick's Family.

First of all, I never felt alone or lonely when i stayed there with them. They are a couple with simple living:
* less TV more reading and painting. There is a lot of painting painted by Nick, he has passion with painting,… read more often wakes up so early to find inspiration from nature in the morning. About books and novels, actually, i was "shocked" when i saw a lot of old-fashioned books in their home. I think that here is a place for bookworms :d
* less junk more real food. Although, Judy, she said that she is not good at cooking, she is wrong. I like the scones and traditional England cakes she made, i love the ways she uses the spices, the herbs ( fait à la maison) for pasta and spaghetti, warm soups for cold weather, ...
* Less busy work, more impact. Of course, they have a tea room, it is not too busy and so big; just a little one and thay have very nice customers visiting; they make jams from real bio fruits, selling to their customers, using for their teatime room as well. They are happy to help others people who want to learn how to make scones and cakes :d. They have 2 kitchens, 1 fat cat :v, 2 lovely dogs, i know that Judy loves them a lot , so she was in panic when Damson just went out a little bit for her mouse- hunting-passion :v
* Less worry, more smiles... i dont know how much and how many things they have to worry; but they always smile ( that is positive signs of good life ,hihi ) , they are thoughtful * i have to say :dd*
..... i dont know why they dont post pictures about their house, their lovely jams they made, their lovely garden with a lot of herbs and pear + apple flowers; the wooden rooms with massive of old-fashioned books and other stuffs. i guess that Judy and Nick hope that workaway should come and discover buy themselves .
In general, i dont know how to write more, They are a important part as my family !
Thanks for all !
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Il n'y a pas de mot pour décrire mes premières expériences en tant que WorkerAway chez Judy&Nick

Tout d'abord, je ne me suis jamais senti seul quand je suis resté là avec eux. Ils sont un couple avec une vie simple:
       * Moins de télévision plus de lecture et de peinture. Il y a beaucoup de peintures peintes par Nick, il a une passion pour la peinture et se réveille tres tôt pour trouver l'inspiration de la nature le matin. À propos des livres et des romans, en fait, j'ai été "choqué" quand j'ai vu beaucoup de livres à l'ancienne dans leur maison. Je pense que c'est une place vraiment pour " rat de bibliothèque"
      * Moins de déchets alimentaires plus réels. Bien que, Judy, elle a dit qu'elle n'était pas bonne à la cuisine, elle a tort. J'aime les scones et les gâteaux traditionnels d'Angleterre qu'elle a faits, j'aime les manières dont elle utilise les épices, les herbes (fait à la maison) pour les pâtes et les spaghettis, les soupes chaudes pour le froid ...
      * Travail moins occupé, plus d'impact. Bien sûr, ils ont une salle de thé, ce n'est pas trop occupé et si grand; Juste un petit peu et ont de très bons clients en visite; Ils fabriquent des confitures en vrais fruits biologiques, vendus à leurs clients, en utilisant aussi pour leur salle de thé. Ils sont heureux d'aider les autres personnes qui veulent apprendre à faire des scones et des gâteaux: d. Ils ont 2 poulets, 1 gros chat: v, 2 adorables chiens, je sais que Judy les aime beaucoup, alors elle était en panique lorsque Damson vient de sortir un peu pour sa passion de chasse-souris: v
      * Moins d'inquiétude, plus de sourires ... je ne sais pas combien et combien de choses ils doivent se soucier; Mais ils sourient toujours (ce sont les signes positifs de la bonne vie, hihi), ils sont réfléchis, pensifs.
      ..... je ne sais pas pourquoi ils ne publient pas de photos sur leur maison, leurs délicieux bourrages qu'ils ont créés, leur joli jardin avec beaucoup d'herbes et de fleurs de pomme, poivres. Les salles en bois avec des livres anciens et autres choses anciens. Je devine que Judy et Nick espèrent que WorkerAways devrait venir et découvrir par leur-meme.

Ils me montrent bcq de places, plages pour faire les promenades, les grandes marches de plein air, les marcher vendent les chose uniques et les choses à l'ancienne, les vieilles villes à 17eme siecle, .... On depenses ensemble le temps pour visiter l' ttraction touristique autour chez leur.

En général, je ne sais pas comment écrire plus, Ils sont une partie importante comme ma famille!
Merci pour tout !

(Excellent )

10/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Christine) for host

My dog and I spent spent a most delightful and peaceful week with Judy and Nick. It was home from home, even the animals made you feel welcome. Such an inspiring and creative family; they have so many interesting projects on the go it would be easy to stay longer.
Thank you both very much for a most pleasant first workaway project, I look… read more

(Excellent )

23/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host

It was a very pleasant week at Judy's & Nick's place. I admire the easieness with which the two let me live in their house and how I immediately felt like part of the household. I enjoyed the walks with the sweet dogs up the little valley, as well as helping and chatting with Judy while preparing food in the kitchen. Also the help I was doing in… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (crystal & laura)

Crystal and Laura - energy and focus On when needed, Off when not -
cheerfully lending their hands and nimble minds to anything we threw
at them, from boring weeding of the courtyard - Better Than Monsanto -
to jolly jam-making. Withon an hour, it was clear that they were fine to
continue on their own, xooking, potting, lidding and mopping up… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (crystal & laura) for host

nick and Judy were lovely hosts! their warmth and humor were an absolute joy to be around. we spent time prepping gooseberries, weeding the courtyard, making jam and walking the dogs. we were treated as part of the family and we're introduced to many of their friends, whom were all generous and welcoming. the week flew by and we would to see… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Meredith & Justin)

Meredith and Justin were a dream team. Collectively, their calm, clear,
precise presence made a thorough job of whatever we threw at them,
and gave every sign of enjoying it, too. Walking dogs and mucking out
horses was an hors d'oeuvre to the main business of scrubbing out the
jam atelier, leaving it impecxable. As a bonus, they quietly… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Giulia & Michele)

Giulia xame as a part of a set - Michele was the other half.
They were thoughtful students of, respectively, literature and politics,
who plunged eagerly into the hands-on work we needed to be done:
the sight of two elegant Italians pulling on misshapen ill-assorted un becoming protective garments was enjoyable as they were both giggling and… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2015

Left by Workawayer (Giulia & Michele) for host

Nick and Judith are exquisite hosts. We managed to stay at their Tearoom only for 6 days, but immediately after having met them we felt at home. They both have had fascinating and joyful lives, with plenty of stories and anecdotes to listen to. St-Rémy-au-Bois is a very remote village, enchantingly surrounded by windy wheat fields and grazing… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Erin)

erin was a perfect fit with our eccentric and frenetic set-up here and charmed everyone of all nationalites, all ages, dogs ditto,
and did heaps of serious work - and far more m
neatly and cheerfully than us. how sad for us she will be living in New Zealand!

(Excellent )

01/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Erin) for host

I had a wonderful time. Judy and Nick are welcoming, fun and just brilliant. I spent a week doing odd jobs (painting, mowing lawns), walking their dogs and activities with Judy and Nick. This was my first Work Away experience and I couldn't of wished for a better stay.

(Excellent )

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