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Hello! We are Brenda and David , a retired English couple living in the Dordogne,Southeast France. We lived in England for 25 years before moving to France . Previously, we lived in the Middle East, Asia and the US and worked in the travel industry for almost 2 decades so we had the opportunity to meet a variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.
We enjoy meeting and interacting with people from different walks of life, sharing our experiences from our travels and the countries we have lived in. We do not have and do not accept any pets and we are non smokers.
Brenda enjoys cooking and trying out new dishes from different countries .David loves to eat ,thankfully 😊 .
We like the outdoors, going for walks ,travelling , history , yoga and meeting people.
We live in this part of the Dordogne which is truly spectacular. Even after 18 years of living here, it still takes our breath away!
There are beautiful landscapes and stunning scenery that you'll encounter as you drive or cycle around , an incredible amount of sites to visit : magnificent chateaux and gardens , prehistoric and stalactite caves, historic /bastide (fortified towns) perched on top of a hill , and quaint charming villages many of which we still have to discover and explore.
Near and around us, there are walking and cycling routes/paths , rivers and lakes for swimming, fishing and sailing, local farmers markets . We live in the countryside so there is little night life and no public buses . Our workaway-er must have own means of transport . -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
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Interests
Self development
Movies & TV
Fashion or beauty
Events & social
Culture
Plant care
Music
History
Gardening
Carpentry
Cooking & food
Books
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Dancing
Sailing / Boating
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our house sits on top of a hill with amazing views. Imagine sitting on the patio watching the different colors in the sky as the sun rises , or sipping a drink at the end of the day watching beautiful sunsets, Or read a book while lying on the sunlounger in the woodland , listening to the sound of birds.
In addition ,we are close to many famous Dordogne tourist sites and chateaux. This is a great opportunity to discover this beautiful part of France.
We used to own a holiday home(gite ) rental business in the area and we have lived here for 16 years, so we know the area very well and can give you tips and local knowledge so you can enjoy and make the most of your travel experience .
The prehistoric caves of Lascaux in Montignac, is 40 minutes away . Many more like Sarlat , Domme, Chateau Beynac, Roque Gageac, Font de Gaumme to name just a few.)
If you like history , there are many Chateau nearby. Chateaux Hautefort is just 25 minutes drive away. -
Help
Brenda needs help in the garden( digging the soil and planting ,weeding). If you are a landscaper or garden enthusiast, this is an opportunity for you to impart your ideas and expertise .I'd love to get ideas for structuring /planning our garden
David needs help with general DIY tasks inside and outside the house so if you are a handyman , that would be very useful .
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and responsible persons . It is ideal if you are a couple
The exchange is 5 hours of help , 5 days a week.. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Tagalog: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner -
Accommodation
We offer you a room in our house with a double bed . The toilet and separate bathroom is nearby . The kitchen ,and living room is open plan . We will provide food supplies for you to make your own breakfast and lunch . Then we will gather every evening (5 days a week) for dinner.
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What else ...
You will need your own transport to get here and and to get around .Nearest town for shops , bars, cafes is pretty Terrasson , which is just a 15 minute drive .It has a buzzy outdoor weekly farmers market , an 11th century church and abbey with amazing views of the town, and the Jardins de Imaginaire.
There is a train station there which gives you easy access to Perigeux, Sarlat ,Brive, Bordeaux(1.5 hr away) ,Limoges, and Paris and other parts of France.
There is no public transport directly from our house , but you can use our bike to get around if you are physically fit.
We do not accept pets . -
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 have good internet connection via satellite suitable for video calling ,surfing etcc. but not gaming.
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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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