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Help us with different projects at our home in Bethines, France

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  • Last activity: 28 Mar 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Julie and Mick, moved to France 5 years ago having owned the house since 2004. recently purchased some other surrounding property and are currently restoring it using traditional methods where possible, also bring the garden and surrounding land back into use, while still finding the time for a glass of wine and to enjoy the peace and tranquility that is rural France.
    Mick is experienced in all aspects of the building trade and enjoys passing on his knowledge of both traditional and modern building techniques.
    Julie, when not helping Mick she likes experimenting in the kitchen, preserving fruit and making terrines and other delights, along with cooking some very special meals.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of building/restoration. As well as gardening, planning and planting, and be a part of the rebirth of a hamlet that has lay dormant for half a century.
    Language spoken English, with a little French, so an ideal opportunity to learn English and also for you to help us improve our French.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects using traditional building methods
    General Maintenance
    Maintenance of land, keeping trees in check, felling, logging and stacking wood.
    We have several major projects planned over the coming winter, barn demolition and restoration where possible,. Also several stone walls need repairing / rebuilding, using traditional methods and stone reclaimed from barns.
    We also have a cottage that requires full restoration, it is our intention to live in the house eventually when finished.
    We are also looking to reclaim an area for use as a fruit garden.
    Statement required by workaway to clarify. Assistance required is with our personal projects not a business.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate
    French: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    Independent Gite, one bedroom, bathroom and separate living room, central heating and log burner.

    3 meals a day taken with hosts.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Locally we have Saint Savin, a UNESCO site of interest, along with Montmorillon and Chauvigny, medieval villages, as well as may other sites of interest. Situated in rural France there are many country walks and woodland to explore. We are easy going and take life as it comes, happiness is a way of life, not a destination.

  • 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

    Wifi is good, you will have your own space to work in.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 325841357122

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