Stay with us and help us with maintenance in our 17th century farmhouse in Bretagne, France

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  Description

  We bought a 17th century farmhouse and barns august 2019, bringing our animals with us. This is the first time I have ever had land or looked after my horses by myself. They have always been on livery before! So I'm learning fast! So we've rebuilt the horse barns, put a new roof on the 15th century barn, its been tidied up a lot.
  The house is on the edge of a forest, with some near neighbors in a small hamlet of five houses. We have need of someone who can help me with some general husbandry, the stream needs clearing, we have fallen trees that need sawing up and stacking for firewood, we have brambles and ferns all trying to eat the electric fencing! The garden needs some steps adding into one of the slopes, the hedges need cutting back. So please, I need help to conquer and control what Ive set up!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I'm 66 years young, a great cook, the bedrooms are nicely furnished with en suite in the guest section.
  If you're interested in cookery then i'm your girl, If you want to ride, again I'm good to go.
  I'm currently learning french myself, and we have some lovely beaches approx 30 mins away.
  If you can help us out five days a week,l can supply full board and lodging for the entire week.
  If I'm not using my van myself, you are very welcome to borrow it during your stay with us.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are looking for help in tidying up the land, fencing, strimming back brambles, clearing and sawing up fallen trees, hedge cutting, help around the garden, putting in some random stone steps in the rockery, helping clear out the barns.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  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.
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  Accommodation

  Private suite above the kitchen comprising of one double bedroom, another smaller bedroom with bunk beds, and an en suite bathroom with shower.
  As mentioned above, I love cooking, and will happily provide meals throughout the week.
  If you can buy your own beer and wine, we have a spare fridge!

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  What else ...

  We do have two cars both insured, so if you have your own licence, you can happily use one. Locally, there is sailing , were approx 30 mins from the sea, local airports are Nantes and Rennes, both just an hour away.
  We have ducks, four dogs , five cats that live in the house, and three horses , I ride western, but if you prefer, i have english tack too!

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  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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Essie, Alfie, Moses and Cailloux

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