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Hi, my husband Paul and I and our two cats Angus & Argyle are living in a beautiful area (20k from Poitier) with over 3.5 acres of woodland; gardens and large pond. The Chateau itself dates back to 1607 and we are busy restoring it and would love some help with decorating, general DIY, plastering, painting and gardening etc.
We are full time on the Chateau but both previously worked in the property / construction industries.
We have made some friends in the area and love to get together whenever possible and as a keen cook I love being in the kitchen baking for everyone and any occasion. There are some beautiful walks and wonderful views to enjoy as well as the local town only minutes away with railway station.
If you want a break in a great region of France and want to be part of this wonderful project we would gladly welcome you to join us and be part of this journey.
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Learn new skills and techniques, involvement in restoring / preserving such a beautiful piece of history, enhance your DIY skills by working with us, setting up livestock areas and market garden.
Learning to cook
Assistance with language skills and sharing our renovation skills.
If you love getting involved in restoration then you will love this project - two days are never the same - come help us save this beautiful castle and its fantastic grounds.
Help with preparing, painting and wallpapering; - gardening and setting up a market garden, DIY, masonry, plastering, electrical help, general labouring or any other assistance would be greatly appreciated.
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
The main Chateau currently has 8 bedrooms but only 2 bathrooms which are also in need of upgrade.
There are numerous outbuildings including a barn and livestock areas and massive grounds, woodland with pond.
We intend to alter the layout of the chateau to accommodate around 5 bedrooms with ensuites, remove at least 2 staircases. We also intend to convert two of the outbuildings into Gite accommodation, the rest will be home for livestock.
All helpers will have their own private bedroom / bathroom - breakfast, light lunch and evening meal will also be provided. We are also happy to give lifts to rail station or nearest town etc.
Location Saivres and neighbour Exeruil are such beautiful places to explore
We are 5 minutes from Saint Maixent L'ecole a nice Town with plenty of shops, cafes, Saturday market and a Train Station.
Only 20-30 minutes from Niort, Poitiers etc.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
More than two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
