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Happy home by the coast in beautiful Brittany - Crozon, France

France
Last activity : 30 Oct 2026

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27 Sep 2026
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I am looking for someone to help with gardening, house improvements - painting and organizing , administrative and day to day tasks.

I’m an English teacher who has lived in France for many years with lots of experience in business and tourism and I am a self-employed teacher of all ages and all levels and have hosted Workaways from all over the world creating many great shared experiences and long lasting friendships.

I am positive and hard working and enjoy good company and learning from and supporting other people.

Freddie is our friendly and Patience an adorable kitten and the chickens supply wonderful fresh eggs!

My 2 children aged 14 and 16 are friendly and welcoming. Oscar is a great cook, and Jack a good musician.

What can you expect?

A warm welcome, nice accommodation, fun, great food, flexibility. Help with your English, a nice base on your travel journey with support and encouragement on wherever you are heading ....

What do I need?

Positive energy, a willingness to be flexible -gardening, decorating, diy, house maintenance .... someone to share and enjoy each others’ company whilst also having space.

Brittany is beautiful, there is lots to do - surfing, kayaking, walking, cycling....

Look forward to hearing from you.
Types of help and learning opportunities

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Animal Care

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Help around the house

Light maintenance

House & pet sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

I would love to help you explore the beautiful local area and are happy to help anyone who wishes to improve their English or French - we are a bilingual family who speak English at home, and French at school/with friends.
Projects involving children

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

Help around the house and garden, cooking, DIY, lots of variety!
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent

This host offers a language exchange
I can help with English and also speak French.
Accommodation

Double room and shared bathroom
What else ...

We are situated with the best of both worlds - walking distance from local beaches and town centre, as well as in a quiet environment with surrounding woodland. Local French cinema for those wanting to improve French, as well as local swimming pool. Buses to Brest, Quimper and other places of cultural interest - lots of history including war history, Menhirs, Dolmens, churches..... Possibility to arrange surf lessons/surf board hire, sea kayaking, bike hire.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads

This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans

This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Host ref number: 375174154347

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1 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

I spent a lovely two weeks at Caroline’s, and honestly it was the absolute highlight of my summer. Getting to know everyone around, her wonderful family with a great sense of humor plus adorable cat and a dog who will never say no to a treat, was the best. I mostly helped out with simple tasks around the house, like keeping things tidy and taking … read more

(Excellent )

24 Aug 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)

Natalia spend a lovely time with us. She is very positive, easy to get along with, hard working and we really enjoyed her visit. Thank you!

(Excellent )

23 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host

I spent five weeks with Caroline, and although everything happened quite suddenly—I had only recently started looking for a new host when she reached out to me—I am so grateful that it worked out the way it did.

From the very beginning, Caroline was an amazing host, and her whole family made me feel so welcome. Spending time with Caroline, … read more

(Excellent )

22 Aug 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)

We had a wonderful time with Sophie. She is friendly, helpful, fun to be with and hardworking. It was a pleasure to host her and she quickly became one of the family! Her cooking is great too and her enthusiasm for every task she helped me with - thank you Sophie.

(Excellent )

24 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer (AnneCantaert) for host

I have spent a beautiful two month with Caroline and er family.
She help me a lot to improve my English, now I'm really confident with it.
The Presque Ile of Crozon is a wonderful place to stay when you love nature and the people are really nice.
I miss everyone!

(Excellent )

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1 Sep 2026

Left by Workawayer (Natalia) for host

(Excellent)

24 Aug 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Natalia)

Natalia spend a lovely time with us. She is very positive, easy to get along with, hard working and we really enjoyed her visit. Thank you!

(Excellent)

23 Aug 2026

Left by Workawayer (Sophia) for host

(Excellent)

22 Aug 2026

Left by host for Workawayer (Sophia)

(Excellent)

24 Nov 2024

Left by Workawayer (AnneCantaert) for host

(Excellent)

13 Aug 2024

Left by Workawayer (Charlotte) for host

I spend 3 weeks at Caroline's and it was my first workaway experience. I don't think there would have been a more perfect place for me to start! Caroline is very kind, communicative and energetic. When I arrived I felt right at home in her beautiful house. Her children were very welcoming and nice. Oscar and jack were the one's I expierienced the … read more

(Excellent)

22 Jul 2024

Left by Workawayer (Sylvie) for host

EXCELLENT échange avec Caroline, ses enfants et tout son entourage ! MERCI.

(Excellent)

30 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Adèle) for host

Although I only spent a few days at Caroline's it felt so natural, like I was visiting family I wouldn't have seen for a long time. I truly enjoyed my time there and sometimes almost forgot that I was indeed in Bretagne and not in England spending time with a lovely family ! I helped with the chores, with the garden and the chickens and sorting … read more

(Excellent)

22 May 2022

Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host

I had to spend a few weeks, and then in the end I stayed all month haha. I had a great experience! She made me understand, and realize many things, thank you again! I hope we'll see each other again soon!

(Excellent)

9 Sep 2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

Welcoming Julia into our home and family was a pleasure. She is friendly, helpful, flexible and hardworking and good company and I would not hesitate to recommend her. She speaks excellent English and is good with kids. Good luck with your future projects Julia, and you are always welcome back - I do hope to see you again in the future.

(Excellent)

30 Aug 2020

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

My stay with Caroline and her lovely family was the perfect first workaway experience for me. She is such a warm, caring and humorous person and her four children are incredibly polite, smart and really special in their very own way. The work included tasks around the house mostly and was easy to do, although it is surely welcomed if you can … read more

(Excellent)

10 Jul 2019

Left by Workawayer (Ema) for host

I spent with Caroline and her family one month last year. It was my first experience and it was absolutely amazing!
It's very hard to do everything what Caroline have to and Im proud of her. Her kids and father Dave are also amazing...very friendly, kind and funny.
I saw some beauties of Bretagne, tried surf kurs and help them. And that's the … read more

(Excellent)

12 Sep 2018

Left by Workawayer (Lendis) for host

Hey, Hey! I spend a great time at Caroline's family! The boys are the special part of the family, and one day I will meet them again. Everyday day was different, working, playing games, telling jokes and laughing for lunch time, playing ping-pong in the afternoon, going kayaking and discovering caves in Presquile de Crozon. Morgat is an awesome … read more

(Excellent)

22 Aug 2017

Left by Workawayer (Claire & Clément) for host

Claire and I spent two fabulous weeks in Caroline's family ! We felt very welcomed and all was perfect !
We learned a lot through the different tasks we made and it was a very good experience, espacially with this host !
We feel very thankful for the help provided to us by the whole family : correct our english, the working time's organization, … read more

(Excellent)

3 Jul 2017

Left by Workawayer (Sean & Enel) for host

My wife and I spent just over a week with Caroline and the boys. We felt very welcomed and though there was a lot going on in the house, Caroline took time to give us a good experience. There was plenty to do in our down time and the accommodations were comfortable.

(Excellent)

3 Dec 2016

Left by Workawayer (Juan Sebastian & Cesar Julian) for host

We spent a beautiful time at home of the family!. We all helped a lot with the language learning, between games,
questions from our countries, movies and books we managed to move forward. Thank you for the patience of the boys,
especially of Jack, to correct our pronunciation; the beautiful nights of Oliver's recitals, Joe's jokes and the … read more

(Excellent)

24 Oct 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Juan Sebastian & Cesar Julian)

Juan and Diana spent several weeks and made a fantastic difference! They transformed a loft room - plasterboarding, more plasterboarding and more plasterboarding, sanding, sanding and more sanding, and painting, painting and more painting! They are hard working, smiling, fun and great workawayers! A pleasure to host - hope to see you again - … read more

(Excellent)

5 Nov 2016

Left by Workawayer (Tyler) for host

Caroline was an absolutely fantastic host! I thoroughly enjoyed my time staying in your beautiful home! It is a very lively environment which I love (nobody likes to be bored!) and I had a great time watching after Oscar and Jack. There is plenty of food and drinks which is a plus ;) I really enjoyed cooking together with Rachel, Juan, and Diana … read more

(Excellent)

23 Oct 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Tyler)

Tyler worked really hard and was dedicated to transforming the garden - his efforts are truly appreciated and his attention to detail commendable! Thank you so much for helping to transform the garden in particular the patio area and the lawn you were great!. His fashion sense is also commendable - great jumper and he is good company and game … read more

(Excellent)

24 Oct 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Justene)

Justene and Stuart (affectionately known as Chef Pig) were great workawayers who worked hard and were great company. ' Oh no' they've gone off on their travels and left us, but with great memories and lots of help - a big thank you. Great with the kids, in the garden, painting, in the kitchen (yum, yum) - thanks for everything. x

(Excellent)

23 Oct 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (RACHEL & Nicolas)

Rachel is a breath of fresh air and a delight to host! She has an infection laugh and smile and positive outlook, and is a real pleasure to spend time with. She helped me enormously with the children, the housework, paperwork, organisation .... a real Mary Poppins!! She works hard, is dynamic and will give everything a go - I thorougly … read more

(Excellent)

13 Oct 2016

Left by Workawayer (RACHEL & Nicolas) for host

Dearest Caroline, Dave, Oscar, Jack, Joe and Oliver (& Sam, Gitan) - thank you so much for having me stay in your wonderful home!
I truly felt one of the family in a very short period of time! There was never a dull moment and I loved the various tasks (and never ending lists ;) ), especially the organisational things!!
Caroline, you are … read more

(Excellent)

19 Aug 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)

Another perfect workaway experience. Mathilde was great company, hepful, hardworking and a pleasure to host. She helped me considerably with a number of tasks, with boys, gardening, paperwork, domestics .. a real lift with my ongoing projects .... thanks for everything.

(Excellent)

15 Aug 2016

Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host

My first workaway experience couldn't have been better. Caroline, Dave and their children are such a welcoming family, I immediately felt at home in Crozon ! Caroline is an amazingly hard-working, positive and energetic woman, it's been a real pleasure to help her out with various household tasks. Gardening with Oscar was very sweet and hilarious, … read more

(Excellent)

23 Jul 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea & Adelaide)

Andrea, affectionately known as Mr Pizza by the children, was a delight to host. He is very polite, calm, caring and helpful. He was brilliant with the children who adopted him as a big brother/best mate and he provided them with much entertainment and fun. He made great progress in the garden and his help and company was really valued. A big … read more

(Excellent)

23 Jul 2016

Left by Workawayer (Andrea & Adelaide) for host

I lived with Caroline's family for 33 days. I spent a special time with them.
I miss: Caroline's cook , the four children ( Oscar, Jack, Joe, Oliver ) , Dave with his barbecue , the two chickens (falah and Ade ) , the garden every part of this especially the deep deep garden , sam and giton (the dogs of the house), the french lesson of Joe and … read more

(Excellent)

14 Jun 2016

Left by Workawayer (Alison) for host

Caroline and her family were extremely welcoming and a wonderful family to be with! It is a dynamic household with always something new going on and exciting to be a part of. Caroline was accommodating and fabulous at showing me around the area. Her 4 boys and the dogs are also lovely company.
Good luck with your wonderful house and garden, and … read more

(Excellent)

13 Jun 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Alison)

Alison was great to host - friendly, dynamic, hardworking and great at multitasking! Many thanks for spending some time helping us move on with our house renovations we really enjoyed your stay. Happy travels. x

(Excellent)

27 May 2016

Left by Workawayer (Ryan & Tahanga) for host

Caroline and her family were very welcoming and made us feel like family. We enjoyed our time in Brittany and wouldnt hesitate to come back. Caroline organised activities for us to do in our down time which made our stay even better. Joe will also be the best card player in all of Crozon thanks to our special card tricks. Thank so much for hosting … read more

(Excellent)

27 May 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan & Tahanga)

Ryan and Tahanga were legends! They are extremely hardworking, strong and talented, and willing to try a variety of tasks, including building a fabulous pallet wood store, and planters, clearing thick brambles and gardening, fence painting and drylining an attic room and furniture removals. We were privileged to host them - not sure about … read more

(Excellent)

19 May 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Cintia)

Cynthia was great to host. Friendly, positive, tackled all tasks with enthusiasm, great with the boys and fantastic in the garden. She was a delight to work with and her pruning skills are second to none! Thanks Cynthia.

(Excellent)

20 Apr 2016

Left by Workawayer (Cintia) for host

Caroline is a strong woman! She can with everything! She is an excellent mum..wife and is a very positive person. Her family is so nice, I'm already missing her 4 lovely boys...Oliver, Joe, Jack and Oscar...and of course Sam, my friendly dog.
Tks Caroline for let me be part of your family, for help me all time, for give me the chance to come … read more

(Excellent)

14 Apr 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Colton)

Colton was a great help and we really enjoyed hosting him. He has a very friendly can do attitude and tackled many different tasks with positivity and enthusiasm, he really helped move the house and garden project forward and was great fun to be with. A big thank you!

(Excellent)

7 Apr 2016

Left by Workawayer (Colton) for host

Caroline and the family was my first workaway experience and it was amazing! Good way to start off my travels with lots of fun and a beautiful landscape to explore! Caroline is a supermom, always full of energy and even took some time out of her busy day to show us the area and go surfing! Would recommend to anyone wanting to see the coast of … read more

(Excellent)

23 Feb 2016

Left by host for Workawayer (PhilandJo)

Joanna and Phil are fabulous workawayers! Their support both running and maintaining a gite complex and large grounds and finding and getting started on works at at new home was invaluable. They are reliable, dependable, hard working and committed and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done time after time.. No task was too large or … read more

(Excellent)

17 Feb 2016

Left by Workawayer (PhilandJo) for host

We worked with Caroline and her family for a large part of 2015 as they made the transition from running the gite business to finding and beginning to settle into their new home. Caroline is a wonderful host who has a very busy life bringing up 4 amazing young boys whilst trying to run her working life. No matter how busy she is or how tired she … read more

(Excellent)

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Happy home by the coast in beautiful Brittany - Crozon, France

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