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Host rating
75 %
Last replied
10 Oct 2022
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Description
Joe and Vivienne have owned a beautiful Normandy Castle near the D-Day beaches for 16years. the castle is run as a bed and breakfast welcoming guests from all over the world. Joe is a retired architect and Vivienne is a retired company director of an Advertising agency.
We have 1 horse, 1 miniature Shetland pony, 2 donkeys,2 dogs and 3 cats. The castle is set on an island surrounded by a moat and has 27 acres of land. We are 3 miles from a small town.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Light maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Visiting the World War II D-Day beaches and many other sites in Normandy.
Help
Help needed with gardening, painting and general maintenance around the castle. Ideally we would look for someone late 20's to mid 40's.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have comfortable accommodation within the castle for the helpers with their own bathroom and can guarantee good food.
What else ...
We are a non-smoking house. Joe and Vivienne would be happy to show any volunteers the area - which is fascinating for those interested in World War II history plus we are close to Le Mont St Michel, Bayeux and many other interesting sites.
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
My animals / pets
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First of all, they saved me from a difficult situation: One evening a person from another volunteering who was to come and pick me up at the station did not give me any sign of life just before my arrival at the station.
I then sent a message to Vivienne and Joe and they… read more
We weren’t looking for anyone but Stephanie’s host cancelled at the last minute so she came to us. We now know that angels don’t just have… read more
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First of all, they saved me from a difficult situation: One evening a person from another volunteering who was to come and pick me up at the station did not give me any sign of life just before my arrival at the station.
I then sent a message to Vivienne and Joe and they… read more
We weren’t looking for anyone but Stephanie’s host cancelled at the last minute so she came to us. We now know that angels don’t just have… read more
