Join our Dutch family of 3 and help with DIY , Le Buisson De Cadouin near Sarlat, in the South of France

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  • Last activity: 25 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a Dutch family of 3, recently moved to the south of France and building a fully functional homestead in a 350 year old farmhouse. We live in rural Dordogne but also close to the main attractions.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are in the hart of the Dordogne, the Périgord Noir. Close to Sarlat, the chateau’s and other interesting places. You will work hard and play hard. 😀

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for people to help us restock our wood supply, so chopping in our own woodlands, helping around the house, DIY projects, gardening in our regular yard but also vegetable gardens, helping with chickens, ducks, goats, and bees .. and also meeting new people and new friends ☺️

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate

    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

    We have a guest room in the main house, a caravan that is fully equipped or a large tent. You can also bring your own tent or camping equipment all is possible. Even sleeping outside under the stars in a hammock would be an option.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have a large pool on our estate and are also close to the Dordogne River for swimming, canoeing, etc Hiking in the surrounding woodlands, visiting the chateaus, cave exploring, mountain biking, fishing, winetasting in the Bergerac/Bordeaux area. In the next town (le Buisson de Cadouin) is a train station that will take you to all the larger cities in the area. ( we can always pick you up or drop you off there)

  • 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

    We have Starlink internet

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have 14 hectares of land for you to camp at your leisure

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We would love to accept your pets, we have loads of animals here too but keep in mind they all have to get along. If you are not sure of the behavior of your dog, elephant, or giraffe, please discus this with us first.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 386927455264

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