Help with my vegetable garden and dogs in rural Limousin, France

France

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I am a single English lady living in rural France. I breed Golden Retrievers and have currently 8, plus a Kooikerhondje, that is a dog! I occasionally have puppies. I also have 3 cats. My neighbours have a Limousin beef farm. The landscape is very picturesque. I enjoy going to dog shows both in France and abroad and would require help to look after the dogs when I am away. There is a double bedroom available. Because it is so rural, it is very quiet.

I look forward to meeting you.
Sally
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It is always good to find out how other people live their lives.
Help
I have a vegetable garden that has a mind of its own. For the dogs, confidence is essential, experience with dogs is beneficial but not essential. I am able to help with the dogs a lot but it is best if you are confident and happy to deal with them without constant assistance. They are all very well behaved, but they need attention and further training to stop bad habits e.g. barking. Walking, grooming the dogs.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
The house was built around 1850 with thick granite walls. It has central heating and internet. There is a double bedroom and workaways would have the freedom of the place. I generally eat basic English meals but am open to new tastes. The cooking and cleaning of the house are shared duties.
What else ...
In Folles, about 3k away, there is a bar/restaurant and in La Souterraine 15k, there are shops, and 40 minutes is Limoges. I am happy to help those staying with me by dropping them to local towns or the train station for days off. I do not expect you to work everyday.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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01/08/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Roisin)

Well, what can I say about Roisin!!, pronounced Rosheen. She is a lovely girl who just fitted in with the life here in France. The dogs all adored her, sorry about the socks. An extremely hard working girl who just got on with things. Roisin can add to her CV, setting up and fixing Sky boxes and water pumps. Well able to cook great meals. Nothing… read more

(Excellent )

31/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Roisin) for host

Well my experience at Sally's was something else.. I can't even describe it! I had the best time ever. All the dogs are so so well behaved, kind, loving and just love rubs and attention and are always happy, even Woody let's you know when a storm is coming.. Which was not often. But I had one of the best experiences ever, Sally was so so kind to… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Roger)

Roger was with me for nearly 3 weeks. He worked hard sawing logs for the winter, painted the outside doors and various other jobs that came up.
Highly recommended

(Excellent )

30/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Roger) for host

Had a great time with Sally and all the dogs, especially the 10 new puppies!
It's very remote here but I was kept busy so You forget the remoteness!
I hope you have enough chopped wood for the winter now and the barn doors are ready for the winter weather to come.

Was fed very well and hope the puppies all go to good homes. I will always miss all… read more

(Excellent )

18/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Helga)

Helga was with me for about 10 days. A delightful lady who worked very hard, the kitchen has never been so clean!!

The dogs loved her and I think Peace was the one Helga would have taken home with her. Poppy cat enjoyed the attention as well.
I would recommend Helga to anyone.

(Excellent )

17/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Helga) for host

I stayed with Sally and the dogs for almost 2 weeks and have not regretted a single day. Sally is such a gentle, warm and humoruos person, always willing to answer my questions concerning dogs patiently. I really admire her loving, respectful treatment of her dogs. That made them a funny, happy, playful but well behaved pack. Sally's passion for… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Philine) for host

I‘ve spent 3 weeks at Sally‘s and I absolutely loved it! She is such a kind and funny person and you feel at home the second you get there. I‘ve learnt so much from Sally about dogs and breeding and her dogs are so adorable and helping to take care of them was an absolute pleasure. I was very lucky to be there while she had puppies - they were… read more

(Excellent )

20/07/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Philine)

Philine was fantastic!! A lovely girl who did everything and more that was asked of her.
She could turn her hand to anything. DIY skills were excellent, the rose arbour is going to be a lasting reminder of her.

Philine has an open invitation to come again in the future.

(Excellent )

01/06/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Christine )

I couldn't have wished for a more lovely girl. Christine settled in very well and even knew all the dogs names by the next day, not an easy task! Whilst I was busy with Nutkin having her puppies, Christine took over looking after the dogs and cats, feeding, exercising and playing with them as well as feeding me and making sure I had drinks.
I… read more

(Excellent )

28/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)

Claire was with me for a week. she is a very friendly & helpful girl who worked very hard. The dogs adored her, which is always a good sign!
I wish her well for her future & hopes she comes back again.

(Excellent )

27/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Claire) for host

J'ai passé un séjour d'une semaine chez Sally et ses chiens, quelle expérience c'était génial ! J'adorais tous les matins nous marchions avec les chiens, ensuite je m'occupais de son beau jardin, j'avais le droit à des bons repas fait maison ! Sa famille est super gentille et très accueillante, tout était parfait. Je leur souhaite pleins de belles… read more

(Excellent )

17/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host

I stayed with Sally and the dogs for just over a week. I couldn't have hoped for a better experience.
Sally is very kind, has a great sense of humour, and cooks well too!
The dogs are all absolute angels. The will warm your heart. I can also now say I know the ins and outs of a chainsaw, great practical skill to learn.
I would highly recommend… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)

Ryan was with me for just over a week. He fitted in very well. The dogs adored him and he was very hardworking, reducing the small mountain of wood into logs for the winter.
He was clean & tidy and ate everything I put in front of him.
I would highly recommend him to anyone and would have Ryan back here in a flash.

(Excellent )

20/06/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Maxine)

Maxine was with me for a week. She is a lovely girl and we got on very well. The dogs loved her. Any task Maxine did, she did thoroughly and very well.
I would recommend Maxine to anyone, she was a delight to have in my home.

(Excellent )

20/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Maxine) for host

I stayed with Sally and her dogs for a week. It was the best decision to do my first ever WorkAway at Sally‘s place. She’s super lovely and kind, a really patient and happy person! She made me feel at home, her place is comfortable and beautiful.
The dogs are absolutely gorgeous and cute. They’re well behaved. I enjoyed having cuddles and playing… read more

(Excellent )

21/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Petra) for host

I spent 7-8 days in Sally's house. There was my first workaway experience and I think it was a good decision. In my opinion I went at the best time about puppies. I loved them, they were incredible, cute as another dogs too!
Sally is helpful, patient, cute person I can recommend her! :)

(Excellent )

25/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Regina )

Regina stayed with me for about a month. At the end of it she still had trouble telling some of the dogs apart!! Regina mucked in with any & everything although gardening was not really her forté she did very well. It was a pleasure to welcome her into my home.

(Excellent )

24/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Regina ) for host

I had a wonderful time with Sally and her lovely family of golden retrievers and Kooikerhondjes. Sally is an easy going person and has made me feel very at home. The dogs are easy to look after but the gardening work will require some level of fitness. I am a much fitter person now thanks to Sally. The room is lovely and location is peaceful.… read more

(Excellent )

12/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gabrielle) for host

I had a wonderful 10 days with Sally and her beautiful dogs. I was made to feel very at home by all, and had the privilege of witnessing the births of new puppies which was a very special moment for me! I would recommend anyone to stay with Sally and I hope to return one day!

(Excellent )

27/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabrielle)

Elle was with me for just over a week and in that time looked after the dogs, cats and me very well. Nutkin and I will always be grateful that she was there for us!!
Elle was extremely willing to turn her hand to anything and I would recommend her to anyone. She is always welcome here.

(Excellent )

05/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Marie) for host

What an incredible journey !

Those two months spent at Sally's were an absolute treat. Sally is a wonderful woman, we had a great time together ; she welcomed me as a friend and so we became. I also had the pleasure to meet some of her family members, which were as warm and sympathetic. It really felt like family.
Her place is beautiful, located… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)

Marie stayed with me for 2 months. In that time, she worked hard with various tasks inside & out. The dogs adored her. Marie was lucky enough to be at the birth of a litter a Golden Retriever pups. I gave her the job of naming the 9 puppies. Outside, she helped to clear out the workshop in preparation for making another puppy room. Marie also… read more

(Excellent )

29/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jelmar & Isabel)

Jelmar & Isabel stayed with me for just over 2 weeks. In that time they both worked really hard and with enthusiasm. My log store is now full up and the veggie patch has been weeded and covered up for the winter. The dogs adored them and Neck was accepted by all.

(Excellent )

05/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Mark) for host

I had an absolutely wonderful 9-day stay at Sally’s place! Sally is such a nice and warm person that really makes you feel right at home. We had great conversations and a lot of good laughs. I met some of her family members, who are just as great!
The dogs are of course fantastic (at the moment she had 12!) and very welcoming. It's a lovely sight… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Mark)

Mark stayed with me for just over a week. He was a lovely chap who got on very well with all the dogs and worked very hard and was a good cook as well. I would welcome Mark back and recommend him to anyone.

(Excellent )

28/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Claire)

Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute

(No show)

27/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Luciana & Adrian)

Luciana and Adrian stayed with me in March. Sadly, due to a bereavement in the family they could only stay for a couple of days. In that short time both got stuck into looking after the dogs and cooking lovely meals.
I would recommend them anytime.

(Excellent )

27/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Luciana & Adrian) for host

We were with Sally for few days, but she made us feel like at home. We also met a friend of her, Shirley!! Both of them are kind and lovely persons. Unfortunately, we did must to leave earlier due to a family reasons. Sally lives an unconventional life for us, in the middle of the countryside. Her dogs are amazing, and if you love them, you will… read more

(Excellent )

05/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Rosie & Luke) for host

Sally is the first workaway host we have stayed with and she is just absolutely wonderful. Our stay was nothing short of a dream and we wish we could’ve stayed longer: we really grew attached to being there and of course to all her lovely dogs (and three cats!). She lives in an idyllic part of the country, where we walked the dogs over hills,… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Rosie & Luke)

Luke & Rosie stayed with me for 10 days. They were a fantastic couple who both worked very hard. The dogs adored them and will miss them as much as I will. The veggie patch is now ready for planting. I can't recommend them highly enough.

(Excellent )

27/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Marie)

Lovely girl who got on well with the dogs. A pity she could not stay for the week as arranged.

(Very good )

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