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Join us in the outdoors in the south French countryside and stay in a lovely cottage in Gaujac, France

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We're a dutch couple (75 & 58) living in the Gers, a beautiful area of France, since 2001. We own a property of 1,5 ha with an organic vegetable garden and fruit trees, a big farmhouse and a cottage.
    We have 4 horses/ponies, a dog, cats and chickens. Our animals are all considered family members. Two of the Icelandic ponies are ridden as a hobby and all four are used in the horse-assisted coaching sessions that I offer.
    We live in the farmhouse, and the cottage is used by friends and family. In the summer it is rented as a holiday home, but in early spring it is available for workawayers.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    - We consider workawayers as a temporary part of the family, so you are also involved in our social life. Our friends are openminded and multinational: French, British, German, Dutch, Belgian, South African.... and most of them speak several languages.
    - In our organic vegetable garden, I (Nynke) work as much as possible with the moon calendar. I can teach you a bit about it. I'm also very interested in astrology and Human Design, so I'm happy to share my knowledge, even if it's basic for the moment.
    - Although we're dutch, we are quite well integrated in the community of Gaujac, a tiny and hospitable village in the south west of France. As members of the local party committee we're involved in organizing fairs, feasts and other events, and workawayers can also join in if desired.
    - In the morning I usually do a half an hour yoga session, on the lawn if the weather is nice. You are very welcome to join me.
    - Our 4 horses/ponies play a big role in my life, they're my colleagues in my equine assisted coaching practice (nynkequi.com). We can learn a lot about ourselves from the way horses respond to us. I am happy to share their benefits with you in the everyday contact, by going out walking with the horses or by an actual session in our spare time. I'd also like to do some horse riding with a partner. We live in a beautiful hilly area and it would be nice to be accompanied by an experienced rider on my Icelandic horses. Although they're small, they are strong horses, however the rider shouldn't weigh more than 75 kg.
    - This is a quiet region where there is fortunately no mass tourism. You can still find many authentic villages around here as well as enjoying wonderful views over the foothills of the Pyrenees. For those who enjoy tranquility and space, nature and hiking as well as visiting authentic villages, markets, festivals or local museums, you will find this a charming and unique place to visit. The locals are very friendly!

  • Help

    Help

    The help will mainly consist in gardening and outdoor tasks , some animal care and house tasks in our private home. In the springtime that is: starting up the vegetable garden, pruning trees and hedges, splitting and stacking log wood, some help with cleaning and re-organizing in our private home.

    In general we work together, but if everyone agrees, it can happen that you do tasks independently. The hours (start time) are determined in consultation. We ask you to help us 4 hours a day or otherwise but approx. 20 hours/week/person.

  • Languages

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

    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'd love to host a couple or a pair of friends in the well-equipped and spacious cottage (ask us for the website link to see photos ).
    There are two bedrooms with each two beds or one double bed, two bathrooms and two sitting rooms. So we can even host two people who don't know each other yet, the cottage offers sufficient privacy!
    You take care of your breakfast and dinner yourselves and we get together for the hot lunch (mostly at 1 PM), and throughout the day for a coffee, tea and a beer. When we're having friends over for dinner, we'll have drinks and dinner together of course.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We can fetch you at the airport (Toulouse Blagnac) or at a local bus or train station.
    But if you want to do some local sight seeing in this area, you really need a car!

  • 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 a good wifi connection.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a huge open barn under which you can park your vehicle. There's electricity, a dining area and the holiday cottage adjacent, where you can use the kitchen and sanitary.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Your dog might have a great time here, and he's very welcome to stay. But only if he doesn't chase our cats and free range chickens! Our own dog (female) is very easygoing with other dogs.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 442297728555

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Photos

The image depicts a serene rural scene featuring a two-story house with a garage, a pool, and lush greenery, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a fireplace, red couch, wooden table, and staircase, exuding warmth and comfort.
The image depicts a serene scene of a person grooming a horse in a field at sunset, with the sun setting behind the trees in the distance.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a large house and expansive yard, featuring a prominent tree and a body of water, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty.
The image depicts a rustic outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, surrounded by a brick wall and a red door, exuding a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene scene of two horses grazing in a lush green field, surrounded by trees and stumps, with a person sitting on the ground in the background.
The image shows a woman with blonde hair holding a brown horse\'s head, with another horse lying in the grass behind her, in a field with trees and houses in the background.
Four individuals are engaged in yoga or stretching exercises outdoors, with a focus on their upper bodies. They are positioned in a line, with a grassy area and trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a warm and inviting kitchen scene, where three women are engaged in cooking and preparing food, surrounded by a wooden table laden with fresh ingredients and dishes.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a vast expanse of greenery, with a prominent mountain range in the background and a body of water in the foreground, evoking a sense of natural beauty.
The image depicts a horse standing in a covered area of a farm, with a building and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image shows a group of people gathered around horses, with some individuals standing in front of them. The scene appears to be set in an outdoor arena or field.
The image depicts a serene scene of people dining at a table outside a rustic house, surrounded by lush greenery and two horses grazing nearby.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a grassy field, a winding gravel path, and a few horses grazing in the distance, set against a picturesque backdrop.

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