A little help with gardening, kids and some renovation projects in beautiful Aurignac, South of France

France

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21/10/2020
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2020

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We are a South African family living in a beautiful spot in Aurignac.
We have 3 boys and a dog called Blue.
We have turned the old pigstys into a restaurant with the best view the Pyrenees has to offer. We need help with further renovations, in the garden looking after kids and cooking for them.
Ideally we would like someone who has someone French speaking and with a drivers license.

We also have a large polytunnel and would love some one interested in growing vegetables for the house
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn about cooking. Different languages.

We are 5km from Aurignac which is a bigger village in the area. Here there are some useful shops and buses to St Gaudens the nearest town. We have a stunning view of the Pyrenees which is just over an hour away where there is skiing.

Spain is also just over an hour away. Toulouse and the airport are also an hour away.
Help
Help in The garden, renovating a gite. growing vegetables and cooking for the house.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have private rooms in our warm lovely house and want people to feel at home.
What else ...
Our house lies just next to a forest and we have loads of bikes to borrow to explore this very pretty and very rural area of France.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Your hosts Jess and Grant

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29/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Matías & Brenda ) for host

My boyfriend and I stayed here for about two weeks. We can assure you that its a wonderful place.

From the landscape point of view it is a very beautiful place, with a view of the Pyrenees and with wonderful surroundings to explore by bicycle (which very kindly Jess and Grant lent us whenever we wanted). It is super quiet ideal to relax and… read more

(Excellent )

22/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Nathan) for host

My stay was 2.5 weeks. Had a wonderful time here and met some fantastic people. Jess and Grant were friendly and generous, so thanks again to both of you.

It was a beautiful location and restaurant. Lovely kids and 'child care' was essentially driving them to places every so often. Able to use said car for small trips to villages and lake. Was… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Joseph) for host

I recently spent 6 weeks in Aurignac with Jess, Grant and the boys and it was an absolutely brilliant experience. Everyone was very welcoming and made me feel right at home. I really enjoyed playing outside with the kids, whether that be on the trampoline, table tennis or introducing them to cricket! One of my jobs was to help in the restaurant,… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Una) for host

I spent just under four weeks with Jess and Grant and it was really some of the best weeks of my life. As soon as I arrived, I was treated like part of the family. I was really happy to do any type of job they wanted me to because they were such kind people. I loved spending time with the three boys, Josh, Tyler and Zach, and also all their… read more

(Excellent )

22/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Arnaud)

Arnaud was wonderful! Very capable warm and friendly. He was super helpful and not in a "can I help you?" Kind of way but a can-see-what-needs-to-done and just does it kind of way. He instantly became part of the family and was great with the kids. We loved having him and he is always welcome back.

(Excellent )

22/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Arnaud) for host

So much things to say after only 2 weeks in this lovely family. It was really hard to say good bye !

Jess and Grant work with passion on their wonderful restaurant ! I made some sanding, paint, fence building and electricity connection, they are really open on the work you want to do.

For a first workaway, I felt like a member of the family and… read more

(Excellent )

21/02/2019

Left by Workawayer (Amelia) for host

I spent three weeks at Jess and Grant's house last summer and it was a beautiful experience. I collaborated in the construction of the restaurant and on very specific occasions in the house. At all times they respected the work hours and I had everything I needed at home. I felt very comfortable, the place was beautiful and quiet. Your animals are… read more

(Excellent )

30/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (NAOMI & Doug) for host

We stayed with Grant, Jess and their wonderful family for two weeks and had a great time. Their home and soon to be restaurant is beautiful and welcoming. We enjoyed amazing views of the Pyrennes both from the restaurant windows while working and from the day trip they shared with us. We can’t wait to come back to Europe to eat at their… read more

(Excellent )

24/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Omar & Elisabetta) for host

We spent very good time, children are very lovely and funny, Jess and Grant too and so kind and avaible with everything!
Thank you so much for all!

(Excellent )

29/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

Emma and Jordan were like an Australian breath of fresh air coming through our little piece of France. This was their first workaway experience and we could not recommend them highly enough. Hard working in their working day and really helpful in our house and kitchen too. And actually helpfulness is a very underrated quality... they were… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Margit)

We were Magrit's first workaway experience and we could not recommend her more highly. She is helpful, happy to do anything from labouring in the mud to mopping floors. She was lovely with our 3 boys and we were sad to say goodbye!

(Excellent )

24/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Jaime & Mark) for host

Grant and Jess were nothing short of wonderful from the moment we met them making us feel like part of the family treating us with love and respect and their kids zach, josh and tyler also welcomed us into their world by giving us tours of the local woods and thrashing us at hide and seek and football alike. They kindly let us stay in their… read more

(Excellent )

13/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Jaime & Mark)

We loved having these two here with us! They were keen to do anything, worked hard and were so lovely with our three boys. They entertained us with their music and Marky left behind a beautiful drawing of our family which I have already framed and put up!
We wish them all the best for their travels and would not hesitate to recommend them as… read more

(Excellent )

11/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Laércio)

We loved having Laércio staying here with us. He is keen to give anything a go and got stuff done! He did some drumming lessons with our 8 year old and really inspired him with an introduction to the 'Blues'. He fitted right into our family and was a great guest! Our only complaint was that he did not stay long enough! We wish him the best of… read more

(Excellent )

08/03/2015

Left by Workawayer (Laércio) for host

Jess, Grant and the kids were all good... I only spent 7 days at their house, but I felt I was part of the family. The room, the bed, the whole house and the ambience of the farm were cosy. They have a lot of plans about organizing the farm, I hope they get everything they want! They deserve it!
Jess, Grant and family: Thanks for everything...… read more

(Excellent )

27/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrei)

Andrei spent 10 days with us and was a pleasure to have him in our home, he is a nice friendly guy. He got along well with our kids and was very hard working and easy going. We wish him well on his travels and he is welcome back anytime. Good luck Andrei.

(Excellent )

15/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Andrei) for host

Thank you guys for an wonderful workaway experience :D During my 10 days stay with you I felt as being part of a really big family :)) You have precious kids and a really nice atmosphere going on :) I enjoyed my time there and the variety of jobs around the property and the trip in the mountains!

I wish you all my best and I hope next time I'm… read more

(Excellent )

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