Join our international forest family and help us with everyday tasks in Landes, France

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  • Last activity: 25 Feb 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a English/ South African Family living in the forest of Landes. I (Sarah) am English, Wayne (my husband) is South African, and our two homeschooled daughters, Flo (7) and Harlee (3). We love outdoor activities and water sports especially. We haved started a organic garden and we are busy with a house renovation. Our property is in the forest with a lake, and is about 20 mins from the beach at contis.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers who visit our house could enjoy the forest and all our property has to offer. We have a stunning lake for water activities and also enjoying nature. I also love to cook so there is always plenty of food! We speak english and french, and my husband speaks Afrikaans. We can offer a friendly homely environment, for people who enjoy nature and the outdoors.

  • 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 some help with the property and the renovation project. We are looking for people to help with multiple tasks, DIY. Or help in the garden, digging and weeding. We are also open to other home schooled families, so the children could play together. We would like to improve our french and or learn new languages.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Afrikaans: 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 double bedroom available in our house for the work aways to stay. It would suit a couple, or small family with a small child. This has a shared bathroom, lounge and kitchen. Or you could park a van or pitch a tent. You would be able to choose where to park or pitch your tent, we have 15 hectares of land. We can supply bedding and towels.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 20 mins from the beach. There is a Music and Dance studio at our neighbours house. Also we are near a small airport for sky diving.

  • 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 fast speed internet.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a huge amount of space for you to choose a shady spot with your own space.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Open to pets, we have a dog, cat, 2 pigs, chickens and a duck.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 478228841869

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