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I live on the southern edge of Dartmoor in Devon in South Brent, which is a very friendly, working village. My cottage is old (17th or 18th century) in the heart of the village and 3 minutes walk away from a beautiful river.
I am an interfaith minister and most of my work is with people who are dying and grieving. I also write and lead a threshold choir (we sing for people on the threshold of life).
I have been a widow for 7 years and I credit my lovely old dog for getting through the grief of losing my husband 10 months after my son died. He is an 11 year old black lab/golden retriever cross who loves everybody. He has to be walked on a lead at all times because of sheep. He is content and easy going. I go away relatively frequently to see my daughter and her family in Germany.
One of the few remaining temperate rain forests in England is 10 minutes walk from my cottage and within another 5 - 10 minutes you can walk onto DArtmoor itself. Totnes is 8 miles away, Dartington 5 miles - there is a frequent bus service - and the coast 17 miles.
The village is very community spirited and Sustainable South Brent works hard for our green plan.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
South Brent has an active eco-community - tree planting, hedge laying etc. There are also arts events at the Art House in the village and a very active arts centre in Ashburton with bands etc. The cultural life in Totnes is rich and diverse.
Help
Ideally, someone would be familiar with looking after a dog. Lennon needs two walks a day or one long one (up to 3 hours is fine). I have a small garden - I don't expect you to garden for me, but you would be welcome if you enjoyed it.
I prefer that Lennon is not left on his own for more than 3 hours at a time, but if he needs to be I have friends in the village who will pop in and make sure he's fine.
Lennon is quite sensitive which can lead to anxiety if he is around loud noise or someone with unstable moods. He is very sociable and enjoys people very much. He is trustworthy with other dogs.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner
Accommodation
You will have a very comfortable single room with a desk and a small hanging and storage space. Opposite your room is a large bathroom with a shower and a bath.
Downstairs is a cosy sitting room with a long burner and a light, bright kitchen and dining space. Outside is a cabin with art materials. There is a courtyard garden and a path which leads to a further 'secret garden'.
You can use my food or provide your own. all food can be bought in the village.
What else ...
If you are staying I will most likely be away - or working extensively.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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