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Hi. We're Richard and James in the middle of France. After working for large companies around the world, we switched lifestyles and decided to take-on a new Project:
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... which turned-out to be a much bigger project than either of us realised !
We have 15 acres of stunning land, complete with a forest, duck-pond, reservoir and river. It's fantastic for exploring, fishing, or just kicking-back and relaxing
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There are lots of cultural areas within an hour's drive from the property. Clédat is an abandoned village which used to be a stopping-point for Pilgrims on the way to Limoges. Chamberet has an 12th Century Church (in additional a swimming pool and tourist centre). Treignac has guided tours around it's medieval streets and bridge dating back to the 1300's. Probably the most famous place is Oradour-sur-Glane, where in 1944 the SS Panzer Division Das Reich, destroyed the village and murdered the inhabitants - by Government order it remains preserved as it was on that dreadful day in order to remember the horrors of war.
Projects involving children
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Help
We need an extra set of hands to help clear the old watermill of debris; painting, varnishing floors and installing insulation. It's not particularly heavy work - but something that takes at least one set of hands to do effectively.
If you are a qualified plumber or electrician we could do with some help with the heating systems/wiring.....
If you are a landscaper or carpenter we could also do with your help!
As part of the exchange we'd be happy to provide
Accommodation
3 meals a day Monday-Friday
Breakfast at weekends
Laundry Facilities (cheaper than supermarket!)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
a) 5-bed, 2-bedroom gîte with kitchen/living area and a bathroom.
b) 4-berth caravan with separate shower/toilet in watermill
Both have free, unlimited wifi.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate pets.
What else ...
There is a lot of outdoor entertainment locally; within 5 miles we have an equestrian centre, cycle routes, a swimming pool (with waterslide) and zip wires. The local village has a G20 supermarket and 4 pubs.
You are more than welcome to borrow one of our bicycles to explore the area, and we are happy to run you into the village if you'd like to explore.
The nearest station is 25 minutes away, and the nearest towns are Brive and Limoges - both of which are about an hour away by car.
We like to chat and have the occasional drink, but also respect your down-time. If you need to be left alone to rejuvenate we understand.
A little more information
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.
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
Feedback (14)
After that he sourced stuff to recycle around the property and identified an old… read more
Amir stayed with us for 3 weeks and dedicated himself to helping us around the house. Because of him we have a new deck, painted doors, an extended chicken coop and a tidier garden - not to mention the delicious food he prepared for us on a regular… read more
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After that he sourced stuff to recycle around the property and identified an old… read more
Amir stayed with us for 3 weeks and dedicated himself to helping us around the house. Because of him we have a new deck, painted doors, an extended chicken coop and a tidier garden - not to mention the delicious food he prepared for us on a regular… read more
I felt totally welcome to stay for 2 weeks with Richard and James.
Their house is set in a beautiful forest and meadow landscape ,inviting you for long walks in the afternoon.
The accomondation is very comfortable and more than i have expected from a… read more
The tone to my stay was set when Richard and James kindly met me at the closest train station, a good hour's drive, and awaited my late arrival. It was soon… read more
Jason worked on solo projects (cutting down trees with a chainsaw) and in a group setting (creating bonfire for… read more
This has been our first Workaway and since we had arrived, we have felt very welcomed. Richard and James have helped us with everything we needed. We have worked together in different tasks in the garden (there are many… read more
Being in a rural area I was nervous I would get restless, but Richard and James took me all… read more
David stayed with us for a week and worked on team-projects (e.g putting up a shed) and solitary work (chainsawing and dragging wood). He was very easy to work with - giving… read more
The work away experience was a good one with varied activities. They also offered several journeys out to neighboring villages of interest as well as the local swimming lake.
The fellow work away volunteers were also wonderful company.
It appears the mill and farm restoration is a big task… read more
They continually went over and above expectations to make sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed when it came to housekeeping in the guest house (Gîte), food, drink, or… read more
We had family visiting us while David was here, and we enjoyed having him with us while we visited local towns and saw the… read more
They popped-in for a week while travelling to the South of France and stayed in the Gite, and from the the first evening meal we hit it off.
They were not only interesting who had lots of stories about their travels, but also managed to accomplish a lot of tasks during their stay here,… read more
Whilst we didn't need to use your accomodation, it is certainly excellent and any workawayer would find it so. The work was varied and we we were provided with great feedback.
Thank You again for inviting us into your home, who knows we may be back !!
