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18 Nov 2022
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Description
We are a family of six living in the French countryside with a dog, a cat and chickens. Myself, Sinead my husband Andy and our two children. Close by live Ann& Bob our Aunt and Uncle who have cats, chickens and geece.
Our interests are permaculture, foraging, gardening, walking and swimming. Our homes are perfectly habitable but we have many projects we would like to complete and want to grow more and more of our own produce and both properties are quite large with gardens and a swimming pool.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are an English speaking family, we also speak French to an intermediate level. We are always happy to help people practice and improve their English and there is always more we can learn with the French language and any other languages! People can take our kayak on the river and use our camping equipment, we have bikes available to use and there is a salt water swimming pool available during summer.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There is always something to do, cutting down bamboo, helping on the allotment, pruning trees, pointing the walls, painting, cleaning out chicken coops, swimming pool maintenance, cleaning and general maintenance of both properties
Around the house cooking/ cleaning up after meals is something we always appreciate help with and enjoy trying new recipes.
It will also depend on the time of year so it's always a good idea to chat beforehand and work out what's best for everyone
We have a child and a toddler but you will not be asked to do any childcare but are very welcome to spend time with us as a family
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are an English speaking family and although we speak french we are always looking to improve! We are happy to spend some time helping workawayers with their English if they need/ want Our Aunt and Uncle only speak English. French speaking guest who can help with phone calls etc are so appreciated!
Accommodation
The accommodation is a cottage, next to but not in the same house as my aunt and Uncle. It is a five minute drive to our house, 3 km by bike. There is a double bed and a single. Shower and toilet is also upstairs and then downstairs you have a living room/ kitchen. There is English TV and internet, the internet is not great downstairs but much better in the main house.
There is no washing machine in the cottage but you are welcome to do laundry in the main house.
As for food, it is mostly self catering where you will be provided with the food but will cook for yourselves. When possible and when working on jobs together we will have lunch together but in general it would suit people who are quite independent.
No smoking in the cottage, or close to the house.
What else ...
It is best to be able to drive and have your own transport however we have arranged to collect guests from the train station who would then use the bikes to get around during their stay. The closest shop is about 3km away. There are lots of towns close to us such as Charroux, Civray, Ruffec. We are close to the river and it is perfect for cycling, walking, kayaking, camping. Our closest cities are Limoges, Angouleme and Poitiers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes we can host digital nomads, however it's definitely something we need to discuss ( work hours etc )
Space for parking camper vans
Yes there is space to park campervans/ mobile homes either on our drive or there is plenty of space just next to us.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (9)
He was really helpful with the jobs we had around at both properties. It was the last time we hosted in 2022 and lots of the jobs were finishing off projects. Chopping wood, clearing drains ready for bad weather. Tidying garden furniture away etc
Everything we… read more
Most of the time we were with Ann & Bob, an old couple very funny and with so many stories to tell. We helped them by pruning trees, cleaning and covering the pool, weed pulling, lawn mowing, laying concrete...
With Sinead and Andy we… read more
They helped us with a variety of tasks, bringing in and chopping wood, laying concrete, pruning trees, cleaning and covering the pool for winter and constructing a raised bed from… read more
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He was really helpful with the jobs we had around at both properties. It was the last time we hosted in 2022 and lots of the jobs were finishing off projects. Chopping wood, clearing drains ready for bad weather. Tidying garden furniture away etc
Everything we… read more
Most of the time we were with Ann & Bob, an old couple very funny and with so many stories to tell. We helped them by pruning trees, cleaning and covering the pool, weed pulling, lawn mowing, laying concrete...
With Sinead and Andy we… read more
They helped us with a variety of tasks, bringing in and chopping wood, laying concrete, pruning trees, cleaning and covering the pool for winter and constructing a raised bed from… read more
Bradley is very sociable, real and easy to be around. We wish you all the best on your next adventure xx
Ann and Bob are lovely to be around and have some very interesting things to talk about and teach during you're time there.
Sinead, Andy and the kids are great people and are very easy to chat to and have interesting conversations with. The kids are so energetic and want… read more
For other workawayers- here's my tips:
✌🏻learning skills from professionals! Interesting tasks! Sometimes independent which is great!
✌🏻dynamism with the tasks, fits to you!
✌🏻peace, quiet, calm, tranquil erea
✌🏻 fixed hours, and good organizing
✌🏻well equipped cottage, and warm
✌🏻✌🏻warm family, interesting… read more
There were lots of long walks and nice meals together.
Jessica helped us with the garden, and even though after a while it became difficult she communicated with us and she suggested other things she can do! So she helped us very much around the house and… read more
The activities did not feel heavy, and we enjoyed the walks in the surroundings and riding in bikes between the farms, it was nice to contribute to the space and we would've liked to have more time to work… read more
