Experience life in a small hamlet, in the woods in the Dordogne, France

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  Description

  We live with our two dogs in a small hamlet, in the woods, a five minute drive from a medieval town. It is beautiful, tranquil and calm. Our property has an acre of garden and land that we need help with. There are also barns which are in need of some TLC. The region has plenty to explore. If you like walking or cycling, there are many walking and cycling routes very close by.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Culture

  

  Events & social

  

  Pets

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travellers staying with us can learn or improve their English and or French. They can discover French culture and history as we are close to many interesting medieval and prehistoric places to visit. We aspire to speak French fluently, so if you are French speaking, we could learn from each other. We are happy to help any travellers learn English, if they so wish. We are also open to learning any new skills or information that travellers want to share.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for one or two people to help us with restocking our wood supply, cutting back trees and plants and general gardening. Being able to use a saw and other power tools is an advantage. One of our barns needs some repair and we want to start a no dig vegetable garden.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are learning to speak French and really want to speak it fluently.
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  Accommodation

  We offer a 2 bedroom gite, with a terrace, to stay in. Apart from the 2 double bedrooms, there is a bathroom, a small kitchen and lounge. Although there is a kitchen, we can have lunch and dinner together in the main house. Breakfast will be provided for you to make yourself. There is a tv and satalite wifi, so in the evening or free time you can relax with just the view from your terrace or with your favourite tv programme.

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  What else ...

  We have bikes to use for getting around but we can also show you some of what the area has to offer, if you are interested. The closest medieval town is a 15 minute bike ride, which has a church, shops and restaurants. If you like horse riding there is an equestrian centre within cycling distance and of course there is a Petanque pitch in the town. We can show you how to play or just borrow the boules and have a go yourself.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have Starlink Wifi

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have land to park a campervan or motorhome

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have two dogs who love to play with others

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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