Join me and live near the beach in the village of Cavaliere, France

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I am a retired older woman living by the sea. I have been an active person with many friends, having lived in the area for over 40 years. I have enjoyed having workaways to stay for many years. I am looking for a mature couple, non smokers, and fully vaccinated, to live on the property for the minimum of 2 months. Please do not apply if you are under 25
Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will be able to enjoy living in the South of France near the beach in the village of Cavaliere. Interaction with local people will be in shops and possibly at boules. Depending on the season you will be able to enjoy walks, and swimming and visit French markets. Two bicycles are available for your use. The old railway line has been converted to paths for walking, jogging and cycling. Life is quieter in the winter season and much busier in the summer but if you like nature there is always something to see or do.
Help
The volunteering involves some shopping in the local town, preparation of some meals and clearing up, light gardening duties and watering plants and driving me to the village cafe or to a bench by the beach - I do need some help with the evening meal preparation but not every meal. I have someone who comes in to help me in the mornings. It would be preferable and welcome but not essential for the volunteer to have own car but a driving licence is important and must be able to drive a manual car. Do not apply unless you can drive a manual car!. French is essential. am English so you will need to speak good English.
I may need help with various other things like sometimes I may need advice about my computer (but not often) and If you like playing scrabble that will be a bonus! I play a lot of scrabble online. I have become friends with many workaways who have stayed here in the past.
You can enjoy all the pleasures offered by being close to the beach with cycling, walking and exploring one of the most beautiful parts of France.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Fully equipped studio independent for two with views of the sea. Large double bed, kitchenette and shower room with toilet. A terrace is available for your own use outside the studio. You will need to cater for yourselves. Not suitable for families or pets. French TV and Internet provided.
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What else ...
The area is well served by public transport and the house is less than an hour from St Tropez and 8 km from local town. There are inexpensive busses that run from Toulon to St Tropez along the coast The beach is a five minute walk away and there are cycle paths along the old railway track.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Accommodation is in a studio with a table and TV. Normally there is good wifi (unless there has been a storm !)
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours a week

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Bathroom

Workaway sitting areas with access to terrace.

Kitchenette

Bed for workaway

Cavaliere beach

View of sea from studio

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Back terrace

View from studio

This is the terrace at the back

Workaway kitchenette and terrace.

Drive to the villa

Front garden

Feedback left by and about host (51)

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(4.3)

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(4.4)

01/01/2022

Left by Workawayer (Chiara) for host

The 2 weeks I spent at Rachel's house were very pleasant and relaxing.
The house is close to the sea and with a short walk I could go to the beach whenever I wanted.
The accomodation in a studio flat is fantastic, tasks are very reasonable and Rachel is a very pleasant person to talk to.
Thank you very much for accepting me even if for a short… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Chiara)

I am so fortunate to always have such wonderful workaways. I don’t know what I would do without them. Chiara is a charming person and always helpful and willing to do anything. She only stayed a short 2 weeks but in that time she became a real friend. I wish her all the best in whatever she choses ro do next.

(Excellent )

07/12/2021

Left by Workawayer (Vera & Henning) for host

Rachel is an amazing elderly lady in a good mood. She lives in a wonderful house and its surrounding gardens, just a 5 minutes walk away from one of the most beautiful beaches at the famous Côte d'Azur.
The workaway stays in an independent studio, which has everything you need. It is very bright and has its own garden and a balcony with sea… read more

(Excellent )

26/11/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Vera & Henning)

Vera and her husband were excellent workaways. She stayed with me for six weeks and I was very sad when she had to leave. She was most helpful in every way. She is a happy person and very nice to have around. I would highly recommend them. I wish you well in the future.

(Excellent )

13/05/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Sandra)

Sandrine is a very kind and caring person. She helped me a lot with shopping gardening and cooking. She is an excellent soup maker! She is a happy person. I am very sorry she left and I will miss her.

(Excellent )

08/05/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Sandrine)

Sandrine is a kind and caring person. I loved having her around, she helped with the garden and cooking and shopping. I can heartily recommend her and if you are luckily enough to have her you won’t regret it. She is a happy person. I am sorry to see her leave and will miss her.
The best of luck Sandrine for your future. XX

(Excellent )

10/04/2021

Left by Workawayer (Jonti & Jo) for host

We had a lovely month at Cavaliere, Le Lavandou. The accommodation is very private with stunning surroundings.
Our time was spent looking after Rachel: taking her down to the beautiful beach whenever the weather allowed (as Rachel does not drive), preparing the evening meal and popping in from time to time to check whether she needed shopping… read more etc, when we went out. We also helped prepare her room for the night, after dinner, making sure the shutters were closed, the lights turned off and everything secure, and placed as she needed it.
After driving Rachel out to see the sea in the morning, and spending a lovely time either walking along the beach alone, or chatting with her, we were at liberty to organise other tasks in our own time, and had long afternoons and early evenings to ourselves for exploring, before assisting in the evenings with some light cooking for Rachel’s dinner.
Other jobs included working in the beautiful Mediterranean garden, doing the weekly shopping on a Monday and nipping out to the Pharmacy or whatever as the need arose. All sensitively negotiated, and not at all demanding.
Our “duties” were very light and manageable. Rachel is very fun, and helpfully very clear about what is required. It’s possible to undertake any of the other gardening and maintenance tasks at your own pace, and at your own schedule
We shared meals around 4 times a week, and ate privately for the other 3 days.
We were happy to be available to assist for 7 days a week with preparing Rachel’s evening meal, and with short morning outings. Rachel has a lovely community of regular daily helpers, who live nearby, and are all very friendly and welcoming to us.
Rachel was able to arrange for extra help when we needed to take a night away for a visit, and also on another occasion when our car unexpectedly had to be recovered and repaired.
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The studio accommodation is very private indeed, with its own lovely shady exclusive terrace, and small Juliet balcony-ideal for sea and star gazing. An unexpected surprise was the walk up into the wild mountains behind the house, with wild lavender, aromatic herbs and cork oak. It would be possible to walk for hours here in the beautiful unspoilt mountains.
As we were mainly self-catering, we found the kitchen is equipped with everything you will need.
Whilst it was sunny during the day, the studio was lovely and warm as it was heated in the cooler evenings (during February).
It was really quite convenient as actually were able to enjoy plenty of time for ourselves, walking to the beach, relaxing in the small but perfectly appointed self-contained flat (the balcony has the most beautiful view over the sea) and exploring the countryside around.
We enjoyed our time with Rachel who is such an interesting person with a wealth of stories and who is good-natured, kind and fun.
Would we recommend this placement? Yes.
Would we go back? Yes. We hope to.

(Excellent )

06/03/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Jonti & Jo)

What can I say. These were one of the happiest times I have had. They are a charming couple, efficient, helpful, and good cookers and very good gardeners and in fact perfect and wonderful Workaway. I am very sorry that they had to leave and hope very much that they will be abe to return later in the year

(Excellent )

04/04/2021

Left by Workawayer (brigitte) for host

J ai passé 1 mois chez Rachel à Cavalière . La propriété se situe dans un endroit magnifique surplombant la mer, idéal pour se ressourcer.
Le travail chez Rachel n est pas très compliqué. Il s agit plutôt d un accompagnement au quotidien d une personne âgée pour qui certaines choses sont devenues compliquées voire impossibles...ex. conduire la… read more

(Very good )

04/04/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (brigitte)

Brigitte was amazing. She did everything, cooking, gardening, painting, and weekly shopping. All done efficiently and superbly well. It was a delight to have her with me. She is also an excellent driver. There was nothing that she wouldn’t tackle. If any host has a chance to have her they won’t regret it and they would be very fortunate. I highly… read more

(Excellent )

09/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (NADEGE) for host

Thanks Rachel and Simon for your welcome, your confidence and our conversations. I felt good with you and the accomodation was comfortable with an amazing view. My schedule was flexible and I had pleasure to discover the Var area and ride bike along the sea. Because of the pandemic, I mostly weeded the garden. I just regret that I don't know… read more

(Very good )

21/01/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (NADEGE)

Nadege is a very nice kind person. She did a lot of weeding in the garden! She laughs a lot which was nice and kept us cheerful. We will miss her.

(Excellent )

22/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara & Thomas)

I was very sad when Sara and Thomas had to leave. I was very fond of them both. We had a lot of laughs together. They were very. Helpful with everything and even did some painting as well as other things.
Thomas cooked us some delicious meals for which we were very grateful. I would highlyr recommend them to anyone who was lucky enough to have… read more

(Excellent )

21/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (Sara & Thomas) for host

We stayed at Rachel's place for 7 weeks and we recommend spending some time at this truly unique location.
Unique in terms of herself and her son Simon as well as the surrounding area.

Work was as described in the profile. Due to wintertime we did only minor gardening work, like weeding, watering plants, feeding our new friends the goldfish and… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2020

Left by Workawayer (April & Guillaume) for host

Rachel is a wonderful and friendly host. We had a fantastic four months with her during the summer. The studio you stay in is lovely and has everything you would need, including a little balcony and terrace area to enjoy the sun! The house is beautiful with a gorgeous garden we helped to maintain! The house is situated 5 minutes from a beautiful… read more

(Excellent )

01/12/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (April & Guillaume)

These Workaways were a delightful couple. Most helpful and efficient and I am very sorry they had to leave and I wish them well in the future. I would recommend them to anyone who was lucky to have them

(Excellent )

16/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (marie) for host

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(Neutral )

05/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kim & David) for host

We really enjoyed our first Workaway experience. Rachel is a lovely lady and lives in a very beautiful part of the world. She has a busy social life and entrusted us to get on with our tasks without interruption and praised us for our efforts. It was a pleasure working in the garden in the sunshine and seeing the wide variety of colourful flowers… read more

(Excellent )

04/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kim & David)

A charming couple and very easy to get on with. Always ready to help and do anything that needed doing. They worked hard in the garden and did a lot of weeding. I was sorry they were only able to stay a month. I wish them well if they take on any more workaways jobs. Je

(Excellent )

07/01/2017

Left by Workawayer (Caleb & Bethanie) for host

We hesitated to leave a feedback simply because our experience was not necessarily in line with the feedback provided before us. However, after reading Rachel's review, we decided that it is only fair to provide our perspective in the matter.

For the sake of this review, we will begin with our general impression then move one into… read more

(Neutral )

30/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Caleb & Bethanie)

Caleb and bethanie stayed with me for 4 weeks and left 4 days earlier.. it was a mixed experience. They were a nice couple but unfortunately their stay was interrupted by several visits to hospital for a problem which arose. They were helpful in the garden and doing the shopping but were not willing to do a small amount of ironing, only 4… read more

(Good )

20/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gerard & Kathleen) for host

We have just returned from spending 5 months in Cavaliere with Rachel. Cavaliere is a fantastic place to spend the summer and Rachel has a lovely home with a beautiful garden. Rachel is very kind and encourages Workaways to explore the area. The accommodation is ideal - a comfortable studio apartment annexed to the main house. Workaways have their… read more

(Excellent )

07/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gerard & Kathleen)

What can I say. All my workaways have been marvelous and Gerry and Kat have been no less. Kat has tended the garden well and Gerry was always ready to do anything that needed doing and well. They are a delightful couple and I will miss them a lot.

(Excellent )

02/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Ron W. & Jane)

I have been trying to write a feedback for ages so I hope you will find this in your profile. All the workaways I have ever had have all been wonderful and now I have run out of superlatives and you were no exception. Always so kind and efficient in anything you tackled and did much more than was expected of you. You were determined to learn… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Ron W. & Jane) for host

Jane & I just completed our fun Workaway with Rachel at her lovely home in Cavaliere and could not be more pleased. Indeed it was very hard to say goodbye. We enjoyed working in her beautiful garden and did our best to leave it looking as well as when we arrived. A highlight of our stay was to be included in her afternoon boules game with her… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Benoit & Liliane)

Liliane and Benoit were a joy to have with me. Liliane as a horticulturist transformed my garden and Benoit was a Mr fixit! There didn't seem anything he couldn't mend. Anyone who has them as workaways would not be disappointed. They were very helpful and were always ready to turn their hand to anything that needed doing. Thank you both for… read more

(Excellent )

11/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Benoit & Liliane) for host

We had the priviledge to stay 2 and a half months here during winter and early spring 2016. It was a wonderfull stay ! Mrs Macnab is a very straightforward person with a very nice smile and a good sense of humour. It was a pleasure to help her outwith her daily needs and most of hall to give a new life to her exceptional garden. We worked hard but… read more

(Excellent )

29/06/2015

Left by Workawayer (Katrina & Ian) for host

We had a fabulous 4 months down in Rachels beautiful villa in Cavaliere. Situated a five minute walk to one of the most beautiful beaches and only a 30 minute, 2 euro, bus ride from St Tropez. She offers a lovely little studio with fantastic sea view. It was a pleasure keeping her beautiful garden tidy and getting the shopping in for her. We… read more

(Excellent )

23/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Paul & Lesley)

I was delighted to have the Hickmans with me. They very caring and kind. Always did everything that need doing efficiently. They were a pleasure to have. I would thoroughly recommend them. You would not be disappointed. Rachel

(Excellent )

20/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Paul & Lesley) for host

We stayed with Rachel in January & February in the cosy studio (French TV & internet) attached to her villa and had a very enjoyable time with her. She is an active and engaging lady who enjoys life to the full. Duties were mainly light gardening (weeding & pruning, watering, mowing, feeding shrubs) with a good range of tools to work with,… read more

(Excellent )

13/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lauren & Terri) for host

It was our pleasure to spend seven weeks with Rachel at her home near the sea! She is a charming lady and her lively, independent and appreciative nature is endearing. The large Mediterranean garden is lovely and shopping is a good time to practice your French. The attached studio is quite nice and its sea view from the terrace is wonderful!

(Excellent )

19/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren & Terri)

Another wonderful workaway couple. Nothing was ever too much trouble. They helped me with everything. Terri and Lauren could not have been more helpful. I was very sorry when they had to leave to do a month having french lessons! I hope perhaps they might come back next winter. I would be so pleased if they could. They were a delightful… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sabine & Tobias)

Tobias ans Sabine were excellent workaways . Very efficient and superb gardeners. I was very sorry that they had to suddenly leave due family health reasons. They are sorely missed! I can thoroughly recommend them to anyone. Thank you both for all the work you did during the short time you were here. Rachel

(Excellent )

24/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Levy Ema)

Levy and ema were a kind, caring and capable couple. I was delighted to have them with me. If they come to you you wont be disappointed and I wish them all the best. Rachel

(Excellent )

21/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Levy Ema) for host

We had a lovely time spending one month in October with Rachel!
The work was not difficult, our tasks included taking care of the fish pond and the garden (weeding, watering, mowing), sweeping the courtyard, accompanying Rachel when doing the shopping, helping with iPad issues, a bit of help in the kitchen like washing dishes (something that was… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen & Amanda)

Amanda and Stephen were a delightful couple to have with me always helpful with anything that needed doing. I have always had wonderful Workaways and they were certainly in this group and we are always goog friends.. I am just sorry that they couldn't stay longer but it was not possible. I highly recommend them both and anyone will be lucky to… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Stephen & Amanda) for host

We had an absolutely wonderful six weeks staying in the delightful and sunny Cavaliere with Rachel.
Rachel is a truly amazing Lady and it was our pleasure to assist with the tasks required. Tasks were varied from shopping on Monday in the local market for wonderful fruit and veg, assisting with internet when needed and helping with the… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Claire & Mike)

Claire and Mike are a delightful couple, efficient and professional in whatever task they undertook from painting repairant the drive and gardening. I have Been blesed with really wonderful workaways and these two could not have been better. I already miss them and much regretted that they had to leave due to family commitments. I wish them… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Claire & Mike) for host

We have had the most fantastic summer staying at Rachel's in this lovely part of France.
Rachel is a wonderful lady, kind and witty, and made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her and working in the beautiful garden she has created was an absolute pleasure.
Rachel and Simon made sure that… read more

(Excellent )

31/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Svetlana & Aleksandr) for host

We were lucky to meet Rachel and stay with her at the villa for 4 months and we can’t express how grateful we are for this experience! Rachel is a friendly, energetic, straightforward and humorous lady. We really appreciate her support and understanding, and in fact she helped us a lot to get settled in France. She introduced us to her children,… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (jan & Sabine ) for host

We spent 4 extraordinary weeks with Rachel in her lovely house at the Côte d’Azur. Rachel is full of energy (despite her age!) and has a great sense of humour (even in difficult times). Generally, the work was focused on activities in the garden and some shopping tours for Rachel, which gave us plenty of free time to explore the amazing scenery or… read more

(Excellent )

22/12/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (jan & Sabine )

Jan an Sabine spent a month with me and I was delighted to have them with me. Always helpful, charming, and kind. I can never thank them enough for all the support they gave me during a difficult time. I can't recommend them enough and would always be happy to have them back. I wish them all the best in future travels. Rachel

(Excellent )

21/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (Vanessa) for host

This was our first 'workaway' and we really enjoyed our time at Rachel's villa in Cavaliere. A beautiful place with breathtaking scenery and a dream spot for running, cycling or lying on the beach.
Rachel is a wonderful person, very generous, intelligent and witty.
We absolutely adored working in her beautiful garden; a real treat for body and… read more

(Excellent )

17/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Vanessa)

Another wonderful Workaway couple. They were both absolutely super and a great pleasure to have them with me. They were willing to turn their hands to anything and were efficient in whatever they took on. I was heartbroken when they had to leave and would be delighted if they ever had the time to come back. I can't praise them enough. They… read more

(Excellent )

04/04/2013

Left by Workawayer (Hanni & Marcus) for host

Staying at Rachels studio was the best !

The wonderful garden she has is quite easy to deal with and the garage is very well equipped with each kind of tools imagineable you'll need to do your work. Cutting trees and weeding, carwash, burning the garden trash ... there is always something to do around Rachels house.
We had a wonderful time… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Hanni & Marcus)

I had an extremely happy 2 months with Hanni and Marcus who are a very nice couple and it was great to have them with me. Always ready to help me in any way. I would be delighted if they ever decided to make a return visit. They well up to the very high standard of all the Workaways who have been with me. I wish them all the best.

(Excellent )

03/02/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Meredith)

Meridith is a really nice person. She was always very willing and very conscientious in any task she undertook. She was with me for a month and the time flew by and I was very sorry when her time with me came to an end. I like to think we had a lot of fun together. I wish her well in any future Workaways. I hope that perhaps she will return… read more

(Excellent )

02/02/2013

Left by Workawayer (Meredith) for host

I could not have asked for a better workaway than with Rachel in her beautiful villa. The work is not hard at all and the studio is very private and luxurious (you can see and hear the ocean from the balcony!). I enjoyed touring the area on my days off on her bike and via the bus--lots to see and do! Rachel is very kind and generous, and I really… read more

(Excellent )

12/12/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Kris)

This is from Rachel host list 555411682533. From the s. of France .
Christine stayed with me and I found her a great help, thoroughly reliable, kind and nice person. I was very sorry when she left.
Any host will be fortunate to have her with them

(Excellent )

07/12/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Dainius)

Thank you for your kind feedback and I am delighted that you enjoyed yourself here and as you know you will be very welcome to return next year if possible for you. Rachel
For my first Workaway experience with Dainius it couldn't have been more successful. Dainius was so capable with everything he undertook, practical , charming, and very… read more

(Excellent )

06/12/2012

Left by Workawayer (Dainius) for host

If you get chance to stay with Rachel you are very lucky!
Rachel is very nice host. Her villa and garden are beautiful and tidy. So it's not hard work to keep all this beauty in proper condition:) Accommodation is wonderful! Really separate studio with sea view, French TV and fast internet connection.
And the main thing is of course Cot d'Azur!!!… read more

(Excellent )

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