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We are a married British couple in our early 60s, living a peaceful rural life in central France, around 1.5 hours north-east of Limoges. We live in a beautiful converted barn and house set on 8 acres of land, surrounded by countryside and calm.
Our little family includes four horses, two friendly Cockapoos, one very fat ginger cat, and one elderly tabby who mostly supervises 🐾
This is very much a shared project — helping together, taking breaks, and enjoying the process.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Movies & TV
Culture
Pets
Carpentry
DIY & crafts
History
Music
Cooking & food
Gardening
Languages
Photography
Performing arts
Drawing & painting
Books
Art & design
Beach
Sailing / Boating
Winter sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We would welcome anyone, especially if they speak french and wanted to learn English
Use of our converted VW Beetle to explore the local area in the afternoons
Access to the pool, garden, and land
A warm, relaxed home with plenty of conversation, laughter, and animals
We love sharing French country life, local markets, nearby villages, and quiet evenings with a glass of wine.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Looking for morning help to clear away old slabs, prep area and lay new slabs around the pool with Simon
This summer we are looking for one or two Workawayers to stay with us for up to two weeks to help Simon with a patio renovation around our swimming pool.
The work will be:
Morning only (around 4–5 hours)
Practical, hands-on outdoor work (no specialist skills required, but basic DIY experience and a good attitude are very helpful)
Afternoons completely free to relax or explore
Languages spoken
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
We offer separate bedrooms if you are friends and supper comfortable double beds in both rooms. The house is beautifully decorated and there is a veranda to sit on in the aft/early evening to watch the sun go down. We are not vegan or vegetarian but will certainly respect your food wishes. You can eat with us or on your own, and whilst we will cook, we would ask that you help clear and be respectful to our home.
All meals provided (shared meals are important to us)
What else ...
We have lists of markets, town and restaurants you can visit and you won’t be bored. At the bottom of our No through road thé Petite Creuse river runs will an old mill and weir. There are many walks and at the bottom of the Chemin that goes passed our house there is a ruined 13th century Château Malval🏰
We are in rural central France, ideal for anyone who enjoys:
Nature and space
Walking, cycling, and swimming
Traditional French villages and markets
A slower, more authentic pace of life
Who we’re looking for
A single person or a pair
Positive, reliable, and happy to work outdoors
Comfortable around animals
Independent enough to enjoy free afternoons exploring in August:September
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
My animals / pets
Coco (10 years)
Crazy lovely Cockapoo
