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Help with house, land and animals in the beautiful Dordogne, France

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  • Description

    Description

    We, Annemarie & Hendrik are a small family living in the Dordogne, France, in an old farmhouse partly renovated, surrounded by our animals and beautiful nature. We're dutch but fully integrated in the french life, in a small village that is bustling with activity. I'm a holistic therapist, with my practice at home. We try to live with respect for our planet, but are by no means extreme; organic food most of the time, locally produced. Our village is halfway between Perigueux and Bergerac, with plenty of other towns easily reached.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Cooking & food
    Nature
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our village (2km) is very culturally active, there's a Café Associatif, a weekly farmers market (organic). Obviously we'd be happy to work on your French or English language skills (or Dutch :D ), we'll introduce you to people and places. The Dordogne is full of historical sites and nature. Holistic healthcare, animal care, language exchange.

  • Help

    Help

    For late july / august we'd love to have some help with the apple harvest, and clearing and maintaining the woods. Plus some general help around with pruning etc. We may possibly wish to go away for a day or maybe two, so some experience with animals is necessary . One of the dogs is elderly so no longer hears and sees as well, but they both love their daily walk. One of the horses is old and requires a little extra care, but nothing difficult.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The whole house will be at your disposal, but you'll have your own 'gîte', with lovely bedroom and bathroom to retreat to when you want (no separate kitchen there, just the one in the house). Meals provided while we're there, and an allowance plus the pre-ordered veg and bread from the weekly market, and the eggs from our chickens of course should we be away. Wifi in both the house and the guestroom. Car provided, so driver's license essential as you'd be a bit stuck otherwise! We're less than half an hour from Bergerac airport.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can visit the sites and villages nearby (Perigueux & Bergerac both 25km), there's a lake to go swimming not far(12km). The Café organises concerts and theater regularly and is a nice place to meet with open minded people. June and July it's bustling with all sorts of activities around here.
    If your dog is sociable, and safe with cats and chicken, it will be welcome, too.
    We're half an hour away from Bergerac Airport. Bordeaux is a little further but there's a train service not far away.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    The guestroom has wifi

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    As long as he/she gets on well with our dogs, and is safe with cats and chickens

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring a grassy field, a rustic farmhouse, and a few horses grazing in the distance, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts two dogs lying on the grass in front of an old building, with one dog looking at the camera and the other gazing to the left.
The image depicts a rustic kitchen with a wooden table, a large window, and a doorway leading to a patio area, surrounded by natural scenery.
The image depicts a rustic stone house with a tiled roof, featuring a covered patio area and a lush garden, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a cozy room with a white couch, a large wooden cabinet, and a dog lying on the floor, surrounded by natural light from a window.
The image depicts a serene outdoor setting, featuring a rustic stone building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with a table and chairs.
The image depicts a serene backyard scene with a woman tending to chickens in a fenced enclosure, surrounded by lush greenery and a blue canopy.
The image depicts a bathroom with a wooden countertop, white sink, mirror, and coat rack, featuring a colorful tile design on the wall behind the sink.
The image depicts a cozy room with a white couch, red chair, and purple rug, featuring yellow and green walls, a doorway, and a window with a white curtain.
The image depicts a brown horse with a blonde mane and tail standing in a grassy field, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a dog sitting in a lush grassy field, gazing towards a wire fence with trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a brown horse and a small brown pony grazing in a field, with a red bucket and a pink ball nearby.
The image shows a selfie of a man and woman standing in front of a house with a grassy yard on a sunny day.
The image features a brown horse with a white stripe on its face, standing in front of a tree and building, with its tongue out and facing the camera.

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