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In 2019 we,Steven and Nelly,then 68 years, bought the old manoir,Goasvale,partly a ruine, with a house, stables, and 12ha of land in a magnificient surrounding in the Mont d'Arrees, not far from Morlaix.
Goasvale, not far from Morlaix, is originally the siege of agricultural nobility, a very old Breton estate in a valley, with a manoir, house, stables, land and everything one needs for a free and rich life. It is mainly built in XVth century style, first mentioned in 1453, with many later modifications. However, before that there was some medieval stronghold of which the large staircase has been kept. Goasvale had been abandoned, with a collapsed roof, but is now being restored to its original medieval state.
Goasvale is situated in the Parque d'Armorique, a national protected parc in the mystic hills of the magnificent Monts d'Arree. The area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with a strong Celtic heritage and a very rich Breton cultural life.
We made it into a very good place to live quietly with family, friends and neighbors and started the restoration of the the buidings and the manoir.
Goasvale must be, and is already becoming a place where good people come together in friendship to help each other. The front gate is always open, signalling a warm welcome to all.
We are very grateful if people give us a hand for some hours per day. Not too much because the people are also our guests and friends who must enjoy the manificient beauty of this region. Of course there is very good food, with plenty of good local beer, simpe but good accomodation, and the special friendship of our Tervuren sheperd dog, "Woest".
We speak Dutch,English French, German , Italian.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The history of the manoir is rich, interesting, like the many, mostly medieval and gothic buildings and churches in the Finistere. There is a fantastic coastline with beaches, to swim or surf, fishing at about 35 km.Goasvale is part of Natural Parque d'Armorique, You can walk, hike, bike, visit Huelgoat with the trembling rock. Morlaix, 15 km, is a nice very old little town to visit.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
There is always work to be done depending on the weather.Gardening, remove weed,brambles,nettles,cutting and stacking fire wood.Inside in the house,cooking,cleaning and some painting.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Accommodation
Upstairs are 2 simple,clean bedrooms ,downstairs a bathroom with shower and toilet. Outsite is space if you travel with your tent or campingvan. We are slow starters so have breakfast when you like.Lunch and dinner together, if the workawayer likes to cook also perfect. We can have diner in front of the almost 600 years old open fire place, or outside in the court yard, and enjoy the beautiful life.
What else ...
We have a cat and dog, both very friendly. If you like you can make a walk around the property in the wood with the dog. Our village has a supermarket and a bakery, 2 km walk. The voie verte (green way) to bike is at 3 km, go up north 15 km's, or south 50 km's. A racebike and a tandem are available. If the workawayer has his own transport, perfect. If not we can drive you to and from the railway, town etc..
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have accomodation for computer work, desk etc.
Space for parking camper vans
Yes
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, if they behave reasonably with our pets.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
