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Description
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.
If our guests understand that in life there should be a fair balance between duty and enjoying the good life here then everything will work out fine. All the workawayer we had understood this well and had a wonderful time here, for them and for us.
And yes, if you like classical music, ir better, you can play on the Bluthner concert grand piano, then this is the place to go. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
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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.
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Projects involving children
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Help
There are always tasks 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.
Of special interest for those who love old medieval buildings, there is quite some painting, decoration in medieval style to be done. -
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
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Accommodation
Upstairs are 2 simple,clean bedrooms at a private étage for the Workawayers. 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.
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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.
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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 accomodation for computer work, desk etc.
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Space for parking camper vans
Yes
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Can possibly accept pets
Yes, if they behave reasonably with our pets.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Woest
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Such a lovely couple, helping us as much as they could. We clicked immediately!
They are positive, independently take responsability for all work that has to be done.
Manon was a splendid cook and we had tasteful dinners and meaningful conversations.
We had a lot of fun,the same sense of humor.
In … read more
Working together was a real pleasure – from cooking side by side to … read more
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Such a lovely couple, helping us as much as they could. We clicked immediately!
They are positive, independently take responsability for all work that has to be done.
Manon was a splendid cook and we had tasteful dinners and meaningful conversations.
We had a lot of fun,the same sense of humor.
In … read more
Working together was a real pleasure – from cooking side by side to … read more
She helped us with different thing, lile cleaning and painting wall in the manoir.She helped cleaning the rooms, cooking dinner , and liked to taste french,european food and offered us to taste Japanese snacks.She played the piano for us, had a great interest in … read more
I was never bored at their home!! Whenever we had free time, we baked sweets, played board games, and took lovely walks with their dog in the beautiful nature of Brittany!!
Of course, they always respected my personal time and let me … read more
Kasper is a very solid, reliable and good guy, highly recommended to have as a guest and friend.five stars!
I did some gardening and DIY projects, and even prepared dinner.
I'm very fond of them and hope to return someday.
I mainly painted the walls. Nelly carefully taught me how to do it since it was my first time painting, and I enjoyed my work every day!
On the weekend, we went to the market, bought fresh ingredients and crepes, and learn about … read more
