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As we are now selling the main house which over 10 years we have renovated with great workaway help and we are looking for two physically strong experienced Workaways for March/April 2024
We are a "less energetic than we were" British couple who ten years ago bought an old farmhouse with outbuildings which we have renovated with the help of some 40 Workaways in the beautiful Drome les Collines, situated in the middle of a renowned golf course and 2 klms from the river Rhone in noted vineyard country. We have lived over half our lives in France and have had a very successful property finding business in the French alps for 20 years. We have three children and six grandchildren all of whom live in the area.We are sporty, outgoing and have a dog. The situation of the property is idylic. Most of the work is outdoors, clearing up the land, general maintenance, painting...Types of help and learning opportunities
GardeningDIY and building projectsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We speak fluent English and French. We can obtain low rates for our workaways at the golf course. We have two brand new electric bikes to explore the area.And it's a great and little known part of France with masses to see do and explore!
Help
We are looking for a couple of strong and experienced Workaways mainly to help us in the garden and touch up paint the interior of a secondary house Also clearing up some land and moving some furniture and possessions from main to adjacent secondary house
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
We are currently offering workaways the use of our self contained renovated barn where they could be independant and self catering with food provided by us so we are really looking for a couple or two friends who can work and play together!
What else ...
There is lots to do in this area, cycling, horse riding, ,walking, the river Rhone is closeby with a 90 klm track for all these pass times. The nearest station is a cycle ride away ( we have two bikes for your use) and the towns of Lyon and Valance are accessable by train in half an hour.We are also right on a golf course so for anyone interested in golf it is perfect
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours but we are flexible and two days a week free time.
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They were cheerful and willing and some of the best workaways we have ever had.
I cant recommend thm too highly. A huge asset if you get the chance to host them.
Overal I had a really positive… read more
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They were cheerful and willing and some of the best workaways we have ever had.
I cant recommend thm too highly. A huge asset if you get the chance to host them.
Overal I had a really positive… read more
Anabelle and Julian are kind, gentle welcoming and respectful, they're also cultured and knowledgeable people with a nice sense of humor. I enjoyed so much having lunch with them, delicious btw, but not only for that but because we could get to know each other much better, was a… read more
Good luck you two in the UK !
The work is challenging but rewarding, being run by the project manager Julius. He demands quality and… read more
Annabelle and Julian are so welcoming and made us feel completely at home. We didn't want to leave! We both became really… read more
The jobs varied from picking up stones (lots of stones.. haha) to chainsawing/chopping wood (lots of wood too... :P ). We also helped dig two trenches for them as well as built a… read more