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We are looking for volunteers to work with us on projects around our house and grounds. Genet is a large and characterful property that was once a farm - surrounded by wooded hills and fields in north Dordogne, with far-reaching views it provides a comfortable and tranquil place to work and escape. We have lived here for several years having moved here because we love french culture, a layed back life style and many hours of sunshine! We had a dream to buy a French property, renovate it, eat good food, drink excellent wine and enjoy ourserlves and we're doing just that! Perhaps you would like to join us for a while and enjoy the same things?
We are easy going, love good food, relatively energetic and work together on the many projects in and around our home. We have done a lot but there is always plenty more to do. We have hosted volunteer Workawayers for the last 3 years and really enjoyed their company, their ideas and the progress made. We provide 3 meals a day, (we will provide the food for you will make your own breakfast and lunch) and we will cook an evening meal; a comfotable bed and en-suite, lifts to local events and use of our facilities. The work can be adapted to suit your skills from DIY and general upkeep to renovation projects. This year we hope to do some lime rendering to the outside, build a wall, refurbish a bathroom and decorate a bedroom amongst other things. Our vegetable garden always needs tending and using the sit on mower is always enjoyable! We can give you your own project to complete over time or you can work on different projects each day as you prefer. If you can help, have usable skills, like to learn new ones and enjoy some physical work then this could be the place for you.
We are located in the Périgord and this means lots of local foods and delicacies to try. You will be spoilt for choice by nearby restaurants, bistros and bars. The river Dronne provides canoeing, beaches and walks. The area is good for photography, painting, horse riding, archery and exploring. Riberac has large a weekly market and Verteillac a monthly brocante and smaller weekly produce market.
We have a cat (Indy) and small dog (Milly) who will sit looking at you in the hope you will throw the ball for her. If you do, she'll love you forever!
We hope you like the sound of us and our home. We look forward to welcoming you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Enjoy the beautiful area filled with charming villages market towns, beautiful chateaux, art and tradition.
Must see
Brantome - about 25 min drive known as 'Venice of the Dordogne'. An extremely pretty town. You can take long walks along the river, or hire a canoe and paddle around. Its Friday morning market is famed for selling local delicacies.
Aubeterre-sur-Dronne - about 20 minutes by car - has been officially listed as "One of the most beautiful villages in France," since 1993. it is also well known for its Church of Saint Jean, an underground, Monolithic Church.
Lascaux. Caverns & Caves • Art Museums, Bordeaux
There are also numerous river and lake beaches nearby where you can swim and enjoy the sunshine.
Projects involving children
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Help
Help in the garden, decorating in the house, general DIY, building, carpentry, decorating, cleaning.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
En suite room with king size bed , open views across the fields. Use of garden, deck, pizza oven, BBQ, above ground pool ( depending on time of year) table tennis, table football. We have a range of bicycles available including 2 electric. The immediate area has many quiet lanes and cycle ways. We would provide meals but happy for people to use the facilities to cook for themselves. Couples welcome.
What else ...
Public transport is very limited but there are 3 villages and one small market town (Riberac) within cycling distance, made all the easier if using an electric cycle ! We would be happy to offer occasional lifts for further a field.
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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
Feedback (6)
beautiful French… read more
We worked hard and found the tasks very rewarding.
We shared some lovely meals together and they invited us to join in for gatherings with friends including Bills birthday dinner!
The sleeping accommodations we’re lovely and comfortable as well.
Nikki… read more
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beautiful French… read more
We worked hard and found the tasks very rewarding.
We shared some lovely meals together and they invited us to join in for gatherings with friends including Bills birthday dinner!
The sleeping accommodations we’re lovely and comfortable as well.
Nikki… read more
Hospitality was spot on as… read more
We would thoroughly recommend them and would definately welcome them back !
Their Gite is very comfortable and relaxing - they were extremely generous in providing delicious home cooked meals.
They were flexible with the hours we worked, helping de-weed veg beds ready for… read more
We would thoroughly recommend them and would definately welcome them back !
