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Description
We are an English couple in our early 60's. We moved to France 10 years ago and are slowly renovating our property with includes our house and several on site cottages. In the summer months we rent out our house for summer holidays. We have found our paradise in rural France and love the peaceful, tranquility and natural beauty that surrounds us. We are sociable people and enjoy having friends round for dinner, traveling and taking walks with our dog Stanley.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have chance to experience life in rural France, its very peaceful and secure. You will have the opportunity to learn about plants and gardening skills, improve your English (we speak English and are both learning French).
Help
Our garden is big garden so in the Spring we are always looking for someone to help us. We work most mornings either in the house or in the garden, depending on the weather. When its wet we work inside the house doing general maintenance and decorating. We also have a beautiful dog called Stanley and he needs lots of play time and walks so help with looking after him. You dont really need any particular skills, we can show you.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
We are both learning French and very happy to help others to improve language skills
Accommodation
You will stay in a Self contained 2 bedroomed cottage with your own kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and garden. Its part of our property but self contained so offers you some privacy if you want it ! We are sociable people and enjoy fun conversations. We will spend mealtimes together and so have lots of time to socialise.
What else ...
We are a married gay couple in our early 60s and have been together for many years.... (so if your not comfortable with that please dont apply) !! . We are 2kms from our local village which has a cinema, restaurant and bar. We have bikes you can use and will include you in most of our trips out in the car.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The cottage you will stay in has great working/desk space. Our Internet connection is good and averages around 5Mbs. You will have lots of peace and quite and time to work on your own projects when not working with us.
Can possibly accept pets
Well behaved dogs are welcome
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
