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19 May 2022
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Description
We are a Scottish family living in France, Charente, We have horses and dogs. Two large Clydesdale horses and two Newfoundland dogs. We live in a little village in southwest France near Confolens. Looking to host a someone who loves horses as there may be occasion to ride if you wish. We have retired to France from Scotland. You will have accommodation in a two bedroom gite Fully equipped and will eat with the family. There is WiFi English/french television. Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards Margaret Macgregor
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn English, horse care, cultural aspect of living in France if you not French. Trips to other places.
Help
Bringing horses in helping maintain pasture, riding if wished. Having fun learning about these gentle giants ie plaiting for shows etc. We do very little showing now just if there is something local.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
English spoken would like to learn French
Accommodation
You will either be in a two bedroom gite attached to house with kitchen bathroom, shower room and all facilities. Or in main house bedroom with adjacent bathroom shower room. Room has English Sky television. One double bed and one single. Food will be provided.
What else ...
You will be welcome to chill with the family. The nearest town is Confolens, there is a bus to this busy very touristic, in the summer, pretty town withe the Charente river running through the middle of it. You may also wish a few days to explore further afield, that will not be an issue.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The internet is good but not fibre optic yet
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
