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We are a couple, Thimy and Gauthier, in our mid thirties and we live in the beautiful countryside of Flanders between Bruges and Gent. We live in a renovated farmhouse on 2 hectares of land. We are constantly working on the garden and the buildings and we are looking for some help during the busy months of spring and autumn mainly in the garden.
We love animals : we have a cat, a pet pig and 2 large dogs.
I was born in Vietnam, raised in France and spent all my professional life as an expat (Hong Kong, Sydney and Athens). Gauthier is originally from the village and worked internationally for the last 15 years. We previously lived together in Athens. We now both work from home.
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
After years of intensive travels, we have chosen a more balanced and healthy lifestyle. We are quiet and value peace and calm. We try to shop as much as possible at local organic farms and we also love to cook. We don't eat meat.
You will be staying in an environment surrounded by comfort, nature and quietness. It is a great place to recharge.
We are looking for help mainly with gardening but some paint job to maintain buildings might be required.
Please note the work can be physical.
We are also open to learning new things!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
German: Beginner
Greek: Beginner
Spanish: Beginner
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You will be staying in the guesthouse which is a renovated barn. It is heated and fully furnished with comfort. It has 2 large bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom and a kitchenette.
Our home is 20 min from Ghent and from Bruges by car and 30min away from the coast.
There is a direct bus at the end of our street that goes to the city center of Ghent and the train station Ghent St Pieters.
Our place is 5min by bike from the nearest village.
There are many walking paths around where you can go cycle and of course walk.
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Internet connection throughout the property.
This host can provide space for campervans.
Two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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