Volunteer in a French Catalonian farm house in South of France

France

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14
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10/06/2019
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Hi we are Robert and Carolynn who run a painting school and gite in the South of France at our renovated Catalan farmhouse. We moved to France in 2002 and like to share our love of all things French with our guests. This is a very peaceful location and we are surrounded by mountains and fruit orchards. We are just 30 minutes from the mediterranean sea.
There is excellent walking country and five small villages nearby to investigate. Vinca, just 20 minutes walk has bars and shops and weekly markets. Also a bus and train service up and down the valley.

We have a bed and breakfast and gite on site and need help to get this ready for the new season. We are continually upgrading the houses and need help with painting and decorating, cleaning and gardening.

We have two dogs, Mateo and Molly. Also three cats, two who we rescued from being drowned. The animals come for walking around the fields every day with us.

We have internet wifi access available for our helpers and if interested you could join a painting class here or yoga class that is run nearby.

Time permitting we like to show our helpers something of the area. There are also trains and buses available for them to go off and explore on their own.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can show our travellers a new area. Even though we are an English household Robert is willing to spend time helping people learn some French or improve their language skills. Carolynn likes to share her love of cooking and painting and drawing with our helpers.
Help
We require help to get our property ready for the guests at the beginning of the season and closing down at the end. We are continually upgrading the houses and need help with painting and decorating, cleaning and gardening.
Languages spoken
English and French
Accommodation
Accommodation for helpers is in the house with us or if preferred in the gite adjoining (depending on availability).
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
25 hours per week

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Feedback left by and about host (14)

29/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kasia) for host

I had a great Workaway experience with Carolynn and Robert. I stayed with them for three weeks in May, and from the moment I arrived I felt comfortable and welcomed. Carolynn and Robert are great hosts, and they included me in everything. I had the opportunity to see the local villages, visit the farmers' market, take part in painting classes, and… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Kasia)

A wonderful young lady, with excellent manners. No job was too much for Kasia. She was up with the sun walking the dogs, helping with breakfast and using her initiative all the time to do what was needed without being asked. After a long days work she was always happy and smiling and helping with dinner and clearing up afterwards. We really… read more

(Excellent )

16/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Linda)

Linda was very kind and willing and although her stay was brief we really enjoyed hosting her. She was happy to help with any jobs required and completed each task efficiently and with good humour.

(Excellent )

27/11/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)

Thanks Lisa for all your hard work at a very difficult time for us. We very much appreciated your support and help. Lisa is a hard worker always asking what she could do and never quibbled over what we asked. The garden looks great and the dogs well walked. We highly recommend Lisa to anyone who needs help and a kind generous person for… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

I spent about 10 days with Robert and Carolynn in November. It was a lovely place, amazingly healthy food cooked by Carolynn, great walks, lovely animals, the work was fine - gardening and helping in the house and giving reflexology treatments! Carolynn kindly took me to Perpignan one day as a treat and we had a lovely time shopping and eating… read more

(Excellent )

23/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Suzie)

Suzie is just lovely. It was a real pleasure to have her here. She worked really hard and did all that we asked and more. Cannot wait for her to come and visit again. Anyone who employs her would be more than happy. Suzie is welcome at any time.

(Excellent )

23/05/2014

Left by Workawayer (Suzie) for host

I just stayed for 2 weeks with Robert and Carolynn and had a fantastic time. I had a very comfortable room with my own bathroom and a beautiful view of the snow capped mountains. The work was different almost every day so I never got bored and the region is beautiful. Carolynn is a fantastic cook and she loves doing it! All the food was very tasty… read more

(Excellent )

06/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Mike)

Mike and Rachel were just lovely. Very interested in everything and interesting to have around the place. They worked really hard with great enthusiasm for all that we asked of them. Anyone who had them to stay will not regret it. We hope that they will come back to see us sometime.

(Excellent )

03/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Mike) for host

This was our first workaway experience and all we can say is might have been one of the most rewarding experiences we have ever had. Carolynn and Robert are truly wonderful people, and Mas Saurine is nothing short of a fairytale in our memories. The backdrop is stunningly gorgeous (I mean it, stunning). The little villages around Mas Saurine are… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (Paula) for host

We are very sad to be leaving Carolynn and Robert, they have been the most amazing hosts and our first workaway experience has been unforgettable. I would like to thank them for their hospitality, their genourosity and for giving us the opportunity to share their own little patch of paradise and making us feel so very welcome. Carolynn is… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Paula)

Absolutely brilliant. Honest hard working couple who are a delight to have around. Simon and Paula painted our house and Paula helped with housework and shopping. Everything was done to a high standard and with a happy keen interest in what they were doing and interesting to have around. We would recommend them to everyone.

(Excellent )

30/03/2013

Left by Workawayer (Monika) for host

It was an absolute pleasure to stay with Robert and Carolynn. I couldn't imagine lovelier hosts, or a more beautiful area of France to stay in (there were beautiful villages to visit in the area, and it was just a one hour ride by bus to Perpignan).

The two weeks I stayed with them flew by, and they made me feel so welcome and at home with… read more

(Excellent )

24/03/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Monika)

Monika is a lovely, intelligent person. She was a great help to us and we feel blessed that she chose to come and help us. Her work ethic is second to none and we were more than pleased with all the jobs that she helped us with.

(Excellent )

09/02/2011

Left by Workawayer (Kate) for host

What can I say about my stay in this lively household, affectionally referred to as the 'madhouse' at times?

Carolynn and Robert have a beautiful property nestled in one of the most gorgeous valleys in the Pyrenees. Every morning the sun peeked through the curtains gently inviting me to arise from my slumber. My eyes were met with endless rows… read more

(Excellent )

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