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We are Steve and Iryna.
I’m a retired UK Police Officer and my Wife a retired nurse.
We have 2 children, a Girl and a Boy, aged 11 and 13. There are 5 languages spoken fluently in the household: English, French, Russian, Spanish and Polish.
We live on the Normandy/Brittany border
We have a beautiful, wooden garden opposite a private lake, with no close neighbours.
There is a small village with a pub, 10 minutes walk away and a big town with all amenities, a 10 minute drive away.
I’m recovering from an operation so need help around the garden mainly but May also include some other, supervised work (Painting, routine DIY), if within the Workawayers capabilities. We never ask for unreasonable work or anything too strenuous.
We have a lovely double room (sometimes 2) in our house for singles or couples
My Wife cooks lovely food but we have a big bbq for warmer days, there’s a Fire pit and we are just completing a heated indoor pool as well.
The night sky is amazing, full of visible stars as there is no unnatural light.
In the day time, the bird song is beautiful. The garden sometimes has visits from Deer, Foxes and Badgers. It is truly an amazing place to relax and de stress.
We have bikes if you fancy an explore.
We are a 60 minute drive from the beautiful beaches of St. Malo and Mont Saint Michel is only 50 minutes away.
There is a possibility of collecting from Rennes airport (please ask/check with us).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn new skills in DIY, Gardening, learn French or Russian. Iryna speaks fluent polish and Russian.
Mainly, unwind, chill out and de stress and try wine tasting with the hosts.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Lawn mowing (ride on or push)
Strimming, pruning, small planting, some minor DIY projects. Nothing very strenuous.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Ukrainian: Intermediate
Accommodation
a double room in the main house for singles or couples (sometimes 2 rooms)
What else ...
Day trips available with the hosts transport. Beaches, lakes, Churches, Markets, war cemeteries, go carting and much much more.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Possibly depending what (no lions or Tigers)
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (6)
Always ready to work and would try any task given to them.
They were kind, communicative and accompanying. They even took our two kids in a couple of excursions.
I would highly recommend them as Workawayers and we hope they come back to see us next year, either as Workawayers or just as Friends.
He was Polite and hard working and he got loads done. He was able to work unsupervised and did a great job in all the tasks he performed.
We hope Lloyd returns one day as he is always welcome in our home.
I’d highly recommend Lloyd as a Workawayer and Friend
Not only did Iryna cook amazing tasty food they were welcoming hosts. They have a nice indoor pool to relax in after work is finished. They also provided multiple suggestions… read more
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Always ready to work and would try any task given to them.
They were kind, communicative and accompanying. They even took our two kids in a couple of excursions.
I would highly recommend them as Workawayers and we hope they come back to see us next year, either as Workawayers or just as Friends.
He was Polite and hard working and he got loads done. He was able to work unsupervised and did a great job in all the tasks he performed.
We hope Lloyd returns one day as he is always welcome in our home.
I’d highly recommend Lloyd as a Workawayer and Friend
Not only did Iryna cook amazing tasty food they were welcoming hosts. They have a nice indoor pool to relax in after work is finished. They also provided multiple suggestions… read more
