Help a retired Dutch officer living with two large dogs in Auvergne, France

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  Description

  This is who I am and who I’m looking for:
  
  Retired Dutch officer (63) living with 2 large dogs in
  France
  is looking for a spontaneous help, house keeper and dog lover.
  
  Surrounded by woods and fields
  
  
  My wife and I have to travel for a few days (weeks) every month
  
  You will have the whole house with a private study room and can
  spent lots of time in the living room, dining room and kitchen.
  
  (There must be a click with the dogs)
  
  Yana is a cross hunting hound (her nickname is "mouse")
  Spot is a Great Dane (his nickname is "Lummel")
  
  The farmhouse is at the end of small road and about 30 people live in
  this hamlet.
  Many pastures and lots of dairy cows.
  
  30 km there are three fairly large place and 10 km a village with
  shops.
  
  Enjoy outdoor grilling and the beautiful (distant) views.
  The climate here is pretty good.
  Motor boat is possible, but unfortunately 25 km away on a very large
  lake.
  Swimming in the wide stretch of the river Dordogne, here at the
  bottom of the hill.
  Cycling can if you have 24 speeds or more, because it's quite hilly.
  Walking/hiking begins at the front/back door.
  Horseback Riding I do not know, I have not seen any riders.
  
  The environment here is really beautiful, more beautiful than in the
  pictures.
  Large forests, vast pastures, the Dordogne river with very fast
  flowing streams and steep hills.
  Calm in this hamlet is delicious and the people are friendly.
  
  The neighbors, an elderly couple, have geese, cows, chickens, two cats and a dog
  We regularly visit them, I get French lessons and a cup of coffee.
  My wife speaks English and I speak Dutch, German, English and some French
  Meanwhile, We live 10 years in France. Before that time seven years in
  Germany.
  
  This appeals to you?
  
  Then drop us a message
  
  Kind regards,
  
  Johan

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Language practice
  Animal welfare
  Local habits
  Living off grid
  Cooking

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  Help

  We work together as well as cooking,
  cleaning, gardening and eating good food.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  You will have a private bedroom and a privat study room and can
  spent lots of time in the living room, dining room and kitchen.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week