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Description
We are seeking one or two prople to house sit for us for 2 weeks in October/November.
Our house is a B&B up to end of September, and we only get a chance to
What we offer:
- Shared ensuite accommodation
- The town is small and very quiet so ideal for those who meditate etc.
- Lots of natural scenery
- Animal lovers will like our 2 dogs and 3 cats (one cute kitten (will be coming to a year old by October but he lost his sister recently so is very human bonded)
We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Note you should have transport or have an EU/International drivers licence or own car because of location if you wish to do independent exploration beyond say 15km (we have bikes!)
We look forward to hearing from you and please don't hesitate to ask any questions and we always set up a zoom call to initially discuss before making any decisions and ensure both sides are very comfortable
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will experience the French way of life and a beautiful setting in one of the plus beaux villages of France. There are lots of events and things nearby (driving essential) and we are 2 hours from Toulouse, Bordeaux and Rodez, and 90 mins from Limoges airports. Paris is also accessible by train in under 4 hours.
There is lots of opportunities to go canoeing, swimming (in the summer months) only and if you like castles and chateaux and stunning scenery, this is the part of France to be. Fishing is also a possibility in the season.
Projects involving children
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Help
Just to watch our house, answer the phone if you feel up to it (decent French required) and take the dogs out for a walk, feed ing the cats etc
Languages spoken
English: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
high quality room with kings sized bed.
What else ...
The area is in the Dordogne Valley in the northern Lot region, and you have lots of opportunities to go and see the regions, fishing, canoeing, swimming or walking (summer)
Being the nut capital of France and a very green area, there is lots to do, and opportunity to integrate with the local community especially if staying for longer than 3 weeks.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have high speed fibre internet which is great, with one EXCEPTION, if there are any thunderstorms we MUST disconnect otherwise we are likely to loose our internet box and connection.
Space for parking camper vans
There is a campervan park at one end of the village
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 2-4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Trevor agreed to stay with us for 3 weeks but extended to four. This was excellent for us as he sorted out essential things. He is very skilled, practical and knowledgable on most things in home… read more
