Help with our animals and around our family home on the west coast in Aquitaine, France

France

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Hi my name is David and live with my partner Maria, we are a retired English couple living in a wonderful area on the west coast of France. our house is situated in the country in 5 hectares of woods and gardens with a large lake but is not isolated with a village just 5 mins away. We have chickens and ducks and 2 dogs and a cat, and at the moment the ducks have babies so we have about 20 babies to look after, and therefore need help with the animals and gardens etc. during the months of April to October.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need help with the animals ie feeding, watering and cleaning each day, we need help pruning all the trees, and clearing up the woods. cutting grass, we have a lot of grassed areas, but at least we have sit on mowers. strimming etc. at the moment we are in the middle of a large project constructing a nursery pond for breeding fish. work involves clearing the area and leveling it all out and weeding. so new grass can grow.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
accommodation available consists of a double bedroom or twin room (with possibility of sleeping 3) within the house or availability of spacious caravan sleeping up to 4 people.
What else ...
our house is situated in the wonderful wine region of Bordeaux and are about 50km from Bordeaux centre and 10km from the historic town of Blaye. We love animals especially our dogs who love 3 walks a day around the woods. As well as the continuing yearly work attending to the forestry work we have a large vegetable garden which needs general weeding and upkeep during the summer months. We have a lovely large outside covered area where we eat, b.b.q. in the summer months, play table tennis and pool etc.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two

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Our magical walk

Our cat Kara

Our Baby

Our dog Hanna

A view from the top of the lake

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view of the lake from the house

A view of the house from the side of the lake

Feedback left by and about host (18)

19/01/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Jack & Rafaela)

Jack & Raf, are a fantastic couple,they worked so hard what ever the job, they are great fun,our dogs loved them.
we taught them the game of Mixican Train which they loved, when the weather was bad Jack did painting and Raf did
cooking ,we would recommend highly
David & Maria

(Excellent )

19/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (BRIANA & QUINTON) for host

We had an awesome two weeks with David, Maria, Xibo and Hanna! They made us feel right at home with magnificent meals, their great senses of humour and plenty of games! We did plenty of gardening work (trimming back, edging etc etc). We're very thankful to you both for helping make Briana's birthday a day (or 3 :) ) to remember. We'll catch you… read more

(Excellent )

16/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Irene & Guillermo) for host

Maria and David, first of all we miss you so much!!! They were our first workaway host and was an amazing experience! We did a lot of jobs and we enjoyed every day! We felt like home since the first day so thank you again! We learnt a lot with you! The dogs and the lovely cat are amazing too! We hope to see you soon !
Irene&guillermo

(Excellent )

17/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Asia & Kyle )

Asia & Kyle are a fantastic young couple,they work very hard with all the jobs
we gave them and are great fun to have around,they enjoy the meals and are great to have a
conversation with,they were good with the dogs,
we would recommend them to any new host .
we look forward to seeing them again

(Excellent )

01/11/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (JACLYN & Sean)

Jaclyn & Sean were wonderful and fantastic workers, they did every
job we gave them with great results and were always looking for extra work.
They were great fun,and love the food that Maria cooked for them and always
clear up the dishes after how meals ,we just could not fault them,they become
part of our family and loved playing Mexican… read more

(Excellent )

01/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (JACLYN & Sean) for host

Sean and I have had a fantastic stay with David and Maria. They we're so welcoming and treated us like family. The jobs we did were never strenuous, not were we ever asked to do anything they themselves would not have done. The food was plentiful and the cuddles from Hanna and Xibo were always appreciated.

Thank you again for a wonderful… read more

(Excellent )

10/06/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Jarrett)

Jarrett & Chioe were a lovely couple and stayed with us for the
whole month of May, they worked very hard and very good
with our dogs,they did lots of different jobs in our garden and woods.
we would recommend to other host`s
David & maria

(Very good )

14/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (karlee & christopher)

Karlee & Chris are a fantastic young couple very hard workers and
Great fun and we certainly had a Lot of fun together especially when
Helping me with my computer ' What a Plonker!
Chris made a point of singing to the chickens so he got 5 eggs a day !!! They were a great inspiration to have around and it was a sad day
When they left.
David &… read more

(Excellent )

14/04/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Emerald)

Emerald is a fantastic young lady,she fitted into our family way
Of life as soon as she came through the door, full of fun.
She manage all the jobs we gave her and the dogs loved her
And she was a great help with sorting out some of our French
Problems ,
We would recommend her to anyone in the future ,

(Excellent )

12/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (Sascha & Marina) for host

Maria and David have been our first host en we got so much more than expected!! It felt like home! ... like being part of the family.
Not only Maria and David, but also their 2 dogs Hanna and Xibo are lovely, as well as kitty cat Kara!
We got more than rich meals and we loved them all, so delicious each time (yammie!)
The room we stayed in was… read more

(Excellent )

28/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Sascha & Marina)

Sascher and Marina are a wonderful couple very hard working,nothing is too
much for them,they are always looking for work,and they are a great laugh .
We can highly recommend them.If you need a reference we would only be
to please to give one they are a perfect ,we also learnt a lot from them on nature .
David & Maria

(Excellent )

03/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Teresa)

Teresa is fantastic young lady,she traveled all the way from
Canada and we were her fist host she fitted into our family life
And become one of us,she was not frighten of hard work helping with all types of work and was great fun ,
We would have her back again without any hesitation.
David & Maria

(Excellent )

02/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Teresa) for host

David and Maria are fantastic people. I was nervous because it was my first host family but they immediately welcomed me into their home as if I was their own. They have a gorgeous property and sweet dogs who love to play and cuddle. We completed yard work tasks throughout the day and snuggled up to a beautiful fire at night. Had a fun time… read more

(Excellent )

21/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Gwendoline) for host

David and Maria are really great hosts, making you feel at home as soon as you arrive, always taking care of you like you are family. :) They live in a such beautiful place with woods, a lake and lovely dogs. If you like nature, animals, outside work, to play cards, have nice talk and more... this place is for you !

(Excellent )

19/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Gwendoline)

Gwendoline was fantastic,she arrived in her small camper and cat and
from the moment we saw her we like her,she was a great worker and
great company,she could only stay for 2 weeks which was such a shame,
we can recommend Gwendoline as a wonderful work a way.
David & Maria

(Excellent )

23/02/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie & Victor)

Nathalie & Victor are very hard workers and they can turn their hand
To any job,they are lovely to have around and it was sad when they had
To go back home.
We would certainly recommend them to anyone.
David & Maria

(Excellent )

29/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (CLAIRE & STEVEN) for host

Our original 2 weeks with David and Maria turned into 5 weeks and that says it all! We were made to feel like family and completely at home. Each day was enjoyable and the work suited to the weather with regular breaks for tea and homemade scones! We really miss David and Maria and the dogs and look forward to seeing them all again very soon! We… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (CLAIRE & STEVEN)

Claire & Steve were our first workaway and we were quite hesitant how it would pan out, but we need not have worried, claire and Steve were brilliant, they undertook any type of work we gave them with great enthusiasm, and always made an excellent job. They were due to work two weeks, but stayed five weeks. They became part of the family and we… read more

(Excellent )

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