Learn more about nature and life outdoors in Sains, France

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  Description

  Hi there, I'm living in a rural idyll close to the coast, St Malo and Le Mont St Michel Close by. I have 4 hectares, sheep, chickens, cats and a veg garden. All need tender loving care! And I need help with gardening, fencing, outdoor tidy up and growing fruit and vegetables. In your free time you can take hikes, swim in the pool, hang in a hammock, take a beer at the local shop (2km)bike to places to visit. My place is bio, and I work with local organisations and farms. We are a friendly community. I can support French or English language learning.
  I rent out holiday cottages on site, but it's the outside that needs nurturing and your help, so you would not be expected to help with the rental cottages.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Self development

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Writing

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am very involved in the local community! Socially and politically, as well as volunteering at local community bar/epicerie. Lots going on! 15th June, milk festival! Regular events over the summer. I work with local farm, who also make a local beer, which you can visit! I'm a child of Europe having worked in many countries, so can help you plan your next stay. I'm open, honest, sincere, and a good cook! Been on a 6 week trip to South America this year, volunteering at a centre for giant tortoises. I also speak some Spanish and German. Language is the key to learning more from other nations. I can help you find your feet in France!

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  Help

  Help could include, weeding the veg plot, preparing wood, feeding the animals, general outdoor tasks and gardening. I would mostly work alongside you, so if you want to learn more about nature and a life outdoors this is the place for you!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  German: Intermediate
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Can coach you in English or French, whatever level you are at.
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  Accommodation

  Have rooms available in main house, normally separate, but if you arrive as a group of 4 for example, then it might be a small cottage if one is free, or a large double aspect room with double bed, single, and a day bed. Tent if you prefer!
  
  For meals, I will organise for you, continental breakfast , lunch will be something light, quiche/salad, supper pasta, casserole, fish, meat, rice, pizza. I'm mostly vegetarian, but for those of you who like meat, it would be served twice a week.

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  What else ...

  Travel
  Pick up from Dol or Pontorson train station available.
  Trains from Paris 2 hours (Rennes TGV), + connection from Dol 45mins by train. OUIGO offer very good prices for TGV. Book through sncf direct for best prices.
  To do and see
  St Malo a great place to start exploring, loads of beaches, boutique shops, restaurants and cafés.
  Le Mont St Michel a must see - 15km via Pontorson, if you cycle you can go cross country via the polders.
  Whole coastline!
  Loads of lovely walks direct from Sains, marked trails, or country lanes.
  Explore heritage of Dol de Bretagne, Dinard and Dinan.
  Just lol in a hammock with a good book!
  House rules
  I'm fairly laid back, but like to keep house neat and tidy. Smoking, that's OK outside. No drugs. No mad parties. No pets, as I already have animals on site.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  If you need a desk in your room, you just need to let me know. My helping out hours would be from 8h30 till lunchtime, but I can be flexible if you have zoom calls etc.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Paddock/hard standing. Water available, but you would need to have independent power source for camper vans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Georgina

  Bert the male ouessant sheep (3 years)

  Loves to have his head scratched, sometimes buts the laurel in his field, he too is waiting for a harem.

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