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2 Apr 2024
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Description
We are Ian and Katie, 56yrs young and married and we own a 7 bedroom winemaker's domaine/former monastery which we have fully renovated from a crumbling wreck in parts to a beautiful home. We try to make improvements wherever possible as this is a very old building and needs constant care and attention. Consequently we require help with painting and gardening and maybe some building/carpentry if you have the skills. The house has incredible 360 views of over a hundred miles of stunning vineyards and mountains. There is a garden and pool (12x6m) which you are very welcome to use in your free time. We have 3 cats and a very cuddly Pomeranian puppy if you're missing your pets and Katie has a gorgeous chestnut KWPN which she is happy to let you ride if you know what that is! We are within 25 mins of the beach and 10 mins of Pezenas.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Next door there is a working winery where you could perhaps arrange to get some wine-making experience if that is of interest. We don't actually make wine - we are more interested in the drinking part! We also speak fairly good French and are happy to help you in that area.
Help
We are looking majorly for painters, both internal and external and someone not afraid to climb a ladder. Any know-how in the garden would be a real bonus and a carpenter, plasterer or tiler would be a dream as we are looking to build cupboards, dressing room, units for sinks, new bathroom, etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
Three luxury double rooms with ensuite bath/shower and two twins.
What else ...
Masses to do: wine tasting, kayaking, white water rafting, every type of water sport on the Etang du Thau, beaches, sightseeing, go-karting, tennis (Ian is a top club player!), riding, walking, cycling and lots of sunbathing!!!! If you have more than 3 years on your clean driving licence (please bring proof) then you can borrow our old car to explore further, but we also have bicycles to lend you......
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
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 25hrs per week
Feedback (5)
Good luck on your travels and don't… read more
Katie's cooking was fantastic and I occasionally took a turn.
The Domaine was stunning and the surrounding area's were breathtaking. My room was… read more
They welcomed me with open arms and open heart. It has been great to meet them. Respectful and thankfull about work, giving and sharing what they have (swimming-pool, Gym, and so many services...). The room is VERY good, the place is NICE...
We had also a lot of fun with Perudo, you have to play this game… read more
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Good luck on your travels and don't… read more
Katie's cooking was fantastic and I occasionally took a turn.
The Domaine was stunning and the surrounding area's were breathtaking. My room was… read more
They welcomed me with open arms and open heart. It has been great to meet them. Respectful and thankfull about work, giving and sharing what they have (swimming-pool, Gym, and so many services...). The room is VERY good, the place is NICE...
We had also a lot of fun with Perudo, you have to play this game… read more
He is simply fantastic! He has twice the energy and drive of people half his age. And what a variety of skills! Among the many projects he helped us with, we now have seven new sets of shutters, two beautifully repaired and painted barn doors and THE most stunning linen cupboards we ever dreamt of… read more
We are seriously going to miss these happy, easy-going, smart young men. Their attitude to work is fantastic as is their willingness to take the initiative.
Wishing them both so much love and luck in their future adventures and hoping very much to see them again.
Bon voyage y'all !! 😍
