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7 Mar 2026
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Description
We are a retired couple in our Sixties with lots of energy. We have recently completed an extension to our home and now would like some help to complete the one acre garden which will include some muscle as well as sensitivity. We can offer a comfortable home with your own bedroom, bathroom and kitchen in a quiet road yet only 10 minutes walk from the lovely historic town of Tenterden in Kent and close to the coast; just one hour from London we are well situated to enjoy visits to the capital. We have two dogs - very lovable whippets with whom we enjoy country walks and two oriental cats who are very entertaining. We enjoy good food - especially Italian - and you will be well fed! Phil understands some German and Giovanna speaks some Italian. We are part of the local community and enjoy the company of youngsters as we have a 27 year old daughter who is a regular visitor.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Movies & TV
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Performing arts
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Art & design
Fitness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are very much part of our community, well travelled and good communicators. We have had foreign exchange students from all iver the world whilst our daughter was growing up
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Gardening, painting and woodwork - a variety of tasks
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I speak some Italian and am happy to help you learn English
Accommodation
Own bedroom bathroom and kitchen. Pictures on request
What else ...
London closeby - 1 hour by train: coast - 30 minutes: many National Trust historic buildings in Kent and nearby East Sussex including Canterbury
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
Jess and Finn
Jess and Finn (16 years)
Whippets
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It is certainly all of them.
And I really enjoyed to work in their beautiful garden for all these reasons.
He is great with animals and loves the outdoors.
He is very easy to please and does not expect luxury or entertainment.
Very happy to recommend him to you for any work involving physical outdoor activity.
