Join our stunning family home by the river in rural Devon, England

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  Description

  My husband, Cassian and I have three children (a boy aged 12, a girl aged 10, and a boy aged 78). And a small cockapoo dog. Cassian is the CEO of a tech company. I was a doctor and am now an artist.
  
  We spend our summers in a beautiful house in South Devon on the banks of the River Dart. The house has a joining Shepards hut with a full kitchen, an en-suite bathroom with a shower, underfloor heating, electricity, WiFi and its own outdoor space where our Workaway can stay.
  
  We are looking for someone to help us look after the children in the mornings, so I can go to my studio, which is 10 minutes walk down the road from the house. And to help with the laundry.
  
  We will pay money as is compliant with au pair regulations.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  History

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Team sports

  

  Hiking

  

  Writing

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are all English speakers.
  This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the historic setting of rural Devon. Within and around the village there are many beautiful walks within walking distance. A public boat takes you across the river to the famous Agatha Christie estate where many of her books were written. And a public boat ride down river adjoins the village to the historical town of Dartmouth with many Tudor buildings and even older castles.from Dartmouth the national trust coastal path runs both ways along the coast, looking out to sea.

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  Au Pair Help

  This host has let us know they’ll be complying with UK regulations for au pair stays.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  I am looking for help with childcare, Laudrey. To help from 9 am, 5 hours a day on weekdays. To help give my seven-year-old breakfast and play with him. The older two are fairly independent. To take the kids to the playground. So I can go to my studio and do some work.
  And to do the laundry- put the kids' dirty clothes in the washing machine, hang them out to dry. Fold the clean cloths and put them back in the drawers.
  There is one week when the children are at camp. And another week when their grandparents are staying. In these weeks when we don't need child care help, we'd like the workaway to have the specific job of clearing away supper, doing the washing up after supper, and laying out the breakfast for the following morning. Plus laundry (as above).
  
  The rest of the time, the days and the weekends are yours to explore and spend as you please.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We all love picking up new languages.
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  Accommodation

  A shepherd's hut, which is parked next to the house in the orchard on the edge of the driveway. The Shepards' hut has a full kitchen, a built-in single bed, table and chairs, and a bathroom, with a shower, a toilet, sink, mirrors and storage space. Of course, the main house full big kitchen and bathrooms with a bathtub available for the workaway to use as they please.
  There is also an indoor swimming pool and a hot tub in the garden to enjoy.

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  What else ...

  There is a bus from the village to Darmouth.
  There is a boat which leaves every hour from Dittisham to Dartmouth.
  Totnes is the other nearest town with a weekly market, lots of restaurants and cafes and lovely shops.
  Lots to do. Sightseeing the Agatha Christie Estate. Coastal walks. Museums in Totnes.

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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

  We have super fast wifi throughout the house with a router in the Workaway shepards hut.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is a large driveway with a small orchard to park the camper van in.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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