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Hi we are are a retiredcouple who have lived in France since2009 Paul and Val
We have an old farmhouse which is now. virtually fully restored .
We have five dogs ranging from Maggie a Grand Griffon Vendeen to Vicki a Jack Russel the others are Silvie a setter/ spaniel cross , Wookie a Pyranean Bergerx and Alys an Australian cattle dog/griffon Korthals
Two old ponies Gremlin and Kansas ,two Pygmy goats , a small flock of Ouessant sheep poultry and four young cats
We have always lived rurally and like gardening and growing own vegetables
Unfortunately various mobility problems have prevented Val from doing much of the garden and walking dogs most of this year, an operation to give her a new knee is happening at the beginning of October. Paul is unable to do a lot because of his own health issues .
Hence looking for a bit of help until Val is on her feet again
We live in a small village near to Boulogne sur Gesse in a beautiful situation with views on the Pyrenees .we have a heated outdoor pool which we use for as much of the year as possible
Paul smokes only outside and is trying to stop! So please no smokers
We both enjoy wine and spirits and good mostly local food
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Opportunity to hone English skills if needed in lovely area
Equidistant from Tarbes/Lourdes and Toulouse and 40 mins from Auch
Train and bus service from larger towns
2 hrs from Mediterranean the same from the Atlantic coast
1 hr from Spain and 40 mins from nearest ski stations so plenty of places to explore in this lovely part of France
Riding and swimming on site
Clay pigeon shooting available locally
Village is small but friendly with opportunity to improve French if needed
We also have Dutch , French and German friends so opportunity to converse in these languages
Several good restaurants nearby
A very friendly area
Help needed with dogs primarily so must be confident with them as the younger ones especially need discipline
Help also needed with the garden and paddock ,fence maintenance especially.we also need help cutting back and pruning as well as fruit picking
Help also needed with General maintenance of house including painting and minor repairs and finishing off where still needed!
Val likes to cook but is somewhat limited in energy at the moment so someone who would like to cook would be a great help
Our situation Would suit energetic practical young person
We live very rurally with no public transport
English and some French
Depending on when we have workaways they can either stay in self contained apartment or in a room with own shower room in the house
Meals with the family or self catering if preferred
Transport is available to local stations bicycle available if wanted
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
