Garden and villa help on the Côte d’Azur, France

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For spring 2022

The villa in Vence has been our home for many years, but once children has grown up much time is also spent in London.
When I’m Venice I very much like to host on work away!
I have been hosting for many years now and made some lovely friends but
I mostly accept to host, help with a referrals from other hosts, and never accept anyone without a phone conversation!

So flexible help and the company would be very welcome.
I would prefer a minimum of 1 week stay preferable 2.
At times there can be an very full on week other times much lighter work! So Flexibility is acceptable!
I’ll be working alongside you, and are always delighted to learn something new such as gardening or cooking.

I like to start working from 9 in the morning 5 days a week to lunch 4/5 hours

but I am flexible and wish you to be so too.
If you wish a full day off to explore a town that’s fine too

Accommodation is Double bedroom own bathroom
A great opportunity for you to explore the beautiful Cote D'Azur
I do most of the evening meals but at times I will ask you to help yourself from the fridge!
(If you are vegetarian or vegan I'm afraid I can not cater for you. Unless you would prefer to do your own cooking)

I have had some wonderful help from WorkAway in the past! Delightful surroundings and good weather!!
You must be trustworthy and kind but fun to be around!!! Tidy is also important in general!
Vence is lovely and it’s easy to make local friends if you so wish we are close to Nice, just a bus ride away.

I don't always have time to look at this website so a phone call will get my attention as I always answer or I will call back!! I do not need help in June July August

Welcome, Åsa
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I’m Swedish my husband English, my French is limited so if you are interested in improving your French I’m not of much help unless my children are visiting (ages 20 to 30) they went to school in France so are fluent. However as a trained cook i love working in the kitchen and will on many occasions take you with me to markets and if you are staying longer I’m sure we will go to visit the fantastic vegetable and fruit market in Italy. We entertain often during spring and summer.
My husband works in London but comes down to France most weekends.
I have hosted for many years and really love the company of my guests, and delighted with any advice given on gardening and cooking.
I love walking in the beautiful countryside of Vence and hope you will join me too.
Vence is a super town with many museums and other attractions, great bus service to the sea side or towns of Nice, Cannes, Monte Carlo. And much more.
Welcome
Help
I'm always open to any skills you can offer in running of my villa.
Please don’t expect your stay to be a HOLIDAY visit (yes it happens)!
I'm very flexible in your helping hours, Its important we get on well I'm easy going and love the company of my helpers and will do what I can to make you stay with me fun and rewarding in return for your stay, but yours and mine privacy is also important!!
I like cooking for you but if I'm not able to please help yourself to food from my fridge.
Im not a vegitarian so prefer not to have someone that has special food requirements.
Languages spoken
Sami: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Accommodation
double bedroom private bathroom, or the cottage in the garden.
Important, make sure you have travel insurance and all documents needed for your stay.
What else ...
Vence is set in the hills of the Alpes Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France between Nice and Antibes. Within the historic village, a medieval walled village, there are numerous interesting sights and monuments. Vence is famous for its spring water, which can be collected from numerous fountains in the town.
Ease access to sea by bus or the towns on the Riviera!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 hours , or one day one next off - max 25 hours

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07/11/2022

Left by Workawayer (Angelika & Reinhard) for host

We have really taken Åsa, Alan - and Roger :) into our hearts! We were taken care of in a lovely way, had nice conversations and felt welcomed and appreciated. We loved to stay with you and are grateful our paths crossed, hoping we'll meet again sometime, somewhere...

(Excellent )

14/04/2022

Left by Workawayer (DIANA) for host

Thank you so much to Åsa. I can't believe how amazing this experience was for me. I had a great time there. The villa is so beautiful and Vence is lovely. The tasks in the garden were different each time but never too hard. I tried also palm tree "designing" and that job I enjoyed most of all as we have no palm trees in the area I come from. The… read more

(Excellent )

12/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Satya & Antuan)

Antuan and Satya Has been an absolute delight to be able to host! I can guarantee you will not be disappointed! They are charming hard working and have a “can do attitude “! I now consider them dear friends and would welcome them warmly back again !

(Excellent )

11/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Lynn)

Lynn called me from Spain asking if I had availability for a few days, I really did not need anyone but she was so charming on the phone I agreed to help her out, she was on her way to Italy. Lynn stayed with us for over 6 weeks, thankfully!
Lynn is one of the best you could ever host, she made some beautiful cushions for my 2 very large sofas and… read more

(Excellent )

04/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lynn) for host

I have just had the most amazing time with Asa. My previous arrangements were cancelled and, with nowhere else to go, Asa very kindly let me stay for a few days. I actually ended up staying for six weeks! We hit it off from the start. She is very kind and sociable and nothing is too much trouble. Asa likes her helpers to have initiative, think… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Jean-Paul)

Paul such a hard worker and a delight to have around, he is enthusiastic and has can do attitude with great attention to details, As any host knows it’s so great to have help that can work on his own and see what needs doing even before I had the time to ask or noticed the problems. The bonus point is he has his own car that he was happy to use in… read more

(Excellent )

25/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jean-Paul) for host

I have just spent a very pleasant 10 days in the gracious company of Åsa at her beautiful villa above the super little town of Vence, Cote D'Azur.

There were a range of things to do to prepare the villa for the summer and it was very nice to be given broad direction and be left, entrusted, to get on with the process as smoothly as possible.

The… read more

(Excellent )

06/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

David came to stay and help out for just 10 days. What he achieved in the time in just amazing! He can take to task anything , with us he removed and replace broken tiles on our roof and cleaned the entire roof from years of growth and rubble and cut over 20 huge branches of our pine tree that overhanged the roof! I can’t recommend him… read more

(Excellent )

05/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

What an amazing workaway experience. Asa took me in at the last moment She was very kind, easy going, and friendly. I enjoyed spending time with her and Charmy the dog during and after the workday and had lots of laughs throughout my 12 day stay. The food was wonderful along with the wine. I really enjoyed the work, but I especially enjoyed her… read more

(Excellent )

17/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Elke & Martin) for host

We have been with Åsa for a month and didn't really want to leave. We have worked a lot of odd things in and around her beautiful house and got rewarded with good food and wine. We didn't miss anything and would come back any time.
Too bad that we couldn't fit Charmy, her sweet dog, in our luggage.....
All the best for you Åsa and thank you for… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Cary & Caroline ) for host

What a wonderful host Asa is she is warm and kind, her hospitality and generosity was incredible making me feel totally at home at her amazing villa. The work was varied and interesting, the garden was a delight to work in with an abundance of interesting plants i had never encountered before. the accommodation was first rate with the fantastic… read more

(Excellent )

03/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host

We’re to start with amazing Asa and her beautiful villa. I had the most amazing time here so much so the original month planned turned into 2. From the day I arrived Asa opened up the house to me and treated me as family, so much so the work never actually felt like work, more like I was just helping family out. The house was great I had my own… read more

(Excellent )

05/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Mary & Raymond) for host

Asa is an amazing woman, very hard working, honest and generous, my husband and I had a brilliant time with her - basically, if you do the work and share your time she will take you to her heart, I think! This was our first Workaway experience and we were very impressed but then she and her husband are very special people - I hope we can meet them… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Denice) for host

What can I say, I was originally suppose to only stay for two weeks and I ended up staying a little over 4 months! Asa is an amazing host and now an even more wonderful and close friend! She is straight forward, caring, fun, hard-working and has a huge heart! While I stayed with her I felt welcomed from the very beginning and she made me feel like… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2016

Left by Workawayer (Robert & Patricia) for host

Asa saved my trip from disaster, for which I am most grateful.

I was on my way to Nice for a 10 day workaway stay near Nice. The host called me on the phone and said "project canceled. You can't come here. Find someplace else."

I sent out several SOS requests to hosts In the area, and Asa responded. She could take me in for 4 days. It… read more

(Excellent )

19/02/2015

Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host

I had an amazing few weeks staying with Asa and her family. Asa provided wonderful food (and wine!) and instantly made me feel at home. I was given my own living area and private bathroom in their magnificent villa. A few hours gardening or painting and in return I was introduced to countless friends and family and even invited to stay for… read more

(Excellent )

26/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)

James was a great worker and did some wounderful work in my garden.

He stayed with us for Christmas, my childern (His age) also liked to have him around. James would always be welcome back!!
Asa

(Excellent )

14/12/2014

Left by Workawayer (Peggy & Jimi ) for host

We were at Asa and Alan's for three months this summer,hosting guests at the Villa and living in the garden cottage. We were happy to be of help doing yard upkeep, guest change overs, painting, electric and plumbing installations, and pool & general maintenance. We enjoyed Asa when she was here off and on and she fed and entertained us very… read more

(Excellent )

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