Profile information
Host rating
85 %
Last replied
13 Dec 2021
Feedback
2
Email verified
Details
Description
Hi, we are looking for help decorating the outside of our house and outbuildings. Painting the walls and window frames, rubbing the wood down and all the prep work associated with doing a great job.
We moved to France from England to slow our pace of life and spend more time enjoying the amazing wine and cheese France offers. We speak English around the house but in our lovely town there is lots of opportunities to improve your French. We have a large dog (german shepherd) called Bear who loves everyone - there is always something to keep us busy.
We live in a gorgeous maison de maitre 6 bedroomed in a small town in Dordogne. Super friendly place and a choice of restaurants, bars and bakeries are just a few minutes walk away. There is also a bus into larger cities for fun day trips if you want to explore.
We love to cook so a wide selection of meals is typical. Vegetarian is no problem, vegan is fine too but I might need some help and ideas for meals :-) I'm a keen baker so there is a good chance of cakes too.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are native English speakers and beginners in French, but with French friends in the village - so there is a great opportunity to improve both your French and English staying with us.
Help
- Exterior Decorating
We are planning to revamp the outside of our house and outbuildings in Spring 2024 and need lots of help to do a good job when we get the right weather. The house is high so ladder work/scaffold tower use will be required.
We will be rubbing down the wooden window frames, making good any defects in the wood and painting or staining. The walls on 3 sides of the house also need a fresh coat of paint.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Private room in the main house. Double bed or twin beds (your choice), private bathroom (separate to bedroom) .
All food provided in return for your efforts, we will cook your main meal but you can help yourself to lunch and breakfast items.
What else ...
You can walk into the local town from our house where it has some bus links out to larger cities. You are always welcome to join us on our forays further afield when we go.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have great wifi so if you want to travel and continue working, it's no problem!
Space for parking camper vans
We have space for a campervan or motorhome.
Can possibly accept pets
We have a large dog, if you pet is as well behaved as ours, they are welcome!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
