Help us to take care of our animals in rural Dordogne, France

Description

Happy household in a rural rustic location in Dordgne, France.
We have a large garden, an old house, a lake, fencing, etc.
We love to meeting new people and can always do with help with the above (both projects and maintenance).

Type of help

Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Help with Computers / internet

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

We are a happy English speaking family who have spent many years in France and know all the local areas of interest, there is always something to learn from this rural escape as we try and do all our maintenance on our own.

Help

To enjoy being here you need to like:
- children & animals
- other people & time alone

The help here is varied and can be anything from mowing the grass to pointing the house, along side the care to our adorable, very patient animals.

Animals include:
- 3 equines (1 old, 2 middle-aged, one of which a shetland)
- 3 cats
- 2 dogs
- 1 rabbit
- 1 parrot
- 1 goat
- 2 chickens
- 3 guinea pigs

We can be away at times and would need helpers to be happy house-sitting also.

In general helpers help about 20 hours a week, but in a very flexible way,

Languages spoken

French and English

Accommodation

Rural France, the Dordogne.
We do not expect people to share a bedroom unless they arrive as such (couples or friends), we also have a caravan for those which wish to have a more private stay.
We provide all the food ( 3 meals a day) but do expect help with prep/ cooking of the lunch and evening meal.

What else ...

Local activities & sights range from walking, hiking, cycling, canoeing and swimming to prehistoric caves and medieval chateaux, there is a train station 6 miles away which we pass twice a day mid week or you are more than welcome to cycle there.
We are a happy household, interests are varied with learning going both ways, whether that is a new mechanical skill or a song from your native country all are welcomed.
We do expect helpers to be happy and open people who leave the home as they found it and engage fully in the experience.
Lastly, non-smokers preferred (horses, hay, straw, children...).

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

How many Workawayers can stay?

Two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week