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Description
Happy household in a rural rustic location in Dordgne, France.
We have a large garden, an old house, fencing, etc.
We love to meeting new people and can always do with help with the above (both projects and maintenance).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
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 setting.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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:
- 4 equines (3 middle-aged ponies, 1young horse )
- 2 cats
- 4 dogs
- 2 rabbits
- 1 parrot
- 1 chickens
- 4 tortoise
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
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
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...).
This is very rural, if you enjoy the party lifestyle this is not the place for you.
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
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (2)
Regarding the work there were various tasks that needed to be done, but I could choose which of the tasks fitted me and when to do them. I loved the fact that… read more
We learned so much about looking after so many different animals and we are very grateful for the shared knowledge.
We had the opportunity to visit the nearby villages and the city of Périgueux in our spare time which we really enjoyed.… read more
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Regarding the work there were various tasks that needed to be done, but I could choose which of the tasks fitted me and when to do them. I loved the fact that… read more
We learned so much about looking after so many different animals and we are very grateful for the shared knowledge.
We had the opportunity to visit the nearby villages and the city of Périgueux in our spare time which we really enjoyed.… read more
