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Description
We are Nick and Judy, a couple with grown up children and we live in the South of the Dordogne area, situated between 3 beautiful old bastide towns. Our nearest town is Bergerac. The property is the remains of a 17th Century hamlet. There are 3 houses, two barns and a swimming pool. The grounds consist of 26 acres – woodland, meadow, vegetable patch, walnut grove and a small lake. We moved here from London 13 years ago and during that time have restored the 3 houses, installed photovoltaic panels and put in eco-friendly sanitation systems including a reedbed. a dog,a cat and some chickens.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They could learn lots about gardening and land management. Also some building skills. We can speak French with them if desired.
Help
Potential projects for this year include:
•wood clearance and management -the aim being to be self sufficient in firewood but also to gain access to woodland that has not been managed for about 50 years
•stone wall repair/maintenance
•plant propagating
•fruit and veg growing, harvesting and preserving
We find it best to work with couples or groups of friends rather than with a workawayer travelling on their own.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Russian: IntermediateThis 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
Accommodation would be in a separate cottage on site that can sleep 4 people.
What else ...
Life here is never boring and is characterised by good food, good wine, good company and lots of sunshine – at least for March through to November .
We welcome anyone who feels they can contribute to the projects we have in hand either by offering muscle power, relevant knowledge and experience or simply a willingness to muck in. French or English lessons can be offered in return.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
20 a week
Feedback (14)
their home is beautiful (our private accommodation was perfect) and… read more
They both speak very good English.
The property is absolutely gorgeous, full of life, and the old house is stunning !
They both have thousands of stories to tell, and they are very funny also. We spent two weeks there, and we have lots of good memories.
Judy is an awesome cook, and it… read more
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their home is beautiful (our private accommodation was perfect) and… read more
They both speak very good English.
The property is absolutely gorgeous, full of life, and the old house is stunning !
They both have thousands of stories to tell, and they are very funny also. We spent two weeks there, and we have lots of good memories.
Judy is an awesome cook, and it… read more
Nick has so big knowledge about building thinks, feel welcome if you are there and you want to learn something about building; he have similar like mine sense of humor. Judy - magic chef. She cook amazing delicious. Her dishes… read more
Added to which they were very good company and we had a laugh.
As our first Workaway experience I don't think we could have asked for more. The work was really… read more