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Help with eco renovation in Poitou, France

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello,
    I am retired and have 3 grown up children.
    I will be spending time from November 20, 2024 in the charming country house I have in the counrtryside in Poitou.
    I will be doing various things such as renovation work, but also hiking.
    A hand would be most welcome.
    This is a very nice and comfrotablel place.
    Let me know if you wish to come.
    Cheers
    John.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Besides the language, you will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of self building/ renovation.

  • Help

    Help

    Enthousiastic, and pleasant person with some interest in renovation to help me with improvements to the house, gardening , fix a workshop or come along on hiking trips.
    Positively Non smokers please.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You would have your own room. We will cook together what we like (I buy the food of course).

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are on the water edge, 20 minutes away by bus from the center of the nice old town of Vannes (train station). We have sailing and power boats, bikes, etc.. and a hiking trail passing right in front of our house.
    Ideal for someone enthousiastic who likes nature, water sports and renovation.
    I also have an adjacent studio where I do clay sculpturing and where I do have a amedium grand piano which you are welcome to use.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    that is OK. Ample parking in the garden.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    I do have a small friendly dog. Friendly and well educated dog only.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 938584137157

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The image depicts a rustic living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a dining table, featuring a cozy atmosphere and a mix of vintage and modern elements.
The image depicts a kitchen with red cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors. The kitchen features a stove and sink.
The image depicts an old, abandoned house with a gray roof and green shutters, surrounded by overgrown vegetation and a dirt road in the background.
The image depicts an older man with white hair, wearing a pink shirt and blue jeans, sitting in a green chair outdoors, surrounded by trees and bushes.

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