Help in my home with some maintenance, gardening, cleaning and painting in Provence, South of France

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24/11/2020
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2020

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Description
I am living in Provence,South of France where I have lived for the last 20 years.
The property is in an idyllic setting of 10 acres,with streams and poplar forests.
The accommodation, ranges from a bastide which I will be renting long term,to a stone cottage and log cabin.
It is a happy relaxed atmosphere
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will learn about life in Provence ,visiting markets and galleries.
Wonderful area for hiking and visiting local vineyard for wine tasting.
Beautiful villages to explore just 2kms away.
Cannes and Nice a train ride away

Stunning Gorges du Verdon for kayaking and water sports
Help
I need help with;
Moving bamboo to a new site
gardening/planting and clearing
help with house chores
cleaning swimming pool
light maintenance repairs, sometimes painting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
twin bedded or double room in the main property with bathroom,or self contained studio with shower room and kitchen
What else ...
I am a New Zealander ,who's lived in France for 20 years,and I love it.
I'm on my own so it would be great to have help with maintenance and general repair work.
There is good local transport to nearby villages or the coast.
The property is in countryside with not much night life,although it perks up in the summer months,so would prefer workawayer's who are happy with that.

The medieval villages of Salernes and Villecroze are 2 kms away where there are restaurants and markets

I have many projects from time to time,so it's always good to check with me.

Three very affectionate cats.
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All the information on the property is on my website which I will forward to you when you apply.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4 hours per day,5 days a week,weekends free

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Feedback left by and about host (31)

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.7)

Communication:
(5.0)

06/11/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Yvette)

Yvette stayed with me for nearly one month and all I can say is we all need someone like Yvette !

Yvette is a great team leader working with others and we now have incredibly smart looking painted shutters.i Had a team of three at the time and most weekday mornings were spent painting and restoring,and I'm so happy with the result !
Yvette has… read more

(Excellent )

25/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Nabil & Lucja)

I really enjoyed having Nabil and Lucja here and the two weeks went by very quickly.

It is really great to have the shutters painted and repaired ,thank you both so much ,they look a lot better and are very much appreciated !!

A really good start with the bamboo and planting too.

The covid situation in Salernes is not good so there are more… read more

(Very good )

23/10/2020

Left by Workawayer (Nabil & Lucja) for host

Our 2-weeks stay in this paradise of Pamela’s was outstanding. She made us feel at home since the moment we arrived and was always helpful if we needed anything. Thank you again!
She has a wonderful house surrounded by nature, ideal to disconnect, have time for yourself and visit some of the sites around. The location is just a 20 minutes walk… read more

(Very good )

21/10/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Holly)

Holly is an amazing person and I had the most wonderful time with her,indeed an incredible experience and she is very much missed!
Holly helped in so many ways and was very much appreciated for all that she did,including producing yummy food on occasion
I now have the most beautiful website which Holly worked on and wrote most of the script,I am… read more

(Excellent )

30/09/2020

Left by Workawayer (Mattia & Laura) for host

We spent a couple of months with Pamela and it was something special, an unforgettable time in our life. We enjoyed a lot to stay there, Pamela was so lovely, kind and attentive to us. We helped her to clean the pool, the house and the cottage and we did a lot of gardening too. We had great conversations, sharing life experiences, emotions,… read more

(Excellent )

16/09/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Mattia & Laura)

Mattia and Laura stayed with me for two months over the summer and it was a fantastic time.They were both such a help,Mattia kept the pool looking better than it has ever looked amongst so many other things and Laura helped so much both in the house and garden and always with a smile.
We had such a happy time and shared many stories and… read more

(Excellent )

10/08/2020

Left by Workawayer (Simina) for host

This was me and my friend's first Workaway experience and Pamela was the loveliest, most thoughtful and communicative and funny host. We only stayed for a week but we felt so welcomed and like we belonged right away, Pamela's home and the whole region are fairytale-beautiful. The work was light maintenance to the garden and the pool and… read more

(Excellent )

21/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Stephen) for host

I had a lovely time at Pamela’s house. The weather was not kind to us, but it was late in the year. However there was always plenty to do, both inside and outside. Pamela is not afraid to help out and assist in the work and for a few of the jobs we worked together. There is a multitude of jobs to do at the house so you will not be short of work. I… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Stephen)

It was great having Steve stay here and the help and work he did was incredible,he has made a big difference to this place,from the painting,clearing streams ,repair work and so much more …..
His attitude and approach to everything made the work and time pass so quickly.
I am extremely grateful for the help that he gave.

(Excellent )

19/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tamsin & Tim) for host

Our stay with Pamela was an absolute dream. She was so welcoming of our whole family and made us all feel so much a part of her home in such a short time. It was a pleasure to be able to help with some painting and a little gardening and Pamela was so clear with what she needed us to do.

We all loved exploring the surrounding area and had so many… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tamsin & Tim)

Tamsin and Tim were the most amazing couple and I so enjoyed having them here with their three gorgeous children.
The week flew by, but in that time they painted the shutters of the stone cottage and helped in the garden,I was so very happy with the result as it was so professional !

I was so sad to see them leave as they all became part of this… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Vana & Lara)

What an amazing experience with Vana and Lara,they became part of the family and it was so sad to see them go.
I absolutely loved both their attitude to life and to work as they were a wonderful help here.......from sluicing down a very dirty tepee to weeding gardens and always with big smiles on their faces.
We shared some happy times and stories… read more

(Excellent )

07/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Vana & Lara) for host

We spent two wonderful weeks in Provence with Pamela and we can't explain how great she is a as host and a person. We worked 5 days a week, 4 hours a day in the morning. We did different things every day, from gardening to cleaning the house and taking down the fence. She explains clearly what she wants done so the work was great for us. We stayed… read more

(Excellent )

24/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Visvaldas)

Hi William ,I'm leaving a feedback again so hope that it's successful this time.

I thoroughly enjoyed having William stay here at Lei Chambris and the week went very quickly.
The work was varied and just two hours a day as William wanted accommodation only and to be responsible for his own catering which was ok with me.
I found the help he gave… read more

(Excellent )

17/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Visvaldas) for host

I've spent only a week at Pamela's but this week was enough to get a good feeling how refreshing this beautiful place in the mountains is.

I've stayed in a cottage located right in a heart of nature. Waking up to sounds of birds, stepping outside to be greeted by a warm-sunny morning (in the month of January!), watching a sky full of stars in the… read more

(Excellent )

30/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Monica ) for host

OH là là !!!

What a lovely surprise my first experience with workaway in south of France, magic and peaceful place and very welcoming host : D
With Pamela you won't have time to get bored, she is a genuine sprit full of energy ..I loved the yoga session early morning and watering bamboo together ; D
I already miss the silence and green hills… read more

(Excellent )

29/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Lydia) for host

Sorry for the very late feedback- I stayed with Pamela for 3 weeks in July and loved every moment. The location is incredible and the buildings and land are stunning. The work is very manageable and pleasant if you're willing to get up early, and you'll be rewarded with relaxing afternoons, wonderful cooking, and great company. Pamela is a… read more

(Excellent )

30/06/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anke)

It was simply wonderful having Anke to stay ,like a breath of fresh air sweeping through .
I thoroughly enjoyed her company and she was a pleasure to work with.

Anke has such a lovely positive attitude to life and is very much missed.

(Excellent )

29/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anke) for host

Pamela is such a lovely person. It was such a pleassure to stay with her. She is caring so much for her workawayers and always wants everyone to be fine. She was more than a host, as almost a really good friend.
The help was so much fun and exactly as expected.
We had a great time together and I love to recommand her and her place to live, which… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (David)

David was some kind of angel being sent.
I've never experienced such a special soul and someone who was always willing,happy and helpful.
David had excellent skills and general knowledge and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending him to someone lucky enough to have him stay.

I miss him very much and would love to have him back sometime x

(Excellent )

11/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (David) for host

Dear Pamela,
It was my first experience with workaway and it was just lovely at your place, the work was fun most of the time and there was a whole lot of free time that I was enable to enjoy just how I wanted, I'll never forget this great time at your lovely wooden cabin which is so tranquil and peaceful.
Thank you for one of the best times in my… read more

(Excellent )

15/12/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Heather & Keegan)

I'm sorry to be so late in responding to your feedback.

I enjoyed meeting Heather and her partner,they were a very pleasant couple.
We were only together for a few days before I left for the UK,but I felt completely confident in leaving them to take care of the animals and property while I was away.There were another couple staying too ,so… read more

(Very good )

23/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Heather & Keegan) for host

We spent two weeks at Pamela's beautiful place. We didn't get to spend a lot of time with Pamela as we were looking after her 2 dogs and 3 cats while she was visiting family. However Pamela was extremely kind and made sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable with the animals before leaving. Most mornings we woke up feeling like we… read more

(Very good )

14/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (Lina) for host

Apologies for late feedback, but how wonderful it is to turn the mind back in time and get all the memories flowing! Thank you Pamela for a lovely time, miss the mountains and your beautiful place and your 'babies' :) Hope all is going well and you're enjoying provencal autumn. All the very best with future projects and hope one day I'll get to… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Serhii & Dasha) for host

This is a wonderful place in a heart of Provence. We stayed in Lei Chambris in May and it was our first Workaway experience.
Pamela is very hospitable, everything was enjoyable - the place, the work, the food. Big Thank you to Pamela and guys !!!

(Excellent )

04/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Selina)

I so enjoyed having this family staying ,and loved their enthusiastic approach to life !!
Hugh joined in helping Ash and Selina with work around the property.
We had many interesting discussions and plans for the garden, design wise ,and then sadly it was time for them to go --they are very much missed !!

(Excellent )

02/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Selina) for host

Pamela welcomed us with open arms and a very tasty roast chicken! Our experience grew better each day along with our knowledge of the area which is exceptionally beautiful. She has a generous plot and much to do about the place which suited us as proactive people. Hugh pretty much eridaticated the red beetle population which- thank goodness- was… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Roger & Sari)

I had the most wonderful time with Roger and Sari --what a team !!
I loved their enthusiastic approach to life ,and general joie de vivre ----
They completed all tasks with great attention to detail ,and it was fun to be with them --they are very sadly missed.

I wish you both much luck and happiness in you lives
Pamela xx

(Excellent )

02/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Roger & Sari) for host

Location, location, location. Pamela has the perfect place for any workawayers keen on seeing Southern France and with the gift of plenty of free time you can truly take adavantage of it. Thankyou for being a wonderful host, we really enjoyed our evening meals and chats. The work was relaxed and we already miss the dogs! All the best for the… read more

(Excellent )

02/04/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Helena & James)

I thoroughly enjoyed having Helena and James staying with me and I particularly liked their enthusiastic approach to life.
They had many ideas on the work front and made many welcome changes here,including chopping and planting wonderful bamboo screening ,no mean feat !!
They worked hard,but had a fun time too exploring the area and falling in… read more

(Excellent )

20/10/2011

Left by Workawayer (Helena & James) for host

We had a great time staying with Pamela and the little family of chickens,dogs and cats. Pamela's home is a beautiful and tranquil place with a great energy. There were many different projects for us to get stuck into ranging from drystone walling to gardening and constructing a chicken & a goat house from scratch using left over wood/pallets.… read more

(Excellent )

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