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Julie and Mick, moved to France 5 years ago having owned the house since 2004. recently purchased some other surrounding property and are currently restoring it using traditional methods where possible, also bring the garden and surrounding land back into use, while still finding the time for a glass of wine and to enjoy the peace and tranquility that is rural France.
Mick is experienced in all aspects of the building trade and enjoys passing on his knowledge of both traditional and modern building techniques.
Julie, when not helping Mick she likes experimenting in the kitchen, preserving fruit and making terrines and other delights, along with cooking some very special meals.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
You will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of building/restoration. As well as gardening, planning and planting, and be a part of the rebirth of a hamlet that has lay dormant for half a century.
Language spoken English, with a little French, so an ideal opportunity to learn English and also for you to help us improve our French.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
Gardening
DIY and building projects using traditional building methods
General Maintenance
Maintenance of land, keeping trees in check, felling, logging and stacking wood.
We have several major projects planned over the coming winter, barn demolition and restoration where possible,. Also several stone walls need repairing / rebuilding, using traditional methods and stone reclaimed from barns.
We also have a cottage that requires full restoration, it is our intention to live in the house eventually when finished.
We are also looking to reclaim an area for use as a fruit garden.
Statement required by workaway to clarify. Assistance required is with our personal projects not a business.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Intermedio
Francés: PrincipianteEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
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Alojamiento
Independent Gite, one bedroom, bathroom and separate living room, central heating and log burner.
3 meals a day taken with hosts.
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Locally we have Saint Savin, a UNESCO site of interest, along with Montmorillon and Chauvigny, medieval villages, as well as may other sites of interest. Situated in rural France there are many country walks and woodland to explore. We are easy going and take life as it comes, happiness is a way of life, not a destination.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Wifi is good, you will have your own space to work in.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
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Horas esperadas
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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There is an assortment of building projects here to get stuck into. We built a wall, at our own pace, with stones from old ruins. There were plenty of tea brakes and Julie always offered a cake or a biscuit to go with it. We were very well looked after and enjoyed the naked… read more
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There is an assortment of building projects here to get stuck into. We built a wall, at our own pace, with stones from old ruins. There were plenty of tea brakes and Julie always offered a cake or a biscuit to go with it. We were very well looked after and enjoyed the naked… read more
