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Evaluación del anfitrión
80 %
Last replied
19 dic 2023
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We are a very busy English family of three who relocated to France in 2012. We bought our abandoned 'Longiere' farm house in 2015 and are renovating it into an equestrian property. We have 2 horses and 2 retired ponies. Our daughter competes in high level dressage which takes up most of our weekends.
Our main business is running our online shop which keeps me in the office most of the day. I need no help running the business. My husband works full time renovating the house and maintaining the land.
We have a cattery and are breeders of Maine Coon cats. With 8 females and 2 males we expect 8 litters per year with the kittens staying with us until they are 3 months old.
We are looking for someone to be part of the family to help out on daily chores like taking care of the cats (they need lots of cuddles) cleaning, help with shopping and food preparation, gardening, fence maintenance and all sorts of outside tasks.
We are very rural (no buses) with limited internet access. If you are tied to your phone and the internet this really is not for you !
This homestay would probably not suit most vegetarians or vegans as we have a lot of raw meat preparation for the cats and kittens.
No help is needed with any part of the house renovation work. The interior of the house still needs a lot of work but you will have your own bedroom with shared bathroom (until a new one is built) We would prefer someone who enjoys to be part of the family and not shut themselves away and also join us for meals and help prepare them. Our first language is English but our daughter speaks perfect French and we are OK French speakers.
We are situated 6 km from a medium size town with all amenities like shops, supermarket, bars, restaurants, cinema, theatre and parks.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Jardinería
Cuidado de animales
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
You would benefit by living in a beautiful rural location with fresh air and peace. Maybe learn a new language and spend lots of time with cats and kittens.
Ayuda
This is a great opportunity for a person who loves cats and the outdoor life.
We would like help with usual household chores like cooking and cleaning as part of normal family living. We are not looking for a housekeeper or a cook just someone with enough foresight to muck in and not add to the work.
Various outdoor tasks from planting trees to painting fences.
We would like a forward thinking person who can arrange themselves without constant reminding and fit in to our family life which despite the work load is relaxed and informal, plus someone who would be willing to stay for at least 1 month.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: IntermedioEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
With various levels of French spoken in our house from fluent to beginner we could offer help with English to French speaking people. Otherwise we would speak English full time to anyone who wants to improve their English.
Alojamiento
You will have your own room with either en-suite or shared family bathroom depending on availability. Saying this we would prefer someone who enjoys to be part of the family and not shut themselves away and also join us for meals. All meals are provided as part of your accommodation package but help preparing them would be appreciated.
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We are in Pays de la Loire but on the borders of Brittany and Normandy. We are 6 kilometres from the town of Gorron with cafes, bars, restaurants, theatre, swimming pool and gym. A large park with golf, paintball, canoeing, acro-branch/ zip wire and nature reserve ( open in peak season only)
Laval is 1hr drive with TGV train to Paris in 1h10.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Podría aceptar mascotas
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Horas esperadas
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Comentarios (11)
The horses were wonderful. I was sad to leave them. All of them try so hard for you and are all so talented and different to ride. I had a soft spot for James their dog and they also have beautiful… read more
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The horses were wonderful. I was sad to leave them. All of them try so hard for you and are all so talented and different to ride. I had a soft spot for James their dog and they also have beautiful… read more
Sabrina stayed with us for almost 3 months which for me was not long enough :0) Her dedication to the work and training the horses was absolutely… read more
Lilly is a kind, hard-working child competing mostly every weekend with her pony Musique. This mare really knows her job - be it jumping, dressage or hunter, the competition mood is on and… read more
Evie is very hard working and thorough beyond expectation. She spent all day out with the horses and got quite attached to one particular fella. Royal was… read more
The place is located in the countryside, where you can enjoy the nature and see a stunning sky full of stars at night (You'll never get sick of it ! )
Belinda, Paul and their daughter Lilly are very welcoming people and I immediatly felt like a member of the family.
Lilly is… read more
