Help with DIY and gardening in the Tarn in the South West of France

Detalles

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  Descripción

  We are a couple renovating a house and garden in the Tarn in the South West of France. The main building work is complete but we need help with renovation of the garden and some general maintenance of the buildings.
  
  Our main interests are music (we have an association which hosts a number of classical concerts each year), renovating historic houses and gardening. We have two adult children in the UK and a young grandson as well as our gorgeous dog who is with us in France. Our house is on the edge of a small village in a wine region with lovely walks or cycle rides from the house in open countryside and vinyards. We are only 15 minutes away from the beautiful city of Albi, 10 minutes from Gaillac and 45 minutes from Toulouse. You will stay in our "maison d'amis" which is a 4 bedroom house with pool and outdoor eating space. Our house is right next door, so you will have some independence from us but also close by to share meals etc

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  We are located in rural France in the centre of a wine producing region. It doesn't come more French than that! Few people locally speak English so it is ideal if you want to practice your French or explore the local vineyards which all do tastings etc. The nearby cities of Albi and Toulouse are both cultural centres with a particular focus on the arts. We also have a large music room which may appeal to those with an interest in classical music or jazz and would like a practice space to play in.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  We have a number of project and maintenance on the go! The garden was landscaped last year but we now need help with some new planting, finishing the landscaping and general maintenance. We have a number of outbuildings /barns which we would like to clear out and tidy. This includes a beautiful wine 'cellar' which we want to bring back into use and a music room which needs some general help to finish it. None of the work requires any particular skills but some of it could be heavy and messy!

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  We are both intermediate French speakers but we are trying to improve our level, so would welcome French or English speaking people
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  Alojamiento

  You will stay in our newly renovated "maison d'amis" which is right next door to the main house. It has 4 double bedrooms (2 with double beds and 2 with twin beds). It has a fully equipped kitchen, a sitting room, 2 bathrooms and an open barn with a BBQ for outdoor eating. It has heating and air cooling. You will be able to cook for yourselves in your own kitchen if you wish and you will also be able to share meals with us. You will have use of our electric bikes and of the music rooms if you wish.

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  Algo más...

  We are just 45 minutes from Toulouse airport and 10 minutes from the railway station in Gaillac. We would be happy to take you to visit some of the many local beautiful villages such as Cordes sure Ciel, or to the city of Albi for you to explore the wonderful historic city centre. We are surrounded by vineyards which can be reached by bike from the house. There are lots of local walks through countryside including vineyards and sunflower fields. Our village is quiet and rural and we try to always respect the peace and privacy of local people. Life here is peaceful and at a slower pace than the UK so ideal for a peaceful get away!

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  We have a good Wi-Fi connection which operates from anywhere on our site. There are plenty of space to work from too.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  We have outdoor space which could take a moderately sized campervan.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  Este anfitrión dice que acepta a viajeros con mascotas.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Horas esperadas

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week