Información de perfil
Evaluación del anfitrión
80 %
Last replied
16 ene 2023
Comentarios
42
Correo verificado
Medallas (2)
Detalles
Descripción
We are a nice, welcoming family of 6 happily settled on our smallholding in Landevennec, Finistere, Brittany. We, David and Samantha, are a laid-back, well travelled couple, looking forward to meeting other like minded people from around the world, as well as having a bit of extra help.
After 20 years in the forestry and tree surgery business, David now works as a handyman/groundskeeper. Samantha looks after the children, runs the smallholding and works part time as a gardener and english teacher.
Our aim is to live and run our smallholding in a respectful way to the environment, raising healthy organic produce using techniques such as permaculture and using natural and recycled materials as much as possible.
We produce the majority of our vegetables here, as well as enjoying the company of many furry family members!
This year we are starting work renovating some old stone barns, preserving the existing stonework, adding a wooden storey on top (hopefully incorporating round timber structure), a green roof, reed bed filter system for all wastes. The new wooden storey will be a gîte/holiday accomodation specialised for people with reduced mobility.
We try to maintain a healthy balance of work and play, enjoying quality time together exploring the peninsula and the numerous outdoor pursuits it has to offer.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Mantenimiento general
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Ayuda doméstica
Cuidado de animales
Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We embrace cultural exchange, enjoying the sharing of cultures, travel stories, meals etc. We are well integrated into the community enjoying local culture and events. We try to live as self sufficiently and low impact as possible, gaining many skills to do with animal rearing, vegetable production, foraging, land management (permaculture), house renovation etc.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
We have a varied list of works required, if you can help with any of these please let us know.
Over the years we have gained many skills which we are happy to share as well as being eager to learn new ones.
*️️️️ We need help with the general maintenance and running of the smallholding; vegetable patch, fencing, tree felling, firewood and animal care.
*️️️️ During school holidays, childcare and help with the housework is needed.
*️️️️ We need help this year with the stonework, and groundworks of the old barns.
*️️️️ We are hoping to put in the reed beds this year.
*️️️️ We also need help with the refitting of a large caravan, which will then be guest/workawayer accomodation.
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: FluidoEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
Alojamiento
Within our family home, double/twin bedroom with DVD player and beautiful view of the estuary. Shared family bathroom. Free WIFI. Or a large independant caravan when refitted!
Algo más...
We live in a national park on a beautiful peninsula "the presqu'ile de Crozon", which has much to offer. Landevennec is a small picturesque village on the banks of the Aulne estuary (rade de Brest). From our doorstep are plenty of good walking and cycling trails, through the countryside, forest and along the coast. Good shore fishing and foraging too (oysters, clams, cockles ect.). We can lend bikes, canadian canoe and fishing gear.
Own transport is recommended, the peninsula offers many beautiful beaches, coastal paths, villages, market town and fishing ports. For the sporty there is great climbing, surfing, diving, horseriding, watersports etc. all nearby. During the Holiday season there are many small festivals, music events, entertainement and night markets in the area.
For those without transport, we can pick up at an agreed time from Brest train station or airport. However please note that Landevennec is a small, calm rural village.
We are a family of animal lovers and have many pets: 3 dogs, 2 cats, 2 donkeys, 4 goats, 2 pet pigs, chickens, rabbit and guinea-pig. We also try to eat healthily, mainly a plant-based whole-food diet.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Dos
Horas esperadas
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week with some flexibility.
Comentarios (19)
Comentarios
Son opciones de calificación adicionales para cuando los miembros dejan sus comentarios. Se muestra la calificación media dejada en cada opción.
Precisión del perfil:
(4.3)
Intercambio cultural:
(5.0)
Comunicación:
(5.0)
Staying with this wonderful family in their incredible home was the best decision I could have made this summer.
The area is amazingly beautiful with all the beaches and its gorgeous scenery. But what really made my stay… read more
I helped taking care of the children, the animals, the garden etc.. I learned about organic gardening from Sam. And I was able to eat… read more
It was a pleasure to learn a little… read more
El lugar es maravilloso, lleno de naturaleza y paisajes increibles. Sam y David son geniales y estan siempre dispuestos a mostrarte lo mejos del lugar donde viven, nos llevaron a pescar, a… read more
Besides, for other workawayers: the location is beyond beautiful, surrounded by a natural park of… read more
