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Description
English retired couple with a couple of dogs living in rural France.
We are looking for flexible helpers, happy to help us with whatever the day demands.
We need help with landscaping to minimise future work, wood cutting, interior decorating , carpentry, single story roofing, plus help with issues as they occur.
We have a number of windows and doors to replace so being able to lift would be an advantage.
We have a problem with our garage roof that needs repairing.
Preferably all helpers will be flexible and happy to take on any of the above depending on need and weather.
Advice on how to use tools necessary for the work will be given.
We are non smoking and are seeking helpers that do not smoke at all. Helpers should be happy to live as part of the group during their stay.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
Bricolage et projets de construction
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Rural location. We live in a small hamlet, population 5, in a stone cottage split into 3 houses, 1 of which is renovated.
We bake our own bread and cakes, brew english style beer and create home cooked meals.
We prefer volunteers who are happy to live as part of the group during their stay, we would expect this to involve helping prepare meals if asked and the inevitable clearing away afterwards.
Volunteers are asked to assist with household chores as part of their hours.
Learn how to use all types of machinery safely, and experience the DIY world. Have a different social life than in a big city.
Aide
We are looking for help, male or female singles and couples, with a range of projects that involve plumbing, dry lining, wall panelling or tiling, fitting windows and doors, roofing, wall building around the fish pond, gardening, mainly preparing an area and planting fruit bushes.
We are non smoking and are seeking volunteers that do not smoke.
Volunteers should be happy to live as part of the team during their stay, we would expect this to involve helping prepare meals and the inevitable clearing away after.
We accept both skilled or unskilled people.
We need people able to help on their own initiative. We will show you how we would like you to do the work.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Débutant
Hébergement
Single or double room in the house or in our large cotton frame tent (summer only). In exchange for 25 hours work per week.
Note we do not accept helpers with children.
After work we normally come together for a glass of beer, home brewed, or wine.
The evening meal normally consists of 2 courses with wine, beer or soft drinks.
Autres infos...
This has been a very difficult couple of years, to do our best to stay safe and protect other helpers, we require incoming helpers to be fully vaccinated.
Please be aware that a vaccine certificate is required to travel on public transport or to seek healthcare.
The countryside around here is mostly gentle slopes with a few hills
We are in a very rural area there is no public transport so unless you have your own transport we invite helpers to join us if we go into town.
Our nearest town is St Maixent L'Ecole it is a historic garrison town worth an afternoon wandering around its old streets. It also houses a military museum within the national NCO college.
Note there is no public transport . We visit the town a least once per week when you are welcome to join us. The nearest airport is Poitiers. The train station is St Maixent L'Ecole, Deux-Sevres.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
25 hours per week maximum, 5 days a week.
N° de référence hôte : 000000000253
Feedback (18)
13 nov. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tim)
Tim was with us late 2020 and again in 2021.He knows his craft and also makes a good team leader.
He is self driven can be left to it and happy in his work.
Hi Tim good to see you back on the site, now we can leave your long over due review..
You know where we are still plenty to do in you're ever in our bit of France.
He is self driven can be left to it and happy in his work.
Hi Tim good to see you back on the site, now we can leave your long over due review..
You know where we are still plenty to do in you're ever in our bit of France.
(Excellent
)
7 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pier Paolo)
requested dates 03/07/2021
Had Skype chat as he felt he needed to speak to us.
Firm booking confirmed on 12th May
On 28th June request for another chat but this time with his parents.
He then informed us that he was going to another host.
Had Skype chat as he felt he needed to speak to us.
Firm booking confirmed on 12th May
On 28th June request for another chat but this time with his parents.
He then informed us that he was going to another host.
(Non présentation)
5 nov. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Jonathan & Camille) pour l'hôte
It was a real pleasure to spend 20 days with Rosslyn & John. We couldn’t dream better for a first workaway experience: the job was various and interesting (now we know how to repair a roof, use a chainsaw, sharpen the chain, grow chilli’s, make delicious flapjack and sausage rolls!). They were always looking for all our needs, it really felt like… read more
2 nov. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jonathan & Camille)
John & Camille came to us for initially 10 days en-route to their holiday destination. However Covid put paid to that and they stayed for 3 weeks and cut all of our winter firewood, finished off the shed roofs along with another helper. Helped around the house and were pro-active on anything that needed doing. They will be an asset to any host.… read more
(Excellent
)
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13 nov. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tim)
Tim was with us late 2020 and again in 2021.He knows his craft and also makes a good team leader.
He is self driven can be left to it and happy in his work.
Hi Tim good to see you back on the site, now we can leave your long over due review..
You know where we are still plenty to do in you're ever in our bit of France.
He is self driven can be left to it and happy in his work.
Hi Tim good to see you back on the site, now we can leave your long over due review..
You know where we are still plenty to do in you're ever in our bit of France.
(Excellent
)
7 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pier Paolo)
requested dates 03/07/2021
Had Skype chat as he felt he needed to speak to us.
Firm booking confirmed on 12th May
On 28th June request for another chat but this time with his parents.
He then informed us that he was going to another host.
Had Skype chat as he felt he needed to speak to us.
Firm booking confirmed on 12th May
On 28th June request for another chat but this time with his parents.
He then informed us that he was going to another host.
(Non présentation)
5 nov. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Jonathan & Camille) pour l'hôte
It was a real pleasure to spend 20 days with Rosslyn & John. We couldn’t dream better for a first workaway experience: the job was various and interesting (now we know how to repair a roof, use a chainsaw, sharpen the chain, grow chilli’s, make delicious flapjack and sausage rolls!). They were always looking for all our needs, it really felt like… read more
2 nov. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jonathan & Camille)
John & Camille came to us for initially 10 days en-route to their holiday destination. However Covid put paid to that and they stayed for 3 weeks and cut all of our winter firewood, finished off the shed roofs along with another helper. Helped around the house and were pro-active on anything that needed doing. They will be an asset to any host.… read more
(Excellent
)
24 sept. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Peter)
Peter was with us for four fantastic weeks. We had a problem with 2 shed roofs that not only had holes in it but were hidden from view by trees and covered in greenery. He cleared the area, took the old roofs down, fitted beams and undertook all tasks to make good. in such a short time span he completed one roof and left a small amount to finish… read more
(Excellent
)
22 sept. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Peter) pour l'hôte
Ross and John were amazing hosts. They work hard to be make sure their guests have a great experience. I spent the month building a new roof for their sheds and enjoying the French countryside. I was overwhelmed with great food, conversation and culture. Thank you guys!
7 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Devena) pour l'hôte
John and Rosslyn were absolutely lovely hosts! They're very friendly, genuinely interested in getting to know the people they host and have a real cultural exchange. They made me feel at home and from the stories they shared about other workawayers they've hosted in the past it's easy to see that they really enjoy the program. When it comes to the… read more
5 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Devena)
Devenna stayed with us for 3 weeks and during her stay she replanted my chilli plants and did painting. She worked for a long period on the building of the wall around the pond during quite a hot period, and assisted in the repair of the liner which is no mean feat. She is sociable and outgoing. We would welcome her back if the opportunity ever… read more
(Excellent
)
10 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Vince) pour l'hôte
I originally planned to stay with John and Ross for 2 weeks and ended up staying for 7. I instantly felt at home and was made to feel very welcome. The work was varied and enjoyable. Delicious food, good conversations, a relaxing and quiet environment and a pleasure taking Kaine for his daily walk. Thank you for hosting me and I hope to see you… read more
15 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Vince)
It has been a pleasure having Vince stay with us. He is intelligent hard working and easy going.
Vince will happily tackle anything you ask of him, between tiling our floor he has resolved a problem with our central heating.
Kain, (our dog) is loving his walks, he has taken to Vince and responds well to him.
Mealtimes are friendly and… read more
Vince will happily tackle anything you ask of him, between tiling our floor he has resolved a problem with our central heating.
Kain, (our dog) is loving his walks, he has taken to Vince and responds well to him.
Mealtimes are friendly and… read more
(Excellent
)
15 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Javier Isaias & Melisa Florencia) pour l'hôte
Hi guys! We really enjoy our stay with you,we learned a lot and have a great time working, taking kaine for a walk and of course eating all the delicious food ross cooked. We also have a great time talking and watching "death in paradise" heheh.. Javi really miss your bear John!hahaha... hope you best!
2 mars 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Javier Isaias & Melisa Florencia)
Melissa and Javier are a sociable couple who worked really hard during their stay. They came with the intention of learning how to tile my lounge floor. However they underestimated how much preparation was needed to get to a point of actually tiling. Once that point was reached they set themselves a challenge to lay as many tiles as they could in… read more
(Excellent
)
3 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Annasara)
Annasara What can I say good company flexible, took on whatever we asked. A joy to be with.
Welcome back anytime. We now have plenty of wood for the winter firesand home pressed apple juice.
Annasara the chilli plants are doing well.
Welcome back anytime. We now have plenty of wood for the winter firesand home pressed apple juice.
Annasara the chilli plants are doing well.
(Excellent
)
1 nov. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Annasara) pour l'hôte
Very good experience! John and Rosslyn made me feel right at home. Great food and reasonable amount of work. Did a number of different tasks such as pressing apples, clearing out sheds, re-potting plants etc. Thank you :-)
21 oct. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tatyana & Vladimir)
Hi Tatyana and Vladimir
Sorry this has taken me so long to write.
We had a great time together with loads done. We enjoyed your company and the dogs missed being spoilt after you had gone.
The garden is still showing the effects of your work and of course our new decking is a wonderful addition. If you find yourselves in France anytime we would… read more
Sorry this has taken me so long to write.
We had a great time together with loads done. We enjoyed your company and the dogs missed being spoilt after you had gone.
The garden is still showing the effects of your work and of course our new decking is a wonderful addition. If you find yourselves in France anytime we would… read more
(Excellent
)
22 juin 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Agustin & Lucas)
Theses guys were great. They worked hard were easy to talk to and good company.
They were better suited to DIY tasks than gardening but were willing to give anything a go.
They were better suited to DIY tasks than gardening but were willing to give anything a go.
(Excellent
)
15 juin 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Agustin & Lucas) pour l'hôte
Our time with John and Ross was awesome ! It was our first workawaying experience and we didn't now what to expect ! But they made us feel at home, so far away from our real home! The work wasn't hard and John was there to show you how to do it. Sometimes you did some extra time, but then you got your reward with the delicious food of Rosslyn! And… read more
29 déc. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Robert) pour l'hôte
Time seemed to fly at chez John et Ros. It's hard to believe we spent over 2 months there! We learned loads from John and Ros and they have helped us alot with our bike woes. Great times, great food, great people and an experience we'll never forget.
28 déc. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Robert)
Liz and Rob are a great couple they arrived a little wet due to thier chosen transport (a tandem) Having dried out they stuck in straight away. They worked both indoors and out preparing ground digging weeding wood cutting whatever was needed often without being asked. They renewed our bathroom with laying a new laminate floor and… read more
(Excellent
)
28 déc. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Omar)
Omar stayed with us for about 3 months.
During that time he worked with other helpers and alone.
He cleared the area for and laid a new shed base which demanded a substantial amount of earth moving, and shifting the materials from one end of the garden to the other.
We found him totally honest and felt able to leave him house/dog sitting… read more
During that time he worked with other helpers and alone.
He cleared the area for and laid a new shed base which demanded a substantial amount of earth moving, and shifting the materials from one end of the garden to the other.
We found him totally honest and felt able to leave him house/dog sitting… read more
(Excellent
)
29 sept. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Omar) pour l'hôte
I've never done workaway before but after staying with John and Rosslyn for nearly three months..... I am glad I did. Two of the most gracious knowledgeable and kind hearted people I've ever met. The time literally flew. Rosslyn's cooking was amazing. I learned so many things during my stay from the both of them and had a great time. If youre… read more
8 oct. 2013
Laissé par le workawayer (Katarzyna & Dima) pour l'hôte
It was our first workaway experience and we were a bit stressed not knowing what to expect. Now we know, we shouldn’t have been. The time we spent with John and Rosslyn was wonderful. They welcomed us in their house and really treated as a part of their family, we felt like home all the time. We also made great friends with Kain and Livy – their… read more
18 sept. 2013
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katarzyna & Dima)
Kate and Dima are great people, flexible happy to take on anything. Always looking for how to be helpful. Able to work on own initiative. They were with us for 3 weeks We had good times discussing the finer points of the English language and playing Trivial Persuit.
Dima spent some time helping to resolve a couple of issues with the car. He… read more
Dima spent some time helping to resolve a couple of issues with the car. He… read more
(Excellent
)
9 oct. 2012
Laissé par le workawayer (Bonnie ) pour l'hôte
Hi John & Ros,
After travelling for quite a few months Ros and John were most welcoming and accommodating. Ros's cooking was just superb and living with them felt just like home in a way:) I learnt a lot more about recycling, there way of gardening and plenty more. There's never a dull moment at the dinner table with ros and john they will keep… read more
After travelling for quite a few months Ros and John were most welcoming and accommodating. Ros's cooking was just superb and living with them felt just like home in a way:) I learnt a lot more about recycling, there way of gardening and plenty more. There's never a dull moment at the dinner table with ros and john they will keep… read more
19 sept. 2012
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bonnie )
Bonnie settled in straight awa,y saw what needed doing and got on with it. She tackled jobs inside and out, general housework, gardening, land clearing wood cutting and stacking logs with another helper. We have a rule that helpers can only use machinery that they can start Bonnie achieved this with an 18 inch chainsaw. The dogs will miss their… read more
(Excellent
)
29 août 2012
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sean & Rebecca)
Becci and Sean are a great couple they stayed with us for about 3 weeks fitting in well and takling anything asked of them. Thier main tasks were land clearing and building a small retaining wall in intense heat. Sean and Becci thanks for your help you know where we are if you are ever passing this way again.
(Excellent
)
16 sept. 2011
Laissé par le workawayer (Antje) pour l'hôte
Dear Rose, dear John! : ) I am really happy that my original hosts in France have cancelled the arrangement and I came to you and Kain and Livvy. I enjoyed my three weeks staying with you and living with you as a part of your family a lot ! I experienced you as very welcoming and generous people (concerning a relaxed atmosphere and great food as… read more
16 sept. 2011
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Antje)
recommended Antje stayed with us for 3 weeks. She is an amazing person with an incredible 'joi de vivre' who sees every task as a challenge.
She wanted to learn how to use power tools so during her time with us she mastered using an angle grinder, hedge trimmer, chain saw, lawn mower, drill and sander. In between this she weeded, planted, chopped… read more
She wanted to learn how to use power tools so during her time with us she mastered using an angle grinder, hedge trimmer, chain saw, lawn mower, drill and sander. In between this she weeded, planted, chopped… read more
(Excellent
)
18 juil. 2011
Laissé par le workawayer (Peter) pour l'hôte
Sorry to be late with this - thought I had already done it. Magic stay - thoroughly enjoyed ourselves Thank you Ros for the wonderful meals. Peter was happy to finish the project of clearing the bit of land even though we were there only a week - should have been a lot longer. This is an excellent placement and we really recommend it. Best wishes… read more
17 juil. 2011
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Peter)
Vicky and Peter Stayed with us for 1 week. They succeeded in clearing sufficient land to enable us to create an area for keeping chickens. This was no small task. It needed tree roots removing and a large amount of shredding. They also tidied sheds and generally helped out.
They have said they would like to come back next year, we do hope so.
They have said they would like to come back next year, we do hope so.
(Excellent
)
2 mai 2011
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Natsumi)
Natsumi came to us with no prior knowledge or experience in gardening but after being shown what was expected she proved to be an asset and enjoyed seeing the result of her work. She is a friendly supportive person that I would like to call a friend.
(Très bien
)
5 févr. 2011
Laissé par le workawayer (Jason scott) pour l'hôte
this was very different to my previous workaways, But in a good way!
Ross and John are very welcoming, and i had a very pleasurable experience here, felt like i was going to school the amount i learned from Ross and John, they have so much knowledge to offer which often left me confused, but in the end i feel i have left very enriched which will… read more
Ross and John are very welcoming, and i had a very pleasurable experience here, felt like i was going to school the amount i learned from Ross and John, they have so much knowledge to offer which often left me confused, but in the end i feel i have left very enriched which will… read more
4 févr. 2011
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jason scott)
Jason worked with us both in the UK and in France. We had a list as long as your arm of work that needed doing as we are in the middle of relocating to our French home. So with Jasons help the decorating is finished a huge amount of our possesions have been loaded into and unloaded from our van firewood is cut and we have an area of our field… read more
(Très bien
)
24 janv. 2011
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Soheil)
Soheil came to us in England to help with decorating and moving out. He worked hard at a quite tedious task is easy to live with and willing to try anything.
Thank you Soheil maybe see you in France
Thank you Soheil maybe see you in France
(Très bien
)
23 déc. 2010
Laissé par le workawayer (Jan) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed staying with John and Ros at their former home in Kettering, England. They are fantastic hosts, and Ros is an excellent cook (she has a way with potatoes). The painting work in the lounge was tedious, but I feel that I learned a great deal about decorating from John, who is an extremely knowledgeable, handy person who just oozes… read more
15 août 2010
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mike)
During their short stay Mike and Linda certainly got stuck in with chosen tasks they stripped a whole wall of ivy and restyled our boundary hedge for us. Its a shame they had to shorten their visit with us.
(Très bien
)
5 août 2010
Laissé par le workawayer (Terril) pour l'hôte
Ros and John were terrific hosts. We had many sensational meals and lively discussions. They are in the process of restoring a farmhouse, so there are many projects to be done. We felt right at home with them and their two personable dogs. Thanks guys for a great time.
4 août 2010
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Terril)
Terril and Lubos were with us for just 12 days and Lubos successfully completed the installation of radiators and pipework for our central heating. Just a small ammount of work is needed to complete it. Terril has been working in the garden and house. They are both good company and we have had some lively interesting conversations. They always… read more
(Excellent
)
3 mai 2010
Laissé par le workawayer (Courtney) pour l'hôte
Austin and I both loved Ros and John's home. Tons of work to do, and as we learned later with some inexperienced Workaway hosts in Spain, we really appreciated the fact that these were seasoned hosts and knew how long we were suppose to be working, as well as when to give us time off. They were very welcoming and hospitable. THANKS YOU GUYS!
1 avr. 2010
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Courtney)
Courtney came to us with her friend Austin for 2 weeks in March. She weeded and dug our veggie plot alone and planted potatoes and seeds for us, she worked hard at this. Austin engaged in unloading the van which included moving 2 cubic metres of firewood, and cleared a further area of garden unsupervised. They both helped around the house and… read more
(Très bien
)
21 mars 2010
Laissé par le workawayer (Carlos) pour l'hôte
Thank you very much John and Rosslyn, these weeks in your company, great hospitality and sharm. It was a great experience, and I expect to be able to return to help soon in the tasks that you need.
20 mars 2010
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carlos)
Carlos stayed with us in the UK for about 3 weeks. We would welcome him back any time. He is easy to live with worked very hard at everything we asked and completed a long list of tasks.
(Excellent
)
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