Garden and home help with our family in the beautiful Pyrenees, France

Infos

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  Description

  We are an English family who made the move to rural France 21 years ago and now live in the beautiful Pyrenees countryside. Our home is shared by three generations – us as a couple, our two children (19 and 16), and Grandma, who adds plenty of warmth to daily life!
  We also have animals, so there’s always something happening outdoors. Life here is peaceful, surrounded by nature and mountains, but never boring, it’s a busy, friendly household where everyone mucks in and enjoys the simple pleasures of countryside living.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Entretien général

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Livres

  

  Photographie

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Écriture

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Montagne

  

  Plage

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Life Here & Cultural Exchange
  
  For us, Workaway is about more than just exchanging help for accommodation it’s about sharing skills, experiences and family life.
  
  We’re a relaxed but active household and enjoy including helpers in everyday life, whether that’s shared meals, BBQs in the garden, trips to local markets or exploring the Pyrenees. Rural life here is peaceful, surrounded by nature, but there’s always something going on.
  
  My husband is a carpenter and builder, so there are often practical projects happening around the property, and there’s plenty of opportunity to learn hands-on skills. I previously ran a soap business and now manage projects, so we’re happy to share experience in small business, organisation and planning too.
  
  We love meeting people from different cultures and learning about your country, traditions and food. For us, the best Workaway experiences feel like a genuine exchange where everyone learns something and leaves with great memories.

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  Aide

  Help Around the Property
  
  As spring approaches, most of the help will be outdoors. This is one of our busiest and most productive seasons.
  
  We have a large vegetable patch that needs preparing, planting and maintaining, as well as a large garden with many plants and ongoing projects planned for the year ahead.
  
  Projects this season include:
  
  Creating a pond area
  
  Fencing work
  
  Cutting hedges
  
  General garden upkeep
  
  Painting entrance gates
  
  We also have some small handy projects around the property, so practical skills and previous hands-on experience would be very beneficial. Confidence using basic tools and being happy with physical outdoor work is important.
  
  We have horses, chickens, dogs and cats, so being comfortable around animals is essential. Our dog enjoys daily walks, so it would be lovely if you’re happy to help with that too. Some light animal care may also be included depending on your experience.
  
  🌿 Who Would Suit This Role?
  
  This opportunity would suit someone practical, physically fit and happy working outdoors in all types of spring weather. Experience in gardening, DIY, fencing, maintenance or small handy projects would be a big advantage.
  
  You should be:
  
  Self-motivated
  
  Reliable and positive
  
  Comfortable living in a family environment
  
  Happy around animals
  
  Able to work independently as well as alongside us
  
  Rural life here is peaceful and beautiful, but it’s important to understand this is countryside living rather than town life.
  
  Most importantly, we’re looking for someone friendly and respectful who would enjoy becoming part of our family home for a while.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Workawayers stay in our cosy Roulotte (shepherds hut) set slightly apart from the main family house so you have your own private space.
  
  It has a small kitchen area and a private bathroom with shower, sink and hot water. The toilet is a compost toilet, in keeping with our rural setting and eco approach. It’s simple and easy to use.
  
  The roulotte is comfortable and peaceful, a lovely little retreat after a day working outdoors , offering both independence and the opportunity to join family life as much as you’d like.
  
  Food will be provided during your stay. We usually share meals together when possible, but there is also space for independence if you prefer to cook for yourself.
  
  Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements, allergies or preferences, we are flexible and will always do our best to accommodate you.

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  Autres infos...

  We live in a rural area, so having your own transport can be helpful, though not essential. The nearest train station is approximately 30 minutes away. There are very limited bus services, so public transport is not frequent.
  
  We are happy to help with lifts to the station when possible and can also take you to local shops if needed.
  
  Please note that ours is a strictly non-smoking household and property.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

  

  Marmalade, Buddy, Jingle and Rafiki

  

  Hermitage, Sahara

  

  Orus, Nut, Ella

  Orus is a Siberian Husky , Nut and Ella Jack Russells

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