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Last replied
19 mai 2025
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Description
Set in 6 hectares of land with ponds,streams and woodland teeming with diverse wildlife.
Since moving to France over 30 years ago, this abandoned old farm has been lovingly developed into a mature ecosystem by Phil's passion and dedicated adherence to 'permaculture' principles.
Using syntrophic and regenerative techniques in everything he does - from his planting thousands of saplings to create a forest garden, to his use of beneficial micro-organisms to super charge the soil.....
He is always willing to share his knowledge and experiences and is eager to learn more.
This would suit someone who is fit and healthy with lots of energy.
Having been hosts for over 20 years we have seen countries through other people's eyes and made some long lasting friendships - we look forward to opening our home and family to many others yet.
Good luck and have a great workaway experience
Phil and Helen
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Centres d’intérêt
Ferme
Dev. durable
Soin des plantes
Jardinage
Cuisine et alimentation
Bricolage / artisanat
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
How could you not benefit from the Breton way of living?- simple but honest, we have certainly learnt a better way of living and sharing since moving here and raising our family.
Aide
The help required could be anything, so you would have to be flexible and adapt, come with an open mind and motivation to learn and have new experiences.
UPDATE
This month we require help clearing grass from around young plants and applying mulch.
When the weather is bad then there are gates and fences to replace and firewood to stack.
You will need to bring old clothes, strong shoes and work gloves.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Allemand: Débutant
Hébergement
Bedroom in the farm house or cabin in the garden (see profile photo)
We expect you to take care of your accomodation and leave it in a clean and tidy state for the next people staying.
Autres infos...
Lovely quiet area , easy to travel hitching.
unspoilt by tourism and very rural.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Deux
N° de référence hôte : 155446366351
Feedback (95)
14 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria Hernandez ) pour l'hôte
I had a great time during my stay at Phil’s and Helen’s. They’re very attentive and will take care of you. Everything is so green, beautiful and peaceful and I enjoyed challenging myself with all the duties I was assigned. Phil would explain every task as how it needs to be done and you won’t get bored since it’s different tasks, it’s amazing all… read more
14 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria Hernandez )
Polite and helpful
(Excellent
)
31 mars 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gabriella)
Experienced and mature volunteer,who adapts quickly and works out her role easily.
(Excellent
)
24 févr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma) pour l'hôte
I am very pleased with my stay. Here, I've learned a lot about smallholding life. I had many interesting conversations about permaculture, and Phil is really open to discussing any questions you might have. Every day offered different tasks, which I greatly appreciated. Almost all the work I did was new to me, and I always received clear… read more
23 févr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
I'm sure she would always find the good in being challenged both physically and mentally , and should only benefit if the experience charges her a slightly
(Très bien
)
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Exactitude du profil:
(4.7)
Échange culturel:
(4.6)
Communication:
(4.4)
14 mai 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria Hernandez ) pour l'hôte
I had a great time during my stay at Phil’s and Helen’s. They’re very attentive and will take care of you. Everything is so green, beautiful and peaceful and I enjoyed challenging myself with all the duties I was assigned. Phil would explain every task as how it needs to be done and you won’t get bored since it’s different tasks, it’s amazing all… read more
14 mai 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria Hernandez )
Polite and helpful
(Excellent)
31 mars 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gabriella)
Experienced and mature volunteer,who adapts quickly and works out her role easily.
(Excellent)
24 févr. 2025
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma) pour l'hôte
I am very pleased with my stay. Here, I've learned a lot about smallholding life. I had many interesting conversations about permaculture, and Phil is really open to discussing any questions you might have. Every day offered different tasks, which I greatly appreciated. Almost all the work I did was new to me, and I always received clear… read more
23 févr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
I'm sure she would always find the good in being challenged both physically and mentally , and should only benefit if the experience charges her a slightly
(Très bien)
14 févr. 2025
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maddalena)
Not our typical helper she was
Quiet, daydreamy and a bit reserved. When everything is done at the end of the day, that's not a problem.
Quiet, daydreamy and a bit reserved. When everything is done at the end of the day, that's not a problem.
(Très bien)
4 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maciej )
Polite, worked well and knows how to run a log burner.
(Excellent)
14 nov. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sergio)
Tidy, worked hard, but a bit random. Spent a lot of meal times on his phone.
(Très bien)
24 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dario)
Good worker,learns quickly and easy to live with.
(Excellent)
10 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Denis)
Has his own style and rhythm of doing things, which worked out fine,this time. But not having sensible footwear was a major safety issue.
(Excellent)
9 sept. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Denis) pour l'hôte
Stayed here during a week, for sure I recommend this place. Philip and Helen are very nice people, especially I enjoyed food!
2 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tabita)
Helps out to the best of her ability
(Excellent)
28 mars 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Svend)
Gets stuff done and occupied himself well.
(Excellent)
5 janv. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Mathilde & Nathan) pour l'hôte
It was a really cool experience coming at Helen and Phil's farm. We came to help for 3 weeks after a storm, and their was a lot of branches to cut, wood to chop, fencing... Phil took care of giving us differents tasks, so we could discover different aspects of the work in the property. It took always place with good energy, and we were happy to… read more
19 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mathilde & Nathan)
Excellent,precise and
exact, curious, but not at all imposing or demanding .
exact, curious, but not at all imposing or demanding .
(Excellent)
31 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Bram) pour l'hôte
I did indeed benefit from the Breton way of life. I learned a lot of new skills and got introduced to new ideas.
The things we did during my month in Saint-Tugdual varied a lot. From chopping wood to waxing stairs, from temporarily repairing weelbarrows and axe handles to moving the two pigs, from building those pigs a shed with the posts we made… read more
The things we did during my month in Saint-Tugdual varied a lot. From chopping wood to waxing stairs, from temporarily repairing weelbarrows and axe handles to moving the two pigs, from building those pigs a shed with the posts we made… read more
19 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bram)
100% , strong ,practical and pragmatic. Always looking for ways to be helpful.
(Excellent)
27 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Chett & Brenda) pour l'hôte
Hi Phil and Helen! Hello curios readers. I was provided with a great foundation in the way of comfortable housing, delicious food, fun entertainment, and just the right amount of exercise. With the passing of time and as each new generation of the family inherits this land they will surely remince on the brilliance of their great grandparents in… read more
27 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chett & Brenda)
Egregious with enough intuition to be likable, and equally adiqate knowledge to be helpful.
(Excellent)
27 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mina-Kim)
Hard working and much smarter, stronger, and sociable than she appears at first
(Excellent)
12 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Malte & Katharina) pour l'hôte
Helen and Phil were our fist Workaway hosts. It was a very nice experience! The food at the restaurant Helen provided for our luch was delicious. The tasks Phil provided on the farm were interesting and diverse. We can only recommend these Hosts!
12 oct. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Malte & Katharina)
Polite, Engaging and observant. Both capable and very practical helpers.
(Excellent)
29 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tom)
Cool,calm and collected
(Excellent)
15 août 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Kristina) pour l'hôte
My time with Phil and Helen was absolutely great. I learned practical skills like mowing grass with a scythe, pulling weeds, and digging potatoes, with Phil guiding and explaining every step. Beyond the work, I learned about the town life through stories and chats with Phil. It’s was so interesting, I’ve never heard anything like that before. I… read more
12 août 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kristina)
Open, honest, not afraid to learn and very easy to get along with .
(Excellent)
15 juin 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tonie)
Despite having no skills or experience everything that needed to be done was well done.
(Excellent)
3 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Jem) pour l'hôte
This was my first Workaway experience and I really loved it! The working hours are reasonable and in exchange you can learn a lot about permaculture and enjoy some excellent meals!
Thanks Phil and Helen,
all the best,
Jem
Thanks Phil and Helen,
all the best,
Jem
29 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jem)
He Came and did a lot of weeding, just at the right time
(Excellent)
1 avr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katrine)
Good company,clever, very
Precise and everything an
Excellent workawayer should be.
Precise and everything an
Excellent workawayer should be.
(Excellent)
21 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (William)
Nice guy, but left after one day without notice or explanation ....
Perhaps he hadn't read our
Description?
Perhaps he hadn't read our
Description?
(Neutre)
23 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jim)
Talkative, story teller
Reminiscent of the song sung by Clint Eastwood in Paint your wagon .
Reminiscent of the song sung by Clint Eastwood in Paint your wagon .
(Très bien)
7 janv. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dan Van)
Cheerful, proactive and adaptable. Always willing to give a hand
(Excellent)
9 déc. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Uxía & Carlos) pour l'hôte
We were in Phil and Helen’s paradise for two weeks.
The work that needs to be done is a little hard (physical) but Phil is always there if you need help or to teach you about the wonder’s of permaculture (which he knows very very well).
All the meals are hand-made by Helen or Phil, and they are delicious!!
You also get lovely afternoons talking… read more
The work that needs to be done is a little hard (physical) but Phil is always there if you need help or to teach you about the wonder’s of permaculture (which he knows very very well).
All the meals are hand-made by Helen or Phil, and they are delicious!!
You also get lovely afternoons talking… read more
5 déc. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Uxía & Carlos)
Sociable,respectful,hard working and motivated helpers
(Excellent)
18 nov. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lucas)
Very willing worker
(Très bien)
2 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Fiona Georgi) pour l'hôte
My time at Helen and Phil's beautiful place went by very fast. Phil seems very well organised and the tasks in the garden varies. I learned a lot about permaculture and the local community. We spent the evenings listening to music and playing games, it was lovely:)
24 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fiona Georgi)
It's refreshing to have such a dynamic younger helper with a fantastic positive attitude.
(Excellent)
30 sept. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Sarah ) pour l'hôte
I had a great stay at Phil and Helen's little heaven. They are a very impressive hard working couple.
I learned many things around gardening and permaculture. The work done on the garden is really remarkable and Phil has a lot of knowledge to share. I stayed for a bit less than two weeks and the tasks were quite diverse.
I also ate really well… read more
I learned many things around gardening and permaculture. The work done on the garden is really remarkable and Phil has a lot of knowledge to share. I stayed for a bit less than two weeks and the tasks were quite diverse.
I also ate really well… read more
30 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sarah )
Engaging, willing to learn and adapt. Despite having little or no gardening knowledge, she did very well.
(Excellent)
3 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Luke)
Didn't pick up the ball and run with it, but does everything you ask of him.
(Excellent)
22 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Raul)
Chatty, full of dreams and aspirations, perhaps thought he was going to cherry pick, but we don't do that here .
(Bien)
13 mai 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bruna )
Sensible and careful helper
(Très bien)
29 avr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexander & Sally)
(Neutre)
12 avr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marcelle)
Polite and unimposing
(Bien)
14 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Darling) pour l'hôte
I had a nice stay with Phil and Helen. They are very kind and accommodating.
Phil is very knowledgeable, take the time to ask him questions about the property, it's worth it.
Phil is very knowledgeable, take the time to ask him questions about the property, it's worth it.
12 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Darling)
Despite his lack of direction
getting to us,he proved to be a hard worker and very adaptable
getting to us,he proved to be a hard worker and very adaptable
(Excellent)
6 mars 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Toni) pour l'hôte
Very inspiring site of permaculture.
I liked how Phil and Helen follow their dream and do things their own way.
Helen's cooking, i guess perfected by decades of hosting and family tending, rich and creative, was very enjoyable to me.
Phil's passion in his application of permaculture and his dedication to his land are really remarkable.
Overall a… read more
I liked how Phil and Helen follow their dream and do things their own way.
Helen's cooking, i guess perfected by decades of hosting and family tending, rich and creative, was very enjoyable to me.
Phil's passion in his application of permaculture and his dedication to his land are really remarkable.
Overall a… read more
28 janv. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Toni)
Quite, thinker
(Très bien)
14 févr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charlotte & Benjamin)
Flexible and engaging with good vibes. A helping hand
that gets things done.
that gets things done.
(Excellent)
20 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Flavia)
Cheerful and friendly, like a
Daffodil.
Daffodil.
(Neutre)
8 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Filippo)
Quite practical, but reserved
(Bien)
30 nov. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marc-Antoine)
Clever, sociable and observant.
(Excellent)
5 nov. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Damien)
Adequate and capable helper
(Très bien)
26 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Roman) pour l'hôte
It was truly wonderful to discover this place and learn about all the different concepts and systems of ecology, permaculture or basic "task-management" from Phil, which he implements on his smallholding.
Combined with Helens caretaking (I can't remember a single time when I was left hungry or thirsty or bored), interesting conversations,… read more
Combined with Helens caretaking (I can't remember a single time when I was left hungry or thirsty or bored), interesting conversations,… read more
19 oct. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Roman)
Roman was a perfect workawayer, adaptable , observant and understanding new concepts effortlessly. He's
practical and has good initiative.
practical and has good initiative.
(Excellent)
1 oct. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Manon) pour l'hôte
The welcome was friendly. Helen cooks very well and she is always up for board games. Phil is patient, passionate and will always explain you how to work.
Too bad the maximum of 25 hours/week were not respected.
Too bad the maximum of 25 hours/week were not respected.
30 sept. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Manon)
Tried her very best,but was too far out of her comfort zone, both with the practical and physical nature of the work.
(Bien)
28 août 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Aline) pour l'hôte
I found it a great experience. Thank you Phil for the many explanations about ecological gardening. And also thank both of you, Phil and Helen, for being part of your family in the short time I was with you.
26 août 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Aline)
Unassuming, serious and very methodical. Listens well and is
not afraid of a challenge.
not afraid of a challenge.
(Excellent)
26 août 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marie & Felicia)
Experienced traveller, curious, adaptable and confident with new situations.
A little onion.
A little onion.
(Excellent)
11 août 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Philippe)
Funny guy, they broke the mould after him .
(Très bien)
2 août 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Arthur)
Clever, adaptable and hard working, a pleasure to host .
(Excellent)
31 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Stephane) pour l'hôte
I had a good stay in July, two weeks. We did gardening, weeding, raking, digging, and on my last day making biochar.
We were well hosted in a nice wooden caban located in a garden/forest.
By asking questions to Phil you could learn a lot about permaculture, especially if you ask good ones, as he is very passionnated.
We ate Helen's food at her… read more
We were well hosted in a nice wooden caban located in a garden/forest.
By asking questions to Phil you could learn a lot about permaculture, especially if you ask good ones, as he is very passionnated.
We ate Helen's food at her… read more
29 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Philippe) pour l'hôte
I enjoyed this stay , Phil and Helen share their permaculture and brittany culture knowledge with many details and stories (lot of funny ones ) . evenings around the table and the ooni oven , with others workawayers were so much enjoyable . excellent .
28 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Philippe)
Generous participant who is both
Interested and interesting, energetic and enthusiastic.
More than excellent.
Interested and interesting, energetic and enthusiastic.
More than excellent.
(Excellent)
27 juil. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Laetitia) pour l'hôte
20 juil. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laetitia)
Cheerful and friendly.
(Bien)
10 mai 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Jules & Margot) pour l'hôte
J'ai appris énormément de choses avec Phil qui connait son sujet du bout des doigts jusqu'au racines en passant par les microbiots, répondant à chaques questions avec assiduité et intérêt, c'est très agréable d'échanger.
Helen est une personne très intéressante et attentive aux besoins et sait mettre à l'aise, toujours partante pour faire jeu ou… read more
Helen est une personne très intéressante et attentive aux besoins et sait mettre à l'aise, toujours partante pour faire jeu ou… read more
8 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jules & Margot)
Curious and applies himself carefully.
(Très bien)
8 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cedric)
During a stay of only a few days
he was seriously involved and gave off good vibes.
he was seriously involved and gave off good vibes.
(Excellent)
17 avr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Francois)
Sympathetic and conscientious.
Good company and a excellent helper .
Good company and a excellent helper .
(Excellent)
2 avr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nick)
Settles in quickly and follows
Instructions , well
Instructions , well
(Bien)
19 mars 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Carlos) pour l'hôte
Phil is knowledgeable in permaculture and enjoys explaining which makes working with him interesting. The farm is small and therefore the tasks generally don't take long to do. This is both rewarding and allows for more variety; in the 4 days I was there I made compost, built a chicken enclosure, split wood, cleared a field for potatoes, mulched… read more
14 mars 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carlos)
Smart,observant, and motivated with good practical skills.
A reliable young man who is curious to learn and very sociable .
A reliable young man who is curious to learn and very sociable .
(Excellent)
9 mars 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Victor)
Positive guy with easy going attitude.
(Très bien)
22 févr. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anahee & Anne-Sophie)
Two young kids not too bothered
by ice, snow rain,and more rain or anything else in particular.
by ice, snow rain,and more rain or anything else in particular.
(Bien)
23 nov. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pauline)
Neither a princess, nor a drama
Queen. Not too demanding and
easy to live with.
Queen. Not too demanding and
easy to live with.
(Très bien)
13 oct. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
I spent a wonderful week at Phil and Helenˋs place surrounded by beautiful forests. Phil is very knowledgeable and I feel like I learned a lot in a short period of time. I really enjoyed the outside work we did as well as evenings sharing meals and playing cards.
Thanks for a great experience :)
Thanks for a great experience :)
12 oct. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)
With a calm and easy going nature,Anna is a super all round
help,who grasps to understand
and quickly gets things done.
help,who grasps to understand
and quickly gets things done.
(Excellent)
12 oct. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannes) pour l'hôte
Helen and Phil are very experienced with workawayers and volunteers.
They are very open-minded and cordially, friendly and just some wonderful people.
We have done a lot of different kinds of work. And get at view on what makes of permaculture.
And at the evening, we spend some really nice hours together.
We're really thankful that we had… read more
They are very open-minded and cordially, friendly and just some wonderful people.
We have done a lot of different kinds of work. And get at view on what makes of permaculture.
And at the evening, we spend some really nice hours together.
We're really thankful that we had… read more
12 oct. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannes)
We have been blessed with some
Excellent helpers and Hannes in
many ways is one of the most
Exceptional.
Excellent helpers and Hannes in
many ways is one of the most
Exceptional.
(Excellent)
9 oct. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Marente) pour l'hôte
I stayed for ten days at Phil and Helen's beautiful place and learned so much! The permaculture garden and food foraging forest is very well established and Phil is very knowledgeable about it. You can ask him thousands of questions and he is happy to explain everything patiently. And the food was delicious! Thank you Helen and Phil for a lovely… read more
11 sept. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marente)
Marente,our favorite workayer, is a fantastic help and adapts quickly. we highly recommend her and cannot thank her enough for the aid on a very busy weekend.
(Excellent)
28 août 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Sara & Thomas) pour l'hôte
Helen & Phil were our first hosts for 16 days, starting our journey through France and we can highly recommend them for both "beginners" and highly experienced workawayers.
Work was as described in the profile, sometimes physically demanding, diverse, educative and lots of fun.
Due to Phil's tremendous experience as a host he is able to estimate… read more
Work was as described in the profile, sometimes physically demanding, diverse, educative and lots of fun.
Due to Phil's tremendous experience as a host he is able to estimate… read more
21 août 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sara & Thomas)
Six star helpers (qwirkel),who
Participate 100 % and don't mind a challenge.
Participate 100 % and don't mind a challenge.
(Excellent)
31 juil. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elie & Mathilde)
Together they try their very best.
(Très bien)
18 juil. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julia)
Julia has only just started her permaculture journey,but has a strong desire to connect with mother earth.
(Excellent)
16 juil. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Juliette) pour l'hôte
I spent two weeks with Helen and Phil who are really sweet persons ! They live in a peaceful and lovely place. I learned a lot about permaculture from helping Phil in the garden, doing different kind of tasks which were nice to experienced. Thanks Helen for all the food you provided ! I'll come back to see you someday !
Juliette
Juliette
16 juil. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Juliette)
Super cool person with good vibes, who fitted in really well.
(Excellent)
31 mai 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nicolas)
Solid and reliable helper with a good independent attitude.
(Très bien)
19 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Annika)
Discreet,often reading a book,happy by herself.
(Bien)
11 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marta)
Caring ,friendly and warm hearted person who is always looking for ways to be helpful.
We highly recommend her.
We highly recommend her.
(Excellent)
8 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Margot)
Unfortunately she had a disagreement with another helper and decided to leave after only a couple of days.
(Bien)
29 janv. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fabrice)
Polite, respecfull, clean and tidy.
(Très bien)
9 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sigrid)
Hardworking and reliable helper, more than capable of working independently and beyond what is expected.
(Excellent)
1 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Jérôme) pour l'hôte
I had a short stay ( 5 days) due to special circumstances so hard to hard to describe accurately my stay. But there are good feedback, like the one from Cecile , are describing well a typical stay.
Helen, thanks for your natural kindness, yummy cooking and apero! :) I would have love to spend more time with you! After a few time, I was feeling… read more
Helen, thanks for your natural kindness, yummy cooking and apero! :) I would have love to spend more time with you! After a few time, I was feeling… read more
4 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jérôme)
Jerome has many things to learn, but with his positive energy anything is possible, except moving heavy objects by spontaneous levitation.
(Excellent)
18 août 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Cecile) pour l'hôte
Even though it has been almost a month since I left Phil and Helen’s place, their smallholding and village still lives in my mind vividly. The eleven days I stayed there, left me with lots of positive thoughts on their place.. :
About the accomodation: Phil and Helen’s house is a wonderfully renovated farmhouse from 1734. The house is surrounded… read more
About the accomodation: Phil and Helen’s house is a wonderfully renovated farmhouse from 1734. The house is surrounded… read more
21 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cecile)
Little stick of dynamic-o-mite ,full of energy, enthusiasm and questions.
(Excellent)
9 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lydia)
Easy going,willing to help,but slightly unfocused and absent minded.
(Très bien)
9 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Esme)
Hard working , very talkative with a strong character and competitive nature.
(Très bien)
9 août 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lucy)
Seriously methodical, clean and tidy by her own admission not a lover of farm work.
(Très bien)
24 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria & Pavlo )
(Neutre)
21 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Esther & Raúl)
Independent young people who played nicely with our grandson.
(Bien)
9 juil. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Harry) pour l'hôte
Staying with Phil and Helen was a good experience and they were great hosts. The accommodation was basic but comfortable and as many of the other reviewers have said, the food was excellent and the tasks we were given were varied but achievable. I learnt a great deal and had a good time. I wanted a remote and unspoilt location and this Workaway… read more
7 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Harry)
Polite and seriously hard working volunteer.
(Très bien)
30 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (René) pour l'hôte
Staying at Phil & Helen's place was a real pleasure. They have a very beautiful countryside home and garden (do not come expecting a luxury hotel). For me it was also a good place to explore the surrounding area in Brittany, though I did bring my car.
Thoroughly enjoyed working outdoors and doing lots of different jobs in a pretty unique… read more
Thoroughly enjoyed working outdoors and doing lots of different jobs in a pretty unique… read more
30 juin 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (René)
If the hat fits......
Good company,full of healthy banter,and up for a laugh.
Good company,full of healthy banter,and up for a laugh.
(Excellent)
21 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Kateřina) pour l'hôte
It was my second workaway. I stayed 16 days and I enjoyed it a lot! The place is really amazing. I loved the garden. It was all really lively - everything was green, a lot of birds and other animals, fresh air... I really liked Phill´s approach to the nature and his garden.
I was riding a bike when it wasn't raining a lot (so not really often :D)… read more
I was riding a bike when it wasn't raining a lot (so not really often :D)… read more
15 juin 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kateřina)
Down to earth, straight forward, uncomplicated and not fussy at all. Just happy to help.kat is a descreat and thoughtful person who would fit in easily to most places.
(Excellent)
18 juin 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Remy & Hadjoumeur)
Nestor is calm , careful to think things through and then see what needs doing. He has good common sense and a keenness to learn new skills. Very handy to have around.
(Excellent)
1 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Marlous) pour l'hôte
I have had a lovely time at Phil&Helen's. Honest and welcoming people who have created this beautiful place. Varied working which was very nice and interesting. Phil can tell you a lot about the land, surroundings and the permaculture system. Helen's meals are always good, especially after the work during lunchtime at the restaurant. Beautiful… read more
25 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marlous)
You could say many good things about Marlous,she is strong ,perceptive and a happy young person with a bright future ahead .we wouldn't hesitate to have her back anytime and wish her the best of luck
(Excellent)
29 mai 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Isla) pour l'hôte
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here, Phil and Helen were kind and knew a lot about a lot so were very interesting to listen to. the work was harder than I expected but I'm always up for a challenge (sorry if it ever seemed like I wasn't enjoying myself!). I felt very privileged to be in such a beautiful area with plenty of delicious food and plenty… read more
29 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Isla)
(Bien)
11 mai 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Patrick ) pour l'hôte
Chilled out place with great food and even better company. Helen, Phil and Joe were all very welcoming and the work carried out was varied and interesting. Despite the lack of strong pub culture in Brittany I would definitely recommend staying there.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
10 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Patrick )
paddy is definitely not one of those hedonistic party people, who are always down the pub,and even if he was,he always gets up for work on time and keeps working until it's finished.
(Excellent)
9 mai 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Noah) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed the stay at Phil's and Helen's place. It took me a day to arrive (properly) but then I got used to the idyllic cabin in the garden and felt enormously comfortable. I could really profit from Phil's huge amount of knowledge about gardening and permaculture-principles. For everyone who's interested into Permaculture I honestly… read more
7 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Noah)
Noah is eager to learn and already has a good understanding of permaculture principles.He has good observational skills and with careful consideration adapts quickly to new situations,with good common sense.He is a well rounded individual, especially for his young age.
(Excellent)
7 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Basile & Lucie)
Nice guy,who wants to know about lots of new things,asks good questions,and learns quick He likes to do things well , preferring to redo a 2nd time,than leaving a job unsatisfactory.Basil is careful and thoughtful.A pleasure to host.
(Excellent)
17 avr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Basile & Lucie) pour l'hôte
I had a great time at Phil and Helen's. Phil has turned a meadow into an amazing ecosystem where everything seem to have its space. And the 'over 700 years old' tree in the middle of their land is a beautiful reminder of how nature is preserved in this part of Brittany! I have learned so much within 2 weeks, it is rare to meet people so… read more
29 avr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Cameron Laszlo) pour l'hôte
I had a great time at Phil and Helen’s, enjoyed the work, enjoyed exploring the surroundings, and definitely would recommend them to anyone who is up for some hard work and interested in learning something new.
12 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cameron Laszlo)
Kind of sly for a flyboy ,all of us ,and the village people miss him.Forever wants to do his best and long may he perservier.Viva Los Vegas , keep on playing.
(Excellent)
15 avr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna Lena ) pour l'hôte
I've spend two weeks with Helen and Phil on their beautiful Farm. The decision to go to this place was made while I was studying and so I was looking for a peaceful spot with physical challenging work and beautiful nature around. I found all that and more in the Bretange!
As so many people before me have already said the work is very interesting… read more
As so many people before me have already said the work is very interesting… read more
12 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna Lena )
A real pleasure to have around,easy to live with and level headed.confident , capable and very adaptable. Fantastic helper.!
(Excellent)
12 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Juliaana)
Very quiet and reserved,although Julianna is motivated, highly intelligent and learns tasks quickly.she also has a good sense of humour
(Très bien)
12 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ALEXANDRE)
Super cool and generously happy , uncomplicated, easy going, but reliable.A very good helper and team player.keep on trucking!
(Excellent)
12 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Leanne)
Young at heart,friendly and curious about life. fiscally clever.
(Bien)
12 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Kelly)
Not physically strong,but Kelly is always cheerful and happy to help.
(Très bien)
12 avr. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tala)
Free spirit,who keeps busy and loves cleaning
(Excellent)
2 févr. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Dan) pour l'hôte
Although it has been many months since I left Brittany, my mind often returns to the peace and comfort that I felt at Helen and Phil’s home. They made me feel completely welcome from the moment I arrived, as if I had already been there for ten years. It was sad to leave so soon; I could have spent many more weeks reading at the cabin and exploring… read more
18 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dan)
Joyful!
Really glad to have met Dan, he's highly intelligent but self-depracating with it, has a natural ability to pick up things quickly and work thoroughly. An absolute pleasure to live with and is interested in everyone and everything. He, sadly, only stayed a week but made a huge impression on us all.
Really glad to have met Dan, he's highly intelligent but self-depracating with it, has a natural ability to pick up things quickly and work thoroughly. An absolute pleasure to live with and is interested in everyone and everything. He, sadly, only stayed a week but made a huge impression on us all.
(Excellent)
15 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Samuel_Aguilar)
Easy 'like Sunday morning' and every other day of the week with Sam, he has a lovely sense of humour ; always willing to help, gets on well with everyone - especially children, patient with challenging personalities and best of all - ALWAYS SAYS YES
(Excellent)
15 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Christopher)
Friendly, likes to meet people and try out his French.
(Bien)
15 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sophia)
Very confidentand capable, quick to feel at home and likes wellies.
(Très bien)
15 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jae)
Polite young man - was very surprised on his second day with us to find a Breton eating in our village who was fluent in Korean, as he had a Creperie in Saoul with his Korean wife.
Still not too sure why he picked us but he left us a 3D picture of the Chicago skyline which just shows his thoughtful side.
Still not too sure why he picked us but he left us a 3D picture of the Chicago skyline which just shows his thoughtful side.
(Bien)
16 nov. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Simine) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Helen & Phil end of October and though I had to shorten to my stay I enjoyed it all. I worked mainly with Phil - in the (big very big) garden - who was patient enough to teach me lots of things as for me gardening was something new. They live in a wonderful place, very remote and quiet. The tasks are diversified (even though the… read more
31 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Simine)
Hardworking and committed, much more at home helping in the restaurant but open to learn new skills at the smallholding willing to leave her comfort zone, nice to have met her - good luck with your project.
(Excellent)
31 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Blanca)
Absolutely Fabulous!
We both loved her to bits!
She's wonderful to work with, and even better to live with.
She has the sense to look for what you need before you knew you needed it, superb and will always be welcome here.
Come back whenever you want- please!
We both loved her to bits!
She's wonderful to work with, and even better to live with.
She has the sense to look for what you need before you knew you needed it, superb and will always be welcome here.
Come back whenever you want- please!
(Excellent)
28 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Blanca) pour l'hôte
I didnt know that I could love this much a place and its people in only 10 days, and I did it here! I‘ve been treated like family, I love the kind of life they have and I hope to have something like that when I stop travelling. Thank you very much for everything, I found really peace there with you. I will not say goodbye, just in case… read more
28 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Jussi) pour l'hôte
Saint tugdual was lovely place to stay. Working was fun and different everyday. Food in there was incredibly good, best in the whole bretagne. It was an amazing first Workaway experience, unfortunately i couldn’t stay more than 10 days but i enjoyed my time there everyday. Phil and Helen are very good hosts and they make you feel like home.
All… read more
All… read more
18 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jussi)
Jussi's quiet (apparently it's a Finnish thing) but hardworking - even out of his comfort zone waiting tables on a birthday party - all taken in his stride - especially the role of official taster!
Pleasant company with a good sense of humour.
He is now part of the 'Dead South' and ofcourse "Steve 'n' Seagulls" fanclubs- especially as he's… read more
Pleasant company with a good sense of humour.
He is now part of the 'Dead South' and ofcourse "Steve 'n' Seagulls" fanclubs- especially as he's… read more
(Excellent)
21 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Lennart) pour l'hôte
I came to Phil and Helen for my first workaway experience and it was an amazing one. I thought about staying for about two weeks. Finally i stayed for five.
I did varied work like planting trees, cutting bracken, stacking firewood, cleaning a pond, making chips, and i even served in the restaurant without many french skills.... (ahhhh oui oui,… read more
I did varied work like planting trees, cutting bracken, stacking firewood, cleaning a pond, making chips, and i even served in the restaurant without many french skills.... (ahhhh oui oui,… read more
18 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lennart)
Lennart's quite quiet but assured, he has a good sense of humour - 'can you really play the guitar??'.
Get's on well with everyone, patient with our Grandson and my mother!!!
Worked hard and with enthusiasm- would recommend him to anyone.
Get's on well with everyone, patient with our Grandson and my mother!!!
Worked hard and with enthusiasm- would recommend him to anyone.
(Excellent)
21 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Moritz) pour l'hôte
Helen and Phil hosted me, a first time workawayer, for 10 days in September 2018. Apart from the first day, when all hands were required in the restaurant to help cope with two funeral banquets, I spent my time in St Tugdual "helping" Phil (to the extent my admittedly limited practical skills allowed me to ;-)) on a number of tasks in and around… read more
4 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Moritz)
Not the most practical of Workawayers but an absolute pleasure to host, persistant to a fault, really good company and makes wonderful cocktails.
(Excellent)
18 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jacqueline)
Jaci is a lovely, kind person to get along with, thanks for your help - hope you get to see all the sights around Brittany before going back to work.
(Très bien)
8 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Glen) pour l'hôte
Helen and Phil we're my first workaway experience.
Where do I start?
From the moment I arrived I was made to feel like it was my own home. They make sure you are as comfortable as possible.
You will not starve while staying with Helen and Phil. You are fed an abundant amount of food, no one should ever feel hungry while here.
Helen is an amazing… read more
Where do I start?
From the moment I arrived I was made to feel like it was my own home. They make sure you are as comfortable as possible.
You will not starve while staying with Helen and Phil. You are fed an abundant amount of food, no one should ever feel hungry while here.
Helen is an amazing… read more
4 juin 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Glen)
Glen came for a month in November and stayed six, and his contribution to us in that time in helping us renovate the restaurant was immense. He was able to apply himself to all facets of the required work, and undertook his work skilfully.
He always helped in other areas of life, and didn't need to be asked in this: life and family, and upkeep… read more
He always helped in other areas of life, and didn't need to be asked in this: life and family, and upkeep… read more
(Excellent)
7 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (AureFR) pour l'hôte
This was my first Workaway in my own country and one of the best I’ve experienced so far !
Helen, Phil and Jo are really welcoming people, who like to share their knowledge and time with workawayers. I stayed about 3 weeks and it went so fast..
I gave a hand to Helen in the restaurant and learned many many cooking tips. Helen is such a lovely… read more
Helen, Phil and Jo are really welcoming people, who like to share their knowledge and time with workawayers. I stayed about 3 weeks and it went so fast..
I gave a hand to Helen in the restaurant and learned many many cooking tips. Helen is such a lovely… read more
4 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (AureFR)
I don't know how she managed to cycle so far to get here but I'm so glad that she did!
A wonderful, kind attentive person who thankfully found it difficult to leave us.
She gets on really well with everyone - superb English and not bad French!
The first person I felt confident enough to let help me in the Restaurant and I can't thank her enough… read more
A wonderful, kind attentive person who thankfully found it difficult to leave us.
She gets on really well with everyone - superb English and not bad French!
The first person I felt confident enough to let help me in the Restaurant and I can't thank her enough… read more
(Excellent)
4 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Orlando & Emilie)
Emilie is an absolutely lovely, empathic, uplifting person, Orlando is really serious about his dream of creating a permaculture and wants to learn the most he can from his travels.
(Très bien)
4 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Meike)
Meike is lovely, helpful and just really nice.
She's extremely practical and learns new skills quickly both outdoors and in.
An absolute pleasure to host.
She's extremely practical and learns new skills quickly both outdoors and in.
An absolute pleasure to host.
(Excellent)
3 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Meike) pour l'hôte
The stay in St.-Tugdual was wonderful and all the time different! Phil and Helen are very nice people - you can ask them whatever you want. I learned skills how to do winterwood, until cooking and serving in a restaurant. Thank you for these new experiences!
The nature is just breathtakingly beautiful there - the big oak tree, the soft gras, the… read more
The nature is just breathtakingly beautiful there - the big oak tree, the soft gras, the… read more
4 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hunter & Ella)
Hunter was practical and serious, Ella is very confident.
(Très bien)
4 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ricardo)
We have a huge Ricardo shaped hole here, doubt that anyone could ever fill it.
We miss his enthousiasm , his energy .......even his corny (very corny!) jokes.
He was the lynchpin of our summer of excellent workawayers and will long be remembered as one of the best.
We miss his enthousiasm , his energy .......even his corny (very corny!) jokes.
He was the lynchpin of our summer of excellent workawayers and will long be remembered as one of the best.
(Excellent)
21 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Ricardo) pour l'hôte
How can I start...?
It was my first workaway experience. If it’s always like this, it’s gonna me amazing!
Of course it won’t be like this, even if it is amazing it will always be different. Phill and Helen, and all the relatives I got to know (like Joe) are wonderful people. Amazing human beings, at their own way and pace.
I arrived with no… read more
It was my first workaway experience. If it’s always like this, it’s gonna me amazing!
Of course it won’t be like this, even if it is amazing it will always be different. Phill and Helen, and all the relatives I got to know (like Joe) are wonderful people. Amazing human beings, at their own way and pace.
I arrived with no… read more
29 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (David )
David's quite unique and we all miss him here, far more than we would ever have thought.
We've been following his adventures ( or rather his misadventures) on Facebook since he left and torturing him with photos of our dinners!
He's hugely energetic at work and dedicated but maybe don't ask him to mend an Antique Pocket Watch!
He loves to travel… read more
We've been following his adventures ( or rather his misadventures) on Facebook since he left and torturing him with photos of our dinners!
He's hugely energetic at work and dedicated but maybe don't ask him to mend an Antique Pocket Watch!
He loves to travel… read more
(Excellent)
26 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (David ) pour l'hôte
I.stayed.at.Helen.and.Phil's.for.two.and.then.three.weeks.I.had.a.great.workaway.experience.The.work.was..fulfilling.and.the.food,too!..Infact,the.food.was.the.most.memorable.They.also.took.me.out.on.a.few.trips,(Fantastic.site.of.huge.stones.carved.into.famous.saints...And.a.genuine.Breton.dance.evening)as.well.as.wined.and.dined.me.It.was.all.so.… read more
29 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elizabeth)
Elizabeth is really easy to get to know, she's good fun to be around and gets on well with everyone (even the slightly more challenging personalities). Hardworking and tackles anything asked of her with good humour. We missed immediately but hope she'll be back one day.
(Excellent)
7 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Membre Workaway)
Very punctuel and passionate about the computer game he's designing
(Bien)
12 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Édouard )
OK- made you wait long enough - no honestly I've been a bit busy and have been thinking carefully about your review!
Edouard has fit a lot of things into his lifetime so far and he has decades ahead of him to cram loads more in.
He's very clever and pays attention to all that's going on.
Works hard and learns new skills quickly.
He loves to… read more
Edouard has fit a lot of things into his lifetime so far and he has decades ahead of him to cram loads more in.
He's very clever and pays attention to all that's going on.
Works hard and learns new skills quickly.
He loves to… read more
(Excellent)
4 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Franziska)
Franzi's a nice open, independant young woman hoping to fit a huge amount into her workaway time, we wish her success and thanks for all her help and easy friendship.
(Excellent)
21 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Franziska) pour l'hôte
Very nice and charming family! Work with Phil was fun and something different and new everyday. Helen runs the only restaurant in town and you get a nice image about life in a small village like this one. The general atmosphere is very harmonic, I felt immediately comfortable over there. Great food, good laughs, that lovely dog, the oaktree...I'll… read more
4 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marianna)
Marianna is absolutely lovely, we want her back!!! NOW!!!!
She's very intuitive, caring and helpful, we were really disappointed that she couldn't stay longer but that means that some other lucky host has the pleasure of her company.
Hope she finds all she's looking for.
PS wonderful sheep shearer!
She's very intuitive, caring and helpful, we were really disappointed that she couldn't stay longer but that means that some other lucky host has the pleasure of her company.
Hope she finds all she's looking for.
PS wonderful sheep shearer!
(Excellent)
20 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Marianna) pour l'hôte
This was a fantastic workaway, (my first workaway) I feel very fortunate to have the chance to be with theme. Such a nice couple, good people with big hearts.
I learned new skills, like cutting plants using grim tool and I learned how to shave sheeps.
A big thanks to you all for the welcoming and hospitable environment. It felt like home.
You… read more
I learned new skills, like cutting plants using grim tool and I learned how to shave sheeps.
A big thanks to you all for the welcoming and hospitable environment. It felt like home.
You… read more
10 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Orlando) pour l'hôte
There is nothing bad to say about Helen and Phil, they were my first workaway experience, they are very kind and patient, they gave me a lot of affection and made me feel at home. I learned a lot remodeling their new establishment, I had a lot of fun with them, the food very rich and plentiful. the best dinner time sharing laughter.
Thanks for… read more
Thanks for… read more
4 juin 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Orlando)
Orlando stayed with us for a couple of months in Winter, and brought with him an unflappable manner...if someone is not going to stress about it, it's Orlando! Undertakes all the work asked of him, and is guaranteed to do a great job cleaning up after as well! Good English, easy to live with and a good sense of humour. A great workawayer, and a… read more
(Excellent)
4 juin 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rebecca)
Rebecca went about all the work given to her in a dutiful and very efficient way. She came to us in March for just over a month, and really distinguished herself in that time. Rebecca is a 19 yr old with real spirit, as befits someone this young undertaking an adventure in life, and would benefit any workaway.
(Excellent)
6 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Simeon)
We miss him!
He has an unfailing optimism, brilliant sense of humour, is always looking to help, so polite and grateful you can take him anywhere! Won't forget him persuading Léna (6) that "yes boys could have their nails varnished too" and ending up with a beautiful manicure on Christmas Day.
Takes on anything asked of him with enthousiasm and… read more
He has an unfailing optimism, brilliant sense of humour, is always looking to help, so polite and grateful you can take him anywhere! Won't forget him persuading Léna (6) that "yes boys could have their nails varnished too" and ending up with a beautiful manicure on Christmas Day.
Takes on anything asked of him with enthousiasm and… read more
(Excellent)
20 janv. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Simeon) pour l'hôte
This was a fantastic workaway: It was my 2nd workaway, and i was very fortunate to have the chance. There was always the opportunity to learn new skills, being in the renovation of a restaurant building, or the daily upkeep of farm life. Helen and Phil as hosts are always looking after your welfare, and also providing the best food I have ever had… read more
6 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pamela & Anna)
(Bien)
6 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cuellar & Braunwalder)
Nice couple, tackled everything asked of them, worked reasonably indepentently, helpful around the house - unfortunately overshadowed by an American couple staying at the same time, so probably neither of us got the best from the exchange.
(Très bien)
22 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Meagan) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and Phil and Helen were brilliant to stay with. They were very welcoming and easy going, very hardworking but always up for a laugh!
The work was mostly helping to renovate their new bar. It was fun and interesting. Phil was always happy to answer any questions. The food was delicious! Both Phil and Helen are… read more
The work was mostly helping to renovate their new bar. It was fun and interesting. Phil was always happy to answer any questions. The food was delicious! Both Phil and Helen are… read more
21 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Meagan)
Pleasant, funny, hard working, good company, sorry to see her go.
Thanks for all your hard work and my pink shop!!!
Hope to see you again sometime, with or without the boyfriend.
Thanks for all your hard work and my pink shop!!!
Hope to see you again sometime, with or without the boyfriend.
(Très bien)
21 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mercedes & Melissa)
Nice to have met , willing worker, shame that she spent her free time with her boyfriend who lives locally and so we didn't really get to know her well as she seems to be good fun.
(Bien)
21 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Cora Tiana)
Cora was really quite quiet whilst here and we were worried that she wasn't really happy, but apparently not, thanks for your help.
(Très bien)
15 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Cora Tiana) pour l'hôte
Very good! I stayed one week with Phil and Helen; they are very welcoming and dinamic people, they let you in as part of the family. The working hours are fair and the work is mostly phisical, though there can be some excepcions. They live in beautiful countryside and there is a spare bike for exploring the area, and they have a very old and magic… read more
1 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Martina) pour l'hôte
Was super lucky to have my first workaway with Helen and Phil! It has been entertaining, educational, fun and challenging! Learned a lot not only about building, nature and farm life but also about myself. Accepted every new challenge Phil threw at me (sometimes successfully, sometimes with crooked results LOL), learned how to use tools bigger… read more
1 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Martina)
Hardworking and will try anything asked of her, a true 'fast learner' and we don't use that term often. Always helpful around the house and generous with other workayers here (and my mum!!!!!).
They came , they went and they came back -and it was even better the second time, we're willing to try a third time.
They came , they went and they came back -and it was even better the second time, we're willing to try a third time.
(Excellent)
1 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (José Antonio )
'Lost in Space' we had real communication/understanding problems (even with the help of a Spanish speaker), shame.
(Bien)
1 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jake)
Jake good company , a little absent minded sometimes but we'll try and get a piano for you next time (we'll have a word with Sir Elton)
(Très bien)
1 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eliana)
We accepted Eliana because she has the same name as our new granddaughter and we're so glad that we did. She's lovely, friendly and extremely helpful all the time. A pleasure to have met.
(Excellent)
1 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sofía )
'Lost in Translation' , I've not seen the film but think that we all missed out on a good experience.
(Bien)
1 oct. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Sofía ) pour l'hôte
great experience! It was my first time with native English people where I tested my English and I realized that I should continue learning. Thanks Helen and Phil for the patience and for letting me be part of your project.
1 nov. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Adi)
A wonderful couple that left a real 'feel good' impression, we miss them and wish they'd had longer to stay. Excellent workers and great fun to live with, always helpful and happy.
(Excellent)
1 oct. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Adi) pour l'hôte
The stay with H&P was wonderful. Such generous, kind, wide hearted people. We worked in a variety of jobs, usually concerning the renovation of their soon to be new Bar&Restaurant, and also other jobs concerning the house ( wood chopping and stacking etc'...). Learning a variety of skills with the fine guidance of Philip the builder, the work was… read more
29 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna-Maria) pour l'hôte
Helen and Phil are super nice and welcoming people to stay with!!!
I tried and learned tasks I would never have expected to do and spent a truly inspiring time. There is a lot to be learned and experience and it's fun :-)
Phil has the most beatutiful garden in the universe!!! It still makes me happy to remember.
It is really impressive what you… read more
I tried and learned tasks I would never have expected to do and spent a truly inspiring time. There is a lot to be learned and experience and it's fun :-)
Phil has the most beatutiful garden in the universe!!! It still makes me happy to remember.
It is really impressive what you… read more
4 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna-Maria)
Brilliant - in every way.
Extremely clever, hardworking, perservering, witty, interesting, friendly, resourceful, ......I could go on but she'd be embarassed.
Would be welcome back anytime.
Extremely clever, hardworking, perservering, witty, interesting, friendly, resourceful, ......I could go on but she'd be embarassed.
Would be welcome back anytime.
(Excellent)
20 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Bernadette) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Helen and Phil for four weeks and the work wasn't repetitive at all. You get a daily routine of workhours but the work won't be the same so it stays interesting and time seems to fly by. Although I did not have any expirience in building he showed me how to built a wall and do the rendering of course it was not perfect. He just said:… read more
12 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bernadette)
Bernadette is a lovely girl with a nice mature attitude.
She's really easy and helpful to live with and gets on well with eveyone.
Whilst here, she's learnt an amazing range of new talents eg. mixing concrete and cement, pointing and laying blocks, ..
She's willing to try anything and learns quickly using her intelligence and initiative.
We would… read more
She's really easy and helpful to live with and gets on well with eveyone.
Whilst here, she's learnt an amazing range of new talents eg. mixing concrete and cement, pointing and laying blocks, ..
She's willing to try anything and learns quickly using her intelligence and initiative.
We would… read more
(Excellent)
13 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Jayne) pour l'hôte
I enjoyed my time with Helen and Phil unfortunately earlier in the year I had one frozen shoulder and the other had rotator cuff injury for which I had received physio for many weeks. They had both improved dramatically, however the level of physical work required was beyond my current capability and the injuries started to flare up again although… read more
12 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jayne)
Jayne's a lovely lady but I think she was a little out of her depth here ( even though our description says that the work is quite hard and physical), we enjoyed her company and she's a brilliant washer upper taking over from Bryn!
(Bien)
12 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laia & Andrea)
Andrea and Laia are fun, hard-working friends, pleasant company and enthousiastic workers more than capable of working by themselves once a job was explained.
Would love to see them again
Would love to see them again
(Très bien)
6 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Talia) pour l'hôte
Great first workaway experience!
Helen and phill are an amazingly nice couple.
The farm is a beautiful place. I worked in lots of different fields of work, always learning new things.
They will teach you everything that you need or want to learn.
Helen makes incredible yummy food!
I had great and quiet time
Highly recommend
Helen and phill are an amazingly nice couple.
The farm is a beautiful place. I worked in lots of different fields of work, always learning new things.
They will teach you everything that you need or want to learn.
Helen makes incredible yummy food!
I had great and quiet time
Highly recommend
2 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Talia)
Very friendly and talkative, appreciative of everything.
Works hard and is adaptable, always looking to be helpful and has an appetite for new things.
Works hard and is adaptable, always looking to be helpful and has an appetite for new things.
(Excellent)
5 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Odeliya & Rivital) pour l'hôte
My experience here was incredibly humbling and educational. Helen and Phil are great hosts, have interesting insight and share their humble philosophy with grace and ease. The variety of work allowed me to learn new things everyday, the food was good enough to not be vegan for a week (!) and the conversations will stay with me for a long time.
I'd… read more
I'd… read more
2 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bryn)
A quiet New Zealander - Oxymoron???
Very serious worker more than willing to give that extra time to see a job finished.
The best washer upper in the world - neat and tidy, pleasant to live with.
Maybe not the life and soul of the party but well travelled and enjoys a good conversation.
Would be very pleased to see him again.
Very serious worker more than willing to give that extra time to see a job finished.
The best washer upper in the world - neat and tidy, pleasant to live with.
Maybe not the life and soul of the party but well travelled and enjoys a good conversation.
Would be very pleased to see him again.
(Excellent)
2 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Juraj)
Juraj is unique.
Highly intelligent and eager to learn.
His mannerisms and problems with food types, were quickly overcome as he gained in confidence during his stay, becoming willing to try most things.
An enthusiastic worker, he really was a joy to host - so much so that we were glad to see him and a friend come back for a weekend.
Highly intelligent and eager to learn.
His mannerisms and problems with food types, were quickly overcome as he gained in confidence during his stay, becoming willing to try most things.
An enthusiastic worker, he really was a joy to host - so much so that we were glad to see him and a friend come back for a weekend.
(Excellent)
7 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Juraj) pour l'hôte
Place that feels like spirit of Workaway - work & socialization. The work was hard, the food was good, and you were really taught to do things on your own. The longer you stay, the better it gets. There were some barbecues, lakeside dinner, but mostly resting by working & talking.
30 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Reiner)
We had the pleasure of meeting Reiner's son, Laurin, he's a very polite, helpful, intelligent young man who is really interested in learning new things. He's friendly and patient with others .
(Très bien)
30 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Monique)
A really lovely lady.
She definitely preferred a few days childminding to weeding in the pond, but tried lots of new expériences.
She has a knack for getting to know people easily, because she listens and asks about people.
Hope her students and family appreciate her as much as we did.
She definitely preferred a few days childminding to weeding in the pond, but tried lots of new expériences.
She has a knack for getting to know people easily, because she listens and asks about people.
Hope her students and family appreciate her as much as we did.
(Très bien)
27 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Monique) pour l'hôte
My first workaway experience and it was great! Helen and Phil are a lovely couple. They make you feel at home and make you part of their family. Helen is a great cook. Phil makes good soup and stir fry. The work is good. Phil explains everything well and is very patient. I did tasks I had never done before and it was fun! I would never have… read more
1 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Martina)
A lovely , quiet, sensitive, hard working girl, we loved having her here and would be pleased to have her back.
She's patient, generous and appreciative - a pleasure to have met.
Good luck in your studies!!!
She's patient, generous and appreciative - a pleasure to have met.
Good luck in your studies!!!
(Excellent)
16 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Bruce & Anna)
After a marathon of disasters they finally arrived and were great company for a week, with the 3 other workawayers here. Ended in fireworks - literally - 14th July.
Hope the rest of their trip goes more smoothly
Willing and helpful
Hope the rest of their trip goes more smoothly
Willing and helpful
(Excellent)
16 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Shannon)
Short but sweet , a fun little week with 4 other workawayers here at the same time.
Nice to have met her, talked tatoos and played bullshit (which she's really bad at - can't lie for toffee)
Hope she has a good summer
Nice to have met her, talked tatoos and played bullshit (which she's really bad at - can't lie for toffee)
Hope she has a good summer
(Très bien)
15 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Shannon) pour l'hôte
My first Workaway and I'm really glad it was here! Phil and Helen are wonderful, giving hosts. The work can be a bit physically damanding but Phil explains it all well. The accommodations are very comfortable. The food is absolutely amazing and plentiful. Some of the best eating I've ever done. Helen really has a way of making you feel right at… read more
16 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laura & Lukas)
A personable, multilingual young lady, who gets on immediately with everyone because of her very perceptive nature. Good company and very helpful, nice to have around.
Good luck for your future studies.
Good luck for your future studies.
(Excellent)
14 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Eden & Bethany) pour l'hôte
Phil and Helen are absolutely lovely. We had a fantastic week on the farm, doing a variety of tasks and learning a lot along the way. You'll have tons of laughs and delicious food with them. I only wish we would've stayed longer. Cheers, Phil and Helen! Thanks for a great week
4 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eden & Bethany)
Good company, Bethany has a wicked sense of humour. They never once caffled at anything asked of them- shearing sheep, weeding the pond, concreting floors.... bravo!!! nice to have met you.
(Excellent)
4 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Claire)
I was going to describe Claire as a little bubble of crack, until I remembered that not everyone would understand that crack is good fun in Irish.
She's just bubbly fun, tries everything and keeps at it, brilliant workawayer.
Would love her to move in next door anytime!!!!
She's just bubbly fun, tries everything and keeps at it, brilliant workawayer.
Would love her to move in next door anytime!!!!
(Excellent)
4 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Francisco & Nadia)
Fran and Nadia are a superb, caring, loving couple; they have endless enthusiasm and a true desire to be as helpful as possible all the time. Wonderful company and easy to get along with. I would be so happy to see them again , mainly because I was so sad to see them leave.
(Excellent)
17 juin 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Francisco & Nadia) pour l'hôte
Our first host! It has been amazing because Phil and Helen make you feel at home!
There is a lot of work to do, sometimes it may seem hard but they make it easy for you.
Helen and Phil thanks for everything. Thank you for the patience you have had with our English ... to open the doors of your house, for the birthday, the trip to Priziac, the… read more
There is a lot of work to do, sometimes it may seem hard but they make it easy for you.
Helen and Phil thanks for everything. Thank you for the patience you have had with our English ... to open the doors of your house, for the birthday, the trip to Priziac, the… read more
12 juin 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Shane & Paden) pour l'hôte
Where to start! Helen and Phil immediately welcomed us into their home - which means you are treated as family! They are the heart of the town and you truly feel that not a day goes by unappreciated or wasted. There's always something to do and there's something for everyone!
Phil is flexible and very good at finding something that suits your… read more
Phil is flexible and very good at finding something that suits your… read more
12 juin 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Shane & Paden)
A lovely couple - very glad to have met them.
It was a shame that Shane was ill during their brief stay, but the snooze in Joshua's trampoline did him the power of good!
Paden is a lovely, friendly, honest young woman and eager to help with everything she can, thanks for all the sushi for the party and keeping the "English Class" under control-… read more
It was a shame that Shane was ill during their brief stay, but the snooze in Joshua's trampoline did him the power of good!
Paden is a lovely, friendly, honest young woman and eager to help with everything she can, thanks for all the sushi for the party and keeping the "English Class" under control-… read more
(Très bien)
12 juin 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sophia)
Nice, polite, young woman, willing to help if not the strongest in the world!
Thanks for your help and company, hope you enjoy your summer
Thanks for your help and company, hope you enjoy your summer
(Très bien)
31 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophia) pour l'hôte
One week of beautiful nature, sometimes challenging work, learning so much about gardening, building and having animals, perfect sleep and enjoying the company of two amazing and very interesting persons! Thanks Phil for your patience (even when I pull out the wrong plants) and your funny storys and thanks to Helen for making me feeling at home… read more
29 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Pablo) pour l'hôte
I stayed during twoo weeks in the beautiful farm. I was almost three months ago and now just finish my travel i aprecciete even more how Phill and Helen take care of us like their sons. Great food, great cooker and a perfect place to live in the nature.
Thanks for everything, see you!
Thanks for everything, see you!
6 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pablo)
Always willing and helpful, with a wicked laugh!
Nice to have met him, wish him luck in his travels
Nice to have met him, wish him luck in his travels
(Excellent)
15 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anne)
Tor is a very talented and experienced young man, we're happy that we were able to put him to good use in the new bar. Gets on well with everyone, especially Fanny (the psycho cat) who spent 2 days sitting in boxes, depressed when he had left - she's still waiting for him to come back!!
(Excellent)
13 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Anne) pour l'hôte
Lovely hosts -they look after you really well, great farm with lots of permaculture ideas and a nice variety of work to keep it interesting and develop man skills ;) Be careful though, you might get stuck here and not want to leave! No need for blankets with a permanent lap cat and friendly animals :)
15 mai 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Simon)
A good old fashioned handyman, thanks for all your help and experience.
(Excellent)
10 mai 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Simon) pour l'hôte
I cannot add anymore positives that have not already been posted by other workaways. But on a personel note I had a fantastic experience with a family who are kind and generous and have put the Brit in Brittany. I wish them all the best in their new venture and if I can ever be of any help to them then all they have to do is ask. Too other… read more
23 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Joao)
Junior, Junior, what can I say...thought we'd have to apply for adoption papers.
He saw many other workawayers come, helped them settled in and then saw them go - a few classic Bromances along the way.
The dog was depressed for 24 hours when he left until someone else arrived ( that's Désolé for you - fickle and takes a Dentastix from anyone!)
He… read more
He saw many other workawayers come, helped them settled in and then saw them go - a few classic Bromances along the way.
The dog was depressed for 24 hours when he left until someone else arrived ( that's Désolé for you - fickle and takes a Dentastix from anyone!)
He… read more
(Excellent)
23 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Joao) pour l'hôte
The dog is great! ...... I loved staying there, I've spent 3 months there and I've learned so much!
Thanks to Phil , who was really patient with me! Helen is a superb cook! The place is awesome , everyone in the village is really nice ! It was my first workaway and I have to say after the farm, the bar is set very high!
Thanks for everything!
Thanks to Phil , who was really patient with me! Helen is a superb cook! The place is awesome , everyone in the village is really nice ! It was my first workaway and I have to say after the farm, the bar is set very high!
Thanks for everything!
17 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yui)
Helpful, polite and willing, we all wish her luck on her travels
(Très bien)
1 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Yui) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed volunteering at Phil and Helen's place. As they say on their description, they take good care of the volunteers. The area is beautiful, some of the work is physically demanding but varied and very rewarding. The food is excellent, I ate A LOT more than I usually do.
I also had a very good time with the other volunteers, long walks… read more
I also had a very good time with the other volunteers, long walks… read more
12 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Arthur)
Ethical, thoughtful, peaceful, physical, beautiful rounded personality, really glad to have met him and thank him for all his help.
Patient and friendly with everyone, a little gem with a big beard.
Accept him with no second thoughts if he asks to stay with you.
Patient and friendly with everyone, a little gem with a big beard.
Accept him with no second thoughts if he asks to stay with you.
(Excellent)
12 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Arthur) pour l'hôte
I'm going to try to be as short as possible. It's hard to put in words what this farm meant to me. The farm is amazing and the work too, even the hardest days are fun! The oak tree it's something out of a fairy tail. Even do I was the only vegetarien I've always had a Huge meal in front of me :). Helen and Phil are by far two of the most… read more
19 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (André) pour l'hôte
Although it was my first workaway experience, I am most certain it doesn't get any better that this. Incredible people with a really good heart and stunning natural landscape, for which I am infinitely grateful to have crossed paths with.
Phil and Helen treated me like family and fed me like a goose for Christmas. Their farm and animals melted my… read more
Phil and Helen treated me like family and fed me like a goose for Christmas. Their farm and animals melted my… read more
28 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (André)
An amazing young man, he helped us more than he would ever admit by drawing up plans for our new restaurant.
He would fit in anywhere with his ease of spirit and humility.
Hope his plans for this year work out but if not he's always got a place ( Phil set his place at the table after he had left- which is always a sign of someone we really,… read more
He would fit in anywhere with his ease of spirit and humility.
Hope his plans for this year work out but if not he's always got a place ( Phil set his place at the table after he had left- which is always a sign of someone we really,… read more
(Excellent)
16 mars 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Miro)
Miro is really easy to get on with, helpful and polite. Very hardworking and willing to learn. We enjoyed having him stay with us even though he's rubbish at Trivial Pursuits!!!! All of us wish him well in the future - especially Joao and Désolé
(Excellent)
28 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ann-Sophie)
stayed for a few weeks with us and other workawayers, she loves chopping wood!
(Très bien)
23 févr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Signe) pour l'hôte
Stayed with Helen and Phil for a week in the end of January and learnt about various things, from permaculture and house decoration to keeping a business in France. Had great fun together with the other volunteers and saw new perspectives. Thanks for the experience!
7 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Signe)
(Bien)
7 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carmel)
An absolutely superb workawayer, feel really happy to have met him, he was very patient with a slightly workshy fellow workawayer. Wish him well in his life and would love to see him again sometime.
(Excellent)
10 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Carmel) pour l'hôte
I've spent two magical weeks at this beautiful farm. It was my first time participating in workaway, so I was hoping for a wonderful experience. And did I get one!
Helen is a more then a great chef, I hed the luck to try so many new types of French food& drinks and I loved everything , especially the snails :)
Most of the work was with Phil at… read more
Helen is a more then a great chef, I hed the luck to try so many new types of French food& drinks and I loved everything , especially the snails :)
Most of the work was with Phil at… read more
2 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nicholas)
Very personable young man, got some great stories to tell, however he can be a little bit workshy, which is a shame, especially when other workawayers end up doing more than their fair share.
Saying that, 'Mister Pink' has become an infamous caricature here and I think "he" will be with us for quite a while.
Saying that, 'Mister Pink' has become an infamous caricature here and I think "he" will be with us for quite a while.
(Bien)
25 nov. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Nicholas) pour l'hôte
So where do I begin! Désolé was just amazing, always happy to see you and walked with us everyday! The dog was just perfect, positive energy all around. Okay now that is done. Helen and Phil, could not have made a better experience for me. I stayed 4 weeks with them, I felt welcomed and part of there lives from the first moment. Helen taught me… read more
2 févr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (John)
Great workawayer, hardworking, consciencious, always keeps the fire stoked!!!
Gets on well with everybody, good fun and we'd love to have him back anytime.
Gets on well with everybody, good fun and we'd love to have him back anytime.
(Excellent)
2 févr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (John) pour l'hôte
Spent just over two weeks here and easily could've spent more. Helen and Phils ability to sustain their lifestyle on this peaceful smallholding was both gracious and impressive. Both are caring and understanding hosts, easy to talk to and always busy. Helen provided mass amounts of delicious food and drink, and Phil providing seemingly limitless… read more
4 janv. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Stefano ) pour l'hôte
I spent a week from them and and was a beautiful experience. great food, good jobs, nice environment ... then the big tree is magnificent!
9 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stefano )
When we found a task that Stefano liked it was impossible to stop him! He even stayed longer than planned so that he could finish "his" wall. He's friendly, good company.
(Très bien)
9 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lynn )
Lynn came to us rather quickly in a somewhat distressed state due to feeling unwelcome at her previous host's farm, as such we weren't really prepared for her but she mucked in and helped out with all that we asked her to do.
(Très bien)
22 oct. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Lynn ) pour l'hôte
I spend just 5 days on that really big and old farm but it was wonderful.
Helen and Phil are very friendly and hard workers allday.
Helen is such a good cook and you will get more than enougth tasty food everyday, she is also a very lovely and helpful hostmother.
Phil is mostly working on the farm and makes it to a sympathetic to nature and… read more
Helen and Phil are very friendly and hard workers allday.
Helen is such a good cook and you will get more than enougth tasty food everyday, she is also a very lovely and helpful hostmother.
Phil is mostly working on the farm and makes it to a sympathetic to nature and… read more
9 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Isaias)
Désolé says thank you! for eating all of her dinners, for serenading her on guitar, violin and the future piano, for your never-ending good humour and understanding, for the evening's conversations and laughs, plus your canine is almost as good as your English and she misses you!!
(Excellent)
9 nov. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Isaias) pour l'hôte
I stayed at Phil & Helen s house for there weeks in My first workaway experience. And what can I say...they have the most amazing dog! just joking!
I really felt integrated to the family. Getting not only to see the way of living of a family in a really small village of france but to live as one of them was priceless. I totally recommend them!… read more
I really felt integrated to the family. Getting not only to see the way of living of a family in a really small village of france but to live as one of them was priceless. I totally recommend them!… read more
21 oct. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Fahri) pour l'hôte
really great time with Helen and Phil.. I am really happy because I learned a lot with Phil. The great moment were dinners, sharing with them, a dog (Desole)...
Thank for everything!
Thank for everything!
21 oct. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Fahri)
Fahri stayed with us for a couple of weeks and made a great impression, a lovely quiet sense of humour, our Grandson took to him straight away. He's helpful and very easy to live with. Highly recommended.
(Excellent)
21 oct. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lana & Bryce)
Really enjoyed meeting Brice and Lana, So sorry Lana was so unfortunate to discover an allergy to nettles one day and then dislocate her knee walking through the woods back from visiting the remains of a castle, such a shame. Lovely couple, sorry they had to cut short their trip.
(Très bien)
29 sept. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Jana & Joost) pour l'hôte
We spent five days with Phil and Helen at their enormous and beautiful piece of land. Helen welcomed us with a lovely apero and made sure we wouldn't lack any food or drinks during our stay. (best curry we've ever had) The work could be challenging from time to time but we learned a lot of new techniques. Phil told us a bunch of interesting things… read more
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jana & Joost)
Lovely couple, really hope to see them again sometime. They settled in so well straight away and were willing and hard workers, even in the dreaded pond. They got on well with our family and Joost played Giant Teddybear to our Grandson with immense patience. They also got on well with the 2 Americans staying here to the point of taking them back… read more
(Excellent)
15 sept. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Peter)
Pete left us with some brilliant new doors to the Longère and the wood shed, it was nice for someone to be able to use their talents here. He fits in well with all that's going on around , was much appreciated by my daughter's neighbours (those who could remember her birthday party, anyway) and is generally a "good bloke" - the feeling I… read more
(Excellent)
13 sept. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Peter) pour l'hôte
I spent a week with Helen and Phillip and had a wonderful time, great food, great wine and really enjoyable work. I learnt alot from Phil, his knowledge and willingness to explain things was fantastic, and hopefully I can take some of the tips and put them into practice one day! Everything great, they really took me in and made me feel a home, in… read more
9 sept. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Arianne & Romain)
Arianne's a little American (literally!) and Romain is very French. An amusing couple who enjoy fun and games, had some interesting evenings with good conversation and they are hard workers.
They got on well with the other workawayers here.
They got on well with the other workawayers here.
(Excellent)
9 sept. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marcel)
BFG, HUGE! huge feet , huge muscles, huge appetite and huge sense of humour and fun. Never seen a German in a kilt before, never seen someone give the table tennis bat to my Grandson and then pick up my Grandson to play with as if he were an extended handle - but then I'd never met Marcel before but I do hope to see him again!
(Excellent)
27 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Désirée & Robin) pour l'hôte
The two weeks we spent with Phil and Helen on their farm in Brittany was our first workaway experience and it couldn't have been better. We relly enjoyed the time with all the people we met there.
The work on the farm was very interesting, we had a lot of different tasks that we never did before.
We felt very comfortable staying with Phil and… read more
The work on the farm was very interesting, we had a lot of different tasks that we never did before.
We felt very comfortable staying with Phil and… read more
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Désirée & Robin)
A wonderful couple, ready to join in with anything and really appreciative. They got on really well with other people here and our family, we'll miss them but hope to see them again sometime. Hope they have lots of Tapas evenings when they get to Spain just like the 'aperos' here. If they contact you don't hesitate to welcome them into your home.
(Excellent)
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Merijn)
Merijn was very polite and hardworking.
(Très bien)
2 juin 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Merijn) pour l'hôte
I spent four weeks in April with Philip and Helen, and I learned a good deal about life on their rural farm. It is a remote and beautiful place, and the cabin that was my accomodation was absolutely perfect. Philip is great to be working with, and we did a variety of jobs during my stay, and both Helen´s and Phil´s cooking is wonderful :)
Thank… read more
Thank… read more
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Zach)
The 'boys' stayed with us a couple of weeks and fitted in well with our family and the Belgian Workawayers that came a little later. Diego can be a little precious but Zach more than makes up for this with his good humour and general willingness. Hope their chosen careers go well as they are both passionate about architecture.
(Excellent)
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elise)
Great fun , settled in straight away, good sense of humour and hard working. She made up part of a wonderful group of helpers here this summer, even leaving with one of the others to do a quick tour around Britanny. Easy to get on with , don't hesitate to take her if she contacts you.
(Excellent)
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Paul & Michael)
this is probaly a bit late as Mike and Paul were with us last November, however they will never be forgotten!!! Brilliant hardworkers and interesting company. Paul has lots to share and a quiet sense of humour, Mike can just be a bit too enthusiastic for me but fun all the same. Often think of them and the Québécoises that were here at the same… read more
(Très bien)
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew stayed with us for quite a while and was a good worker, we wish him well.
(Très bien)
21 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
I spent a week with Helen and Philip on their wonderful small holding in rural Brittany. The work could be challenging at times but Philip is able to share a lot of information about the permaculture lifestyle. If you have the chance to be in this part of France, make sure to give them a shout. You will certainly enjoy your time with them.
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pierre-Olivier )
Pierre-Olivier is an acquired taste but once you have it you actually really miss not having him around. He's extremely serious about most things and works really hard, he has a great sense of humour and enjoys poking fun at people but can take as good as he can give. He made up part of a lovely group of helpers here this summer and was more than… read more
(Excellent)
17 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Pierre-Olivier ) pour l'hôte
I spent two very good weeks with Phil and Helen! They are both lovely people with crazy stories to tell and a lot of care for people around them (you won't lack food anytime hahaha!). The work was sometimes strenuous but never boring, with lots of variety. I won't forget the pond! Take care guys, thanks for everything.
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sara)
Sara and her friend Polly stayed for a few days with us, they were obviously very pleased to meet up with each other again, but didn't really mix in with the other people here, which was a shame. I don't think we were quite what they were expecting but I wish them all the best in their future travels and studies.
(Bien)
23 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Borja & Estela)
Borja describes himself as friendly and happy, this is no lie, he always has a smile on his face and laughs with everyone. He made our summer very pleasant, we now have a saying- 'is that a real no or a Borja no?' because he never really says no!!!
If he comes to you ask him to show you how to Salsa, we have many good memories of him dancing in… read more
If he comes to you ask him to show you how to Salsa, we have many good memories of him dancing in… read more
(Excellent)
15 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Borja & Estela) pour l'hôte
I spent 10 days with Philip and Helen and the other volunteers in their rural farm in Brittany. All the days were differents, with many jobs to do, especially I will remember our days in the pond with Phil jajaj, and all the food that Helen prepared, it was really good!!
Thanks you so much Phil and Helen for that time!
Thanks you so much Phil and Helen for that time!
1 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Anja) pour l'hôte
What a great first workaway experience I had there. Helen and Phil allowed me a very pleasant stay in all possible ways. With their affectionate and humorous nature they made me feel like I was part of the family from the first moment. The work was totally fair and, eventhough sometimes challenging, always diversified and due to Phil's… read more
15 juil. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anja)
Anja is a wonderful, delightfully happy person. Really easy to get along with, hard working and interested in everything. We miss her alot and would love to see her again.
If Anja contacts you then don't hesitate to say yes!
If Anja contacts you then don't hesitate to say yes!
(Excellent)
15 juin 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Meike)
We originally offered Meike the cabin in the garden ( that lots of people staying have really liked ) , however she explained to me in the evening that she was afraid of spiders and wasn't comfortable there, so that night we made up a bed in the empty farmhouse for her. I'm sorry she didn't find this up to standard - it is being renovated and we… read more
(Bien)
15 juin 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Meike) pour l'hôte
Helen and Phil live in a beautiful countryside in which they created a small paradis for garden lovers. Food and work are great but unfortunately I could not live with the property because there wasn´t any creature comfort and above all full of spiders (I´m really afraid of spiders) so I had to leave them after two nights.
But if you are… read more
But if you are… read more
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