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We are a British family living in Confolens in the beautiful Charente Limousin. The human part of the family is me, Louise, and my daughter Abby and her partner, Blaine; the animals include 1 horse and a Shetland, 4 dogs, 7 goats, 2 sheep, 2 chickens and 2 cats. We have lived here for just over 11 years and love the fact that the property has 20 acres of fields and pasture and yet is not in the middle-of-nowhere, just a 5 minute walk into Medieval Confolens with all its facilities - quite unusual in France!
We are looking for general help with the animals, from mucking out the stables to feeding, grooming and overall care. There is also gardening, care of the land and fences and general maintenance help.
I am a fully qualified teacher of English as a foreign language (CELTA) and often have young language students staying in our home. I would be happy to assist guests with their English skills as well as basic French language skills.
In the UK we had nearly 20 au pairs living with us over many years and also students staying from one to four weeks on the Homestay English teaching programme. Having used the Workaway scheme for over 10 years now, we have had hundreds of volunteers here so we are used to sharing our home with visitors and we are proud to have a large "family" all around the world!
We have a lovely selection of French and English speaking friends here in Confolens and often enjoy entertaining, so there will be plenty of opportunities for you to meet other people and practise your language skills.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Jardinage
S’occuper des animaux
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are a British family who love everything French, so not only will you experience living in a British environment, but we take an active part in the French lifestyle too, enjoying local markets & brocantes, restaurants & food experiences, and with friends in the area of many Nationalities. We also love hearing about your country, your customs and heritage. Dinner is the time for discussing politics, geography, food, drink, humour.... whatever!!
Aide
We welcome volunteers who are willing to join in with all our family activities. We are a hard working family and expect a similar attitude from our guests. A lot of the help is quite physically demanding, and of course the animals need care every day, in all weathers, so fitness and a love of nature and the outdoors is essential. We work 5 hours a day in a varied selection of general farm, garden or maintenance tasks.
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Intermédiaire
Hébergement
We live in a traditional stone farm house, which has been well modernised to a good standard of comfort. Our workawayers stay in either a double or single room and share a bathroom We have a separate downstairs toilet as well.
The garden is large with a swimming pool open in the Summer months. Inside the home is strictly no smoking, but you may smoke outdoors. There is free wi-fi access throughout the house.
We provide a light continental style breakfast & a lunch comprising cheeses, salad & bread, with homemade soups in the cold months. We eat our main meal of the day together in the evening and we enjoy a mixture of cuisines, from British and Chinese to French or Mexican. We are pescatarian, meaning we eat mainly vegetarian but occasionally fish too. We would expect you to help out with cooking and clearing of meals as part of family life; we also expect you to clean your private accommodation and to help with the cleaning of the shared areas on a weekly basis in addition to the main work.
Autres infos...
What to do: local walks and hikes in the countryside or by the river Vienne; cinema, bars and restaurants in town; swimming, kayak and canoe hire (Summer); historical sites at St Germain de Confolens and Cassinomagus; shopping at St Junien (20 mins) or Limoges (45 mins) if you have transport.
Please note: This is rural France! Peaceful, quiet, & without "city life"! We do not have good public transport, only a daily bus to/from Angouleme. Blablacar is also useful for travellers.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
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N° de référence hôte : 493496997918
Feedback (121)
10 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marzia)
Thank you Marzia, it was a real pleasure to meet you!
Marzia is a wonderful young lady, and we were so lucky to have her here with our family, even though it was such a short stay - we wished it could have been longer!
Whether the work involved the animals, the garden, or cleaning inside on wet-weather days, Marzia gave 100%. She has great… read more
Marzia is a wonderful young lady, and we were so lucky to have her here with our family, even though it was such a short stay - we wished it could have been longer!
Whether the work involved the animals, the garden, or cleaning inside on wet-weather days, Marzia gave 100%. She has great… read more
(Excellent
)
3 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Marzia) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Louise and her family of humans and animals for three beautiful weeks in Confolens.
If you are looking for an experience in contact with nature in a farm this is the right place. Here I learned a lot about how to take care of animals such as horses, goats, chickens and sheep. The working days are very well organised and marked by the… read more
If you are looking for an experience in contact with nature in a farm this is the right place. Here I learned a lot about how to take care of animals such as horses, goats, chickens and sheep. The working days are very well organised and marked by the… read more
10 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah & Elisabeth)
Thank you so much Elli and Hannah, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and we just wish you could have stayed longer!
These are two fantastic young ladies, that any host would be privileged to have staying with them. They are hard workers, but also take pride in what they do, giving 100% to any task. Whether it was weeding an over-grown… read more
These are two fantastic young ladies, that any host would be privileged to have staying with them. They are hard workers, but also take pride in what they do, giving 100% to any task. Whether it was weeding an over-grown… read more
(Excellent
)
3 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannah & Elisabeth) pour l'hôte
Dear Louise, Blaine, and Abby,
Thank you for making this lovely experience possible for us.
We spent three amazing weeks on this beautiful farm and had the opportunity to take part in the family life. From the moment we arrived, we felt truly comfortable and welcomed. Whether during lunch, work, or dinner, we enjoyed every moment here. Louise is… read more
Thank you for making this lovely experience possible for us.
We spent three amazing weeks on this beautiful farm and had the opportunity to take part in the family life. From the moment we arrived, we felt truly comfortable and welcomed. Whether during lunch, work, or dinner, we enjoyed every moment here. Louise is… read more
9 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nika)
Thank you Nika, it was a real pleasure to meet you!
Nika is a lovely young lady, always happy to help, enthusiastic for life and she loves animals. We could see in the way she interacted with all of our animals that she really cared about their well-being.
Although it was her first workaway, she joined in enthusiastically with everything,… read more
Nika is a lovely young lady, always happy to help, enthusiastic for life and she loves animals. We could see in the way she interacted with all of our animals that she really cared about their well-being.
Although it was her first workaway, she joined in enthusiastically with everything,… read more
(Excellent
)
9 sept. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Nika) pour l'hôte
It has now been more than a month since I was with Louise and her amazing family and the impressions have solidified. It was my first workaway experience and it was wonderful. I spent the whole month of July with Louise and her family and learned a lot. My duties included taking care of the animals (horses, goats, cats, sheep, chickens) and then… read more
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10 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marzia)
Thank you Marzia, it was a real pleasure to meet you!
Marzia is a wonderful young lady, and we were so lucky to have her here with our family, even though it was such a short stay - we wished it could have been longer!
Whether the work involved the animals, the garden, or cleaning inside on wet-weather days, Marzia gave 100%. She has great… read more
Marzia is a wonderful young lady, and we were so lucky to have her here with our family, even though it was such a short stay - we wished it could have been longer!
Whether the work involved the animals, the garden, or cleaning inside on wet-weather days, Marzia gave 100%. She has great… read more
(Excellent)
3 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Marzia) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Louise and her family of humans and animals for three beautiful weeks in Confolens.
If you are looking for an experience in contact with nature in a farm this is the right place. Here I learned a lot about how to take care of animals such as horses, goats, chickens and sheep. The working days are very well organised and marked by the… read more
If you are looking for an experience in contact with nature in a farm this is the right place. Here I learned a lot about how to take care of animals such as horses, goats, chickens and sheep. The working days are very well organised and marked by the… read more
10 déc. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah & Elisabeth)
Thank you so much Elli and Hannah, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you both and we just wish you could have stayed longer!
These are two fantastic young ladies, that any host would be privileged to have staying with them. They are hard workers, but also take pride in what they do, giving 100% to any task. Whether it was weeding an over-grown… read more
These are two fantastic young ladies, that any host would be privileged to have staying with them. They are hard workers, but also take pride in what they do, giving 100% to any task. Whether it was weeding an over-grown… read more
(Excellent)
3 déc. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannah & Elisabeth) pour l'hôte
Dear Louise, Blaine, and Abby,
Thank you for making this lovely experience possible for us.
We spent three amazing weeks on this beautiful farm and had the opportunity to take part in the family life. From the moment we arrived, we felt truly comfortable and welcomed. Whether during lunch, work, or dinner, we enjoyed every moment here. Louise is… read more
Thank you for making this lovely experience possible for us.
We spent three amazing weeks on this beautiful farm and had the opportunity to take part in the family life. From the moment we arrived, we felt truly comfortable and welcomed. Whether during lunch, work, or dinner, we enjoyed every moment here. Louise is… read more
9 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nika)
Thank you Nika, it was a real pleasure to meet you!
Nika is a lovely young lady, always happy to help, enthusiastic for life and she loves animals. We could see in the way she interacted with all of our animals that she really cared about their well-being.
Although it was her first workaway, she joined in enthusiastically with everything,… read more
Nika is a lovely young lady, always happy to help, enthusiastic for life and she loves animals. We could see in the way she interacted with all of our animals that she really cared about their well-being.
Although it was her first workaway, she joined in enthusiastically with everything,… read more
(Excellent)
9 sept. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Nika) pour l'hôte
It has now been more than a month since I was with Louise and her amazing family and the impressions have solidified. It was my first workaway experience and it was wonderful. I spent the whole month of July with Louise and her family and learned a lot. My duties included taking care of the animals (horses, goats, cats, sheep, chickens) and then… read more
9 sept. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Benjamin )
Thank you, Ben, for your kind words! It was a pleasure to have you here with us in Confolens.
This was Ben's first workaway experience, and a first for working with most of the animals we have here too. He worked conscientiously to take care of every one of them, and was not afraid to ask questions if he wasn't sure about something. Every job was… read more
This was Ben's first workaway experience, and a first for working with most of the animals we have here too. He worked conscientiously to take care of every one of them, and was not afraid to ask questions if he wasn't sure about something. Every job was… read more
(Excellent)
20 août 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Benjamin ) pour l'hôte
I recently stayed with Louise, Abby and Blaine for just over 5 weeks. I had an amazing time and I can’t recommend
a visit to this quiet, idyllic farm enough. Louise and her family (some of which were visiting during my stay) were all so kind and welcoming; they were also great company and conversation for meal times! Speaking of which, the meals… read more
a visit to this quiet, idyllic farm enough. Louise and her family (some of which were visiting during my stay) were all so kind and welcoming; they were also great company and conversation for meal times! Speaking of which, the meals… read more
18 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Macarena )
Thank you Maca - we miss you so much too!
This wonderful lady is so full of life, buzzing with energy, sending out positive vibes to all around her! There is not a minute when Maca is not smiling and loving life around her and it's infectious in the best possible way.
Maca has a real empathy with all the animals, always stroking or cuddling one… read more
This wonderful lady is so full of life, buzzing with energy, sending out positive vibes to all around her! There is not a minute when Maca is not smiling and loving life around her and it's infectious in the best possible way.
Maca has a real empathy with all the animals, always stroking or cuddling one… read more
(Excellent)
16 juil. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Macarena ) pour l'hôte
My experience with Louise was amazing!!!
It was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't think of any better place to start!!
the work was not hard at all, I had a great opportunity to learn a lot about animals, about other culture and life! I also had enough free time to walk around and visit the beautiful places around it! it's everything… read more
It was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't think of any better place to start!!
the work was not hard at all, I had a great opportunity to learn a lot about animals, about other culture and life! I also had enough free time to walk around and visit the beautiful places around it! it's everything… read more
9 juil. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tindra)
Thank you Tindra, it was lovely to meet you!
Tindra is a hard-working, enthusiastic and intelligent young lady and it was a pleasure to have her here in our home. She has a great work ethic, and does every task to the best of her ability. Although a lot of the work involved things that Tindra hadn't done before, she tackled each task with 100%… read more
Tindra is a hard-working, enthusiastic and intelligent young lady and it was a pleasure to have her here in our home. She has a great work ethic, and does every task to the best of her ability. Although a lot of the work involved things that Tindra hadn't done before, she tackled each task with 100%… read more
(Excellent)
1 juil. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Tindra) pour l'hôte
My experience at Louise's home
was absolutely incredible! From the second I showed up i was welcomed as part of the family, I got to eat the most amazing food with the family and have many nights with the family watching Masterchef and discussing different things!
The work was easily manigagble, as it's been a while since I last did manual labor… read more
was absolutely incredible! From the second I showed up i was welcomed as part of the family, I got to eat the most amazing food with the family and have many nights with the family watching Masterchef and discussing different things!
The work was easily manigagble, as it's been a while since I last did manual labor… read more
18 juin 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maryam)
Hi Maryam & thank you so much! It was a pleasure to meet you.
Maryam is a wonderful, switched-on, lady, such a pleasure to work with or chat to, you would be very lucky to have her join your home. She worked in a very thorough, methodical way, but always had time for cuddles with the animals!
Maryam fitted in so well with the family & friends… read more
Maryam is a wonderful, switched-on, lady, such a pleasure to work with or chat to, you would be very lucky to have her join your home. She worked in a very thorough, methodical way, but always had time for cuddles with the animals!
Maryam fitted in so well with the family & friends… read more
(Excellent)
14 juin 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Maryam) pour l'hôte
My stay with Louise was just incredible! You really feel so welcomed and apart of the family immediately. I highly recommend taking the opportunity and staying here, you wont find a more caring host, delicious food, or cuter animals!
Louise was very patient teaching me everything about the animals, working with me and making sure I was… read more
Louise was very patient teaching me everything about the animals, working with me and making sure I was… read more
27 mai 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nadine)
Thank you Nadine, it was wonderful to have you join our family here in Confolens, and you are now officially our Longest Staying Workawayer!
Nadine is a really special young lady; although she was shy at first, she blossomed into one of the best workawayers we have ever had the pleasure of hosting. She is a kind, thoughtful and conscientious… read more
Nadine is a really special young lady; although she was shy at first, she blossomed into one of the best workawayers we have ever had the pleasure of hosting. She is a kind, thoughtful and conscientious… read more
(Excellent)
10 mai 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Nadine) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Louise, Abby and Blaine for a little more than four months. It was my first workaway experience and I enjoyed it so much.
Even thought I was nervous about meeting everyone in the beginning, I always felt comfortable and welcome.
Louise is so patient and she made it so easy for me to fit in, not only with her family, but also with… read more
Even thought I was nervous about meeting everyone in the beginning, I always felt comfortable and welcome.
Louise is so patient and she made it so easy for me to fit in, not only with her family, but also with… read more
26 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sophie & Lisa)
Thank you Sophie & Lisa. We were so lucky that you contacted us at such short notice & that we said yes! It was lovely to meet you both.
These lovely ladies had not worked in a similar environment before, but they gave it 100%! They were kind and caring with our animals, and hard working with all the garden and field care. And their painting… read more
These lovely ladies had not worked in a similar environment before, but they gave it 100%! They were kind and caring with our animals, and hard working with all the garden and field care. And their painting… read more
(Excellent)
25 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sophie & Lisa) pour l'hôte
My sister and I joined Louise, her daughter Abby and her fiance Blane on their little farm very last minute and stayed for just 10 days. For everyone considering staying with them, we can only suggest staying longer! You will find that it takes some time to adjust to your new routine in the countryside, but after the first week, you'll find your… read more
26 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pauline)
Thank you Pauline, it was lovely to meet you - the 3 weeks just flew past!
Pauline is a lovely lady, with a really good work ethic. Although this was something new for her, she really tried hard to remember every detail about all the individual animals we have here. Her energy around the animals was so positive and calm, that they all fell in… read more
Pauline is a lovely lady, with a really good work ethic. Although this was something new for her, she really tried hard to remember every detail about all the individual animals we have here. Her energy around the animals was so positive and calm, that they all fell in… read more
(Excellent)
21 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Pauline) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Louise, Abby and Blaine for 3 weeks and it was such an amazing experience. I felt completely comfortable and at home from the very first day I arrived. They were welcoming and eager to get to know me, so we had a lot of interesting conversations about music, politics, different cultures etc.
The farm was beautiful and there were so… read more
The farm was beautiful and there were so… read more
14 avr. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sandra)
Thank you Sandra, it was a real pleasure to meet you!
Sandra is a lovely young lady, hard-working and thorough in all that she does. She is very critical of herself and likes to achieve the very best in whatever she's doing. The work here was very different to things she'd done before, but despite being outside her comfort zone, she really set… read more
Sandra is a lovely young lady, hard-working and thorough in all that she does. She is very critical of herself and likes to achieve the very best in whatever she's doing. The work here was very different to things she'd done before, but despite being outside her comfort zone, she really set… read more
(Excellent)
9 avr. 2024
Laissé par le workawayer (Sandra) pour l'hôte
This was my first work away and I couldn’t be more lucky✨ I spent 5 weeks at this beautiful place with this nice people and lovely animals. I was so scared when I arrived but it turn quickly when I met Louise.
I felt so welcome and thank you for taking me into your home.
I learned a lot about myself, animals and general things.
One of the… read more
I felt so welcome and thank you for taking me into your home.
I learned a lot about myself, animals and general things.
One of the… read more
21 janv. 2024
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)
Anna & Magda - I'm so sorry for the delay in replying to your feedback - my only excuse is that having no workawayers until now has kept me a little busy, especially with Xmas too!
As the original correspondence came from Anna, I'm not allowed to leave feedback on Magda's profile, so I've wrtten to you both here. I'll ask workaway if it's possible… read more
As the original correspondence came from Anna, I'm not allowed to leave feedback on Magda's profile, so I've wrtten to you both here. I'll ask workaway if it's possible… read more
(Excellent)
11 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
Green hills, meadows, woods, small roads and walking trails - imagine a family farm located in this countryside paradise. If you’re lucky enough you can meet Louise, Abby, Blaine and their 20 animals. Here horses, goats, sheeps, cats, dogs and chickens are treated like family members. And so will you be treated as well! :)
We’ve spent here 2… read more
We’ve spent here 2… read more
11 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Magdalena) pour l'hôte
Stay in Louise's little farm was my first workaway experience. Though I have participated in many different volunteering camps all over Europe before :).
I definitely can recommend you this palce and these hosts. I went there for two weeks with my friend Anna.
Confolens is a small city and the farm is located in it's outskirts. It is a perfect… read more
I definitely can recommend you this palce and these hosts. I went there for two weeks with my friend Anna.
Confolens is a small city and the farm is located in it's outskirts. It is a perfect… read more
7 déc. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alessandro)
Thank you Alex, it was so lovely to meet you!
Alex is a really lovely, gentle young man. His energy around the animals is wonderful - calm, respectful and positive. He was always happiest stroking a dog or cuddling a cat! When Alex did a job around the farm, I always knew that it would be done thoroughly, well and conscientiously.
In the… read more
Alex is a really lovely, gentle young man. His energy around the animals is wonderful - calm, respectful and positive. He was always happiest stroking a dog or cuddling a cat! When Alex did a job around the farm, I always knew that it would be done thoroughly, well and conscientiously.
In the… read more
(Excellent)
4 déc. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Alessandro) pour l'hôte
Louise, and her family are fantastic. The food she prepared was delicious and the place where they live was as spectacular as the animals that live with them.
I will never forget the dinners all together and the cigarettes smoked with …after before sleeping. I'm sorry to be left because I would have very much liked to stay more and more. Thank… read more
I will never forget the dinners all together and the cigarettes smoked with …after before sleeping. I'm sorry to be left because I would have very much liked to stay more and more. Thank… read more
9 nov. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lenja)
Thank you Lenja. Sorry for the delay in replying as I hadn't seen that you had left a review (normally get an email!)
Lenja is a wonderful young lady who you would be very lucky to have as your workawayer! She is hard-working and consciencious, and has a lovely way with the animals. It was lovely to have somebody who had already done something… read more
Lenja is a wonderful young lady who you would be very lucky to have as your workawayer! She is hard-working and consciencious, and has a lovely way with the animals. It was lovely to have somebody who had already done something… read more
(Excellent)
27 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Lenja) pour l'hôte
Thank you, Louise, Abby and Blaine for the amazing time. You will meet three Lovely people living in a beautiful place.
The highlights of my stay were:
1. The food. Every single night we had the best food and enjoyed it in the lounge. It gave me so much inspiration for my own cooking.
2. The animals of course. Nine goats with an individual… read more
The highlights of my stay were:
1. The food. Every single night we had the best food and enjoyed it in the lounge. It gave me so much inspiration for my own cooking.
2. The animals of course. Nine goats with an individual… read more
23 oct. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Lucille) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Louise and her family for 3 weeks and it was a great experience :) I was alone with Louise for the first few days and we really had the time to chat and know each other. Louise is a very kind woman, she explains things really well and will give you some time to adapt. The routine is all about the animals, she's puting a lot of time… read more
4 sept. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Olivia) pour l'hôte
I could write 10 pages about my stay with Louise and just how amazing it was; everything about the 3 months I spent in Confolens was better than I could have imagined, i will be forever grateful for the experience 🥰. Living at Louise's made me feel very lucky, the property is beautiful, it's such a gorgeous house and garden, and my room was really… read more
4 juil. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lily )
Thank you Lily and Mae, not just for the review, but for coming here to Confolens to meet us!
These girls are absolutely lovely! Thank goodness that "chance" brought us together. Someone had let us down right at the last minute, so when the girls contacted us, we were very happy. Normally, we have a 3 week minimum stay, as there's a huge amount to… read more
These girls are absolutely lovely! Thank goodness that "chance" brought us together. Someone had let us down right at the last minute, so when the girls contacted us, we were very happy. Normally, we have a 3 week minimum stay, as there's a huge amount to… read more
(Excellent)
28 juin 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Lily ) pour l'hôte
Where to start! My friend Mae and I stayed for 10 days and it was very out of the blue last minute. It was almost like this place found us and Louise needed the help as well. We had been travelling for the last couple of months and wanted an experience with animals and meeting new people. We certainly got that and so much more in lovely Confolens.… read more
3 juin 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ha Thanh)
Avis : Le workawayer a annulé son séjour ou ne s’est pas présenté à la dernière minute
(Non présentation)
17 mai 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Dana)
Thank you Dana, both for a lovely review and for all your hard work here. (And for giving me the chance to have the first morning off in several weeks!!)
Dana is a lovely young lady who tried really hard to do all the many jobs that having animals on a small farm bring!
Some family problems meant that she left us a little early, but for the short… read more
Dana is a lovely young lady who tried really hard to do all the many jobs that having animals on a small farm bring!
Some family problems meant that she left us a little early, but for the short… read more
(Excellent)
9 mai 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Dana) pour l'hôte
Thank you so much for every single experience I was able to make while staying with you on your adorable farm. I absolutely fell in love with all of the animals you keep! Especially the chickens catched my heart. I loved seeing them multiple times a day for feeding & watering them, cleaning their area and just enjoying their company.
When the… read more
When the… read more
15 mars 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jayna)
Thanks Jayna. It was a pleasure to have you with us.
Jayna is a lovely young lady, very polite and happy to join in with all the family activities, which was lovely over the Xmas period. She also formed a nice relationship with our other workawayer who was here at the same time, and I think she learned a lot from her too.
Jayna had not had much… read more
Jayna is a lovely young lady, very polite and happy to join in with all the family activities, which was lovely over the Xmas period. She also formed a nice relationship with our other workawayer who was here at the same time, and I think she learned a lot from her too.
Jayna had not had much… read more
(Excellent)
13 mars 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Jayna) pour l'hôte
I lived on the farm through December and January, and let me tell you I will have fond memories for a lifetime. Lousie, Abby, and Blaine are all very welcoming and extremely kind. The winter months are quiet but it was fun getting to know everyone and celebrating new traditions over the holidays. The work is hard but it's rewarding, Louise always… read more
10 févr. 2023
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Johanna Maria)
Thank you Johanna and sorry I'm late replying.
Once again, there are not enough stars available to rate this wonderful young lady!! At least 10 needed!
Johanna is one of the most positive, empathetic, caring and fun people that we've met so far on Workaway - or anywhere, for that matter. I am proud to have added another step Daughter to my… read more
Once again, there are not enough stars available to rate this wonderful young lady!! At least 10 needed!
Johanna is one of the most positive, empathetic, caring and fun people that we've met so far on Workaway - or anywhere, for that matter. I am proud to have added another step Daughter to my… read more
(Excellent)
26 janv. 2023
Laissé par le workawayer (Johanna Maria) pour l'hôte
Woww…It was an amazing first workaway experience. Thank you Louise, Abby, Blaine and all the animals for the adventure. I can’t believe the 11 weeks passed so quickly!! But let’s start from the very beginning. I got a reply for my first message within a day. So you don’t have to worry, Louise doesn’t leave you hanging.
When you have arrived, give… read more
When you have arrived, give… read more
10 nov. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Aaron & Alisha) pour l'hôte
The experience with Louise and her family really was great.
Confolens and the farm is very beautiful, there are stunning sunsets, which you can watch from their garden.
You will have a private room, you will have the luxury of a cooked dinner by her, which is both healthy and tasty and varies every night! The animals want lots of cuddles and are… read more
Confolens and the farm is very beautiful, there are stunning sunsets, which you can watch from their garden.
You will have a private room, you will have the luxury of a cooked dinner by her, which is both healthy and tasty and varies every night! The animals want lots of cuddles and are… read more
1 nov. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elena)
This is a 6* Super-Excellent Workawayer!!
Elena (Len) it was so wonderful to meet you and we were so lucky to have you here for such a very short time - it passed way too quickly!
Len made an amazing contribution to our farm; not just in terms of her hard work, but in really loving and caring for our animals as much as we do. We had a terribly… read more
Elena (Len) it was so wonderful to meet you and we were so lucky to have you here for such a very short time - it passed way too quickly!
Len made an amazing contribution to our farm; not just in terms of her hard work, but in really loving and caring for our animals as much as we do. We had a terribly… read more
(Excellent)
29 oct. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Elena) pour l'hôte
I spent 3 and 1/2 weeks in a confolens. In my opinion, I would recommend staying longer because the stay went by way to quickly. The work was variable, but organized. There was always a job to be done that was different from the previous day. Taking care of the animals was the best part. Seeing them everyday just made the work totally worth it.… read more
1 nov. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elizabeth)
Thank you Lizzie.
Lizzie came to us at very short-notice , having been let down by other hosts at the last minute. She stayed for a shorter period than we normally ask for as a result, but we were very pleased that their loss was our gain!
Lizzie is a very nice, positive character, who worked well at the tasks given to her. She also worked well… read more
Lizzie came to us at very short-notice , having been let down by other hosts at the last minute. She stayed for a shorter period than we normally ask for as a result, but we were very pleased that their loss was our gain!
Lizzie is a very nice, positive character, who worked well at the tasks given to her. She also worked well… read more
(Excellent)
24 sept. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Elizabeth) pour l'hôte
I spent two lovely weeks in Confolens with Louise and her family of animals, as well as Abby and Blaine. The routine takes a little getting used to but Louise is always on hand if you have any questions, and I became confident in my daily tasks before too long. I am very grateful to Louise for taking me on a short notice, as I had poor… read more
5 sept. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tanja)
Thanks for the review Tanja. I'm afraid it's been so long, and we've been fully booked with workawayers all Summer, so I'm struggling to remember what we did back in May!
I do remember having no problems despite only having one workawayer rather than our usual two, so thank you for that.
I also remember Abby's party and the lovely buzz of a… read more
I do remember having no problems despite only having one workawayer rather than our usual two, so thank you for that.
I also remember Abby's party and the lovely buzz of a… read more
(Excellent)
14 août 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Tanja) pour l'hôte
First I am so sorry Louise for leaving you feedback this late!
I spent three weeks at Louise's in June, and at the time I was the only volunteer staying there. However Louise and the family and all the animals made me feel really comfortable and welcomed me so much into their regular life, so I didn't feel lonely at all. Louise provides you with… read more
I spent three weeks at Louise's in June, and at the time I was the only volunteer staying there. However Louise and the family and all the animals made me feel really comfortable and welcomed me so much into their regular life, so I didn't feel lonely at all. Louise provides you with… read more
10 août 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (David & Carina)
Thank you David & Carina, it was really wonderful to meet you!
This fantastic couple have added joy and smiles to our lives for the past 4 weeks - we did not want to let them go!
David & Carina work incredibly hard, nothing is too much trouble, and everything is done above and beyond your expectations. They were a little nervous that this was… read more
This fantastic couple have added joy and smiles to our lives for the past 4 weeks - we did not want to let them go!
David & Carina work incredibly hard, nothing is too much trouble, and everything is done above and beyond your expectations. They were a little nervous that this was… read more
(Excellent)
30 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (David & Carina) pour l'hôte
Hi!
First of all, we want to say that we are very grateful for the wonderful weeks we spent with Louise and her family. It was only 4 weeks, but we would have stayed longer if we could.
If you like animals, being surrounded by nature, being part of a family and practising English, then this is the right place. There are horses, dogs, cats,… read more
First of all, we want to say that we are very grateful for the wonderful weeks we spent with Louise and her family. It was only 4 weeks, but we would have stayed longer if we could.
If you like animals, being surrounded by nature, being part of a family and practising English, then this is the right place. There are horses, dogs, cats,… read more
23 juil. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Roney)
Thank you Roney, it was a real pleasure to meet you too.
Roney is a lovely young man - hard working, thoughtful, and conscientious in all his work. He was kind and caring with all of our animals and went out of his way to make sure that everything was done correctly and thoroughly.
We had other workawayers here for part of his stay, and they… read more
Roney is a lovely young man - hard working, thoughtful, and conscientious in all his work. He was kind and caring with all of our animals and went out of his way to make sure that everything was done correctly and thoroughly.
We had other workawayers here for part of his stay, and they… read more
(Excellent)
13 juil. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Roney) pour l'hôte
This is such a special place and I'm glad to have spent the past 5 weeks at the farm ,
The team almost immediately felt like a family. every day on the farm is different and requires different skills. which was a new and very valuable lesson for me. You get to be as you are here, no judgement in any way.
I spent most of my time taking care of the… read more
The team almost immediately felt like a family. every day on the farm is different and requires different skills. which was a new and very valuable lesson for me. You get to be as you are here, no judgement in any way.
I spent most of my time taking care of the… read more
30 avr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Grayce & Franziska)
Thank you both! It was so good to meet you!
Franzie & Grayce are a marvellous pair of hard-working, constantly smiling friends, who add a twist of sunshine to your day! I don't think I ever saw either of them without a smile or a laugh on their faces... BUT, whilst still hard at the task in hand.
It certainly helped that they have both been around… read more
Franzie & Grayce are a marvellous pair of hard-working, constantly smiling friends, who add a twist of sunshine to your day! I don't think I ever saw either of them without a smile or a laugh on their faces... BUT, whilst still hard at the task in hand.
It certainly helped that they have both been around… read more
(Excellent)
20 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Grayce & Franziska) pour l'hôte
Franzi and I had an absolutely incredible time hanging out on this beautiful farm and with these beautiful people. Confolens is a very charming town-- tiny, but with lots of pretty areas to explore and yummy restaurants to snack in as you go! The farm itself is the perfect size to tackle for work and the sweet animals are nothing but lovely as you… read more
23 avr. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Micaella)
Thank you Micaella, it was really great to meet you!
Micaella had never done any work like this before, so she was definitely outside her comfort zone to start with, and I could see she was nervous around the large horses. However, she rose to the challenge fantastically! She was kind and gentle with all the animals and absolutely made the most of… read more
Micaella had never done any work like this before, so she was definitely outside her comfort zone to start with, and I could see she was nervous around the large horses. However, she rose to the challenge fantastically! She was kind and gentle with all the animals and absolutely made the most of… read more
(Excellent)
16 avr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Micaella) pour l'hôte
I spent 3 weeks at this amazing farm and it was a wonderful experience. I had never worked with so many animals before (24 to be exact) so I was a bit nervous in the beginning but I absolutely loved working with all of them !! Louise was very kind and patience when teaching everything you need to know, and the work itself is not hard! I learned a… read more
13 mars 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Vincent)
It was a real pleasure to meet you Vincent!
It was a fantastic few weeks and we were so lucky to find this young man. Vincent has such a good manner with the animals, always calm & assertive, whether it was with the goats, horses or dogs. He literally radiates positive energy and goodwill! His attitude to all the work was first rate - nothing was… read more
It was a fantastic few weeks and we were so lucky to find this young man. Vincent has such a good manner with the animals, always calm & assertive, whether it was with the goats, horses or dogs. He literally radiates positive energy and goodwill! His attitude to all the work was first rate - nothing was… read more
(Excellent)
25 févr. 2022
Laissé par le workawayer (Vincent) pour l'hôte
I stayed at the farm for 5 weeks and it was a wonderful experience. They were very welcoming from the start and i immediately felt at home. I could feel that they had a lot of experience with hosting volunteers and got very good at it haha. The room i stayed in was beautiful. The food that Louise cooks is top tier and every dish i had during my… read more
4 janv. 2022
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maja)
This was an absolutely FABULOUS 2 months spent in Maja's company - she is so enthusiastic, happy and hard-working - and so missed now! Originally committing to stay a month, we were so happy she stayed twice that time, and only wish she'd been able to stay longer.
Maja has a great energy about her, always willing to try something new and never… read more
Maja has a great energy about her, always willing to try something new and never… read more
(Excellent)
13 déc. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Maja) pour l'hôte
I had such a wonderful time at this place! You are surrounded with animals, beautiful nature and amazing people. I spend a lot of the work time on doing animal related things such as cleaning the stables, cheking water and grooming the horses but there was also a lot of different tasks besides that and they where all easy to do and learn.
Louise,… read more
Louise,… read more
10 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pablo)
Thank you Pablo - it was really wonderful to meet you too!!
Pablo is an absolute pleasure to work with; he is hard-working, conscientious, and thorough. We managed to do SO much in the 2 months that he was here: re-roofed a stable block; built a sheep shelter; repaired numerous fences; chopped wood; cleared mountains of old, discarded fencing;… read more
Pablo is an absolute pleasure to work with; he is hard-working, conscientious, and thorough. We managed to do SO much in the 2 months that he was here: re-roofed a stable block; built a sheep shelter; repaired numerous fences; chopped wood; cleared mountains of old, discarded fencing;… read more
(Excellent)
10 déc. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Pablo) pour l'hôte
Spending two month at Louise's place with her family was wonderfull, I enjoyed everything about it, the task are not hard and there is plenty of differents things to do so everyday is different.
You can talk about anything with them, we had interestings discussions everydays and always in a good and positive spirit.
Don't worry about food Louise… read more
You can talk about anything with them, we had interestings discussions everydays and always in a good and positive spirit.
Don't worry about food Louise… read more
10 déc. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maëlle)
Thanks Maelle. It's been 6 months since you left and we've seen so many people, so I'm sorry if I can't remember too many details! I know you didn't ride the horses, but you helped with all the grooming and cleaning of stables, so thanks for that. I do remember that goats were a new thing for you, and that you tried hard with their care. I'm sure… read more
(Très bien)
23 nov. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Maëlle) pour l'hôte
It was my first experience as a workawayer and I can say that it was a good one :) I spend good moments with Louise, talking a lot about everything, it was really a good opportunity to develop my English as well. (If you love Vampire Diaries sometime at night we watch an episode in "family" aha :))
Well also, work at the farm was good, you are not… read more
Well also, work at the farm was good, you are not… read more
19 sept. 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marta)
Thank you Marta. It was a joy to have you staying with us!
Marta is someone always smiling, always enthusiastic & very willing to try anything. Despite the fact that she hadn't done this sort of work before, she gave it 110%.
We did lots away from the farm too - kayaking, walking in town or going to a restaurant, it was all great fun. We were also… read more
Marta is someone always smiling, always enthusiastic & very willing to try anything. Despite the fact that she hadn't done this sort of work before, she gave it 110%.
We did lots away from the farm too - kayaking, walking in town or going to a restaurant, it was all great fun. We were also… read more
(Excellent)
10 sept. 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Marta) pour l'hôte
I spent 4 weeks in Confolens and it was a very positive experience. I had never worked with animals before but it was not a problem. Louise explains each task very well and the animals are lovely. I learned so much about them thanks to Louise and Abby!
It is a 6 days a week, 5 hours a day work. The work can be a bit challenging for someone who… read more
It is a 6 days a week, 5 hours a day work. The work can be a bit challenging for someone who… read more
24 mai 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Giovanni)
Thank you Giovanni. It was a pleasure to meet you too!
The nature of the work here is very physically demanding and it was well outside Giovanni's normal lifestyle, but he tried really hard and was definitely starting to master the workload before his visit was unexpectedly cut short.
I have great admiration for someone who is prepared to try… read more
The nature of the work here is very physically demanding and it was well outside Giovanni's normal lifestyle, but he tried really hard and was definitely starting to master the workload before his visit was unexpectedly cut short.
I have great admiration for someone who is prepared to try… read more
(Très bien)
13 mai 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Giovanni) pour l'hôte
What a nice experience! I had a great time at Louise and Abby's farm. It is the perfect place if you want to disconnect from everything and enjoy life in the countryside. Work can be hard if you are not used to it but it's definitely rewarding and the animals are just adorable so it pays off! Louise is an excellent cook and everyone was kind to… read more
31 mars 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Idoia)
Thank you Idoia!
Idoia is a wonderful person, hard working and willing to try any task. She is also a great cook - we had some lovely Spanish dishes, including fabulous tapas! She is always smiling and happy and a pleasure to have around.
We wish you every happiness during your trip around Europe and hope that maybe one day you will find your… read more
Idoia is a wonderful person, hard working and willing to try any task. She is also a great cook - we had some lovely Spanish dishes, including fabulous tapas! She is always smiling and happy and a pleasure to have around.
We wish you every happiness during your trip around Europe and hope that maybe one day you will find your… read more
(Excellent)
25 mars 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Idoia) pour l'hôte
Being on this farm with Louise and her family has been my first workaway experience and I certainly don’t regret it!
They are a lovely family, you will enjoy wonderful dinners and maybe you are lucky to hear Abbi playing the piano for a while after them.
This family loves each of their animals as if they were the only one they have and they’ll… read more
They are a lovely family, you will enjoy wonderful dinners and maybe you are lucky to hear Abbi playing the piano for a while after them.
This family loves each of their animals as if they were the only one they have and they’ll… read more
25 mars 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Juta & Kirils)
I have no idea how I have forgotten to do this review until now, so many apologies to Juta & the boys.
Nevertheless, all I need to say is that they were great workawayers & a big help to us.
I wish you continued success in your travels.
All best, Louise
Nevertheless, all I need to say is that they were great workawayers & a big help to us.
I wish you continued success in your travels.
All best, Louise
(Excellent)
6 nov. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Juta & Kirils) pour l'hôte
We have been staying with Louise and Abby for 3 weeks in October, working 6 days a week- 5hrs on weekdays and 2 hrs on Sundays, cleaning stables and rabbits, building fences and doing some gardening and cleaning in the house. Their house is situated on a hill with a lovely views across Confolens, small typical French market town. Louise is… read more
11 mars 2021
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nicolás & Lucie)
What a fantastic two months we had with Nico! He is a wonderful person, the hardest worker, and an amazing cook!!
Seriously, we've had a few hundred Workawayers now, and Nico is up there in the Top Five - if you are lucky enough to have him stay with you, you will not look back.
Working with animals in sub-zero temperatures, deep mud & rain is… read more
Seriously, we've had a few hundred Workawayers now, and Nico is up there in the Top Five - if you are lucky enough to have him stay with you, you will not look back.
Working with animals in sub-zero temperatures, deep mud & rain is… read more
(Excellent)
5 mars 2021
Laissé par le workawayer (Nicolás & Lucie) pour l'hôte
I spent a short time of 2 months with Louise, Abby and Blaine and the truth is that they are amazing, kind, funny. They helped me a lot with my English, the cultural exchange was excellent for me, the nights of letters or movies were my favorites, I will miss Louise's meals and the winter fires a lot.
The work is entertaining and rewarding, at… read more
The work is entertaining and rewarding, at… read more
1 oct. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tess)
Thank you Tess! We miss you lots n lots too.
Tess was definitely trying something outside her comfort zone when she arrived, but, WoW!, did she rise to the challenge! By the time she had to leave, Tess was able to organise herself, her tasks, and all the animals as if she'd been here for months. She really tried hard to master all the tasks ( and… read more
Tess was definitely trying something outside her comfort zone when she arrived, but, WoW!, did she rise to the challenge! By the time she had to leave, Tess was able to organise herself, her tasks, and all the animals as if she'd been here for months. She really tried hard to master all the tasks ( and… read more
(Excellent)
21 sept. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Tess) pour l'hôte
My month with Louise and Abby was one of the best summers of my life! They are the two most welcoming people and I immediately felt like one of the family. I miss them so much and I am definitely going to plan another visit asap ! Confolens is a beautiful town and I had the pleasure of visiting during the summer so there was a lot of different… read more
6 sept. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Pauline & Perrine)
Thanks girls, it was a pleasure to meet you!
Pauline & Perrine are lovely, hard-working girls, who were not afraid to try something new. Initially, they were a little nervous around the horses - but they are very big animals when you're not used to them! However, by the end of their stay, they were definitely more confident.
They found the work… read more
Pauline & Perrine are lovely, hard-working girls, who were not afraid to try something new. Initially, they were a little nervous around the horses - but they are very big animals when you're not used to them! However, by the end of their stay, they were definitely more confident.
They found the work… read more
(Très bien)
1 sept. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Pauline & Perrine) pour l'hôte
We spent 3 very nice (and very tiring) weeks at Louise and Abby's place. We learned a bunch of new skills such as taking care of horses, rabbits, cats and goats and making sure they all are healthy and happy! We were lucky enough to be there at the same time as another workawayer as well as Louise's son and his family, and we spent really nice… read more
29 août 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emily)
Thank you Emily. What a pleasure it was to meet you and we miss you so much!!
Emily is a fabulous, hard-working, enthusiastic young woman, and we were so lucky that she decided to spend her very few free weeks with us.
Although much of the work was new to her and there is a huge amount to be learnt, she gave it 110% and picked it all up really… read more
Emily is a fabulous, hard-working, enthusiastic young woman, and we were so lucky that she decided to spend her very few free weeks with us.
Although much of the work was new to her and there is a huge amount to be learnt, she gave it 110% and picked it all up really… read more
(Excellent)
17 août 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Emily) pour l'hôte
I am so incredibly grateful for the time that I spent with Louise, Abby and their wonderful animals. If you are in need of some fresh air, hard work and the therapeutic effect of living with 26 animals then this is the place to go! I arrived struggling to sleep more than a few hours a night and left sleeping a solid 8 hours without fail. The work… read more
13 août 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Charly & Roxanna)
Thanks Charly, it was a real pleasure to meet you.
Charly is a very conscientious and hard-working young man. Even though most of the work was new to him, he applied himself 100% to every task and did it well. He was particularly interested in the dogs in our family, and was a careful and studious learner in regard to our particular way of… read more
Charly is a very conscientious and hard-working young man. Even though most of the work was new to him, he applied himself 100% to every task and did it well. He was particularly interested in the dogs in our family, and was a careful and studious learner in regard to our particular way of… read more
(Excellent)
2 août 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Charly & Roxanna) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it. I was with there for five weeks and didn't see the time go by. They are very welcoming, and Louise is very kind and thoughtful. At first, working with the animals is a little bit physical but it is very rewarding and at the end of my stay I felt stronger and fitter!
16 avr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emma)
Thank you so much Emma.
I don't know how to begin to thank this fantastic young lady for all that she did for us; she was totally dropped in the deep-end, as due to a family bereavement we had to leave her to run the "farm". And run it she did - superbly! She is hard-working, conscientious and thorough in all that she does - even though she hadn't… read more
I don't know how to begin to thank this fantastic young lady for all that she did for us; she was totally dropped in the deep-end, as due to a family bereavement we had to leave her to run the "farm". And run it she did - superbly! She is hard-working, conscientious and thorough in all that she does - even though she hadn't… read more
(Excellent)
16 avr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Emma) pour l'hôte
I was lucky enough to spend 6 weeks at this amazing farm in February/March! And I must say it was absolutely amazing! Louise and Abby are the kindest and welcoming people. The work takes a couple days to get my in to, but I enjoyed every minute working with and for the animals. Louise is a perfect teacher, and you can always ask if you have any… read more
16 avr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (KAREN)
Thank you so much Karen.
What a pleasure it was to meet Karen - our first Japanese workawayer! It was so very interesting to hear all her stories of Japanese culture & heritage, really fascinating. We had the most amazing discussions over dinner at night.
Karen had never done anything like this before and was really outside her comfort-zone, but… read more
What a pleasure it was to meet Karen - our first Japanese workawayer! It was so very interesting to hear all her stories of Japanese culture & heritage, really fascinating. We had the most amazing discussions over dinner at night.
Karen had never done anything like this before and was really outside her comfort-zone, but… read more
(Excellent)
2 mars 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (KAREN) pour l'hôte
I spent about three weeks in February at Louise and Abby's place. It was my first workaway experience and first experience of taking care of animals (except for a dog). I really appreciate everything that I had there. They are professional hosts. I was able to do workaway and enjoy it at ease thanks to them. Louise's instruction was very clear.… read more
18 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marion)
Thank you Marion, what a pleasure it was to have you here with us & the month just flew past!
Marion worked so very hard with us, but always with a smile & a great sense of humour. She learnt the aspects of the job in record time and was always able to think laterally to solve a problem.
Our discussions over the meal table were fun and interesting… read more
Marion worked so very hard with us, but always with a smile & a great sense of humour. She learnt the aspects of the job in record time and was always able to think laterally to solve a problem.
Our discussions over the meal table were fun and interesting… read more
(Excellent)
10 févr. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Marion) pour l'hôte
I stayed for a month in Louise & Abby's farm. They welcome you as a member of their family and things are really natural among them. Louise takes time to explain you everything you will need to know ; facilities, work and how to enjoy the aera. She is also a really good Chef ! and every meal was a pleasure every time ! Didn't have twice the same… read more
18 févr. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lysel)
Thank you Lysel. It was an absolute pleasure to meet you & have you to stay with us.
Lysel was a really hard-working member of our team & totally enthusiastic about all aspects of our 'farm'. She was interested in "why" with all the animals, and really worked hard at the aspects of dog behaviour in particular.
I must especially thank you Lysel… read more
Lysel was a really hard-working member of our team & totally enthusiastic about all aspects of our 'farm'. She was interested in "why" with all the animals, and really worked hard at the aspects of dog behaviour in particular.
I must especially thank you Lysel… read more
(Excellent)
28 janv. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (Lysel) pour l'hôte
I have spent the last three weeks at Louise and Abby's farm. It was my first workaway experience and I am very glad I had it with them. Louise was very welcoming from the really first day, making sure I would feel home.I absolutely loved working with the animals everyday even though it was sometimes a bit hard to find motivation to go outside in… read more
14 janv. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (tbauger)
Thank you Tom, it was an absolute pleasure to meet you & to add you to our Worldwide Family!
Tom always worked in a thorough and conscientious way, seeing every job through to the end. If he made a mistake, it was only ever the one time, as he was able not only to learn and move forward, but to think "outside the box" and come up with some great… read more
Tom always worked in a thorough and conscientious way, seeing every job through to the end. If he made a mistake, it was only ever the one time, as he was able not only to learn and move forward, but to think "outside the box" and come up with some great… read more
(Excellent)
13 janv. 2020
Laissé par le workawayer (tbauger) pour l'hôte
An excellent place to stay if you want to learn the basics regarding animals and be welcomed by a 5-star host! This was my 8th volunteering experience and I don't regret my choice. Louise and Abby made me feel part of their family, I enjoyed the sarcastic sense of humour that we have in common and had some deep conversations at the dinner table.… read more
4 janv. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marjolein)
Thank you Mar & sorry for the delayed reply after Xmas!
Oh, it was so lovely to have you with us for 2 months - we just wished you could have stayed longer!
Mar is a fabulous young lady with a very enquiring mind - she is so interested in everything, always asking questions & so willing to learn. She fitted in with our family from Day 1.
Mar is a… read more
Oh, it was so lovely to have you with us for 2 months - we just wished you could have stayed longer!
Mar is a fabulous young lady with a very enquiring mind - she is so interested in everything, always asking questions & so willing to learn. She fitted in with our family from Day 1.
Mar is a… read more
(Excellent)
22 déc. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Marjolein) pour l'hôte
Well, what can I say? I had two of the best, most interesting months of my life at Louise's and Abby's farm. This was my first workaway experience and also my first time being away from home for so long (I'm 18), but Louise and Abby are both so kind and made me feel like I was part of their family from the day I arrived. I learned so many things,… read more
4 janv. 2020
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Anna)
Thank you Anna & apologies for delay in replying due to Xmas etc!!
It was an absolute pleasure to meet Anna, a very intelligent young lady, trying something very different to her normal career. She listened well to instructions and tried really hard to remember all the various instructions for the different animals. She always worked hard & very… read more
It was an absolute pleasure to meet Anna, a very intelligent young lady, trying something very different to her normal career. She listened well to instructions and tried really hard to remember all the various instructions for the different animals. She always worked hard & very… read more
(Excellent)
7 déc. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Anna) pour l'hôte
I had a fantastic time at Louise and Abby's house. Thank you so much, both of you, for sharing your love of cooking, wine, animal/human psychology, dog walking… I had so much fun spending time with you and your friends (I'm French and I can honestly say that I had the best Raclette of my life here! ;-) ). I met an amazing workawayer there and hope… read more
1 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Ethan)
Thanks Cait & Ethan, it was lovely to meet you both.
Although neither had done anything like this before, they both tried really hard with everything we gave them to do.
The help you gave looking after the children whilst they were here on holiday was much appreciated by both their parents and by me - Theo is missing Ethan already!
As for the… read more
Although neither had done anything like this before, they both tried really hard with everything we gave them to do.
The help you gave looking after the children whilst they were here on holiday was much appreciated by both their parents and by me - Theo is missing Ethan already!
As for the… read more
(Excellent)
1 nov. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Caitlin)
Thanks Cait & Ethan, it was lovely to meet you both.
Although neither had done anything like this before, they both tried really hard with everything we gave them to do.
The help you gave looking after the children whilst they were here on holiday was much appreciated by both their parents and by me - Theo is missing Ethan already!
As for the… read more
Although neither had done anything like this before, they both tried really hard with everything we gave them to do.
The help you gave looking after the children whilst they were here on holiday was much appreciated by both their parents and by me - Theo is missing Ethan already!
As for the… read more
(Excellent)
24 oct. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Caitlin) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and I'm so glad I chose Louise and Abby - and they chose me! I found the work challenging at first but I can't say there was any part of it that I didn't enjoy. I'd never worked with animals in this way before and it was exciting and nerve-racking at the same time but every single one of the animals is lovely… read more
3 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (AGandKB)
Hi girls & thanks for the review - my apologies for the late reply due to our holidays!
I'm glad you enjoyed the bulk of your stay and we enjoyed having you here.
I'm sorry if you felt that some of your work was criticised - at the end of the day, it can be difficult to do something that you're not used to and some people pick it up faster than… read more
I'm glad you enjoyed the bulk of your stay and we enjoyed having you here.
I'm sorry if you felt that some of your work was criticised - at the end of the day, it can be difficult to do something that you're not used to and some people pick it up faster than… read more
(Bien)
23 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (AGandKB) pour l'hôte
My friend and I are from America and stayed with Louise and Abby for 3 weeks. The place and the land it’s on is absolutely stunning. We got to stay in the gite (guest house) and it was great having our own space. The daily routine work is very easy, but it was an adjustment getting used to how specific Louise is about how the work is done, we were… read more
3 oct. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eva & Geraldine)
Thank you Eva & Geraldine! Apologies for the delay in replying due to our holidays!!
These are 2 lovely girls and it was a pleasure to host them this Summer. They worked hard with the animals and were helpful with other tasks around the farm. We had some great conversation around the meal tables too.
We had some lovely leisure time, enjoying the… read more
These are 2 lovely girls and it was a pleasure to host them this Summer. They worked hard with the animals and were helpful with other tasks around the farm. We had some great conversation around the meal tables too.
We had some lovely leisure time, enjoying the… read more
(Excellent)
4 sept. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Eva & Geraldine) pour l'hôte
Staying with Louise and her family was our very first workaway experience and we think we were really lucky.
Thank you Louise, Abby, and every single animal, we had a fantastic time with you all!!
Louise is a lovely and admirable woman, she loves animals and concerns that you have a great experience with them. Her instructions about the work… read more
Thank you Louise, Abby, and every single animal, we had a fantastic time with you all!!
Louise is a lovely and admirable woman, she loves animals and concerns that you have a great experience with them. Her instructions about the work… read more
1 juil. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Margot & Tõnis)
Hi Tonis & Margot. All I can say is that 5 stars are NOT enough for this wonderful couple! We were so lucky that someone let us down thereby enabling us to offer a place to Tonis & Margot. They booked for 3 weeks & stayed for 6!
In our 5+ years with Workaway I have rarely met such hard workers - absolutely nothing was too much trouble or too… read more
In our 5+ years with Workaway I have rarely met such hard workers - absolutely nothing was too much trouble or too… read more
(Excellent)
26 juin 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Margot & Tõnis) pour l'hôte
Thank you Louise, Abby and all your lovely family members for taking us into your idyllic paradise home!
We we're so lucky to find you and learn so much about all different animals as well as about France. We knew that work there could be challenging, but instead we found it so calming and relaxing to do everyday chores and after lunch go on the… read more
We we're so lucky to find you and learn so much about all different animals as well as about France. We knew that work there could be challenging, but instead we found it so calming and relaxing to do everyday chores and after lunch go on the… read more
28 mai 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
It was the best volunteer experience that I had.
Louise was really understanding and helped me after I had a misunderstanding with my previous host.
Maybe I wasn't looking like a really social person and I have a lot of healthy food rules that lessen the communication opportunities, but when we did end up eating together, at the dinner time, we… read more
Louise was really understanding and helped me after I had a misunderstanding with my previous host.
Maybe I wasn't looking like a really social person and I have a lot of healthy food rules that lessen the communication opportunities, but when we did end up eating together, at the dinner time, we… read more
28 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria)
Maria stayed with us for a month and was able to do the work given to her, but occasionally had to be reminded to ask if she wasn't sure about a job, not just to "guess" as with animals that can be fatal! We always encourage workawayers to ask, ask, ask, not to guess.
Before she arrived Maria told me that she was a vegetarian, but on arrival she… read more
Before she arrived Maria told me that she was a vegetarian, but on arrival she… read more
(Bien)
28 mai 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Vana & Lara)
Thank you girls & apologies for the delay in responding.
Lara & Vana are lovely young ladies, hard working & willing to try new things. They hadn't done a lot of work with horses & other animals before but they really learnt fast! They were willing to ask questions & listen to instructions, which is essential when working with so many different… read more
Lara & Vana are lovely young ladies, hard working & willing to try new things. They hadn't done a lot of work with horses & other animals before but they really learnt fast! They were willing to ask questions & listen to instructions, which is essential when working with so many different… read more
(Excellent)
7 mai 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Vana & Lara) pour l'hôte
We spent 3 weeks with Louise and everyone and what an experience that was!! In the beginning, we had a little trouble handling the work because there was a lot of thing to remember and the work was quite phsically demanding, but with time we feel we got better with it and it becomes easier as you grow accustomed to the routine. Working with with… read more
19 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alexandre)
Thank you Alex, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us.
Alex is a very hard-working young man, not afraid to use his initiative. He hadn't had experience in our type of mad, animal world, but tried really hard to grasp the vast amount of information that is needed to look after so many types of animals. We are forever indebted to him for his… read more
Alex is a very hard-working young man, not afraid to use his initiative. He hadn't had experience in our type of mad, animal world, but tried really hard to grasp the vast amount of information that is needed to look after so many types of animals. We are forever indebted to him for his… read more
(Excellent)
12 mars 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Alexandre) pour l'hôte
Louise, thank you so much for opening your home to me it was a great learning experience. I wish you, Abby, Shep, Mac, Evy, Muffin, Sky, Freddy, Rosie, Cherry, Merlin, Shakespeare, Lance, and the rest of your beautiful animals all the best for the future.
19 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Rebeca)
Thank you Rebeca, both for the feedback & for all you did here at our 'farm'!
This was a very new experience for Rebeca and at first she found it very challenging; however she has a very calm energy and was genuinely interested to learn about the animals, especially the dogs. It is so satisfying to see someone take advice on board & put it into… read more
This was a very new experience for Rebeca and at first she found it very challenging; however she has a very calm energy and was genuinely interested to learn about the animals, especially the dogs. It is so satisfying to see someone take advice on board & put it into… read more
(Excellent)
9 mars 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Rebeca) pour l'hôte
It was my first workaway experience and also my first time out of my country, and I really enjoyed! I was concerned about the wether but I got very lucky with beatiful sunny days most of the time.
Confolens is a small and beautiful city, perfect to explore by walking or just to enjoy quietness by the river.
Louise and Abby are amazing people and… read more
Confolens is a small and beautiful city, perfect to explore by walking or just to enjoy quietness by the river.
Louise and Abby are amazing people and… read more
18 mars 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Calen)
Thank you Calen & Eric for the feedback - however belated!!
Calen & Eric had never done this kind of work before, and were very much out of their comfort zone, however they both tried really hard throughout their time here. Calen prepared some vegan meals for us to try, which was great, and I found it quite easy to vary my vegetarian meals for him… read more
Calen & Eric had never done this kind of work before, and were very much out of their comfort zone, however they both tried really hard throughout their time here. Calen prepared some vegan meals for us to try, which was great, and I found it quite easy to vary my vegetarian meals for him… read more
(Excellent)
7 mars 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Calen) pour l'hôte
My apologies for the late review.
My friend and I stayed with Louise for around a month and we were made to feel at home right away.
The work is a bit tough, but once you adjust to the schedule and understand the routine, everything goes pretty smoothly. We were expected to clean horse stables, feed animals (goats, horses, rabbits, cats)… read more
My friend and I stayed with Louise for around a month and we were made to feel at home right away.
The work is a bit tough, but once you adjust to the schedule and understand the routine, everything goes pretty smoothly. We were expected to clean horse stables, feed animals (goats, horses, rabbits, cats)… read more
12 janv. 2019
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Benjamin)
Thank you Ben, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Ben had never done anything like this before and I think initially it was a bit of a culture-shock, just how much work animals can be! However, Ben threw himself into every task and really tried hard. It was so gratifying to see how very interested Ben was in all that we do here - he absolutely soaked… read more
Ben had never done anything like this before and I think initially it was a bit of a culture-shock, just how much work animals can be! However, Ben threw himself into every task and really tried hard. It was so gratifying to see how very interested Ben was in all that we do here - he absolutely soaked… read more
(Excellent)
10 janv. 2019
Laissé par le workawayer (Benjamin) pour l'hôte
I spent almost seven weeks with Louise, Abby, workaways Tim, Steve and Alex and all their animals. I was made to feel really welcome and had a fantastic time.
There was loads of time spent with the animals and I was feeding rabbits and helping to bring in the horses within an hour of arriving. Every single animal was really good natured and I… read more
There was loads of time spent with the animals and I was feeding rabbits and helping to bring in the horses within an hour of arriving. Every single animal was really good natured and I… read more
20 déc. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Timothy)
Thank you Tim - it was great to meet you too.
Tim had never done anything like this before, but he threw himself into it whole-heartedly! He was willing to try anything & has a great sense of humour to help him along. He made great friends with Freddie & had many man-to-horse discussions I think!!
I was a little worried at first about trying to… read more
Tim had never done anything like this before, but he threw himself into it whole-heartedly! He was willing to try anything & has a great sense of humour to help him along. He made great friends with Freddie & had many man-to-horse discussions I think!!
I was a little worried at first about trying to… read more
(Excellent)
14 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Timothy) pour l'hôte
What lovely people Louise and Abby are. Had a 6 week workaway with them on there farm. I suffer with anxiety but I can wholeheartedly say that that has reduced significantly since my time there. A wonderful rural farm where you can enjoy all that it offers. I fully recommend it if you have a love for animals. I was extremely welcomed by Louise and… read more
20 déc. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Stephen)
Thank you Steve for a very comprehensive review. It was a real pleasure to meet you & have you staying here with us.
Steve is a very conscientious, hard worker, not least of which when rounding up errant goats which had escaped the fences Yet Again!! He made great efforts to improve the goat-proofing of our fences, which in the main does seem to… read more
Steve is a very conscientious, hard worker, not least of which when rounding up errant goats which had escaped the fences Yet Again!! He made great efforts to improve the goat-proofing of our fences, which in the main does seem to… read more
(Excellent)
12 déc. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Stephen) pour l'hôte
I have just finished five terrific and rewarding weeks at Confolens with Louise, Abby, and the wonderful menagerie of non-human VIP beings (rabbits, goats, horses, ponies, dogs, others, and Cats) who call their beautiful farm home. I will just say at the top that it's a brilliant Workaway and very easy to recommend: exceedingly warm host, great… read more
29 nov. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lily & Cordelia)
Haha Lily - longest ever wait for feedback! Still, worth waiting 6 months for, thank you very much. It was a pleasure to meet Lily & Cordelia and even more of a pleasure to eat some lovely food cooked by Lily. They worked hard to keep all the animals happy & fitted in well here. It was an added pleasure to meet Anna & I hope that you'll find your… read more
(Excellent)
25 nov. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Lily & Cordelia) pour l'hôte
Louise and Abby were fantastic hosts for myself and Cordelia who stumbled across this for our first trial with Workaway and what an experience it was. If your looking for an adventure then this will be the perfect choice.
We would work hard to keep all the animals homes clean and comfortable whilst enjoying the beautiful rays of the summer sun in… read more
We would work hard to keep all the animals homes clean and comfortable whilst enjoying the beautiful rays of the summer sun in… read more
13 nov. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mariana & Ruy)
Thank you both for a lovely review! It was a pleasure to have you here with us. Mariana & Ruy are a lovely young couple, very willing to learn & to try new things. They hadn't had much experience around animals, and it was a steep learning curve for them, but what they lacked in knowledge, they made up for in enthusiasm! Ruy understands more… read more
(Excellent)
9 nov. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Mariana & Ruy) pour l'hôte
This was an amazing experience for us, we stayed for a month and two weeks and we wish we could have stayed longer, it was amazing to learn so many different things and have such a close contact with the animals every day, the work was easier than we thought it would be , in one week you will have understood your routine but always have something… read more
17 oct. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Melinda)
Melinda - we can't believe you've gone!!! Its hours and seems like days already!
Melinda became part of our family in the way that only a very close friend can. She was one of the most upbeat, optimistic people that we've had the pleasure of welcoming to our home; nothing too much trouble, always done with a smile and then more... She is kind,… read more
Melinda became part of our family in the way that only a very close friend can. She was one of the most upbeat, optimistic people that we've had the pleasure of welcoming to our home; nothing too much trouble, always done with a smile and then more... She is kind,… read more
(Excellent)
17 oct. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Melinda) pour l'hôte
I can 100% recommend a visit to confolens. I loved every minute of my time knowing all of the work we do is for the absolute best for the animals. Louise and Abby made me feel like a part of the family and the affections of all the animals made me happy always. There is a wonderful community in the town and I loved spending my free time at the… read more
29 sept. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Leonie)
Thank you so much Leonie. What an absolute pleasure to have you here with us, we only wished it could have been for longer! Leonie worked so hard all the time she was here; she loved being with the animals and had a really good rapport with them, especially the horses, which very few of our workawayers manage. It was really great to see her… read more
(Excellent)
21 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Leonie) pour l'hôte
I’ve spent almost three weeks at Louise’s and Abby’s farm and had the most wonderful time. The work is hard, be prepared to feel sore the first couple of days but you’ll get use to the physical work very quick and at the end you feel superfit! The place is beautiful and the amimals are so wonderful. There are eleven goats, three cats, five dogs… read more
21 sept. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Johanna)
Thank you Johanna, it was a real pleasure to meet you and have you staying here with our family.
I think you should be really proud of your time here! Johanna was not used to being around horses and we have had a terrible problem with flies unsettling the horses this year. Everyone was nervous, but she continued to do her very best around them,… read more
I think you should be really proud of your time here! Johanna was not used to being around horses and we have had a terrible problem with flies unsettling the horses this year. Everyone was nervous, but she continued to do her very best around them,… read more
(Excellent)
17 sept. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Johanna) pour l'hôte
Louise is a fantastic host! She has a very good and clear way of explaining the jobs, is patient but also very clear in what she wants, which is a very good combination. You can tell that she has lots of experiences with workawayers, it is super easy to connect with her and feel natural and comfortable at the place.
The food was fabulous!
The… read more
The food was fabulous!
The… read more
31 août 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maddy & James)
Maddy & James are very pleasant young people, but they made a real error in choosing farm work. The fact that James is allergic to animals and hay and suffers from eczema should really have made them think twice! It was indeed also unusually hot which made the situation worse. Although we warn people that the work is physical, we've never had… read more
(Bien)
25 août 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Maddy & James) pour l'hôte
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are prone to allergies towards either animals or grass/hay/pollen, and/or suffer from asthma and eczema, then this is probably not what you are looking for. Allergic reactions/attacks will make the already very physical work that much harder, and it’s very important to keep your health in mind when you apply to stay with… read more
4 juil. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Carla )
Thank you Denni! It was a real pleasure to meet you and thank you so much for all your hard work.
This is a lovely lady - intelligent, hard working and a great sense of humour. Denni (Carla) had never done anything like this before, so it was a HUGE mountain of new info to take on board and yet she did so without complaining and with dedication.… read more
This is a lovely lady - intelligent, hard working and a great sense of humour. Denni (Carla) had never done anything like this before, so it was a HUGE mountain of new info to take on board and yet she did so without complaining and with dedication.… read more
(Excellent)
26 juin 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Carla ) pour l'hôte
I stayed with this lovely family for 3 weeks but wish I could have stayed longer.
Louise is an amazing host. Her profile of what’s expected of workawayers is super accurate. The work might seem a bit difficult during the first couple of days (especially if you’ve never worked with animals before ) but the following weeks will fly by. Louise is… read more
Louise is an amazing host. Her profile of what’s expected of workawayers is super accurate. The work might seem a bit difficult during the first couple of days (especially if you’ve never worked with animals before ) but the following weeks will fly by. Louise is… read more
27 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Tabea)
Thank you Tabi for such a thorough review.
There are not enough stars here for Tabea - we would need SO many more than 5! She is a wonderful, lovely person and our family is smaller without her now. I just hope she comes back very soon.
Tabea is a hard worker, with nothing being too much trouble. She loved all the animals and went out of her way… read more
There are not enough stars here for Tabea - we would need SO many more than 5! She is a wonderful, lovely person and our family is smaller without her now. I just hope she comes back very soon.
Tabea is a hard worker, with nothing being too much trouble. She loved all the animals and went out of her way… read more
(Excellent)
21 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Tabea) pour l'hôte
I had planned to stay with Louise and Abby for three weeks. After 8,5 weeks I left, but only because I had to go back to germany.
I can HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying with this gorgeous family!
Louise is the best hostmum you can imagin. She cares for all her w´awayers a lot. If you have a porblem she will be keen to help you find a solution. She is an… read more
I can HIGHLY RECOMMEND staying with this gorgeous family!
Louise is the best hostmum you can imagin. She cares for all her w´awayers a lot. If you have a porblem she will be keen to help you find a solution. She is an… read more
27 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yuliya)
Thank you Julie. It was such a pleasure to meet you & have you staying with us - I wish it had been for longer!
Julie was our first Russian workawayer and it was so interesting to hear about her country of birth,as well as Prague, where she now lives. We had so many conversations on so many different subjects and it was just fascinating to listen… read more
Julie was our first Russian workawayer and it was so interesting to hear about her country of birth,as well as Prague, where she now lives. We had so many conversations on so many different subjects and it was just fascinating to listen… read more
(Excellent)
25 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Yuliya) pour l'hôte
My staying with Louise, Abby and with their big family which consists of plenty of cute amazing animals was just wonderful. I discovered so many interesting things about farm life, about cooking and animal care. Loise is really talented chef=) Every dinner was just a holiday for me! And Abby is so smart and openminded! She explained to me so many… read more
10 mai 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Christoph)
Thank you Christoph for a very full review and I love the new profile picture complete with a goat on your shoulder!!
It was a pleasure to have Christoph staying with us. He originally booked for nearly a month but ended up staying for more than two! During that time he made great friends with all of our animals and I think I can say he learnt a… read more
It was a pleasure to have Christoph staying with us. He originally booked for nearly a month but ended up staying for more than two! During that time he made great friends with all of our animals and I think I can say he learnt a… read more
(Excellent)
7 mai 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Christoph) pour l'hôte
Louise and Abby were wonderful hosts!!
I had everything, I could wish for, starting with working pretty close to the animals and caring for almost all of them individually!! going on with actual physical work, as afterwards I could see/feel, what I had done!! the animals itself all had own habits and behaviors, too much and too different, to list… read more
I had everything, I could wish for, starting with working pretty close to the animals and caring for almost all of them individually!! going on with actual physical work, as afterwards I could see/feel, what I had done!! the animals itself all had own habits and behaviors, too much and too different, to list… read more
27 mars 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emil)
Thank you Emil, it was really great to meet you! I'm guessing that the last line of your review should read that you were "never bored" as we had other workawayers here?!
Emil worked really hard at a number of tasks, from the mundane mucking out to log chopping & stacking & always gave it his best shot. He also made one of the best curries I've… read more
Emil worked really hard at a number of tasks, from the mundane mucking out to log chopping & stacking & always gave it his best shot. He also made one of the best curries I've… read more
(Excellent)
19 mars 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Emil) pour l'hôte
One month and one week was spent here in Confolens. I was very lucky to arrive at the same time as a part of Louises family were visiting her. They were all lovely people and I had a fun time with them. Louise is super positive, helpful, hardworking and I appreciate every meal she has cooked me. Louises daughter Abby knows a lot about animal… read more
6 mars 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nicolas)
Apologies for the late reply Nicolas - too bust with animals as usual!!
It was a real pleasure to meet Nicolas & to have him here working with our animals. Nothing was too much trouble for him & he always gave 100% to whatever task he was doing, whether it was digging the vegetable garden, jet-washing the patio, or good old mucking out the… read more
It was a real pleasure to meet Nicolas & to have him here working with our animals. Nothing was too much trouble for him & he always gave 100% to whatever task he was doing, whether it was digging the vegetable garden, jet-washing the patio, or good old mucking out the… read more
(Excellent)
25 févr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Nicolas) pour l'hôte
It was my first workaway experience and I liked it!
Confolens is a good place to breath a fresh air with good people and just leave your last life behind you (or just continue your travel).
Louise is a very good cooker and you are never disappointed about her cook, and of course during lunch, dinner,... she's always happy to speak about a lot of… read more
Confolens is a good place to breath a fresh air with good people and just leave your last life behind you (or just continue your travel).
Louise is a very good cooker and you are never disappointed about her cook, and of course during lunch, dinner,... she's always happy to speak about a lot of… read more
12 févr. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nathan)
Thank you Nathan for such a kind, comprehensive evaluation. Apologies for taking so long to reply!
What a pleasure it was to have Nathan here with us! A really charming & hard-working person. Although Nathan had never done any work of this type before, boy did he give it his best shot!! Nothing was too much trouble & he was always prepared to give… read more
What a pleasure it was to have Nathan here with us! A really charming & hard-working person. Although Nathan had never done any work of this type before, boy did he give it his best shot!! Nothing was too much trouble & he was always prepared to give… read more
(Excellent)
1 févr. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Nathan) pour l'hôte
Louise is a great host - kind, understanding and patient which worked really well as a first workaway experience. The work is hard but rewarding. The food provided was really good and I felt like part of the family.
A bit of context - this was my first Workaway experience and was partly to try and get some space from a difficult time with work… read more
A bit of context - this was my first Workaway experience and was partly to try and get some space from a difficult time with work… read more
26 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nidia Milena)
Thanks Nidia for a lovely review! It was such a pleasure to have you here with us - I can't believe the 6 weeks passed so quickly!
Nidia worked so very hard with us & had a real rapport with the animals - Freddie has never looked so beautiful as when Nidia spent time brushing his mane & feet!! This was a very different style of working to anything… read more
Nidia worked so very hard with us & had a real rapport with the animals - Freddie has never looked so beautiful as when Nidia spent time brushing his mane & feet!! This was a very different style of working to anything… read more
(Excellent)
15 janv. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Nidia Milena) pour l'hôte
Lovely and magical place. It was my first experience away from my house, but it was the best. I really loved this place! Louise and Abby are the best hosts because they were really friendly, respectful and they make you feel as a member of the familiy. I had the opportunity to be with them six weeks (christmas and new year) it was the best… read more
24 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Esme)
If you could give marks out of 10 for effort, Esme would definitely score 11!! This experience was definitely not within her comfort zone, but she really did try. We had a few "wobbly moments" & mistakes, but mainly because there really is so very much to remember, and it's not easy for everyone!
In the end I think she managed to master most of… read more
In the end I think she managed to master most of… read more
(Excellent)
13 janv. 2018
Laissé par le workawayer (Esme) pour l'hôte
I really loved this place! It is full of character and charm, Louise and Abby are excellent hosts. I really appreciated how kind and welcoming they were, myself and the other Workaway always ate together with Louise, because I was there over Christmas, we went together to a lot of cute French Noël Markets. They really include you here and they are… read more
12 janv. 2018
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Orlandas)
Avis : Le workawayer a annulé son séjour ou ne s’est pas présenté à la dernière minute
(Non présentation)
19 déc. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Hannah)
Well, I'm the first to confess that I was a little worried about someone 'nearly' as old as me being able to do the work, but, Wow!, Hannah is a superb role model for the younger workawayers! Any youngster who's said that they found the work trying or testing should take a look at this lovely lady's stamina & determination. I'm thrilled that she… read more
(Excellent)
11 déc. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Hannah) pour l'hôte
I stayed with Louise just short of 5 weeks and, inevitably, fell in love with the animals immediately - the charismatic Freddie being my true love :heart:. Once you get into the routine, I found the work very doable (even for someone of my years :joy:) and the various animals, with their unique personalities keep it interesting and enjoyable, and… read more
7 déc. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gregory)
I need more than 5 stars to describe Greg's stay with us!!
On the other hand, I don't want any other workaway host to steal him, so perhaps I can say bad things?!
No seriously, Greg was one of our very, very best - and after 3 years of solid Workaway visitors, we've seen a few.
Nothing was too much trouble for Greg; he painted, wood-worked, built… read more
On the other hand, I don't want any other workaway host to steal him, so perhaps I can say bad things?!
No seriously, Greg was one of our very, very best - and after 3 years of solid Workaway visitors, we've seen a few.
Nothing was too much trouble for Greg; he painted, wood-worked, built… read more
(Excellent)
1 déc. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Gregory) pour l'hôte
Originally I was planning to stay for 6 weeks and I ended up staying for 3 months, with every intention of coming back! Louise and Abby are lovely and I really enjoyed my stay with them, they have become family! I got to learn some French and practice it with their neighbors who have also become amazing friends. Confolens and the farm are gorgeous… read more
7 déc. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sandrine)
Firstly, many apologies for taking so long to write this review. Sandrine, it was lovely to meet you & to introduce you to a very different way of life!!
Sandrine found the work physically very tough, but tried really hard to cope. I think it was just so very different to anything she'd done before, but she really pushed herself hard. She's a… read more
Sandrine found the work physically very tough, but tried really hard to cope. I think it was just so very different to anything she'd done before, but she really pushed herself hard. She's a… read more
(Bien)
11 nov. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Sandrine) pour l'hôte
I am very grateful for my time spent at the farm. Louise and Abbey are lovely people, very kind and welcoming. It was a very different experience to anything I've done before but I really enjoyed living with them and the other workawayers. It felt very warm and homely, we'd sit down to have meals together everyday and the food was very good -… read more
27 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sina & Max)
Sincere apologies that it's taken me so long to write this - I assumed that Toni's feedback was for both Sina & Toni, and then realised that Sina had done her own f-b, so here we go!
Firstly, everything in Toni's feedback obviously applies to you Sina - we loved having you and consider you both good friends. Your commitment to our animals was… read more
Firstly, everything in Toni's feedback obviously applies to you Sina - we loved having you and consider you both good friends. Your commitment to our animals was… read more
(Excellent)
20 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Sina & Max) pour l'hôte
My friend Toni and I stayed with Louise and Abby for almost 3 weeks and it was our first workaway. If you are looking for THE perfect workaway experience including the sweetest animals you'll ever meet, amazing and absolutely lovely people, great chats and a stunning location, then look no further! You just found it!
Starting with the work: we… read more
Starting with the work: we… read more
18 sept. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Antonia)
Hi Toni & Sina. You've said "thank you" so many times, but I really, really THANK YOU for your wonderful input into our lives here in Confolens! These 2 fab girls are amongst our best-ever Workawayers & can't wait to have them back nest year!!
The single most impressive quality was their commitment to our animals - they spotted problems before… read more
The single most impressive quality was their commitment to our animals - they spotted problems before… read more
(Excellent)
13 sept. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Antonia) pour l'hôte
My friend Sina and I stayed with Louise and Abby for 3 weeks. It was my first workaway experience and I couldn't have wished for a better host.
To start with the work, it is absolutely managable and even though you have a routine of what to do there is always something different coming up which keeps the work interesting (like saving a sheep of… read more
To start with the work, it is absolutely managable and even though you have a routine of what to do there is always something different coming up which keeps the work interesting (like saving a sheep of… read more
31 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Emily)
Hi Jess & Emily & thanks to both for the lovely feedback! It was great to have you both here - not just talking about Scotland (always a pleasure!) but you looked after me so well when I had my accident; I can't thank you enough. We met by pure chance after another workawayer let me down and the girls were let down by a host, so it was definitely… read more
(Excellent)
26 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Emily) pour l'hôte
My sister Jessica and I had an amazing time on Louise's farm! All the animals were adorable and we both learned so much from Louise and Abby. The work was good fun and totally manageable, just a few hours in the morning and the evening. When the basic daily tasks were done quickly Louise gave us a little extra work cleaning or gardening. Every day… read more
28 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Klea)
Thank you Klea. It was a pleasure to have you here with us - I can't believe how quickly the 4 weeks went! Klea is a really lovely person, so helpful and caring to both our human and animal family. She is always calm & organised, doing the necessary things long before they were asked of her. She is also an excellent cook and we loved tasting some… read more
(Excellent)
23 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Klea) pour l'hôte
I stayed nearly three weeks to Louise and it was wonderful! I enjoyed so much! To take care animals, to socialize with other workawayers, to speak to Louise and her daughter, to meet new people and to know other cultures....AMAZING!!
Louise is a very nice person and hospitable. She tought me how to take care animals and do gardening.
This was my… read more
Louise is a very nice person and hospitable. She tought me how to take care animals and do gardening.
This was my… read more
22 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Shannah)
Hi Shannah & thanks for such lovely feedback. It was such a pleasure to have you staying with us - what a shame it wasn't for longer! Shannah's profile begins by saying she's "a smiley student" and never were truer words written! She never stops smiling, nothing was too much trouble & she made everyone around her feel happy to be working with her… read more
(Excellent)
19 août 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Shannah) pour l'hôte
This review comes long overdue! I should have been on the bus returning home, writing this review - that's how much I enjoyed this WorkAway stay! As my first WorkAway, Louise and her daughter were so accommodating and helpful. They showed me what to do and helped me when I forgot things. The work isn't hard, it's just different to what I do… read more
3 août 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Georgia)
Hey Georgia. Thanks for the feedback - it was an absolute pleasure to have you here as part of our (extended!) family.
This is a lovely lady, full of fun, never a sad face, even in the torrential rain! Anyone that manages to get Georgia for a few weeks of workaway will be extremely lucky indeed. She is a hard worker & conscientious with it.… read more
This is a lovely lady, full of fun, never a sad face, even in the torrential rain! Anyone that manages to get Georgia for a few weeks of workaway will be extremely lucky indeed. She is a hard worker & conscientious with it.… read more
(Excellent)
27 juil. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Georgia) pour l'hôte
I was with Louise and Abby for 6 weeks and I absolutely loved it.
I felt really welcomed as part of the family - whenever they would get lunch, dinner, go to the pool, the lake, I was invited to come. Lunch and dinner are shared meals, so there was plenty of opportunity to find out about French and British culture from Louise. The food is great,… read more
I felt really welcomed as part of the family - whenever they would get lunch, dinner, go to the pool, the lake, I was invited to come. Lunch and dinner are shared meals, so there was plenty of opportunity to find out about French and British culture from Louise. The food is great,… read more
10 juil. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Montserrat)
Hey Mon! Thank you so much for all your hard work here - even chasing Lancelot every time he escaped,hahaha!
I'm glad you loved all the animals, but I think it's Evie that's eating the garden path you made, not Abby??!!
Mon is a lovely lady, nothing is too much trouble, a great sense of humour & really good dance moves too!
We hope you have a… read more
I'm glad you loved all the animals, but I think it's Evie that's eating the garden path you made, not Abby??!!
Mon is a lovely lady, nothing is too much trouble, a great sense of humour & really good dance moves too!
We hope you have a… read more
(Excellent)
29 juin 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Montserrat) pour l'hôte
Louise and Abby are excellent hosts. The work is hard, a lot of thing to do and learn but is AMAZING and rewarding. I stayed there for 3 weeks and a half and I enjoyed every second (except our little thing with the bad hay) and I had a lot of fun playing games (SNAP SNAP SNAP) or walking around Confolens.
Now, the animals:
I loved and learned so… read more
Now, the animals:
I loved and learned so… read more
29 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Trevor & Courtney)
Thank you Trevor & Courtney for all your help. A great couple who were able to help out with many different projects here on the farm. Spring is always a busy time as everything starts "growing" and they were happy to work in the garden, the fields and of course with all the animals. I wish you both a great journey through Europe this Summer.… read more
(Excellent)
27 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Trevor & Courtney) pour l'hôte
This was our first workaway experience. We stayed in Confolens for about a month in April with Louise, her daughter, Abby, and another workawayer. We were very thankful to have our own room in their newly renovated gite. Louise is a great cook and we really enjoyed her dinners. She never made the same meal twice! We worked 5 hours a day everyday… read more
11 avr. 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Chris)
Thanks Chris, it was a pleasure to meet you and have you here to stay with us.
Chris is a very hardworking and conscientious young man; he had never done work of this sort before, but there was nothing that he wasn't willing to 'have a go' at - he just got on with it!
I wish you lots of luck in your travels through France & then on into Canada,… read more
Chris is a very hardworking and conscientious young man; he had never done work of this sort before, but there was nothing that he wasn't willing to 'have a go' at - he just got on with it!
I wish you lots of luck in your travels through France & then on into Canada,… read more
(Excellent)
8 avr. 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Chris) pour l'hôte
Louise, Abby, and their animal friends create a very welcoming and accomodating atmosphere! Louise is a superb and considerate host, having had as much practice as is apparent from her reviews. I have nothing but good or neutral memories there, one of which was listening to a goat give birth and then informing Louise, much to everyone's surprise!… read more
13 mars 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Yehuda)
Wow! Longest review ever!! Thanks Judah! An absolute pleasure to have you staying with us and whether it was feeding the animals, setting a new "Olympic Record" for muck throwing, or rebuilding the sheep house after the storm, it was always faced with determination and solid effort. Judah is travelling Europe in his DIY solar powered mini van,… read more
(Excellent)
11 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Yehuda) pour l'hôte
For anyone considering this workaway - prepare to have your physical and mental strength put to test, as this workaway will make you or break you. It's no picnic - there is work to be done here on the daily (and it ain't exactly picking daisies), but such is life, and this is a very good lesson at it. If you do decide to come here - there is a lot… read more
4 mars 2017
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Winter)
Thanks Winter. It was great to meet you too and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay so much. Winter is a great lad, very helpful & always willing to work "above & beyond" what's expected. The animal care was good , the woodpile is stocked & the vegetable garden well tended. We wish you luck in your studies & hope that you will come back this way one… read more
(Excellent)
2 mars 2017
Laissé par le workawayer (Winter) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and it was an amazing stay. Louise is one of the nicest people out there. But she will make you work! The work isn't that hard though and is quite fun. still a bit sad i couldn't do that much other than the animals! the animals are the cutest things. the town is a very nice place and some beautiful places… read more
30 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Lucas)
Avis : Le workawayer a annulé son séjour ou ne s’est pas présenté à la dernière minute
(Non présentation)
29 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Callum)
(Neutre)
29 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Annie)
Thank you Annie & what a pleasure to meet you! Annie worked so hard here - both with Charlie, who had just arrived, & alone after he left (allowing me to get some essential Xmas work done!).
As someone who had come to us from a "desk job", she was really quite superb! And, dare I say, I think she really enjoyed seeing something totally different… read more
As someone who had come to us from a "desk job", she was really quite superb! And, dare I say, I think she really enjoyed seeing something totally different… read more
(Excellent)
27 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Annie) pour l'hôte
This was my first Workaway experience and I really enjoyed my time working with Louise and the animals. You will fall in love with at least one of the animals (Freddie the horse and Doris the chicken were my personal favourites) during your time at the farm. Louise is a really accommodating host, who makes you feel really welcome.
I would… read more
I would… read more
29 déc. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Blair)
(Neutre)
16 déc. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Blair) pour l'hôte
This review is slightly overdue but better late then never!
This was the first time I had worked with horses, so I learnt a great deal in my three week stay. I did not find the work all that challenging however it does take a few days to get into a routine. The routine can be slightly repetitive at times but if you don't mind getting up early,… read more
This was the first time I had worked with horses, so I learnt a great deal in my three week stay. I did not find the work all that challenging however it does take a few days to get into a routine. The routine can be slightly repetitive at times but if you don't mind getting up early,… read more
17 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jakub)
We had a lovely three weeks with Jakub & what a shame it wasn't longer! Totally helpful & hard-working and the best baker of bread I've met in a long time. Jakub is very easy going & always up for a challenge. Really hope we see you back again soon! Thanks for all your help. All the best from all at the Farm! :)
(Excellent)
13 nov. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Jakub) pour l'hôte
My 3-weeks-stay at this place was rewarding in many aspects:
I learned a lot of new things about horses.The weather was surprisingly sunny and warm. I met there many interesting and kind people.
Louise is an outstanding host and very nice person. She has my respect and
sympathy.
I learned a lot of new things about horses.The weather was surprisingly sunny and warm. I met there many interesting and kind people.
Louise is an outstanding host and very nice person. She has my respect and
sympathy.
8 nov. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Jessica)
Thank you Jess, we loved having you here too & hope that maybe one day your travels will bring you back in this direction! Jess is a really hard worker & fitted in well with the team here. Any host will be very lucky to have this lovely lady! All the best Jess.x
(Excellent)
13 oct. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Jessica) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed volunteering with Louise and Abby. The location was beautiful, and the weather was amazing. The animals were lovely, the work was interesting, and it felt so strange to be cooped up indoors when I got home! The food was also great and the four weeks I was there flew by. Thank you for a lovely time!x
25 août 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (happyinetele)
Thank you Ineta! I can't believe how lucky we are with our Workawayers - yet another fabulous lady, who originally came for 3 weeks & stayed nearly 6! If only we'd hidden her passport.... Seriously, a really hard-working lady, always smiling & great with all the animals. Ineta really fitted in well with a full household of family, friends &… read more
(Excellent)
23 août 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (happyinetele) pour l'hôte
I stayed here for 5 weeks and it was amazing time with lovely Louise's family. They take care of animals and volunteers very well. I felt like I'm part of the family spending our leisure time together during festival time, picnics in the town, pedalling on railway , racing with boats on the river, etc.
Main work was animal care but it's not that… read more
Main work was animal care but it's not that… read more
31 juil. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Eléna)
Merci Elena - tres gentile! We had such a lovely time with Elena, she is always calm & collected, she worked so hard and made friends with all the animals. We also had some great days/evenings away from work - the marche de producteurs was super, and I'll never forget our board games tournaments with my students!! If it wasn't that Elena was so… read more
(Excellent)
29 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Eléna) pour l'hôte
I don’t how i can describe my experience with Louise and Abby. My stay was simply wonderful… I stayed three weeks with Louise and Abby they are so warm and welcoming. They are so respectful of all their animals I learned many things.
There are lots of little tasks to do but it will become simple and easy with the passing days . This is easy… read more
There are lots of little tasks to do but it will become simple and easy with the passing days . This is easy… read more
25 juil. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Naoise & Sara)
If there was a rating higher than 'excellent', that would be for Naoise!! This is a wonderful woman, but I don't want to recommend her too highly, as we want to keep her for ourselves. What a find! Naoise had to do all the work on her own for nearly 3 weeks, due to us being let down by someone - no mean feat - and she was still smiling at the end… read more
(Excellent)
18 juil. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Naoise & Sara) pour l'hôte
Louise and Abby - where do I start? :) should I talk about you're beautiful house, accommodation or peaceful location first? Ooorrr you're wonderful animals that are sooo full of character, you'll find yourself wondering how to smuggle a tiny pony, chicken and possibly dog or goat with you?
Hmm, or Louise's phenomenal cooking??...
I think I'll… read more
Hmm, or Louise's phenomenal cooking??...
I think I'll… read more
6 mai 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (ella96)
Thanks Ella, it was lovely to meet you too! Again, it was a shame it was such a short stay (13 days)), as I've said previously 3 weeks is the optimum to "see & do" more, let alone learning the routine. Nevertheless, Ella was willing to put her hand to anything & tried really hard to pick up all the details we were throwing at her. I wish you every… read more
(Très bien)
30 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (ella96) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed my time in confolens, Louise was so friendly and welcoming, and I loved spending time with the animals and getting to know all their different characters. I learnt a lot from Louise and Abby about looking after the animals, and although the work was hard for the first week or so, once I'd got into the routine it became a lot… read more
27 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Megan)
Megan, no, no and no to the animals!! But you are welcome ANYTIME to come back & see them! What a lovely lady this is! Nothing too much trouble & always done with a smile. Despite starting from point zero in "horse-awareness", Megan was soon a top horse-whisperer! And all the other animals loved her too (though I'm not entirely sure Megan… read more
(Excellent)
24 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Megan) pour l'hôte
Louise, Abby and Bella the cat... I miss you and your abundance of furry friends already (and it's only been a few hours)! I had a special three and a half weeks with your family and felt very welcomed into your home. I leave this experience enriched with knowledge of animal care, memories of days spent in the sunny French countryside with an… read more
5 avr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Elessandre)
Thank you Lé, we loved having you here with us & especially for all the advice with the animals - it was great to have our own personal vet on site! You would be welcome back any time & Bella will certainly be here, even if Lisa might not.. A really good workawayer - nothing too much trouble. We wish you lots of luck in your continued travels;… read more
(Excellent)
5 avr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Elessandre) pour l'hôte
It was very nice to workaway in Louise´s farm. Great food, great cheeses, great wines, great animals, great people, great conversations...
I had a great time in Confolens, I hope to come back some day. Thank you Louise and Abby for everything. I miss Bella and Lissa already!
I had a great time in Confolens, I hope to come back some day. Thank you Louise and Abby for everything. I miss Bella and Lissa already!
29 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Marie)
Thanks Marie. We normally don't take people for less than 3 weeks, as it takes 2 to learn the routine, but Marie had family problems & had to leave after only one week, so no chance to learn the job properly. I hope all is well with your family, and hope that one day we might welcome you back to "finish" your stay! All the best, Louise
(Très bien)
25 mars 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Marie) pour l'hôte
Unfortunately I could only be there for a short period of time, but I enjoyed my time in Confolens so much! Louise is such a great host. She was always patient, friendly and fun to be around with. We had some great talks and she always did everything she could to make you feel welcome. The help is hard (and also involves chasing rabbits around a… read more
1 mars 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (kirstyhenrichs)
Thanks Kirsty, I'm glad you enjoyed your 2 weeks with us - it's always hard for such a short stay, as you just learn the ropes & then leave! Kirsty tried hard with us, but it was unfortunate she was ill some days & not able to work. I hope you enjoyed all your travels & wish you luck for the future. :)
(Bien)
24 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (kirstyhenrichs) pour l'hôte
I loved my stay with Louise, at every point she made me feel included in her family and part of the team. The work is hard, but I found it very satisfying. It was nice to know that at the end of the day i completed a good days work and am very grateful for Louise for letting me stay. She made us such delicious lunches and dinners and went out of… read more
9 févr. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (heleneFr)
Helene, thank you so much for a lovely review! This lady is a true "pocket-rocket"!! Do not be put off that she is petite - she worked harder than most of the men 3 times her size that we've had here and always with a smile...... AND she still had the stamina to be an excellent student in the afternoons. Many, many thanks Helene! It was lovely to… read more
(Excellent)
8 févr. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (heleneFr) pour l'hôte
I really enjoyed my almost 2 weeks in Cofolens. Louise is a brilliant host, she’s friendly, open minded and she cares about workawayers : she’s always make sure we have everything we need and she invites us to join her when she’s going out.
We used to share meals together (by the way, Louise, I miss your carrot cake and your risotto ☺) and to… read more
We used to share meals together (by the way, Louise, I miss your carrot cake and your risotto ☺) and to… read more
27 janv. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mantas)
My new longest-staying Workawayer, at 6 weeks 5 days!! Thank you so much Mantas! So much hard work - with the animals, re-building the roof, making new houses for rabbits and hedgehogs.... and still time to climb trees & run with the dogs every morning! Oh, and a very good cook too! A really great workawayer & any host family would be lucky to… read more
(Excellent)
27 janv. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Mantas) pour l'hôte
I was here too and it was great few weeks :) Every people in feedbacks says true. If you stay there you become part of family . We eating together wonderful meals , always having interesting discussions and working outside with animals is really cool. I have excuse other animals but Fredie , Bella , Shap and Mac was my favorite. I can say many… read more
26 janv. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (J Shawn Calvin)
Thank you Calvin, for your great review & for all your hard work with us. I hope that the aches don't continue much longer :) It was lovely to meet you & to hear your stories from around the world - you made it sound a very small place! I hope your W'away experience continues to meet your expectations, any host family will be very lucky to have… read more
(Excellent)
25 janv. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (J Shawn Calvin) pour l'hôte
I am really glad to have had such a great experience for my first workaway. I had such an awesome time with Louise, Abby, Sam and their animals. The work was very physically demanding but I had a lot of fun. My body is still aching from all the work! Even though I was there for 2 weeks, time flew by so quickly that it only felt like I was there… read more
24 janv. 2016
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Maria)
Hi Maria! Better late than never!! Thanks very much for your review; it was a pleasure to have you here & you worked so hard. As you say, it's a good daily workout - and cheaper than the gym! You were a great team member & we wish you the very best in your future travels. All the best from us all. x
ps. The kittens are all now successfully… read more
ps. The kittens are all now successfully… read more
(Excellent)
18 janv. 2016
Laissé par le workawayer (Maria) pour l'hôte
Hi Louise, so sorry, that it has taken me so long to finally write some feedback. Thank you so much for hosting me. It was a lot of hard work and getting up early wasn't always easy for me, but I tried to see the mucking out as my daily workout, which actually made it enjoyable, and I appreciated the relaxing atmosphere during our free time. I… read more
14 déc. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Taanjaa)
Hey Tanja. Thank you so much for your kind words - it was such a pleasure to have you here! Tanja is always laughing & smiling but still very hard-working. We had some fabulous evenings playing Cluedo, or Scrabble in 4 languages! Happy memories!
We wish you all the best in your continued travels through La Belle France, & the best of luck with… read more
We wish you all the best in your continued travels through La Belle France, & the best of luck with… read more
(Excellent)
10 déc. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Taanjaa) pour l'hôte
Hi Louise, Hi Abby and all my other new animal-friends,
I had a really great time at your little farm, thank you a lot again and again!
This was my first WA-experience and I can say, the start was wonderful. It´s not unusally to have so much fun at work! Thank you both and thank you other WAer.
During my about 3 weeks we were visiting the… read more
I had a really great time at your little farm, thank you a lot again and again!
This was my first WA-experience and I can say, the start was wonderful. It´s not unusally to have so much fun at work! Thank you both and thank you other WAer.
During my about 3 weeks we were visiting the… read more
5 déc. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Gautier)
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(Non présentation)
20 nov. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Laura)
Thank you Laura for your very kind words. The time went so quickly, we wished you could have stayed longer! Laura was a great member of our team, working with different workawayers & passing on valuable tips & hints. Laura is such a hard worker, & with such enthusiasm, that any future workaway hosts will count themselves lucky to have her! I know… read more
(Excellent)
18 nov. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Laura) pour l'hôte
I had an unforgettable stay with Louise and Abby. The farm is a very peaceful place, inhabited by the most welcoming and warm people, and amazing animals. The tasks are varied and interesting: taking care of the animals, doing some gardening, and we even were trusted with varnishing one of the gite’s floors :-) I loved the daily contact with the… read more
14 nov. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Claude)
Thank you Claude, for your wonderful comments & for your wonderful company these past few weeks. We can't believe our luck continues with all these fabulous workawayers who have come to stay, to work, & to share their stories with us! Claude worked so very hard here, much of the time on his own, but there was never a moan, never a face without a… read more
(Excellent)
12 nov. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Claude) pour l'hôte
I had an indescribable time here in Confolens! Having been my first time working on a farm, I learned so much during my stay with both Louise and Abby. It was such an amazing experience and it is without a doubt that I will be returning again next year! Most people assume that workawayers only put positive comments about their stay because they… read more
28 sept. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Karoline)
Thank you Karo for such a lovely review! We loved having you here too - I've never heard so much singing! You were definitely enjoying yourself way too much!! Have a great time at your next Workaway experience - they are lucky to have you - and can't wait to see you again next year! A Bientot :) Love from us all.xx
(Excellent)
27 sept. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Karoline) pour l'hôte
Oh Louise, where do I start? There is so much I could write here. First of all, I think I made the best choice by having my first workaway ever at your place. It is wonderful how you care for the people staying with you and how you make them feel at home immediately. Not to mention your incredible cooking skills! Although the work was hard, it… read more
26 sept. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mikaela)
Hey Mikaela & Alex. Thank you both so much for all your help - it's a shame you couldn't stay longer! An especially big thanks for the extra help while I was away, I couldn't have done without you! A lovely couple & not afraid to throw themselves into anything; if you get the chance to host them, don't hesitate! All the best to you both.
(Excellent)
25 sept. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Mikaela) pour l'hôte
Thank you so much Louise for the two weeks that Alex and I stayed with you; we had a great time! You were such a caring, enthusiastic and wonderful host, not to mention the amazing meals every day! We had such a fun time caring for (and playing with) all of your adorable animals as well as exploring the beautiful town of Confolens. Thank you so… read more
9 sept. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Katharina)
Thank you Katharina, it was a real pleasure to have you here with us. The work is always hard, but rain or shine Katharina was always full of enthusiasm and was great company for both the family and our other workawayers. I hope you will be practising some of the recipes at home - especially the strudel! It would always be a pleasure to see you… read more
(Excellent)
4 sept. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Katharina) pour l'hôte
Thank you Louise for these wonderful two weeks!!
It was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it!!:)
The farm is a very lovely place and really close to the town centre of Confolens. The animals are so cute that you would never want to leave them and I met a lot of nice people there.
Louise is an amazing host! She showed me how… read more
It was my first workaway experience and I really enjoyed it!!:)
The farm is a very lovely place and really close to the town centre of Confolens. The animals are so cute that you would never want to leave them and I met a lot of nice people there.
Louise is an amazing host! She showed me how… read more
17 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Julia)
Thank you both for all your hard work; the only disappointment was that you didn't stay longer! It was really lovely to meet you and thank you for cooking us such wonderful Austrian dishes (and giving us the recipes!) Julie and Franzi are lovely girls - full of enthusiasm and so willing to try anything. They welcomed in the next Workawayer and… read more
(Excellent)
15 août 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Julia) pour l'hôte
Hi Louise and everyone!
You have been the best host for our first workaway experience we could have wished for. We knew in advance that the work will be hard, and that is definetly true, but it is also true that we got used to it after a few afternoons of power napping.
Your food was excellent, and it was amazing to see that you use everything… read more
You have been the best host for our first workaway experience we could have wished for. We knew in advance that the work will be hard, and that is definetly true, but it is also true that we got used to it after a few afternoons of power napping.
Your food was excellent, and it was amazing to see that you use everything… read more
10 août 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Alba)
Thank you very much, Alba, and thank you for all your hard work 'on the farm'! Despite fighting hay allergies, Alba never hesitated with any of the farm work and she was a great help with the painting in the gite too. Having English lessons each afternoon was quite tiring for her, but despite that, she did really well. I do hope you come back next… read more
(Excellent)
8 août 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Alba) pour l'hôte
I've been two weeks in Confolens with Abby and Louise. They're very nice as well as their pets and I am very happy about the experience as a workaway. I also did particular english lessons while working so I learnt a lot of new and interesting things that you cannot learn at school. I hope I'll go back again next summer but maybe only as a… read more
27 juil. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Nicholas & Nora)
Thank you Nic & Nora for spending time here with us, for working so very, very hard, despite the heatwave, and for cooking such FAB Cantonese meals for us - we're suffering extreme withdrawal already! It was a pleasure to meet you and learn about all your travels, past and future plans. Yet again, Muffin has made a conquest, as Nora has started a… read more
(Excellent)
14 juil. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Nicholas & Nora) pour l'hôte
Louise and Abbey (and the extended family of adorable pets) were a pleasure to work and live with. The 3 weeks we stayed there went by so quickly. We learnt a lot from Louise and her daughter Abbey about animal care and enjoyed the variety of work that we were tasked with. Even though the work was hard (mucking out horse stables) we were delighted… read more
8 juil. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Allison)
5 weeks and 1 day - a new record for our workawayers! Allison was fantastic - hard working, fun, laid back about mucking out in ridiculously high temperatures.... oh, and was able to laugh when the local 5000-egg-omelette evening suffered a downpour that soaked us, the omelette & blew up the stage show!! We had a great time & the veggie garden… read more
(Excellent)
6 juil. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Allison) pour l'hôte
I love Abby & Louise! I went for a month and ended up staying extra! The work is demanding but it was very rewarding to feel myself getting stronger with each week. Confolens is a charming little town, great for an afternoon walk. When I left at the end of June we were doing some work in the morning; bringing the horses in/preparing the other… read more
7 mai 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Brandon & Morgan)
Thank you both for all your help over the 3 week period - SO glad you didn't just stay for the original 1 week! Emma & Brandon were super guests & really hard workers, despite poor Brandon's allergies - 10 stars for effort!! Both humans and animals really enjoyed their contribution, and yet again I have to say 'no, you can't have Merlin!!'.… read more
(Excellent)
3 mai 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Brandon & Morgan) pour l'hôte
Louise and Abby were very nice and welcoming to us. Louise is very hardworking, yet despite this she managed to show us around a few places in or near Confolens. Confolens and the surrounding area is very beautiful, and it is a nice area to retreat after spending a great deal of time in large cities. There is definitely no shortage of work to… read more
10 mars 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Sakari)
Thank you Sakari - it was a great 3 weeks for us too!! We are already missing you so much, especially Muffin the dog! (All our workawayers try to take an animal with them......??) This is a lovely man, hard working but so full of fun. It was such a pleasure to work with him. Nothing was too much trouble. Our neighbours and others who work here… read more
(Excellent)
8 mars 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Sakari) pour l'hôte
This was my first workaway experience and it was so much better than I could ever imagine. Louise and her family made me very welcome from the first moment and I felt like being part of the family for the whole stay. I spent 3 amazing weeks here and I will miss all the wonderful beings I met during the stay. The work is hard and there is a lot to… read more
26 févr. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Andrew)
After nearly 5 weeks with us, Andrew (Woody) was definitely part of the family - but he STILL wasn't taking Merlin away with him!! (We checked his suitcase on the way out!). Really lovely man to meet; hard working & eager to tackle animals, painting, digging, whatever. Hope his dreams for further travel come true & wish him every success. Always… read more
(Excellent)
26 févr. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Andrew) pour l'hôte
The Wilsons are a fantastic family who were very accommodating, and immediately accepted me as though I was part of the family. The work was interesting and if you love animals I definitely recommend going to stay with them. The bedroom was perfect, and the town very quaint. Tim's friends were also a good laugh to hang around with. The only… read more
20 janv. 2015
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Mark & Ellen)
Mark & Ellen were tremendous workawayers, turning their hands to anything and everything the farm could throw at them! Way too much fun and laughter was had by us all!! We all wish them every success in their travels & hope that they find their way back to Confolens sometime soon. Thank you both.
(Excellent)
1 janv. 2015
Laissé par le workawayer (Mark & Ellen) pour l'hôte
Great way to start our workaway career. Louise is friendly, welcoming and very easy going. We loved our time at their small but lively farm. Lots of different tasks. Great food. Felt like part of the family.
Hope to see you again.
Hope to see you again.
8 déc. 2014
Laissé par l'hôte pour le workawayer (Claire)
Claire was a great workawayer and the only down-side was that she was only available for 2 weeks - we would happily have kept her!! Nothing was too much trouble, from mucking out horses to building flat-pack furniture. A lovely lady and we all wish her well & hope she comes back to visit soon.x
(Excellent)
7 déc. 2014
Laissé par le workawayer (Claire) pour l'hôte
Louise and her family were excellent hosts. I felt really welcome in the home and enjoyed their company very much. The work was varied and interesting. Thank you all for such a wonderful time, I hope to see you again sometime x
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