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Description
Our four kids have been volunteering around the world thanks to Workaway and we 'd like in our turn, to welcome volunteers in our house located in a preserved environment close to the sea.
My husband works as a warden in coastal management.
My main jobs are to work as a touristic guide and to manage holiday cottages in the Cotentin Peninsula so I am in contact with foreign guests all through the year.
This automn we would appreciate an extra experienced hand with gardening, cutting back bushes, branches etcc.
Although I work and participante, WE welcome a guest who is independent, meticulous and at ease with electric tools.
At home we speak "Franglish" , French and English and I would love to welcome a Spanish speaking guest to practice but that's not compulsory.
We like to share our meals in the evening with our kids or guests if they are around.
We like cooking simple fresh wholesome food and we take it is turn depending on inspiration and expect our guests to make us discover their specialties if they want to cook.
It is an ideal area to practice cycling, horse riding, walking but also sailing dinghies, kite and wind-surfing or other activities linked to the wind and sea.
Although our house is close to the village the nearest shops are 3 miles away.
There is only a bus a day going to town but we can lend bicycles and give lifts, but ideally it 'd be better if you have a car or at least a valid driver's licence.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you need more details.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Pratique d’une langue
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Entretien général
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
We are always happy to welcome guests in our house and to share time with them.
We are in love with this part of Normandy where I grew up and which is very rich culturally , historically, ecologically and gastronomically.
Beeing a bi-national family (French/ English) and having relatives all over the world we enjoy meeting new people and having cultural exchanges. We can help with French and English and share our knowledge of the region but also our experience renovating buildings over the past 3+0 years with a low budget and lot of "reemployed" materials.
We are happy to share our building, decorating skills.
Aide
We can give you a list of tasks which need to be done and show you how to do but we expect you to be independent and as long as the jobs are done you can choose your rhythm, timetable and days of work .
- Gardening (trimming, vegetable garden)
- Cutting wood for next season
- Painting garden furniture's, gates, doors...(sand-papering, undercoating.
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Courant
Espagnol: DébutantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
We are a Franco British couple using both languages and I am happy to improve my Spanish.
Hébergement
We can propose you a double bedroom with adjoining bathroom/WC offering independence yet being in the house which is spacious or a nice "fancy" caravane next to the house or in the fields in the summer (too cold out of season!)
Kitchen is communal and you are welcome to cook and help yourselves when you want.
We are used to take it in turn to prepare meals in a relaxed atmosphere... and depending on inspiration.
This is the former farm for the chateau and the buildings are nice and stylish.
Autres infos...
We are used having family and friends staying here, we have also welcomed dozens of families in our cottages over the last 20 years, we have met volunteers whilst travelling ourselves (hitch-hiking, Youth Hostels...)
We live simply and in harmony with nature and we expect our guests to feel at home and not to hesitate to let us know if they are not comfortable.
We do not want smokers in the house but they are welcome "outside" nor any animals inside the house.
I am allergic to garlic!!! (Even the smell in the house).
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
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We appreciated you so much and were a little bit sad when you left.
It seemed as you were part of the family after only a few days.
You were so efficient, helpfull, learning quick and open minded.
We also had good fun with you and interesting discussions.
The whole family wishes you many more great adventures.
Bon vent!
Emanuèle et… read more
You immediately welcomed us into your family
The work was simple and without pressure
We discovered the catamaran and the sailing chariot.
It was a great experience. And a happiness to share your life for three weeks.
The area is great and you are wonderful guides
Thanks again.
Everything ran smoothly and we had the impression you were part of the "clan" straight away.
We appreciated your independance, your engagement and the quality of the work you did.
Thank you very much for your help.
We wish you a long and successful… read more
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We appreciated you so much and were a little bit sad when you left.
It seemed as you were part of the family after only a few days.
You were so efficient, helpfull, learning quick and open minded.
We also had good fun with you and interesting discussions.
The whole family wishes you many more great adventures.
Bon vent!
Emanuèle et… read more
You immediately welcomed us into your family
The work was simple and without pressure
We discovered the catamaran and the sailing chariot.
It was a great experience. And a happiness to share your life for three weeks.
The area is great and you are wonderful guides
Thanks again.
Everything ran smoothly and we had the impression you were part of the "clan" straight away.
We appreciated your independance, your engagement and the quality of the work you did.
Thank you very much for your help.
We wish you a long and successful… read more
