Learn more about nature and life outdoors in Sains, France

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  Description

  Hi there, I'm living in a rural idyll close to the coast, St Malo and Le Mont St Michel Close by. I have 4 hectares, sheep, chickens, cats and a veg garden. All need tender loving care! And I need help with gardening, fencing, outdoor tidy up and growing fruit and vegetables. In your free time you can take hikes, swim in the pool, hang in a hammock, take a beer at the local shop (2km)bike to places to visit. My place is bio, and I work with local organisations and farms. We are a friendly community. I can support French or English language learning.
  I rent out holiday cottages on site, but it's the outside that needs nurturing and your help, so you would not be expected to help with the rental cottages.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Ferme

  

  Culture

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Écriture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Animaux

  

  Nature

  

  Randonnée

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Camping

  

  Plage
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I am very involved in the local community! Socially and politically, as well as volunteering at local community bar/epicerie. Lots going on! 15th June, milk festival! Regular events over the summer. I work with local farm, who also make a local beer, which you can visit! I'm a child of Europe having worked in many countries, so can help you plan your next stay. I'm open, honest, sincere, and a good cook! Been on a 6 week trip to South America this year, volunteering at a centre for giant tortoises. I also speak some Spanish and German. Language is the key to learning more from other nations. I can help you find your feet in France!

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  Aide

  Help could include, weeding the veg plot, preparing wood, feeding the animals, general outdoor tasks and gardening. I would mostly work alongside you, so if you want to learn more about nature and a life outdoors this is the place for you!

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Allemand: Intermédiaire
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Can coach you in English or French, whatever level you are at.
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  Hébergement

  Have rooms available in main house, normally separate, but if you arrive as a group of 4 for example, then it might be a small cottage if one is free, or a large double aspect room with double bed, single, and a day bed. Tent if you prefer!
  
  For meals, I will organise for you, continental breakfast , lunch will be something light, quiche/salad, supper pasta, casserole, fish, meat, rice, pizza. I'm mostly vegetarian, but for those of you who like meat, it would be served twice a week.

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  Autres infos...

  Travel
  Pick up from Dol or Pontorson train station available.
  Trains from Paris 2 hours (Rennes TGV), + connection from Dol 45mins by train. OUIGO offer very good prices for TGV. Book through sncf direct for best prices.
  To do and see
  St Malo a great place to start exploring, loads of beaches, boutique shops, restaurants and cafés.
  Le Mont St Michel a must see - 15km via Pontorson, if you cycle you can go cross country via the polders.
  Whole coastline!
  Loads of lovely walks direct from Sains, marked trails, or country lanes.
  Explore heritage of Dol de Bretagne, Dinard and Dinan.
  Just lol in a hammock with a good book!
  House rules
  I'm fairly laid back, but like to keep house neat and tidy. Smoking, that's OK outside. No drugs. No mad parties. No pets, as I already have animals on site.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  If you need a desk in your room, you just need to let me know. My helping out hours would be from 8h30 till lunchtime, but I can be flexible if you have zoom calls etc.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Paddock/hard standing. Water available, but you would need to have independent power source for camper vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  Georgina

  Bert the male ouessant sheep (3 ans)

  Loves to have his head scratched, sometimes buts the laurel in his field, he too is waiting for a harem.

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