Come and join us for 'memories to last a lifetime' at our peaceful Mountain Retreat in Chepelare, Bulgaria

Infos

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  Description

  We are restoring an old mountain property in "the highest & sunniest town in Bulgaria"; a small ski resort in winter and a gateway to the mountains in summer. Perched overlooking a scenic valley we are the last property on a rough 4x4 road before disappearing into the wilderness. Fresh spring water comes directly into the house which is already modernised with all the usual facilities. We require some extra hands for various tasks and projects in return for food and board and good company, in a truly scenic and inspiring environment.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Politique/justice sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Histoire

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Livres

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Blogs

  

  Écriture

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Animaux

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Randonnée

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Camping

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Sports d'équipe

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Montagne

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Chepelare is a typical small mountain town only 10 minutes ramble down the hill, with several cafes, restaurants, supermarkets and bars and an open market on Tuesday mornings. There is a hotel with a spa and swimming pool, as well as a sports gym and a couple of interesting museums. Winter provides skiing and summer offers rambling, hikes and sightseeing in the Rhodope Mountains. Holidays and special events are celebrated collectively in the large town centre square where you may get the chance to observe or participate in festivals and 'all-in' Bulgarian traditional dancing. Most locals speak some English and are kind and friendly to us. Your host is an author and publisher, an ex-University level English & Communication Skills teacher who speaks a few languages (some poorly) with a background in winter sports instruction and social justice advocacy. We are eager to keep meeting new people from different cultures, showing them around, and sharing our mutual skills, knowledge and life stories, because ultimately, we believe that we are all connected at heart.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  Various ongoing projects include general practical help such as gardening, chopping wood, painting fences (weather allowing) and/or socialising with my son (who loves music) or doing some simple computer tasks. Nothing too demanding. Skills can be learned and shared. Little to no general housework, as our housekeeper attends weekly. You will accompany us (if you wish) on our various local journeys. Being friendly, sociable and willing to help are the main 'skillset' we are looking for.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Allemand: Intermédiaire
  Français: Intermédiaire
  Italien: Intermédiaire
  Bulgarian: Débutant
  Japonais: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Happy to help travellers improve their English language and general communication skills (I taught this course at University), whilst improving my own in their native language..
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  Hébergement

  We offer clean, cosy, modern accommodation including a main shared living space plus private double bedroom upstairs overlooking the valley with access to one of two shared bathrooms. A family room adjoins with en suite bathroom that can sleep up to 5 in 2 double beds and a futon. Mornings are (appropriately) slow and relaxed here with fruit, toast, cereal and eggs available, plus a light (soup and sandwiches) lunch plus a robust and nutritious evening meal around 7.00pm - or, we can eat out inexpensively at a local restaurant where we will subsidise your meal if you wish to join us? Otherwise, cooking facilities are available all day. 'Work' gets done at a leisurely pace usually between midday and 5.00pm. Early risers are asked to be considerate, remembering that we are all here to enjoy the peace and quiet, and you are supposed to be on holiday ;-).

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  Autres infos...

  Your mornings are completely your own, and if you want a full day off to go sightseeing, hiking or skiing for example, then everything is of course negotiable and we will help where-and-when we can. There are plenty of private spaces too, on and around the immediate property for quiet personal time. Everything here is done on trust and mutual respect. Guests are asked to be tidy and responsible, which means no naughty narcotics please. If you are kind to Danny (my DS son) and are willing to help me in the afternoons with enthusiasm and a happy smile, then I'm sure all will be well.

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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

  We have high-speed internet and a number of locations in-and-around the property where you can work privately. Your mornings, evenings and weekends will be completely free, unless you choose to willingly forfeit them because you are enjoying working with me so much.. ;-)

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  If (and that's a rather big 'if') you can get up the hill, then you can park right outside the property. The alternative is to park nearby within viewing distance (safe parking BTW) and basically, you just move into the house for your stay, as previous round-the-world Japanese guests did in their mini-camper (see pics).

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  We listed 'pets okay' because a number of local, semi-feral cats have worked out that I am a soft touch and make themselves at home, albeit mostly outside. But we do have enough outside covered space and secure fencing to accommodate certain pets, as long as they are non-venomous and non-man-eating species (such as snakes, tigers, crocodiles etc) and provided their owners take full responsibility. But essentially, we like animals and tend to get on well with them. Just message me in advance to discuss, thanks.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  'Puss' - who visits us daily for love and treats.. (5 mois)

  Local young cat who quickly learned that the new neighbours were a soft touch. He comes daily - sometimes with his mum - to snack on treats and insists on coming in to inspect the house and cuddle up to Danny..

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