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Hi there,
My name is Bernadette. I've been workawaying for several years and I found it was a wonderful experience and a smart way to travel and connect with local people.
I now live in my country, in the Loire Valley where I bought a house that I have entirely renovated and refurbished.
If you are a total non-smoker, come and share some time with us. You'll need to like to do brush painting and perhaps some other DIY like plastering a wall with cement. You can also help me in the garden.
I ask for 15 to 20 hours per week and we can arrange that you do your hours on 3 days to have 4 days off in a row.
In exchange, you'll enjoy a big sunny room and a private bathroom and 3 meals that we'll share (no booze provided though). If you wish I can provide vegetarian meals (but not vegan) but we generally eat fish or meat once a day.
A one-week stay is the minimum required (2 weeks maximum).
There are many wonders to visit and I'll be happy to give you tips about your program or even to take you to some monuments that I am happy to re-visit or discover with you (I don't know it all)
We are in the middle of the countryside and the nearest public transport is 4 km away, so you'd better have your own car. However I am happy to pick you up or take you to the nearest train station (Saint Mathurin sur Loire) or to give you a ride if I am available or when I go shopping.
Please note :
- I have a friendly dog, she loves all the humans, but her cuddles can be a bit boisterous.
- Also don't forget the countryside is not silent : my neighbours have sheep and hens and roosters and I have a little pond with many frogs and there are many pigeons and other birds all around !...and during the hot summer nights we sleep with the windows open (no air-con haha !).
- You'll also NEED to get a travel insurance.
Thanks for reading this presentation down to the bottom. If you want to apply, please don't copy-and-paste a text that you have already served to other hosts and explain who you are and what is your travel plan. Make sure to include "froggy pond" in the title of your message so that I know you have actually read mine down to the end.
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
House sitting
Interesses
Sustentabilidade
Cultura
Animais
Jardinagem
Idiomas
Música
História
Arquitetura
Atividades ao ar livre
Caminhada
Ciclismo
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
I was a teacher of French as a foreign language and later I have worked as a tourist guide. I can help improve your French and show you around (truckloads of things to discover in the Loire Valley, not only chateaux ;-)
Ajuda
Some outer walls need being plastered with concrete ; this is my next project.
I have a nice garden with lots of flowers (no vegetable), where there is always something to do.
Wood work skills also appreciated.
Normal house chores will be shared.
Idiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Fluente
Alemão: Iniciante
Italiano: InicianteEste anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
I have taught French as a foreign language in the Alliance Française in México and Cavilam in France
Acomodação
Private room on the first floor with private access : double bed, closet, table and chair (it used to be my room before I moved to the other room which is ensuite). Bathroom on the ground floor with exclusive use. Shared toilets.
Bed linen and towels provided
You are welcome to use the kitchen and the sitting room or pull a chair under the shady cherry tree when it's warm and sunny outside.
Algo mais...
Much to enjoy in summer : walking, cycling, open air festivals... BUT no public transport nearby (my house is in the middle of a cereal farming area). Having a car or, at least, a bike is necessary. However, the nearest town and supermarket are "only" 4km away and I can take the helpers to the train station (8km)
Mais alguns detalhes
Acesso à internet
Acesso à internet limitado
Temos mascotes
Somos fumantes
Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
The room has a table and a chair where you can connect your computer (see picture). Limitless internet. Good connection
Espaço para estacionar campervans
The driveway is wide enough for a small campervan.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
1
Meus animais / animais de estimação
Mina (pronounce Meena) (6 anos)
Black labrador x chow-chow
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We had very interesting conversations : she is enthusiastic… read more
She lent me her bike to visit some lovely places on my own (such as Château de Montgeoffroy and the Musée Joseph Denais), and kindly took me to… read more
As a person she is always in a good mood, from breakfast to bedtime. She is easy going and has a good sense of humour that her high level language skills allow her to share with her hosts. She is curious and enthusiastic about… read more
Miguel is very respectful of the place he stays at, he takes care of people and things around him and he is joyful and always in a good mood. He is curious about the customs and heritage of the… read more
