Descrição
We are Harriet and Mike, a couple in our 30s newly settled in the Haute-Vienne, France (originally from the UK). We work as a counsellor (Harriet) and a handyman/gardener (Mike) and are in the process of renovating a house and aiming to be more self-sufficient. We have chickens, geese and a cat already and have lots of plans for how to develop this place. We are always happy to talk all things eco, practice our French (and share our English), cook and eat together, enjoy the beautiful countryside and wild swimming opportunities when it's good weather and play board games when it's not! There is always a range of activities going on here to get involved with and some beautiful places to explore. We look forward to meeting you!
Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Trabalho beneficente
Prática de idiomas
Ajuda em projetos ambientais
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
We live in a small hamlet in the rural Haute-Vienne. We have friendly neighbours who are happy to chat (great if you want to practice your French) and we are happy to help with your English. We have a group of neighbours who meet regularly and speak French, English and, from time to time, Norwegian, often while playing cards or around nature and animals. We love to cook and share culture through our favourite recipes and share this beautiful part of France with those who come to visit.
Ajuda
We have lots to do here, renovating our house and outbuildings, gardening and veg growing, caring for our chickens and geese. We can usually find something to suit your skills and are especially happy to hear from you if you've got previous roofing/ DIY/ stone working/ building experience. I've got a chronic illness so helping out around the house and garden is also massively helpful.
Idiomas
Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Francês: Intermediário
Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
We love living in France and try to speak as much as we can to improve. We are at an intermediate level and would love to become more fluent. We'd happily chat in French/English and can help with your English if you'd like.
Acomodação
We provide accommodation either in our home or in a house next door which we will be developing over time into a gite. As it's a work in progress its basic but we will make sure you have all you need to feel at home. We love to cook and will eat together. If you'd like to share your favourite recipes we'd love to learn!
Algo mais...
This is a beautiful area to explore. The closest town with train station is Bellac, with links to Limoges and Poitiers and on to Paris. We have bikes you can use while you're here to explore the countryside and are happy to help where we can to take you in and out of Bellac or to see the beautiful places nearby. We have been workawayers ourselves and know how important it is to feel at home as you explore a new place. We are grateful for any help you can give us and in return will do what we can for our place to feel like a home from home. We aren't party animals, I'm a friendly introvert who is very happy curled up with a book and our village is very peaceful and quiet! Our home is warm and welcoming, the countryside is beautiful and we love getting to know new people.
Mais alguns detalhes
- Acesso à internet
- Acesso à internet limitado
- Temos mascotes
- Somos fumantes
- Pode hospedar famílias
Pode hospedar nômades digitais
We have a strong internet connection and you'd be welcome to work while you are here.
Espaço para estacionar campervans
We have a courtyard you would be welcome to park up in and can fill water etc. We know from experience those little things help with vanlife!
Pode aceitar animais
We'd be happy to chat about you bringing your pets. We do have Reggie the cat so dogs would have to be happy with him.
Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?
Mais de 2
Horas previstas
4 hours per day, 5 days per week (or the equivalent over fewer days if that suits you better)