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Small Holding Help Needed (France)

France, Mayenne
Karen & FamilyOwners & Host Family
We live on the edge of a national park and have wonderful countryside, stunning sites and history all around us. We are an English family trying to live the good life We are restoring a 400 year old house and farm. We are very mindful of Covid so we have things in place that you are able to stay in your own self contained cottage whilst with us. We are happy to provide all your food, for the normal 4 hours a day 6 days a week Read more
Languages spoken: English, French
Response rate: 87%
Response time over a week
Karen & Family are part of:Le Chataignier - Chestnutreefarm
Karen & Family are part of:Le Chataignier - Chestnutreefarm
Basic information
min 14 day(s)
18+
4 helpers

We are looking for help of 4 hours a day in exchange for good food and lodgings. We need help in all areas from the farm to gardening to the building. We normally find a project for people to do and finish whilst staying.

We are a English family trying to live the good life on a large smallholding. With sheep, pigs, dairy goats, a horse and poultry. The property consists of 2.2 hectors. Two rental holiday cottages, a barn in need of restoration. A large polly tunnel and other outbuildings. As well as a large 400 year old house that we are now restoring we also have a gypsy caravan. An eco project our son and helpers built that we also use as a holiday let. We live on the edge of a national park and have wonderful countryside, stunning sites and history all around us. We have been hosts with other sites for over 10 years.

Do please have a look and get in touch with a good email/profile from you with lots of information about yourself and any skills that you may have . We will be happy to hear from you......us about helping out on our small holding.

We Accept Helper(s)

From:
11 / 02 / 2019
To:
31 / 12 / 2023
Not available
Available
Help Required

Gardening

Building

General Maintenance

Farming

Help in the house

Animal care

Language practise


Hours & Roster

25 hours/week

Work Days

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Days off

Sunday

We are an English family living in France trying to live the good life on a large small holding producing food for the table. Both in our mid 50's we also have our two teenage son living with us. With sheep, dairy goats, and poultry. The property consists of 2.2 hectors a two bedroom cottage, 2 barns one turned into a shop/ butchery with a flat above and the other in need of restoration. A large Polly tunnel and other outbuildings.

As well as a large 400 year old house that we are now restoring we also have an ongoing project of building a gypsy caravan. We need help in all areas from the farm / gardening to the building and normally find a project for people to do and finish whilst staying. We have a wide range of things for you to do and see with lots of interesting projects. From restoring a 400 year old house. Building a gypsy caravan from recycled materials to milking our goats, feeding pigs and growing our own food.

Sleeping
Farm Stay
Twin Bed Private

Eating
Full Board

Linen & Laundry
Yes
Yes

We provide comfortable farm house/barn accommodation. You will eat with the family.

Getting There

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)

Get Free Quote

Nearest international airport is Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris which is approx... 3.20 hours away by car. On confirmation of stay, we can advise on how best to reach us.

Males & Females welcome

Couples accommodated

Families NOT accommodated

Pets NOT allowed

Over 18, both males and females welcome. Older volunteers welcome too. We can accommodate 2-4 volunteers at once. We have Wi-Fi available for your use. We live on the edge of a national park and have wonderful countryside, stunning sites and history all around us. We have been hosts with other sites for over 10 years and our happy to say we have great reviews.

Basic information
min 14 day(s)
18+
4 helpers

We are looking for help of 4 hours a day in exchange for good food and lodgings. We need help in all areas from the farm to gardening to the building. We normally find a project for people to do and finish whilst staying.

We are a English family trying to live the good life on a large smallholding. With sheep, pigs, dairy goats, a horse and poultry. The property consists of 2.2 hectors. Two rental holiday cottages, a barn in need of restoration. A large polly tunnel and other outbuildings. As well as a large 400 year old house that we are now restoring we also have a gypsy caravan. An eco project our son and helpers built that we also use as a holiday let. We live on the edge of a national park and have wonderful countryside, stunning sites and history all around us. We have been hosts with other sites for over 10 years.

Do please have a look and get in touch with a good email/profile from you with lots of information about yourself and any skills that you may have . We will be happy to hear from you......us about helping out on our small holding.

We Accept Helper(s)

From:
11 / 02 / 2019
To:
31 / 12 / 2023
Not available
Available
Help Required

Gardening

Building

General Maintenance

Farming

Help in the house

Animal care

Language practise


Hours & Roster

25 hours/week

Work Days

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Days off

Sunday

We are an English family living in France trying to live the good life on a large small holding producing food for the table. Both in our mid 50's we also have our two teenage son living with us. With sheep, dairy goats, and poultry. The property consists of 2.2 hectors a two bedroom cottage, 2 barns one turned into a shop/ butchery with a flat above and the other in need of restoration. A large Polly tunnel and other outbuildings.

As well as a large 400 year old house that we are now restoring we also have an ongoing project of building a gypsy caravan. We need help in all areas from the farm / gardening to the building and normally find a project for people to do and finish whilst staying. We have a wide range of things for you to do and see with lots of interesting projects. From restoring a 400 year old house. Building a gypsy caravan from recycled materials to milking our goats, feeding pigs and growing our own food.

Sleeping
Farm Stay
Twin Bed Private

Eating
Full Board

Linen & Laundry
Yes
Yes

We provide comfortable farm house/barn accommodation. You will eat with the family.

Getting There

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG)

Get Free Quote

Nearest international airport is Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris which is approx... 3.20 hours away by car. On confirmation of stay, we can advise on how best to reach us.

Males & Females welcome

Couples accommodated

Families NOT accommodated

Pets NOT allowed

Over 18, both males and females welcome. Older volunteers welcome too. We can accommodate 2-4 volunteers at once. We have Wi-Fi available for your use. We live on the edge of a national park and have wonderful countryside, stunning sites and history all around us. We have been hosts with other sites for over 10 years and our happy to say we have great reviews.