Help in the garden of an old renovated farmhouse in Swiss Normandy, France

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  Description

  Living in this beautiful part of Swiss Normandy, we have renovated our farmhouse over the past 15 years using "workaway" helpers on many occasions.
  
  Now, we really need help in the garden, where there is always plenty of work, digging and preparing the ground for each season, weeding, pruning and clearing. The house is a beautiful place to relax away from the world as we are in the middle of fields and far from busy roads. Come and help us in the garden!
  
  The house is comfortable with a modern kitchen and lounge. There is a cosy ensuite bedroom with wifi for anyone who would like to come and help us.
  
  So we look forward to hearing from you to plan your stay. Remember that Bayeux, the Normandy beaches and Mont St Michel are only an hour away plus many of William the Conqueror's old haunts!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travellers will lead a healthy, outdoor existence and enjoy a very peaceful environment.
  There is a possibility to learn about plant care and ideas of designing gardens.
  We are English speaking and living in France, therefore it gives travellers the opportunity to practice either language.

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  Help

  We need help in the garden as we have an acre of land, most of which is full of trees, bushes, plants and grass all of which needs maintaining - pruning, weeding, cutting, clearing, digging, planting etc.
  Some possibility of small DIY projects.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Margaret loves languages and is fluent in English and Spanish. I can get by in French and understand a little German and Italian.
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  Accommodation

  Ensuite bedroom at the farm house.

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  What else ...

  We will be happy to take house guests to see some local sights at weekends - there is a bike for guests to borrow to ride around our beautiful lanes.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is room for a maximum 20 foot campervan.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  25 hours max