Welcoming help in our manor farm in Saint Malon sur Mel, Brittany, France

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Welcome to our manor farm founded in 1200 by the Templars. This fortress reminds you that we are all passing through and that it is important to slow down sometimes to better enjoy the present moment. A place of resource, of transformation, of meeting. A place of good living also, where one can exchange around a wood fire with an organic or medieval meal on the knees. Family place for almost 30 years, we would like to share our place with open-minded, friendly and pragmatic people.
    Christine who is the owner of the place manages a stud farm of about thirty horses. With approximately 30 hectares of land and 450 square meters of living space, Christine is looking for people who can help us with maintaining/renovating the land and the house. We will not ask workawayers to help with the horses!!! In addition, we have an outdoor swimming pool, a stable, 2 sand pits and an authentic 17th century barn that can be used as a home cinema or a place to relax.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Living in a region full of culture, you can enjoy the forest of Broceliande which is full of stories, myths, fairy tales about King Arthur and Merlin the magician. If you prefer the city, Rennes (220,000 inhabitants) is located 40 minutes from our place, you can reach it by bus or train. It is a student city, very dynamic with a friendly atmosphere.
    Concerning the family, Christine and her son Jaap are the main inhabitants of the house. There is also Gregoire, a childhood friend who lives part-time with us. You will also meet Clementine who is an employee of the stud farm. We are a great team and we will be really happy to welcome you here with us.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for people who have skills in masonry, carpentry. plumbing and pruning. Or simply a good handyman/girl. Here are the types of tasks you would be likely to perform according to your qualities:
    - fence repair/installation
    - tree cutting and trimming fruit trees
    - insulating plastering help
    - removing vegetation from exterior walls
    - filling cracks and holes in a stone wall
    - cleaning
    - cooking

    Even if our horses are really well educated we would like to precise that nobody will help with the horses for reasons of skills and insurance.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    For eating it is a good idea to all eat together between monday and friday at lunch so we can learn to know each other. We think that in the evening and in the week-end, each should eat in his own "home" so that everyone can have his own private moments:) We will provide ingredients in both cases !
    Concerning your accommodation, there is a lot of options because there is more then 6 bedrooms possible ! It will depend on the occupation of the house at the time you contact us :) Best way to decide is to call us so we can find a place that fits your needs.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I think that the best case for you to come to us will be to have your driving license. We can sometimes borrow you a car if you have a valid driving licence. We also would like to ask you an assurance that covers if you fall ill or would hurt yourself seriously. ( In France that is called "accidents de la vie") We live in a small village where the first supermarket is at 10 minutes in car. We live in a small village with all it's charms but also more isolated. There is a train station at 12 km and from there you can take the train (15 minutes) to Rennes which is a big student city. Although being in a small village in the country side has a charm, being not capable to move anywhere is less enjoying. But that depends also a lot of your personality!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We just had the internet fiber that has been installed and you can have the wifi in 4 rooms in the house.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 367513786674

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