Come and help us on our lovely hamlet overlooking the sea in Normandy, France

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We bought our little hamlet in the french countryside, 3 years ago. It’s a haven of tranquility, surrounded as we are by the beautiful french countryside and overlooking the sea and the Île de Tatihou.

    We are slowly discovering our gardens, planning, shaping and planting, as well as starting to renovate the cottages. If good chats, good food, sharing and learning new skills, tranquility, as well as beach walks is your thing, then we would love to hear from you.

    An average day is a mixture of DIY, gardening and making fresh food, french bread. We like to start our evenings with a little apéro, or I might make a cocktail, a bit of piano, or music and then a freshly cooked dinner. We love to cook traditional french food, but also dishes from all over the world.

    There is enough space here to have your own area to relax. We have a beautiful bright studio space, overlooking the sea where I like to paint, meditate or do yoga, which you are free to share. We also enjoy playing jeu de sociétés, cards, dominos etc and we have all the usual digital diversions, wifi, Netflix etc… as well as a log-fired hot-tub in the warmer months.

    We are early retirees, in our mid-50's and our children are all grown up now and have flown the nest.

    You will fit in well here if you have a zest for life and a positive open outlook and can do attitude. We look forward to hearing from you.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We speak fluent french and English, but we are wanting to improve Danish and German, so there is an opportunity on both sides to learn/improve on these languages. We can teach you a multitude of DIY and gardening skills and also how to cook traditional french food. We also love to dance and teach swing dancing, so you may even learn some dance moves.

  • Help

    Help

    If you have Gardening, Carpentry, Cooking, DIY Skills then that is really helpful - we are also happy to teach you new skills as well.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    I’m fluent in English and French but also trying to improve my German and learn Danish.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own bedroom with double bed and separate bathroom, in traditional french country cottage. Access to art studio and leisure facilities.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Lots of lovely country and beach walks in the Val de Saire. Perfect for lovers of surfing, windsurfing or boarding.

    You can take an amphibious boat to visit the Ile de Tatihou, or discover the nearby villages of Barfleur and Saint Vaast La Hougue. Rich local history of D-Day. Bayeux is a train ride away and Mont St Michel a day-trip.

    There are also lovely markets and brocantes in the area.

  • 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • 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?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 988121879428

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