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22 Jun 2025
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We're looking for several workawayers to help with the following. Should be good fun as we have quite a busy family life with people coming and going, plenty of sitting round the table chatting, and beach and hiking time.
* Some painting around our house, including our shutters and windows
* General help around the house - we love workawayers who love to cook or help out with the cooking
* Help with the garden for summer, both vegetable and flower gardens. Mowing lawns, strimming, planting, weeding, pruning. Ideas for the garden always welcome
* Mandarin speakers are very welcome to help our son improve his Mandarin.
* Keen video producers - we have a good quality drone and are happy for volunteers to take great videos of Brittany for us.
* Help to rebuild a part of the stone wall that surrounds our property, no experience needed
We are a Franco-New Zealand-British family living in scenic Brittany and we have been workaway hosts for 13 years now. We love it, as it has, and continues to be a very enriching experience.
We have 4 children - a 19year old lad who will be home over his summer break and 3 big ones who live in other parts of Brittany and Paris but are sometimes here during weekends and holidays.
We are close to the historic towns of St Malo and Dinan and only 40mins from the spectacular Mont St Michel. As we have lived in the area for many years and have children at school we are very much part of the local community. We have our own local river beach only 800metres away and are close to many other great coastal beaches as well.
14 years years ago we moved into our large old home with barn and embarked on a major restoration work. We created 3 holiday homes in the 300 year old barn, and a part of our house and restored our own house to its former grandeur. We have restored the buildings in an ecologically-sound manner.
We are looking for enthusiastic people who are keen to help us maintain our large garden and assist with the ongoing maintenance there is to do in a large house. In return we offer you a taste of French life and show you the local sights. Marc and the children are the French ones so their accents are better than Kate's but we can all help if you want to improve your French. We live within a short walk of the local village with it's boulangerie, creperie, cafes and bars and cider factory. As in most of Brittany, the area is steeped in history and traditions and we can share our knowledge of the area, its customs, cuisine and music.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Outdoor activities
Nature
History
Sustainability
Politics / Social justice
Events & social
Charity work
Languages
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Sailing / Boating
Hiking
Beach
Cycling
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a couple who have both traveled widely and lived in several other countries. We love meeting people from elsewhere and delight in sharing our knowledge and experience of life here in France. We love the workaway concept and our experience with workaway for over a decade has been fantastic - we have met many wonderful and interesting people and have made life-long friends. Some have returned several times and some have even decided to work or study in the area.
Help
- Help with pinting shutters on our house and new railings on our terrace.
-Preparing our gardens for summer - pruning, strimming, planting, weeding vegetable and flower gardens. We are particularly looking for workawayers who have garden design ideas and skills.
- General help with the daily chores in the house which allows Kate to get on with the management of the cottages. We love volunteers who like to cook!
- Sewing skills to help with making curtains and cushions and other furnishings would be appreciated
- Photography and video skills are also appreciated. We have a drone for those who are keen to use it.
- help us rebuild a stone wall that has collapsed in places
- and help on other little projects we dream up as we go along!!
If you are interested in ecological materials and techniques we can share our knowledge of some of them - such as hemp and chalk floors, recycled paper insulation, geothermal (ground source) heating system, pellet-burning stoves, and others. Equally we would love to learn from others.
In terms of the work we ask for 25hrs per week. With respect to the work routine we are very flexible and do not have set hours of each day to work so if you'd like to do your work in several very intensive days and then spend days at the beach or head off somewhere for a weekend that's fine with us, or if you'd rather have more short days and enjoy the house, relax at the little beach which is a short walk on country lanes, and chat over long meals, that's fine too - just talk it through with us. There are of course some periods when the weather alters plans, but generally you are free to work out your own routine.
There are many, many great places to visit in the area!! We try to show you around as much as possible - either we all go together or sometimes when we have several workawayers we send you off with the car on your own to explore. There are also buses passing through the village which take you to the coast or the medieval village of Dinan.
We are involved in our local community and have family nearby so the house is often busy with people calling in. We enjoy participating in many of the local festivals and other activities held over summer.
In terms of living in the house, it is a family home and all general assistance in the home is much appreciated, cooking, dishwasher stacking, etc. Generally, we try to all muck in and enjoy the area, the projects, the house and life in general.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Italian - when our son is home in the University holidays.
Accommodation
Sharing our large, warm and friendly family home with us.
What else ...
We live 15-20mins from both Dinan and St Malo which are historic walled-towns. There are regular buses to both places, plus we are regularly in the local towns for shopping etc, and one of our cars is sometimes available for you, so transport should not be a problem. Nearby is Dinard, a typical French sea-side resort and many wonderful beaches strung out along the coast. Mont St Michel, the 2nd most photographed sight in France (after the Tour Eiffel of course) is a must when you are here. Rennes, always rated one of the top cities to live in France is less than an hour away. Each of the local villages and towns have weekly markets and there are plenty of chateaus, gardens and museums to visit in the area as well as nice coastal and ountryside walks to be done .
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Plenty of parking for converted vans but large motorhomes won't work so well.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 4584886614db
Feedback (94)
7 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Simone Anita) for host
Staying with Kate, Marc, Antoine and their family and friends was truly amazing. There was always something going on at the house. We shared lovely dinners and lunches, had great conversations, and went out for ginger biscuits and tea at Carol and Roger’s. They are all very warm-hearted people and truly made me feel like part of the family – they… read more
14 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sofia) for host
The experience with Kate and Mark was fantastic, i had the pleasure of spending a month with them, in which i had the opportunity to learn many new jobs, such as gardening, painting,... the work was never too tiring, there was a good company, with whom i was able to cook many delicious foods. In my free time i had the opportunity to visit many… read more
8 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)
Sofia - I'm sorry for this very late feedback. It was so lovely to meet you and get to know you. You were part of the great November team who helped us paint our large property. As well as sand and polish floorboards. As well as prepare the garden for winter. As well as prepare nice meals. Thanks so much for all your help which was always given… read more
(Excellent
)
8 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeske)
Jeske - thanks so much for coming to help us out and I'm sorry for this very late feedback.
It was great to meet and get to know you. You were one of the fantastic bunch of workawayers through the summer of 2024.
Thanks for all your help in the garden and with the lawns, painting the outdoor furniture, cooking, other tasks I have probably… read more
It was great to meet and get to know you. You were one of the fantastic bunch of workawayers through the summer of 2024.
Thanks for all your help in the garden and with the lawns, painting the outdoor furniture, cooking, other tasks I have probably… read more
(Excellent
)
13 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jeske) for host
Dear Kate and Marc, Carol and Roger, and all the other family and friends that visited over the 2.5 weeks that I got to stay with you - thank you! I can only agree with all of the other workawayers who have already left a review on your page: it was such an amazing experience. From the start, I felt right at home and part of the community of… read more
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7 Jun 2025
Left by Workawayer (Simone Anita) for host
Staying with Kate, Marc, Antoine and their family and friends was truly amazing. There was always something going on at the house. We shared lovely dinners and lunches, had great conversations, and went out for ginger biscuits and tea at Carol and Roger’s. They are all very warm-hearted people and truly made me feel like part of the family – they… read more
14 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sofia) for host
The experience with Kate and Mark was fantastic, i had the pleasure of spending a month with them, in which i had the opportunity to learn many new jobs, such as gardening, painting,... the work was never too tiring, there was a good company, with whom i was able to cook many delicious foods. In my free time i had the opportunity to visit many… read more
8 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Sofia)
Sofia - I'm sorry for this very late feedback. It was so lovely to meet you and get to know you. You were part of the great November team who helped us paint our large property. As well as sand and polish floorboards. As well as prepare the garden for winter. As well as prepare nice meals. Thanks so much for all your help which was always given… read more
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeske)
Jeske - thanks so much for coming to help us out and I'm sorry for this very late feedback.
It was great to meet and get to know you. You were one of the fantastic bunch of workawayers through the summer of 2024.
Thanks for all your help in the garden and with the lawns, painting the outdoor furniture, cooking, other tasks I have probably… read more
It was great to meet and get to know you. You were one of the fantastic bunch of workawayers through the summer of 2024.
Thanks for all your help in the garden and with the lawns, painting the outdoor furniture, cooking, other tasks I have probably… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jeske) for host
Dear Kate and Marc, Carol and Roger, and all the other family and friends that visited over the 2.5 weeks that I got to stay with you - thank you! I can only agree with all of the other workawayers who have already left a review on your page: it was such an amazing experience. From the start, I felt right at home and part of the community of… read more
10 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Sam (Aleksandra) & Ann) for host
Our stay with Kate and Mark was beyond great. The communication was really clear and fun; we had work hours, which helped to free time for kayaking in the nearby river; we cooked and shared great laughs (ask Kate for a story about the house that moved after its previous owners); went out for a private music concert and traveled around Bretagne… read more
20 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrea)
Andrea, apologies for a very, very belated feedback it. It was great to have you to stay and help us out with a myriad of different jobs, most importantly helping Antoine with his Italian. He learnt so much from you and enjoyed your company. He's now teaching English to other young people and uses some of your teaching methods! Thanks for all the… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Federica)
Federica - merci, merci, merci d'avoir choisi de venir chez nous. C'était un grand plaisir de faire ta connaissance. Tu es une de l'équipe des workawayers merveilleux de 2024! 🙂
Merci pour tout ton aide avec la peinture des fenêtres et des portes, le jardin, le ménage et surtout la cuisine. On était tous ravis de ce que tu as cuisiné pour nous. Tu… read more
Merci pour tout ton aide avec la peinture des fenêtres et des portes, le jardin, le ménage et surtout la cuisine. On était tous ravis de ce que tu as cuisiné pour nous. Tu… read more
(Excellent)
5 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Federica) for host
Questa con Kate,Marc,Antoine( il figlio ) Carol (la nonna paterna) e Roger (il nonno paterno ) e' stata la mia prima esperienza e spero non ultima, come workawayer(ha fissato margini di qualita' molto alti !)in questo paesino ameno sulle rive del fiume Rance.Per arrivarci ho percorso 1520km.
C'e' stato modo di parlarsi e accordarsi piu' volte al… read more
C'e' stato modo di parlarsi e accordarsi piu' volte al… read more
16 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Adéla)
Adèla, thanks so much for coming to help us out. It was great to get to know you. You were the first of a fantastic bunch of workawayers through the summer of 2024.
Thanks for all your help in our completely overgrown garden and lawns, painting the outdoor furniture, cooking and especially, helping take care of our lovely mother/mother-in-law who… read more
Thanks for all your help in our completely overgrown garden and lawns, painting the outdoor furniture, cooking and especially, helping take care of our lovely mother/mother-in-law who… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Adéla) for host
It was such an amazing experience! I felt like a family member since the beginning. This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't choose a better host. I did a lot of different work - mowing the lawn, gardening, and painting the chairs (I enjoyed that one! :)) Kate showed me some incredible places nearby - St. Malo, Dinan, Dinard and we… read more
2 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lily) for host
Like other reviews have said, you can't ask for an experience more true to Workaway then this. Kate, Marc, Roger, and Carol have welcomed me with such open arms and I felt comfortable quickly in their lovely home. The house is gorgeous (and the room I stayed in nicer than my own at home!), the surrounding area beautiful, the food delicious. I had… read more
30 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Kath) for host
This was my first Workaway and I would recommend Kate and Marc without hesitation. I was there for three weeks and felt at home from the moment I arrived. The house is old and full of character and for book lovers, full of books on every subject. I had my own room, and shared a bathroom which was not a problem. The work was easily manageable and… read more
29 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Alberto) for host
Per me all'alba dei 49 anni, alla prima esperienza da workawayer, incontrare Kate e Marc una volta giunto con la mia moto nella Libera Repubblica, è stata una fortuna sfacciata.
Sono stato accolto in modo straordinario, mi hanno fatto sentire fin da subito parte della Famiglia, il ritmo di lavoro è piacevole, non sono assolutamente pressanti e… read more
Sono stato accolto in modo straordinario, mi hanno fatto sentire fin da subito parte della Famiglia, il ritmo di lavoro è piacevole, non sono assolutamente pressanti e… read more
7 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Theresa) for host
My WorkAway with Kate and Marc was the first one I did and I had a great time. From the first moment you feel at home because everyone is very welcoming. You can feel the long experience they have with hosting workaways. I really liked the fact that we ate every meal together and that there were other Workawayers. The house was full of people and… read more
26 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Carmen) for host
My brother was lucky enough to spend a few weeks here last summer and described it as such an amazing experience that I had to come and see for myself! This workaway is truly an unforgettable experience. Kate was incredibly caring and made sure that I was comfortable from the start. She also made a great effort to take me sightseeing around many… read more
7 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Damiano) for host
It was a pleasure spending three weeks (and my second workaway experience) with this openminded family. The work was never too hard and Kate was so flexible with my necessities. One of my goals was to improve my french, and they have been so patient with me in that way, and especially Antoine has help me a lot (I also help him with italian). Kate… read more
20 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelly)
Kelly - hard to believe it is well over a month since you were here. Thanks so much for all your help during July. You were part of the summer 2022 'dream team' of workawayers - loads of work done, many interesting conversations and and lots of fun and laughter.
We're very grateful for all your help in preparing and painting shutters and doors,… read more
We're very grateful for all your help in preparing and painting shutters and doors,… read more
(Excellent)
14 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Kelly) for host
Kate and Marc what a wonderful 4 weeks spent with you! Thank you for welcoming me into your home and making me feel like a part of the family. I felt like I got a history, french, and cultural lesson every night at dinner. When I think of Workaway, this is just the kind of experience I imagine. The communal environment they have created in their… read more
2 Aug 2022
Left by Workawayer (Manu) for host
This was my first workaway experience and it definitely set very high standards for the next one. I stayed with Kate, Marc, Antoine and many amazing workawayers for a little less than three weeks, but I wish it had been for longer, since time went by really fast while I was there.
Kate was very flexible with the tasks that we did. I learnt to do… read more
Kate was very flexible with the tasks that we did. I learnt to do… read more
18 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Francesca) for host
Kate and Marc were my last hosts on my three and a half Workaway tour of France and what a finish!
I stayed with them for two weeks and time flew. Work was very flexible and relaxed and we (me and the two other Workawayers) could choose how to organise our time. We mostly did cleaning of the gites, some weeding, sanding and painting of shutters,… read more
I stayed with them for two weeks and time flew. Work was very flexible and relaxed and we (me and the two other Workawayers) could choose how to organise our time. We mostly did cleaning of the gites, some weeding, sanding and painting of shutters,… read more
21 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Vojtech) for host
Hello Kate and family!
It was truly a beautiful experience at your place. I wish i could have done more for you, and i thank you for al the care you showed. I enjoyed working in the garden, and i really liked my room. Pleudihen is truly a nice village, i liked the church very much! I hope to see you all again!
Sorry for the late review i… read more
It was truly a beautiful experience at your place. I wish i could have done more for you, and i thank you for al the care you showed. I enjoyed working in the garden, and i really liked my room. Pleudihen is truly a nice village, i liked the church very much! I hope to see you all again!
Sorry for the late review i… read more
2 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Aiwei) for host
Hi Kate! Sorry for the late review. Thanks again for hosting me a whole month in your lovely house.
I had a wonderful time with this lovely family: Kate, Marc, Antoine, Émilie, Tiffany, the grandparents...everyone is happy to help you and offer you the information you need.And you can always meet nice people from different countries at Kate’s… read more
I had a wonderful time with this lovely family: Kate, Marc, Antoine, Émilie, Tiffany, the grandparents...everyone is happy to help you and offer you the information you need.And you can always meet nice people from different countries at Kate’s… read more
19 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Aiwei)
Lovely, kind, adventurous Aiwei, thanks for choosing to come to our place. We enjoyed meeting you and getting to know you. Thanks so much for all the hard work – weeding, planting, hosing the garden, moving earth, helping with the gîtes, ironing, cleaning, cooking, helping Antoine with his Chinese... and the list goes on. It was pleasure to hear… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcos Vinicius)
Marcos - thanks for choosing to come to our place. We enjoyed meeting you and getting to know you. Thanks so much for all your hard work – weeding, digging trenches, helping with the gîtes, and most importantly helping with our fantastic new website, the biggest task of all. You are a real IT pro. We really enjoyed our conversations over the busy… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marcos Vinicius) for host
Dear Kate, Marc, Antoine, and family!
I had a wonderful time there with you, almost 2 months where I learnt many new things with you; I could explore Brittany that has such beautiful landscapes and at the same time, I felt like home. I also felt great to contribute with my work on your garden, cottages and especially to create your new website.… read more
I had a wonderful time there with you, almost 2 months where I learnt many new things with you; I could explore Brittany that has such beautiful landscapes and at the same time, I felt like home. I also felt great to contribute with my work on your garden, cottages and especially to create your new website.… read more
19 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (France & Justin)
France, Justin, William, Amelie - Lovely family, we are so pleased you chose us as your first host family. We have had a wonderful few weeks with you here. Thanks so much for all the work you've done - so many different tasks achieved in such a short timeframe - paving, moving earth, weeding, planting, tying back roses, writing a CV (!), scrubbing… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (France & Justin) for host
This was our first workaway experience and it was amazing. We are a family of 4 with two young kids. We spent a wonderful few weeks with Kate, Marc and family. Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. We felt very welcomed and were treated extremely well. During our time there we helped with general yard maintenance, gardening, scrubbing &… read more
13 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Juan Eduardo) for host
That family really change my life, I am very happy to have met you, From now on, I remember him every day of my life, thank you for giving me so many things, thank you for teaching me that the simple thing is more enjoyed, thanks for the warmth of your home, thanks for the new friendships, thanks for teaching me English, I have a lot to say , but… read more
4 Feb 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Zaid)
Zaid - apologies for this late feedback. We are missing you, your smile and your beautiful tunes on the piano. Thanks so much for all your help in November and December. Helping Antoine with his Spanish, all the work in the garden to prepare it for winter - pruning, planting, laying straw on the vege and flower gardens, the help around the house,… read more
(Excellent)
17 Oct 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Niamh)
Niamh and Chris - a very, very belated thank you for coming here. It was a HUGE pleasure to meet you two. We absolutely loved having you to stay and helping us out. You have so much knowledge, so many skills and initiative in bucketloads. We can't thank you enough for all the help you gave us. You fitted in so well with our family - we only wish… read more
(Excellent)
11 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Niamh) for host
I don't think we could have chosen a better host for our first workaway! Kate, Marc and Antoine live in a beautifully restored country home - very close to an amazing beach (neighbourhood seal included). There is lots to see nearby (Dinan, Saint Malo, Dinard) and Kate really helped us explore the area. Although the renovations are mostly complete… read more
24 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rubeín) for host
Kate Mark and Antuan
it was a great experience in your home, we shared a lot of dinners and good moments, festivals, playing with poto, fireworks, working in the garden, a lot of things, i really enjoyed my experience there, :) thanks Kate, and keep beeing eco Antuan, see you maybe again, in another voyage.
Rubeín
it was a great experience in your home, we shared a lot of dinners and good moments, festivals, playing with poto, fireworks, working in the garden, a lot of things, i really enjoyed my experience there, :) thanks Kate, and keep beeing eco Antuan, see you maybe again, in another voyage.
Rubeín
12 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rubeín)
Rubein - Great to meet you, great to have an artist in our midst, great to have a gardener/farmer who knows lots!! We loved having you to stay and getting to know you. Many, many thanks for all the hard work, the nice meals, the interesting conversations, the fun. We hope to see you here or in Guatemela, or somewhere! To other hosts, if Rubein… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Kris)
Kris - a very belated feedback and huge thank you. We really enjoyed your time with us here - unfortunately for us, far too short a time, as we left on holiday! We are full of admiration for your travels by bike, your determination to not use public transport and to reutilise things. We only gleaned a little of your interesting and admirable on… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kris) for host
Kate, Marc and Antoine, Thanks for hosting me in your renovated Georgian Stone Farmhouse with spacious rooms.
I appreciated your hospitality and enjoyed the neighborhood and citytrips to the nearest cities. It was a rather short Workaway experience in witch I met lots off people: volunteers went and others came back again. After you had left for… read more
I appreciated your hospitality and enjoyed the neighborhood and citytrips to the nearest cities. It was a rather short Workaway experience in witch I met lots off people: volunteers went and others came back again. After you had left for… read more
28 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Sonja and Merlijn - it was lovely to meet you and get to know you during your stay here. It was certainly busy and at times chaotic during the 2&1/2 weeks but you very ably managed to help me keep the gardens and gîtes under control! It is always great to have workawayers with plenty of initiative and the skills to see what needs to be done and… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
What a lovely time we had with Kate, Marc & Antoine!
A buzzing household with everything between 2 (just us) to 5 workawayers in 2 weeks time, plus family and a friend in the house: never a dull moment ;-). The presence of the friend and nephew was also a blessing to our stay, as we saw everything we could possibly see in such a short time, since… read more
A buzzing household with everything between 2 (just us) to 5 workawayers in 2 weeks time, plus family and a friend in the house: never a dull moment ;-). The presence of the friend and nephew was also a blessing to our stay, as we saw everything we could possibly see in such a short time, since… read more
24 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Kati) for host
Dear Kate, Marc and Antoine!
I cannot describe how happy I was to workaway at your wonderful place! I loved everything - your big family, friends and people around, your house and garden, amazing landscapes and sea and of course beautiful Brittany which you showed to us in these two weeks!
The jobs were deverse, so noone could be bored! My… read more
I cannot describe how happy I was to workaway at your wonderful place! I loved everything - your big family, friends and people around, your house and garden, amazing landscapes and sea and of course beautiful Brittany which you showed to us in these two weeks!
The jobs were deverse, so noone could be bored! My… read more
24 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Alice - sorry for this very late feedback. it was really great having you and Jamie Lee to stay. Thanks so much for all your work painting the gîte. As we quickly realised (!), it was more work than we anticipated and you two were so helpful and happy about soldiering on to get it finished before the next guests arrived. Thanks also for the nice… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Izaro)
Izaro - It was terrific to have you here to stay - thanks so much for choosing us! Thanks for all your hard work in the garden, cleaning windows and doors, helping with the gites, cooking meals etc. We really enjoyed having you to stay and loved the many fun and interesting conversations on all sorts of topics, especially hearing you speak Euskara… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Izaro) for host
My review is simply to confirm one more time that even in a short 1 week stay, doing workaway with Kate, Marc, Antoine and Poto is a very enriching and fun experience. There was always a variety of things to help out with, so there was never a dull moment. I had the chance to master my skills on weeding 20 nettles per minute and maintaining the… read more
16 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jaimee-Lee) for host
My first workaway experience and I couldn’t have asked for a better one! Kate, Marc and Antoine made me feel so welcomed from day one. Had the most relaxing time indulging in the beautiful French life. Kate made such a massive effort for us to see more of Brittany and do things as a family. I also learnt a lot about the Bretagne history. Miss you… read more
12 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Peiying)
Wing, it was a real pleasure to host you here. Many thanks for you help with the various jobs - cleaning the cottages, gardening, and particularly helping Antoine with his Chinese. We enjoyed the many discussions over the diner table, particularly the ones about the cutltural differences between China, New Zealand and France! If you're back in… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Peiying) for host
Sorry for the late feedback. I had a wonderful time with Kate, Marc and Antoine! It was a pity that I only spent 9days with them. They are so nice and friendly. Thank you Kate for introducing me to your family and friends and also showing me around the town. I learnt a lot about life from you and also your family. I like discussing cultural… read more
12 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Philippe & Sonia)
Yet another example of the enriching experience that workaway is. Philippe - we loved having you here in our place. The many great conversations at the meal table, the interesting stories of your times in spent in various parts of the world, your knowledge of so many things and hearing about your art - we've learnt a lot. Thanks for all your hard… read more
(Excellent)
23 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Philippe & Sonia) for host
Best place !!
Thank you so much Kate, Marc, Antoine, Tiffany and David and workawayers Cecilia and José for your great welcoming and amazing conversations... and total thumbs up for the food ;)) The surroundings are absolutely amazing... I just missed the seal at la Cale de Mordreuc... Next time !!
Philippe :)
Thank you so much Kate, Marc, Antoine, Tiffany and David and workawayers Cecilia and José for your great welcoming and amazing conversations... and total thumbs up for the food ;)) The surroundings are absolutely amazing... I just missed the seal at la Cale de Mordreuc... Next time !!
Philippe :)
23 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Langqing) for host
There was an unforgettable time with you, Kate, Marc, Antoine, Tiffany and David. All those days just like a family life, watching TV together, teaching the Chinese, doing the simple housework... You are always so nice to me, trying to let me relaxed and intergrated into your life. I have not many chance to know the local life in France before,… read more
21 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Langqing)
Langquing - many thanks for coming to help us out. It has been very nice to meet you and to get to know you a little. Many thanks for the daily, sometimes even twice daily lessons in Chinese for Antoine. He has made great progress thanks to you. Thanks also for all the help outside with the wood. And of course all the help round the house whilst I… read more
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Helen)
Helen - a very overdue feedback, sorry! Thanks for coming to help us out back in November. It was lovely to meet you and get to know you. Lots of interesting conversations, especially hearing about your experiences in Benin and Kenya. Many thanks for the myriad jobs you did whilst here, especially all the work in the garden preparing it for… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Helen) for host
This is a truly amazing family. Kate makes you feel instantly at home, and is preoccupied with providing you a enjoyable cultural experience in Bretagne. What I really appreciated about this exchange was the chance to meet Kate and Marc's family and attend some large family gatherings -- wine-bottling and experiencing the magic of a five-hour… read more
21 Mar 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (LuciaC)
Lucia - a very overdue feedback, sorry! Thanks for coming to help us out back in November. It was lovely to meet you and get to know you. Lots of interesting conversations, and we even got to meet your parents! Many thanks for the myriad jobs you did whilst here, especially all the work in the garden preparing it for winter. It's now spring and… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (LuciaC) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I was worried I wouldn't feel comfortable in some stranger house, but Kate, Marc and Antoine make you really welcome and are so easygoing that you feel as part of the family! The rest of the family is great too! Very nice people, very good experience.
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Eva Linnea)
Linnea - finally a very, very overdue feedback. I'm sorry it has taken so long. It was terrific to have you here to stay back in May. Thanks so much for choosing us! Thanks for all your hard work on the myriad of tasks you helped out with in the time you were here - the cottages, the renovations, the garden, the cooking and others I am sure I… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andre)
Andre - a very delayed feedback I'm sorry. Where have the months gone since you left I ask? Thanks so much for coming to help us out back in May. It was great to meet you and get to know you. Thanks for all the hard work with the garden, the cottages, renovations around the house, the cooking. We really enjoyed hosting you. We will long remember… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Margaux)
Margaux - finally a very, very overdue feedback. I'm sorry it has taken so long. So what can I say about your coming here? It was terrific - thanks so much for choosing us. The many varied and long conversations were so interesting and fun to be part of, your enthusiasm knows no bounds, we had lots of laughs and your hard and efficient work was… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Rocio & Magdalena)
Rocio and Magdalena - finally a very, very overdue feedback. I'm sorry it has taken so long. It was terrific to have you both here to stay - thanks so much for choosing us. Thanks for all the hard work in getting the house renovations finished for the 'finishing party'. Without you two and our other workawayers, Lucy and Chantel, we would never… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Chantel)
Chantel - finally a very, very overdue feedback. I'm sorry it has taken so long. It was terrific to have you here to stay - thanks so much for choosing us. Thanks for all the hard work in getting the house renovations finished for the 'finishing party'. Without you and your workaway buddy Lucy, we would never had made it - you are our painters… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucy)
Lucy - finally a very, very overdue feedback. I'm sorry it has taken so long. It was terrific to have you here to stay - thanks so much for choosing us. Thanks for all the hard work in getting the house renovations finished for the 'finishing party'. We would never had made it without all your help and that of your workaway buddy Chantal - you… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Taryn & Hilary)
Tarryn and Hilary - finally some very, very late feedback. I'm really sorry it has taken so long. It was wonderful to have you two to stay here. We really enjoyed your company, your liveliness, warmth, the conversations, wilingness to chip in with any and every task, your attention to detail and hard work. Of course you are Kiwis so what else… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Taryn & Hilary) for host
Kate, Marc and Antoine are an incredible family and we had a lovely two weeks staying with them. We learnt so much about France through many dinner discussions and Kate was amazing in getting us out and about to see the area. The work was varied, a great mix of indoor and outdoors (when the weather allowed! ).
24 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica & Pawel)
Jess and Pav- this is a very, very overdue feedback. I am sorry it has taken so long. It was terrific to meet you two. We so enjoyed your company. Thanks for choosing us! We loved all the conversations, the fun, the cooking, and are very appreciative of all your hard work. Your organisation and attention to detail was much appreciated. I hope… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (claireandtom8) for host
We had a lovely time staying with Kate and Family! Kate took us in at the last minute and we are so greatful that she did.
We did various work including lots of gardening, a bit of housework, cooking and painting which we really enjoyed.
Kate was a great host and took us on trips around the local area as well as to some beautiful spots in… read more
We did various work including lots of gardening, a bit of housework, cooking and painting which we really enjoyed.
Kate was a great host and took us on trips around the local area as well as to some beautiful spots in… read more
7 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (claireandtom8)
Claire and Tom - many thanks for coming to help us out. It has been a real pleasure to get to know you and share some time with you.
A huge thanks for the fantastic job you have done in our garden. We didn't realise till you got stuck in how much maintenance needed to be done - the weeds had certainly got away on us. The garden looks the BEST… read more
A huge thanks for the fantastic job you have done in our garden. We didn't realise till you got stuck in how much maintenance needed to be done - the weeds had certainly got away on us. The garden looks the BEST… read more
(Excellent)
6 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Patricia & Laura Patricia)
Laura- once again it was fantastic to have you here with us again. Just like last time you helped us with so many different tasks. No renovating this time, because that is finished!! We had such a fun July with you and all the other (returning) workawayers. Lots of lively and interesting conversations over the dinner table, endless fantastic meals… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Patricia & Laura Patricia) for host
Wow!!! I really wanted to do this. I was sooooo blessed to have had the opportunity to be back again with this amazing family in an amazing place! Thank you with all my heart for opening your hearts and lives for me once more.
Here work is never felt like work.
From the 1st days preparating the party to the last ones more quieter..... I… read more
Here work is never felt like work.
From the 1st days preparating the party to the last ones more quieter..... I… read more
12 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Catherine & Harvey)
Cathy and Harvey - thanks so much for coming to help us out over the last month. We had such a fun July with yourselves and all the other (returning) workawayers. Lots of lively and interesting conversations over the dinner table, endless fantastic meals cooked by Cathy (and the lovely Laura) and nice outings around Brittany. Together you have… read more
(Excellent)
31 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Catherine & Harvey) for host
We had a wonderful one month stay with Kate, Marc and Antoine in July 2016. From day one, we were integrated into their large circle of family, friends and neighbors. Everyone of all ages made us feel welcome. There were always people coming and going, and we enjoyed countless delicious meals and interesting conversations with people from all over… read more
21 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcus)
Marcus - thanks for coming to help us out. It was nice to get to know you a little. Thanks for all your help over the 2&1/2 weeks you were here. I think you are used to a more structured and organised way of life but you managed to cope with our busy and, at times, disorganised household! Many thanks for all the great lawnmowing and especially the… read more
(Very good)
27 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Marcus) for host
This has been an amazing and very relaxing time for me with Marc, Kate and Antoine in Pleudihen, Brittany-such a wonderful visit! I spent two weeks and more sanding, painting and mowing the lawns and helping with the laundry and kitchen duties-fairly easy and worth the learning for later on. The 150 year-old + house is very ideal for those who… read more
12 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariangelesmc)
Lovely Maria-Angeles - a very overdue feedback. It was great to meet you and get to know you. We so enjoyed your company. Many, many thanks for all your wonderful help - especially with the spreadsheets. All those hours sitting in the office entering information and always done with a smile. Thanks for all the help with the cooking, washing,… read more
(Excellent)
12 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Felipe)
Lovely Felipe - we're missing you round the house. Thanks so much for coming to help us out over the last few weeks. It has been a great pleasure to meet you and get to know you and to hear all about your country. Many, many thanks for all the help with painting, gardening, lawns, cooking, taking on goat duties (!) and the myriad other tasks… read more
(Excellent)
11 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Felipe) for host
this was my first experience in workaway and honestly it was much better than I expected. One is infected with the energy of kate, and Marc Antoine, but also the family radiates sympathy, friendship and desire to share experiences and stories. not only help you and guide you in the work, teach you enthusiastically. Kate is also concerned that you… read more
4 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)
Ben, thanks for coming to help us out a few weeks ago. I'm sorry we didn't have a grand project you could get your teeth into and see the finished project but we are very grateful for all the help you gave us on a myriad of tasks. The pruning, weeding, planting, mowing in the garden, peeling wallpaper off, getting my new computer up, helping with… read more
(Excellent)
31 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ben) for host
I had a great two and a half weeks with Kate, Marc, Antoine and Tiphanie. They were very welcoming, and accepted me into their family life. I was taken to see their friends and family, and to places in the surrounding area, which I highly recommend going to! The food was good and the work wasn't difficult, and Kate was very flexible about when the… read more
7 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Kamela2015)
Kamela, it has been a great pleasure to meet you and get to know you in the time you were here. We really enjoyed your company, the interesting conversations about your fascinating work and travels, your kindness and compassion. Thanks so much for all the wonderful help - the painting , the gardening, cooking, cleaning, helping with the gites,… read more
(Excellent)
7 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Zenobie)
Zénobie, it was a great please to have you to stay here . We can't believe it was 5 weeks as the time flew by. Many, many thanks for all your work here - plastering, painting, gardening, cooking, cleaning, your devoted care of Poto our goat, wine bottle label design, and many more things I have no doubt forgotten. We loved having you to stay -… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Zenobie) for host
I had a wonderful time with Kate, Marc and Antoine!
I was meant to stay 3 weeks, but got so comfortable I stayed 5!
The family is very welcoming and it felt like a home away from home.
Kate made sure I saw all the sites and I felt like I was offered so many different experiences for which I am truly grateful for!!
The work I did was all… read more
I was meant to stay 3 weeks, but got so comfortable I stayed 5!
The family is very welcoming and it felt like a home away from home.
Kate made sure I saw all the sites and I felt like I was offered so many different experiences for which I am truly grateful for!!
The work I did was all… read more
9 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Simon & Nicole) for host
Coming back to workaway after one year I realised that i never reviewed this amazing place!
This was my first workaway and it was the best so far! It does not sound very special at first, but the whole experience was just so friendly and helpful, I can highly recommend staying here! :)
This was my first workaway and it was the best so far! It does not sound very special at first, but the whole experience was just so friendly and helpful, I can highly recommend staying here! :)
24 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Simon & Nicole)
Simon.... thanks for coming to help us out here. It has been a pleasure meeting you and getting to know you. Many, many thanks for all your hard work in the attic, building the terrace, putting skirting boards on, the laborious moving of packs of insulation and metres of wood to the attic, clearing the stone walls of ivy and many other tasks. … read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Nathalie) for host
Nathalie and I are still pinching ourselves: was our recent 3-week stay at Marc and Kate's just a dream? Let's take a second to say that they were, literally, our "first". ;-) As in "first Workaway experience". And most definitely not the last. Doesn't that say it all?
Pretending we were treated like royaltry would be a gross… read more
Pretending we were treated like royaltry would be a gross… read more
11 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Nathalie)
[09/07/2015]
Nathalie and Pierre-Stéphan, thank you so much for choosing us as workaway hosts. It was wonderful to have you here and get to know you a little. Your coming here has shown us, yet again, that workaway is a fantastic concept - a real exchange as we meet so many interesting people from fascinating and diverse countries and cultures… read more
Nathalie and Pierre-Stéphan, thank you so much for choosing us as workaway hosts. It was wonderful to have you here and get to know you a little. Your coming here has shown us, yet again, that workaway is a fantastic concept - a real exchange as we meet so many interesting people from fascinating and diverse countries and cultures… read more
(Excellent)
11 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Leyslie)
Leyslie - it was a pleasure to have you come to help us out and we were sad to see you leave last week. You were the quiet one in our noisy house but come into your own when there are not too many around. Hard-working with plenty of initiative and practical skills you have been a great help to us. We enjoyed your company, the interesting… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Leyslie) for host
I had a truly amazing three weeks with Kate, Marc and family. This is the place if you wish to live, work and be part of the family. I was always surrounded by kind and generous people. I was invited to their friends and families homes. Fed very well wherever I was. Work varied a lot and Kate was very flexible with what suited you best. I helped… read more
22 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Quang) for host
Kate, Marc, Antoine, Tiphanie, Carol, Roger and a special mention to David as well, are amazing host and great people. I really enjoyed my stay with you guys, it has truly been such a surreal time meeting you guys and getting to know the entire family.
The work is very fair and most of the time it doesn't even feel like work at all. I helped out… read more
The work is very fair and most of the time it doesn't even feel like work at all. I helped out… read more
9 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Quang)
Quang, we have really enjoyed having you to stay. It was nice to get to know you over the month or so that you were here. You were our quiet, serene workawayer in amongst the noisy crowd of June and July but once the crowd diminishes you come into your own! Antoine has really enjoyed your company and is looking a little lost since your departure… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Bill)
Bill - it was a great pleasure to have you to stay with us and we only wish you could have stayed longer, much longer! On the work side it was fantastic to have someone with your great building skills and experience able to just get on and do so many jobs for us. Plasterer extraordinaire, the attic room that you, and your fellow workawayer Nick,… read more
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Bill) for host
My stay with Kate, Marc, Tiph, Antoine and David was a perfect Workaway experience.
They were so very welcoming, as was the big old house that we all shared for the three weeks that I was there, and from the moment I arrived I felt welcomed and at home.
My hosts were incredibly generous and genuine people and were interested in the contentment… read more
They were so very welcoming, as was the big old house that we all shared for the three weeks that I was there, and from the moment I arrived I felt welcomed and at home.
My hosts were incredibly generous and genuine people and were interested in the contentment… read more
15 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
Kate and Family made me having an amazing first workaway experience - wonderful family, generous, cordial, welcoming, trusting, patient, relaxed and cheerful. I most enjoyed all these funny stories at the dinner table, little lessons on machinery and trips to hardware shops :)
Many Thanks and hugs!
Anna
Many Thanks and hugs!
Anna
19 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna - thanks so much for coming to help us out. It was a pleasure to meet and get to know you. We enjoyed our many conversations on many different topics - in different languages! Many, many thanks for all the fantastic work you did - the gardening, the painting, the sanding of floors, helping with the gîtes, cooking, cleaning and tidying, and… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Stanzin) for host
A hot indian morning ad I am writing a late feedback for my beautiful and first ever work away host. A long list to pen down about them and my experience with them, but I would rather try to shorten it, as everybody have repeated again and again, to mention how awesome are Kate, Marc , Antoine and family. I big thanx to every one and I am sorry… read more
2 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Stanzin)
Stanzin - thank you so much for choosing us as workaway hosts. It was wonderful to have you here and get to know you a little. Your coming here has shown us, yet again, that workaway is a fantastic concept - we meet so many interesting people from fascinating and diverse countries and cultures. It was such a pleasure to hear about your lovely… read more
(Excellent)
27 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (NIKOLAI)
Nick - thanks for coming to stay with us here . It has been lovely meeting you and getting to know you. Your coming here has shown us, yet again, that workaway is a fantastic concept - we meet so many interesting people from fascinating and diverse countries and cultures.
Thanks you for all your hard work and skills especially in the attic. You… read more
Thanks you for all your hard work and skills especially in the attic. You… read more
(Excellent)
2 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Margot)
Margot, we were sad to see you leave last week. A shame you couldn't have stayed longer with us. Many thanks for all your hard work especially the lawnmowing which you did a LOT of! Thanks for all your work in the garden, tidying up around the little gite - moving the pavers, stacking the wood pile etc. Also the help with the gîtes and in the… read more
(Excellent)
26 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Margot) for host
Look at all the wonderful feedback, it's here for a reason! I spent a fantastic three weeks with Kate, Marc and Antoine. Great company, great food, the work was completely reasonable, and I was able to get to know the beautiful area well thanks to Kate and also David who deserves a special mention too: thanks so much! Workawayers if you get the… read more
26 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Philine)
Philine - apologies for a very late feedback. It was a pleasure to have you come to help us out. We enjoyed your company and the many conversations about all sorts of topics, especially language, your piano playing, your baking delights, and your photos. Many, many thanks for all your hard work - the days and days of gardening, cleaning the ivy… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura & Paty)
Laura and Paty.... Our 2 wonderful, amazing workawayers from Mexico. You are 2 of the most genuine, friendly, kind, open, warm, refreshing and humorous people we have ever had the privilege of meeting. We loved having you here to stay and the month sped by far, far too quickly. I can only repeat the sentiments of your previous host Laura that your… read more
(Excellent)
23 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Laura & Paty) for host
We shared nearly a month with this lovely family. They are very very nice people and we enjoyed and learnt a lot our experiences there. The place is incredible, the nature and places around are charming and the family just made us feel more like a guest than a volunteer. The work we did was mainly outside in the garden and a few times inside.
We… read more
We… read more
16 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (ElisabethDare) for host
Sorry for the tardiness of the review! I spent a little over three weeks helping out with this lovely family. My time there was absolutely incredible. I helped paint and put together one of their holiday homes as well as clearing out the attic and general house/yardwork, and also checked out local bike routes for the gites. What an amazing family… read more
1 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (ElisabethDare)
Elizabeth - thanks for spending some of your summer here helping us out. It was great to get to know you. Thanks for all your help with a myriad of tasks - ironing, the gites, cooking, clearing the attic, cycle route exploring, lawnmowing(!) and many more. You were part of our great summer 2014 team. We enjoyed all the conversations over the… read more
(Excellent)
5 Feb 2015
Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host
Dear Kate, Marc and Antoine,
This review is long over due, but I had an absolutely FANTASTIC first workaway experience in your home! I continue to use you as a standard for my new hosts, and by Jove, that's a high standard. I immediately felt so welcome and was astonished by your generosity and how much you did to help your volunteers have a great… read more
This review is long over due, but I had an absolutely FANTASTIC first workaway experience in your home! I continue to use you as a standard for my new hosts, and by Jove, that's a high standard. I immediately felt so welcome and was astonished by your generosity and how much you did to help your volunteers have a great… read more
24 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah)
Sarah... thanks for coming to help us out here. It has been a pleasure meeting you and getting to know you. Many, many thanks for all your hard work - in the house, the gîtes and the garden...... cleaning the gîtes, stripping ivy off the stone walls, shifting piles of earth and even bigger piles of stones, treating all the boards for the new… read more
(Excellent)
16 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel ) for host
Sorry this took so long for me to write. This is was my first workaway experience and it was amazing. I spent 6 weeks cooking, cleaning the gites, working on their website, and helping with technology consulting. Kate and Marc welcomed me into their family and I will always have very fond memories of my time here, especially mowing the lawn. I can… read more
30 Sep 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel )
Gabriel - a great pleasure to have met you and had your company here for a couple of months. It has been fantastic hosting you. Thank you so much for all the help in so many ways. We can't thanks you enough for all the help with technology - the updating of our website, and all the social media sites, search engine optimisation, creating the… read more
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Latifi)
Aurel, a little late in our feedback but thank you so much for coming to help us out. It was lovely to get to know you a little and we wish you could have stayed longer. Many, many thanks for all your hard work in helping prepare our attic for the insulation, the gardening, the excellent painting, the help around the house and many more jobs… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Tiree) for host
Thank you so much for the two weeks I spent here - at first, I felt as though I might have not been travelling 'properly' by doing this rather than spending my weeks exploring brittany myself, but I have had so many opportunities to see the place that I wouldn't have otherwis, I especially enjoyed seeing the Craft Fair at St Brieuc! Kate, you have… read more
24 Oct 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Tiree)
Tiree,... thanks for coming to help us out here. It has been a pleasure meeting you and getting to know you. Many, many thanks for all your hard work - in the house, the gîtes and the garden...... cleaning the gîtes, stripping ivy off the stone walls, shifting piles of earth and even bigger piles of stones, treating all the boards for the new… read more
(Excellent)
20 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (Pinar) for host
Sorry for the late feedback...
Kate, Marc, Antoine are so lovely, friendly and helpful. I felt like I was home during my short stay there. I wish I could stay longer.
Their garden is also so great to take fresh air.
Kate is so lovely woman and I learnt many things about building, gardening and English. Marc has gentle conversations during the… read more
Kate, Marc, Antoine are so lovely, friendly and helpful. I felt like I was home during my short stay there. I wish I could stay longer.
Their garden is also so great to take fresh air.
Kate is so lovely woman and I learnt many things about building, gardening and English. Marc has gentle conversations during the… read more
10 Oct 2014
Left by Workawayer (LanaKatharina) for host
I was just looking for a place to be between two Jobs and found one of the best places I've been to.
The house, the work and of cause the nice family made my days very lovly.
Also the work and living with other workawayers was great to get in contact with people from all over the world and hear a lot of Storys from different countrys.
I will… read more
The house, the work and of cause the nice family made my days very lovly.
Also the work and living with other workawayers was great to get in contact with people from all over the world and hear a lot of Storys from different countrys.
I will… read more
26 Aug 2014
Left by Workawayer (Alena) for host
Kate , Mark, Antoine… the amazing people! This familly was so nice and i felt like at home! It was my first experience like volunteer and i am so much glad that i met you all! I came and for few minutes I was member of this family. I enjoyed a lot of fun with you and I am glad that you all were uncomplaining for my english language. I will never… read more
23 Aug 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Alena)
Al - as I write this, we hope you are nearly back to Czech on that long bus journey! Thanks for coming to stay with us and help out. We really enjoyed meeting you, the good conversation and the many laughs. Thank you so much for all your wonderful help with the gites, the garden, clearing the attic, the ironing, help in the kitchen .... and the… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Lucía & Raquel)
Claudia, Lucia, Raquel...... the 3 musketeers from the city who now prefer to be known as the farmer girls or builder girls! It has been fantastic hosting you three. Lots of laughs, great conversations, funny English-French-Spanish exchanges, Spanish cooking lessons and even a taste of flamenco. We have really enjoyed your stay and wish it could… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Claudia)
Claudia, Lucia, Raquel...... the 3 musketeers from the city who now prefer to be known as the farmer girls or builder girls! It has been fantastic hosting you three. Lots of laughs, great conversations, funny English-French-Spanish exchanges, Spanish cooking lessons and even a taste of flamenco. We have really enjoyed your stay and wish it could… read more
(Excellent)
16 May 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Ron & Shona)
Shona and Ron, we can't thank you enough for coming to stay and to help us out. We so enjoyed meeting you and getting to know you. It was very, very bizarre to find that, we not only grew up within a kilometre or two of each other but also travelled on the same school bus. It is indeed a small world. Thank you so much for all your hard work in… read more
(Excellent)
16 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Ron & Shona) for host
We stayed + worked for 2 weeks with Kate + Marc + Antoine and wished our travel schedule could have fitted in us staying for longer – they were outstandingly generous hosts that involved us in everything they did - including a wonderful experience helping with their extended family’s annual wine bottling day. We met many of their friends, family +… read more
14 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Jess & Brad) for host
Kate, Marc and Antoine - you welcomed us into your home and made us feel like family immediately! I cannot begin to explain how much we enjoyed working with you. You helped to make France one of the most memorable places on our trip and we tell everyone to visit when they head to France. Don't forget to visit us when you are next down under!
To… read more
To… read more
18 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Jess & Brad)
Jess and Brad - a million thanks for coming to help us out over the last 7 weeks. We really enjoyed your company and have so appreciated all your hard work. Between you both you have a done a myriad of different jobs - plastering, painting, sanding and polishing floorboards, gardening, lawn-mowing, fixing tools, cooking, website help, taking… read more
(Excellent)
18 Mar 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Hari)
Hari - thanks very much for coming to help us out in January and February. Thanks for all the hard work - the plastering, painting, sanding and polishing floorboards, and the many other tasks I have no doubt forgotten. Our goats are missing their carer and we are missing your curries! It was a pleasure to have you to stay and to get to know… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Hari) for host
There's nothing to say about this place that's not already been said here before. It's one of the best workaway experiences anyone could have. Generous hosts, spectacular location, what more can one ask?
However, I'd strongly advice first time workawayers against starting their travels here. This is because you might expect the same kindness… read more
However, I'd strongly advice first time workawayers against starting their travels here. This is because you might expect the same kindness… read more
18 Feb 2014
Left by Workawayer (Seoid) for host
I had the most amazing experience staying with Kate, Marc and Antoine for my first workaway!
I felt so happy and comfortable staying with you, you are such a special family! I've made life long friends with the other workaways I stayed with too. Our time was so varied: we went to local festivals, dances, firework displays and on cycling trips… read more
I felt so happy and comfortable staying with you, you are such a special family! I've made life long friends with the other workaways I stayed with too. Our time was so varied: we went to local festivals, dances, firework displays and on cycling trips… read more
20 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Seoid)
Soeid - a long overdue feedback. Thanks for coming to help us out back in July. We really enjoyed meeting and getting to know you. We were having a wonderful summer so the lawns were growing like crazy and you kept mowing them for us. Thanks for all the painting, the caring for the goats, the help in the kitchen, the gardening, etc. It was nice… read more
(Excellent)
14 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Davide)
Davide - many thanks for coming to help us out in December. We enjoyed having you to stay, especially the conversations over the dinner table. It was great to have your help with the pruning - have you tried your new skills on anyone else's trees yet? Many thanks also for the help with the publicity and ideas for the gites, and the other… read more
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Davide) for host
Great Experience!
Kate, Marc and Antoine have been my family, only for two weekes, but I can say that tehy are very polite, funny and friendly.
Thank You, dears!
Kate, Marc and Antoine have been my family, only for two weekes, but I can say that tehy are very polite, funny and friendly.
Thank You, dears!
13 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (akdsince86)
Ailidh and Rob - a little late for this feedback but the end of the year got away on me! A million thanks for accepting our call for carpentry help. You came and helped us out at just the right time. It was great to have help with all those fiddly tasks that need a skilled woodworker, Rob. And Ailidh, you should be less shy about the woodworking… read more
(Excellent)
28 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (akdsince86) for host
Thanks to all for a fabulous few weeks! Very welcoming family (including the extended family who we had the pleasure of meeting) - we felt instantly at home. A great mix of work (sanding, painting, putting in floor boards etc) and exploring - Kate makes sure you have plenty of time to see Brittany and was very generous allowing us to borrow her… read more
13 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Quentin)
Quentin, a pleasure to have had you to stay. You came for about 3 weeks and stayed about 6.... which I guess means you enjoyed it here! It has been great for us to see Brittany and France again through the eyes of a newcomer to the country. Many thanks for all the plastering you did both in the little apartment and the house - you were one of… read more
(Excellent)
12 Jan 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Raewyn)
Rae - we are so pleased you chose to come to our place and help us out. It has been an absolute pleasure to meet and get to know you. We have really enjoyed the conversations over the dinner table, coffee breaks and when we were out and about seeing the sights. I, particularly, enjoyed having some one from close to home staying with us! Thank… read more
(Excellent)
15 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (Raewyn) for host
Kate, Marc, Antoine and Tiffany are such a wonderful family and fantastic hosts; if you want a real family experience this is it, Kate and Marc including Workawayers in their fold, with the opportunity for interaction with extended family and friends, involving Workawayers in many aspect of their everyday life.
Kate’s energy is endless, though it… read more
Kate’s energy is endless, though it… read more
1 Dec 2013
Left by Workawayer (tallgrass) for host
I really loved staying with Kate and Marc. It was exciting to see the third apartment come together and work start on the main house. And they're so inclusive, you really feel like part of the family. I learned a lot, and not just about building. Thank you so much!
24 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (tallgrass)
Krista - thank you for coming to stay with us and all the great help. It has been very nice to to get to know you a little. You were one of our fantastic autumn team of 6 and together you have bought us nearly to the end of yet another stage of our grand project! The 3rd apartment is virtually finished. Thanks for all the help with sanding and… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Mathis) for host
Hi kate - I know this comes late but I again wanted to thank you for hosting us in summer in your beautiful place with your interesting family and all the other volunteers that were there. We enjoyed brittany much more through you guys. the region is awesome and everything is so close to your place. there was much to see and experience! All the… read more
10 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathis)
Mathis and Ozge - an overdue thank you for coming to help us out. We really enjoyed meeting you both and it was especially great to host you Ozge, our first workawayer from Turkey. Thanks for the gardening work, the cherry picking(!) and the other tasks we asked you to do. You made a good, fun team with the other workawayers and we like your… read more
(Excellent)
29 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host
Thanks to Kate, Marc, Antoine, Tiphanie, Carol and Roger for making me feel as a part of the family from the very first day on!
I stayed 6 weeks with them and I really enjoyed every single day of it. It didn´t feel like working but giving a helping hand to good friends.
The variety of different tasks made my stay really interesting - the icing… read more
I stayed 6 weeks with them and I really enjoyed every single day of it. It didn´t feel like working but giving a helping hand to good friends.
The variety of different tasks made my stay really interesting - the icing… read more
16 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)
Maria - it was wonderful to have you to stay and we can't sing your praises enough. All the help you gave us has been fantastic ... Sanding walls and floorboards, painting, harvesting walnuts, apples, gardening, cooking, ironing, cleaning, caring for the goats, entertaining Antoine ..... The list is endless. I am sure you will agree the walnut… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (sara03)
Sara - many thanks for coming to stay with us and all your wonderful help. It has been a pleasure to get to know you. You fitted in very well to our busy household and were one of a fantastic team of 6 autumn workawayers! Thanks for all the help with sanding and varnishing floorboards, painting, painting and more painting, all the cooking and… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (sara03) for host
I had such a fabulous time with Kate, Marc, Antoine and Tiphanie! It was my first time doing Workaway and I enjoyed every second of it. I sanded and varnished floorboards, cleaned up, painted, and helped to cook lunches/dinners sometimes. I also had lots of fun preparing a big Thanksgiving dinner with the American Workawayers who were there at the… read more
20 Nov 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Chia-ling)
Hi Jia-ling - a very long overdue feedback. Many thanks for all your help back in July. We really enjoyed meeting you and hearing your stories about Taiwan. Thanks for your help with painting the gite doors, the chairs, the gardening, the cooking, and the other many jobs you helped with. We are really pleased you met, and made friends with, other… read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Chia-ling) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I couldn't ask for a better one. They were very welcomed and always tried to make sure that you feel at home. And we had lots of free time to explore this beautiful area! Especially I made friends with other workawayers and then travel to their countries which was great!
Anyway,thank you for everything… read more
Anyway,thank you for everything… read more
5 Nov 2013
Left by Workawayer (Rocio) for host
What can I say? The whole experience, the whole family, friends I met there, the place, things I was doing and learning... just: wonderful!! Thank you people! Bisouuuuuus ;D
29 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Rocio)
Rocio, I can't believe you stayed 2 months .... The time seemed to fly by. Maybe because we were so busy getting to that deadline of finished apartments. We would never have made it without all the hard efforts of yourself and your 3 new workaway friends - Dominique, Grace and Weiyang. We will ever be grateful to you for getting stuck into the… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2013
Left by Workawayer (Lovisa & Christian) for host
Lovely Kate, Marc and Antoine,
We could certainly not have had a better first-time-host-family than you! It was such an honour to help you with you lovely house! You are such a loving family and we had so much fun and interesting discussions at your place. We would like to give you our warmest recommodations! We would love to meet you again.… read more
We could certainly not have had a better first-time-host-family than you! It was such an honour to help you with you lovely house! You are such a loving family and we had so much fun and interesting discussions at your place. We would like to give you our warmest recommodations! We would love to meet you again.… read more
10 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Lovisa & Christian)
Lovisa and Christian - a very overdue feedback to say thanks for coming to help us out. As a previous host has said you are keen to work and get through it at a cracking pace, whatever we asked you to do.... and always to a high standard and with a smile on your face. I am sure you won't forget moving all those plaster boards! We really enjoyed… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Domenica)
Domenica and Chiara - an overdue feedback to say thank you for coming to stay and helping us out back in June. We really enjoyed meeting you both and sharing fun moments with you and the rest of the lovely group of workawayers here at the time. Thanks for getting stuck into all the different tasks we set you to - you quickly picked up new… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Jenny & Angus)
Jen and Angus - this is a very overdue thank you for coming to stay and help us out in May. We so enjoyed meeting you and sharing some lovely times with you. We can't thank you enough for all the help, expertise and advice you gave us on getting the publicity for our newly created gites up and running... I would probably still be here working on… read more
(Excellent)
28 May 2013
Left by Workawayer (Jenny & Angus) for host
Kate and Marc were fantastic hosts. They welcomed us into their beautiful home and made us feel truly part of the family. Their relaxed and upbeat outlook on life makes for a relaxing time. That said there is plenty to do with a lovely old house that is being lovingly restored. It was a pleasure to be part of this grand project if only for a very… read more
10 Sep 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Grace)
Grace - this is a very long overdue thank you for coming to help us out and fitting into our lives so well here earlier in the year. You came for a few weeks and stayed 3 months - we were sad to see you leave but we do understand the call of the south of France! We loved having you to stay and to have shared so many good times with you (as well… read more
(Excellent)
29 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominique)
Dominique, after a 3 week stay we were really sad to say goodbye to you. We have so enjoyed your lively cheerful personality. Many, many thanks for all your hard work - we would never have got the apartments finished in time for our first guests without your help. I feel like we had you doing nothing but painting, painting and more painting - I… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2013
Left by Workawayer (Dominique) for host
Wow...what can I say about Kate, Marc, and Antoine! The days never truly felt like work...rather just lending a helping hand to great friends. From the moment I arrived they made me feel as a part of the family. Thank you for showing me around your charming village and the beautiful area of Bretagne. I could not have asked for a better host… read more
29 May 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (weiyangtay)
Weiyang - it was lovely to meet you and get to know you. A little shy and quiet at first, you soon settled into our home and we really enjoyed your company. Thanks so much for all your help in those last few weeks as we were finishing our apartments. You were always willing to try your hand at any task we asked you and you got up to speed… read more
(Excellent)
17 Mar 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Riccardo)
Info notice: Workawayer cancelled stay or there was a no show at the last minute
(Workawayer cancelled last minute / no-show )
24 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (Anna & Martin) for host
We spent six weeks here', and could have easily passed the rest of our twenties there! Kate, Marc and Antoine are such natural hosts who made us feel like part of the family from the very first moment! Sandwiched between the local village of Pleudihen and the majestic views of Mordeuc, the house and gardens are breathtakingly beautiful! The… read more
12 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna & Martin)
Anna and Martin, we can only repeat the feedback that others have left for you. It has been really lovely having you to stay and getting to know you over your extended visit.... we are very pleased you decided to come back after your visit home for Christmas. You are both very accomplished professionals in your respective fields. It was just… read more
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2013
Left by Workawayer (JAMES & Catherine) for host
This was a perfect place to start our Workaway experience. We stayed for 3 weeks with Kate, Marc and Antoine and cannot fault any aspect of it. We were thoroughly welcomed into their family, sharing fantastic meals, fascinating conversations about Marc’s recent travels and a selection of varied yet very fair work. We would thoroughly recommend… read more
12 Feb 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (JAMES & Catherine)
Catherine and James, finally a long overdue feedback. It was nice to meet you both and get to know you a little. Many thanks for all your help way back in November and December. You got stuck into so many different tasks that I can't remember them all now. However we will never forget you working away with huge commitment on those beams - thanks… read more
(Very good)
16 Jan 2013
Left by host for Workawayer (cboyes)
Chester - it was wonderful to have you to stay and we can't sing your praises enough. All the help you gave us has been fantastic ... Paving (right till the last minute before leaving for your plane), sanding all those floorboards, plaster boards, concrete walls, shelving .... The list is endless. We so enjoyed having you to stay for 2&1/2 months… read more
(Excellent)
19 Nov 2012
Left by Workawayer (cboyes) for host
I initially intended to stay a few weeks and ended up staying two months. That pretty much sums up this place. Marc, Kate, Antoine and Tiphanie are an amazing family. They are the warmest, most genuine people i have met in a long time.
Work was always changing from laying paths to sanding new timber floors, from drum lessions with Tiphanie to… read more
Work was always changing from laying paths to sanding new timber floors, from drum lessions with Tiphanie to… read more
28 Nov 2012
Left by Workawayer (ldutkiewicz) for host
I was lucky enough to have stayed here with Kate, Marc and Antoine for a little over three weeks in July of 2012. Almost five months later I still think about my experience all the time; it is hard to describe how happy I was during those three weeks. I got to know an amazing part of France, meet wonderful new people and the entire time I truly… read more
26 Aug 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (ldutkiewicz)
Lauren - we really enjoyed the 3 weeks you spent with us in July. You fitted in so well with all the family and the other workawayers and we all had a fun few weeks. Many thanks for all your help - pulling ivy, painting, lawnmowing, doing art with Antoine, cooking, sanding, plastering, tending the goats and many more that I have forgotten. We… read more
(Excellent)
26 Nov 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (KrisZett)
Kristina- we enjoyed having you to stay. Many thanks for all your help in the many different tasks we asked you to do especially the sanding and oiling of the beams. All the help around the house, especially in the kitchen was much appreciated. We love the way that you are keen to improve your French and are keen to learn everything about… read more
(Excellent)
11 Nov 2012
Left by Workawayer (KrisZett) for host
I had a really great time with Kate, Marc and Antoine! They made my stay at their house unforgettable. The renovation of the apartement was very interesting and it was nice to see the progress. I have to come back when it's finished, I'll love it!!!
We had nice talks and at the dinner table, even if I didn't understand everything with all the… read more
We had nice talks and at the dinner table, even if I didn't understand everything with all the… read more
26 Nov 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Naomi & Natasha)
Tasha and Nomi - It was great having you both to stay. Many thanks for all your hard work ... Painting, lawns, peeling apples and more apples, and of course the big one - sanding and oiling those beams. We are so pleased you got to see the finished product. I know you hadn't previously done many of the renovation tasks we asked you to do but… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (jkeller)
Janet and Mariah, we have enjoyed meeting you and having you to stay. Many thanks for all your great help, especially outdoors .... The gardens are looking much tidier thanks to you and we will always remember you speeding around with the lawnmowers at a cracking pace.... I am sure you will hold the record as the faster and most efficient… read more
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2012
Left by Workawayer (Maria Angeles & Jorge) for host
Dear Family,
We just can say that It was a great experience to share with you what we are and what we could be able to give you. After almost 20 days together we felt really sad to leave. We felt part of the family. You are a great family. We are very happy that we could help you ion everything that you needed. We miss those nice dinner… read more
We just can say that It was a great experience to share with you what we are and what we could be able to give you. After almost 20 days together we felt really sad to leave. We felt part of the family. You are a great family. We are very happy that we could help you ion everything that you needed. We miss those nice dinner… read more
3 Sep 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Maria Angeles & Jorge)
Maria, Jorge and Hector,
You were our second workaway family and we liked the experience of meeting and sharing with you just as much as with our first family.... hosting families is a great concept. Thank you so much for all your help in the apartments, gardens and the house. It was really nice for Antoine to have someone to play with, to… read more
You were our second workaway family and we liked the experience of meeting and sharing with you just as much as with our first family.... hosting families is a great concept. Thank you so much for all your help in the apartments, gardens and the house. It was really nice for Antoine to have someone to play with, to… read more
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2012
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
I'm struggling to find the words to express what my time with you guys this summer has meant to me! Let's just say that i'm glad that you invited me to your home and made me feel so welcome! It was such a pleasure to meet you all and other workawayers and to be part of the family for 2 months! My experience was unforgettable and I was very sad to… read more
26 Aug 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
Dan - it was great having you to stay for 2 months. You fitted in well in our busy household and we enjoyed your company. Many many thanks for all your help over that time. Hopefully you have enjoyed the variety of tasks we asked you to get involved in - pulling ivy off walls, lawnmowing, painting, plastering (guess that wouldn't be your pick of… read more
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2012
Left by Workawayer (Andydcgo) for host
Well, where do we start...what was supposed to be a Workaway placement of four-weeks, turned into two and a half months of friendship, laughter, good food, Bretagne cultural experiences, learning new renovation skills, sightseeing, celebrations and fantastic family times.
Kate and Marc are hosts who truly epitomise the term generosity...with… read more
Kate and Marc are hosts who truly epitomise the term generosity...with… read more
3 Sep 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Andydcgo)
Shana and Andrew,
You came for a month and stayed 2 & 1/2 and we have enjoyed every minute of it. We can't thank you enough for all the wonderful help you gave us - you were so willing to do anything and it was always done with a smile. Half the time you had done things before we'd even noticed they needed doing. We have had lots of fun and… read more
You came for a month and stayed 2 & 1/2 and we have enjoyed every minute of it. We can't thank you enough for all the wonderful help you gave us - you were so willing to do anything and it was always done with a smile. Half the time you had done things before we'd even noticed they needed doing. We have had lots of fun and… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie)
Emilie - it has been great having you to stay. You fitted in so well in our busy, rather chaotic household which I think is a little different to your home!! You were always willing to try any task we asked you to get involved in and we hope you enjoyed the variety of work here and learnt some new skills. Many thanks for all your help and… read more
(Excellent)
13 Jul 2012
Left by Workawayer (Emilie) for host
Thank you for everything, it's the best first workaway experience ever!
I had a lot of fun learning new things, gardening, meeting people....
Hope the house can be finished soon, it'll be really beautiful.
Though the weather isn't nice, I still enjoyed there.
thank you for showing me around and taking me to st.malo and Dinan.
The meals are sooooo… read more
I had a lot of fun learning new things, gardening, meeting people....
Hope the house can be finished soon, it'll be really beautiful.
Though the weather isn't nice, I still enjoyed there.
thank you for showing me around and taking me to st.malo and Dinan.
The meals are sooooo… read more
26 Aug 2012
Left by Workawayer (David) for host
We had a wonderful two weeks with your friendly family in the lovely location of Pleudihen.
Having 7 year old Antione around, two teenagers for some of the time, plus meeting Marc's parents added to the rich experience of French family life.
It was special to work with a team of other helpers on your restoration projects and helping to run a busy… read more
Having 7 year old Antione around, two teenagers for some of the time, plus meeting Marc's parents added to the rich experience of French family life.
It was special to work with a team of other helpers on your restoration projects and helping to run a busy… read more
25 Jun 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Fabiana)
Fabiana – many thanks for your help in the 3 weeks you were with us. It has been very nice getting to know you – we have enjoyed the many great conversations over wine and good food. Thanks for all your help especially the plastering and painting in the apartments, the gardening and the help in the kitchen. We hope you enjoyed your stay with… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (bankutizita)
Zita – many thanks for your help in the 2 weeks you were with us. You were always very willing to try anything we asked you to do – plastering, painting, gardening, cleaning up the building site and many other tasks. Thanks for all the help in the kitchen, the nice meals and entertaining Antoine. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2012
Left by Workawayer (bankutizita) for host
For my first workaway experience I couldn’t got better host family.
They all are very friendly, open and do as much as possible to let everyone feel comfortable at their home.
At the end it felt more like helping out friends, than obligatory work. Kate was very fair with the working hours and made sure I had plenty of free time for… read more
They all are very friendly, open and do as much as possible to let everyone feel comfortable at their home.
At the end it felt more like helping out friends, than obligatory work. Kate was very fair with the working hours and made sure I had plenty of free time for… read more
24 Jun 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Ben)
Ben – we can’t thank you enough for your fantastic help in the 2 months you stayed with us. Your professional carpentry skills and experience were exactly what we needed at the time you were here. We have learnt a lot about building from you, the plaster board walls put up by you are instantly recognizable (the joins need a lot less plastering… read more
(Excellent)
30 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (anninab)
Chris and Annina - thanks for all your help over the month you were here. You happily had a go at all the different jobs that needed doing during the time you were here. Some were probably more interesting than others (I don't expect taping insulation paper was one of your favourites!) but hopefully you learnt some new skills in exchane for… read more
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2012
Left by Workawayer (anninab) for host
Kate, Marc, and Antoine's was the Workaway experience we were hoping for: beautiful surroundings, great food, and kind and accommodating hosts who went out of their way to make sure we had a fantastic experience. We saw a great deal of Bretagne in the month we stayed thanks to Kate's generosity with her time and her car. The work was interesting… read more
7 Apr 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Darren)
Darren - it has been great meeting and getting to know you. The 4 weeks you were here seem to have flown by - maybe it is because you and our other workawayers achieved so much in that time. Thank you so much for all your help in getting the barn ready for the insulation. We were really lucky to have you as well as Andis and Ben all here at the… read more
(Excellent)
22 Mar 2012
Left by Workawayer (Zane) for host
Though because of winter time we were looking for workaway more south, we came to Kate's and Marc's house because they were sooo .. welcoming ... and not afraid of our 2 kids as an extra luggage. Big thanks for this first of all!! We could stay a pitty little less than 2 weeks, but I am happy we came to this super house and fantastic family! Kate… read more
14 Mar 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Zane)
Zane, Andis, Tina and Miks - our first family workaway experience and it was great. We really enjoyed having you to stay and getting to know you all. Thank you Andis for all your hard work especially the building work in the barn - it was fantastic to have someone with construction knowledge and experience. And thank you Zane for all your help… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2012
Left by Workawayer (Joanna & Cheryl) for host
We miss you all! Has it only been a day since we left? We miss Antoine's antics and the most delicious shortbread cookies already! It has been such an eye-opener for us, especially learning about the hard work that goes behind renovating and building an old house. Kate has superhuman patience, and we are deeply grateful to you for teaching us all… read more
6 Jan 2012
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna & Cheryl)
Cheryl and Jo, we have so enjoyed having you to stay. It has been really nice getting to know you, finding out more about your country and hearing about your travels. Thank you so much for all the help with so many different tasks - painting and more painting, moving us into the new kitchen, shifting palettes of insulation (check those… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2011
Left by Workawayer (Nicola) for host
I had such a wonderful time with Kate, Marc, Antoine and Jeremy! I felt so welcome and comfortable with them, and the work they had me doing. Kate was always available to answer questions, and Marc was great to work with. I would recommend them to anyone and hope to visit once their beautiful house is complete!
27 Nov 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
Nicola - it was very nice to have you to stay and to get to know you. Good to have someone from downunder! Thanks for all your help with so many varied tasks around the place - harvesting apples and walnuts (and more and more and more apples and walnuts!), cooking, sanding, preparing and painting shutters to name just a few. And of course… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2011
Left by Workawayer (mizzymoo) for host
After 5 weeks staying here we almost feel like we are part of the family now. It no longer felt like Workaway and more like we were helping out friends. Kate was very fair with the hours we worked and made sure we had plenty of free time for fun things such as Foie Gras making and wine bottling! They also all have the patience of a saint for… read more
1 Dec 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (mizzymoo)
Rebecca and James - you have been wonderful workawayers and we are very sad you have left. You have helped us with so many different jobs over the last 5 weeks - laying lawn, tending the goats, raking leaves, lots of painting (Rebecca is the painter extraordinare), cooking, plastering (James - plasterer extraordinaire) to name just a few. We… read more
(Excellent)
23 Oct 2011
Left by Workawayer (Josefine) for host
We were only coming to stay for 10 days and ended up stay for a month! We had such an awesome time with Kate, Marc, Jeremy and Antoine, we didn’t want to leave!
You all made us feel really welcome, at home and part of the family! Thanks Kate for all the great sightseeing we did, in such a beautiful part of France! Thank you for taking us to the… read more
You all made us feel really welcome, at home and part of the family! Thanks Kate for all the great sightseeing we did, in such a beautiful part of France! Thank you for taking us to the… read more
17 Oct 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Josefine)
Jo and Ryan - thanks for being such wonderful guests/workawayers. We are missing you already. You have really helped us move our big renovation project along - particularly the plastering, preparing and painting shutters, sanding plasterboard. Also and perhaps more importantly, thanks you for all your help with the normal daily life jobs -… read more
(Excellent)
8 Oct 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (David)
David, it was great having you to stay for 2 weeks back in July. You were always keen to get stuck into any jobs we asked of you and showed plenty of initiative in noticing jobs that needed doing and simply got on with them. Thanks to you the vast mountain of wood to be chopped has diminshed somewhat. We enjoyed all the interesting conversations… read more
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2011
Left by Workawayer (malvinaO) for host
My staying with Kate & Marc was just great. They are very interesting people to talk with and always ready to help you and show you around; they have a lovely family, the place is beautiful, the food is great - not to mention the wine... What else could you desire?
Thank you for having me, working at your house was a good experience and I am… read more
Thank you for having me, working at your house was a good experience and I am… read more
5 Sep 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (malvinaO)
Malvina it was a pleasure having you to stay with us. You were willing to take on, and were very capable at any jobs, we asked you to do, especially pumping insulation into the walls and putting up plaster board. ((Thanks to being coverd in recycled insulation paper we now know what you will look like when you're grey in about 50 years!) Thanks… read more
(Excellent)
5 Sep 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Katarina & Julia)
Katarina and Julia - we really enjoyed having you to stay with us. In the month you were with us, you really helped us move our big project along. You were both happy to try your hands at loads of different jobs and picked up the skills easily - especially putting up plaster board, stripping off wallpaper and painting. We loved your Slovakian… read more
(Excellent)
21 Aug 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (dcworkaway)
Ciara and Daniel we enojoyed having you to stay with us for 2 weeks. You were always willing and able to help with the various tasks we asked, including insulation, putting up plaster board, gardening and painting. I'm pretty sure that pumping insulation into the walls is not going to go down as one of your all time favourite jobs but we however… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2011
Left by Workawayer (dcworkaway) for host
We had a really great time staying with Marc & Kate (& family) in Brittany. Thanks for the warm hospitality. They invited us to an aperitif evening hosted by friends of theirs which was a lot of fun. Kate also took us to the beach and the science museum in Rennes. We also had fun hanging out with their family and the other workawayers, seeing the… read more
8 Jul 2011
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin & Laura) for host
Hello Kate, Marc & Antoine
It was a pleasure coming to stay with you all, we had an amazing time. Thank you for your hospitality and for taking the time to show us around and sharing your knowledge!
Hope the insulation is coming along well and that there are no setbacks.
Thank you for teaching us a little about the french (& kiwi) way of life and… read more
It was a pleasure coming to stay with you all, we had an amazing time. Thank you for your hospitality and for taking the time to show us around and sharing your knowledge!
Hope the insulation is coming along well and that there are no setbacks.
Thank you for teaching us a little about the french (& kiwi) way of life and… read more
22 Jun 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin & Laura)
Ben and Laura, It was a pleasure having you to stay and lovely to have someone from Kate's end of the world. You were both willing to turn your hands to anything including taping the insulation paper in the mine - well actually the cellar! We wish we could have turned on better weather for you as you could have seen Brittany in all its glory and… read more
(Excellent)
26 May 2011
Left by Workawayer (Lee Robson) for host
What an incredible time we had with Kate, Marc and little Antoine. We really connected and became attached to the place. Literally living the dream. Fantastic people, great food, and an amazing project. We learned a vast amount in a short 2 week period and will continue to hone our skills throughout our travels. We mowed lawns, strimmed bushes,… read more
24 May 2011
Left by host for Workawayer (Lee Robson)
Lee and Luke - what can we say except that as our first workawayers you have set the bar high for all the rest to come. It was a delight to have you stay with us and help out in so many ways. You can now put on your CVs that you are experts in planting hedges, mowing vast lawns, general maintenance, breaking down plaster on walls, keeping goats… read more
(Excellent)
