Cottage Pechlafiere

Living in an old refurbished french farmhouse, there is always small renovation to conduct throughout the different buildings. With forests and fields around the property, there is a large garden and an orchard to maintain and cutting and collecting firewood for the winter is also a regular task.The Dordogne is a world famous touristic area in France. With Prehistoric and medieval remains, great cuisine and gorgeous countryside landscape, there is a great deal of sightseeing and other cultural and leisure activities to engage in. The forests are littered with hiking path for long walks or adventurous bike rides. In the summer the rivers which cross the region make a great day out beaching or sunbathing.

I have travelled extensively through my life and am happy to share the adventures i took part of. I am a great fan of nature, environmental protection and organic food growth as well as ancient types of plants, agricultural technique and alternative lifestyle. I am also part of various cultural groups such as a occitan choire and a prehistoric study group. Volunteers are all welcomed and we value differences and particuliar life experiences.Work schedules are flexible (according to the weather and the tasks to manage) and we are also happy that volunteers participate in the social life of the place.

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Reviews

4.5
(40 reviews)40

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0
About the experience in: Dordogne, France

United States

5

The farm meaning "the proud hill". From the moment I arrived Danielle has been very welcoming. She's pretty straight forward & I really enjoyed that. Her cooking was amazing, always homemade w lots of veggies! I want to eat like her every day! She is very ecologically & environmentally aware & practices what she preaches. She has a strong work ethic and I can see that in the way she does things. The work is all very doable. I always enjoyed listening to her life stories. Overall very wholesome place. I wish Danielle lots of happiness & more beautiful moments in life.

about 1 month ago

About the experience in: Dordogne, France

Brazil

5

Danielle was very friendly and welcoming, and I felt comfortable from the beginning. Even though my English isn't very good yet, everyone was very patient with me, which helped me practice and improve. During my stay, I learned a lot about sustainability and how to make compost, which was a really interesting and valuable experience. I'm very grateful for everything I learned and would definitely recommend this experience to other travelers.

about 2 months ago

About the experience in: Dordogne, France

Slovakia

5

2weeks flown by. Danielle is welcoming and trusting, full of compassion and knowledge. Pechlafière is the heart of a forest. I didn't know a lot about Périgord and I left speechless. Danielle and Django took us around historical sites, caves, castles and villages.The work is doable: pool maintenance (occasional dips), gardening, help cleaning rented house and kitchen tasks. I learned tons about recycling, agriculture and what it takes to run such a place. I still dream about the all the yummy healthy food, countless aperos after swim in rivers, Sunday markets and Danielle's travel stories.

2 months ago

About the experience in: Dordogne, France

Brazil

5

My time volunteering at Danielle's house was full of cultural learning experiences; we had great conversations during meals, Django took us to various cities and on different outings, and he also taught me many skills that I'll carry with me for the rest of my life. There were so many stories and unique experiences—I recommend this to anyone who enjoys cultural immersion and prefers to be in a place away from big cities, The region is also full of historic cities and is a major tourist destination.

3 months ago

About the experience in: Dordogne, France

United States

3

I had a good time in Dordogne, France. I learned a lot about sustainability, French culture, and gardening. Unfortunately the total work hours were a bit more than listed which was unexpected. Everyone was flexible and thankful, but for the Worldpackers site, I would change it a little bit to better reflect the experience. Other than that, it was a good opportunity to learn and understand a new culture.

3 months ago


Perfect for you if you're looking for

Contact with nature

Vegetarian / Vegan

Rural

Contact with animals

Yoga / Meditation

Family