Homestay Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

4.5
(30 reviews)30

Restore a 600 yrs old farm in the Basque country

Immerse yourself in the local culture
22 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
21 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
1 week

The Experience

Egun on, I'm looking for people to help me restoring my 600 yrs old family farm (no animals anymore). Main tasks: take off concrete from walls (using electrical hammer) to get the stones underneath back to light We'll do 5h/d, 5d/wk Possibilities around: surfing, cycling, hiking, rock climbing.... Looking for : dynamic & strong people, non smoker only. International volunteers welcome. I speak EU-EN-ES-FR, some RU, AR

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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30 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 22 Immersing in the local culture
  • 21 Get in touch with nature
  • 12 Learning about sustainability
  • 11 Developing environmental awareness
  • 9 Meeting locals
  • 7 Practicing Spanish
Vlad

Ukraine

5

I'm really glad I decided to do this experience. I learned new practical skills through varied work such as removing concrete, polishing wood, collecting rocks, moving logs and cleaning. We worked around 5 hours a day, and although it could be tiring in the heat, the work was manageable. The food was generous and varied, and the home is a kind and fascinating person with many great stories. We enjoyed exploring the area, with easy access to Bidart by bike and nearby cities by bus. Overall, a memorable experience!

about 2 months ago


Maritxu replied

Thank you for your help and your feedback Vlad
I was really glad you came with Elliot, I really appreciated your help and the conversations we had.
I wish you to have a great time whichever volunteering you go to next.
Whenever you feel like it you are welcome here.
Thank you again
Maritxu

Elliot

United Kingdom

5

The home is an incredibly warm and welcoming person. We had a call beforehand to make sure we knew what to expect which was highly appreciated. The farm felt cosy and comfortable. The food she cooked was very delicious and always something to look forward to. the home explained tasks very well, making us feel comfortable and regularly checked in to ensure we were okay, whilst also giving space to develop our skills. I thoroughly enjoyed my week with her, and I'd highly recommend the experience!

2 months ago


Maritxu replied

Thank you for your valuable help Elliot
it was wonderful to have you around, looking forward to having you back.
I wish you all the best for the next volunteering and/or adventures.
Take care n keep in touch
Maritxu

Oscar

Denmark

5

I had a great two weeks in the Basque Country staying at the home's house. The work and work hours were exactly as agreed upon, and the breakfast and lunch was yummy and wholesome - local and in season. After work and in the weekends I could use the bike to see many different places around the area, and otherwise I could chill at home and/or enjoy the home's company. She has lots of interesting things to tell and is very kind. She made sure I was at ease :) I especially enjoyed practicing French and learning a lot about Basque culture, history and more - great immersion. Also: cute dog

about 1 year ago

Lisa

Sweden

5

The home is very welcoming and lively and wants you to feel good and secure. The area is so so beautiful and the sea is 5km away. The house is very old and not in the best condition, but for me that was no problem after getting used to it, it was mostly interesting to live a little different. If you're not too sensitive about the living situation, I would warmly recommend this experience to everyone!!

about 1 year ago

Corbin

United States

5

Had a wonderful experience staying with the home! She's an excellent hostess and has lots of cool projects going on around her home. She was an amazing teacher and offered us bikes to ride to the nearby oceanside. The Basque Country is a true gem that I recommend everyone experience.

about 1 year ago

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