Farm Villeneuve sur Lot, France

4.5
(26 reviews)26

Experienced rider URGENTLY looking for NOVEMBER & DECEMBER!!!

Help a sustainable project
16 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
19 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
8 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
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What you offer

20h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Teaching Languages
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Teaching Sports
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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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
9 weeks

The Experience

Hi, we are looking for an individual who enjoys our 3 horses and cares for them. That includes mucking out and grooming.....and and and.... You would be responsible for our horses whilst you are with us. And a tiny winy bit of household chores😀 But basically you're in charge of the horses Cheers Sylvia P.S. please only apply if you have a valid visa for France

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Over 21 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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26 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 19 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Developing environmental awareness
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 15 3. Good health and well-being
  • 6 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 4 4. Quality education
Blanca Noam

Italy

5

Sylvia and Jérôme are wonderful hosts, all the animals in their care are happy, friendly, healthy and well fed; I felt equally well taken care of on their property. They are very fair and reasonable about the work, and made me feel quickly respected and at home. I was never hungry never uncomfortable, they generously answered all my questions about the French language. I had a wonderful experience, and I would recommend it to others who are comfortable and love to be around horses and are used to the work associated with their care, and want to have a calm and quiet french experience.

7 months ago

Rodolfo

Honduras

1

Sylvia left just after I arrived.She didn't say hello,goodbye,nor did she mention she was leaving. I was left with Jerome who said he would also be leaving so he gave me a paper which he made me read out loud: 7h:Feed dogs,cats,horses 8h:Breakfast 8h30:Painting,handyman stuff,gardening 11h30:Prepare lunch 12h:Eat 13h:Back to work/handyman stuff/gardening 17h30:Water plants 18h:Prepare dinner/feed dogs,cats 19h:Horses in/feed them YOU ARE NOT IN A HOTEL/SUMMER CAMP.RESPECT SCHEDULE *I told him that Sylvia and I had agreed differenty and he became hostile so I booked an Airbnb and WP canceled it

13 days ago


SYLVIA replied

et's get back to the facts:

You arrived Saturday at 22h00. Sylvia was already sleeping because she was leaving Sunday at 8h00 (800 km), and dinner was waiting for you.

For your 1st day, Sunday, you decided to stay in your room and showed up only at 10h30 (no jet lag, you had been in France for weeks).

And already, you spent all day on your phone/tablet checking the stock market or whatever other personal stuff.

Monday, you showed up at 8h00 and worked a total of 3 hours the entire day, while

Ivo

Italy

5

There are no words to explain how good was my experience in the farm. Jerome, Sylvie and Río (the dog) are a incredible family that I will miss so much 🥺. I really appreciate the time with them, they treat me as a son. You get a private room and bathroom. During the cold season, i was in charge of taking horses in and out, brushing them, cleaning the stalls, watering the plants and some maintenance. We eat the meals together and watching a movie. Food was delicious and plentiful. If you are looking for connecting with nature and meet amazing hosts, just apply. I will miss you so much

11 months ago


SYLVIA replied

We miss you already...take care and we keep in touch

Kevin

Ireland

5

This was an amazing stay really enjoyed the month would have stayed longer if possible. The food was delicious and Jerome and Sylvie were very inviting and inclusive going to flea markets or the food markets at weekends definitely recommend

12 months ago

Rafael

Brazil

5

Incredible experience, Jerome and Sylvie were amazing and made me feel comfortable and excited during the whole stay. The tasks are simple and well organised, most farm work like taking care of plants, cutting grass and feeding the animals. The bedroom was comfortable and well cleaned. Food is healthy and delicious. The location is very countryside, really good for relaxing and connecting with nature, but be aware there is no walking distance city. The working hours were good and there is always off time to do your stuff, stay in the pool and exercise. 10/10

about 1 year ago


SYLVIA replied

glad you liked your stay with us, please come back. stay in touch

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