We are heading to North Devon in England for a year’s sabbatical – intensive art training - June 2012 to June 2013 -
Ideally it would be great to find an artist(s) or craftsperson(s) who would be interested in swapping both home and studio space with us for the year or perhaps 2 different swaps for 6 months each.
We have an outdoor studio suitable for 2 & 3D work and an indoor studio suitable for 2D work as well as a fully equipped wood workshop.
We could also rent the house at an affordable rent if you are not able to swap with the location we need ( a 20 minute radius of Shebear, North Devon).
The house, Mas du Diable, is a 800 year old stone-built farmstead in the Cevennes mountains of southern France. Lovely ancient accommodation with a modern injection to make it cosy, stylish and comfortable inside. It has 4 bedrooms (2 currently used as workrooms) master bedroom with en suite, fully fitted cooks kitchen, pantry, lounge/dinning room with traditional fireplace, large sun filled reception room and another family bathroom.
There is a 1.8km dirt track to the house which is built into the rock below the crest of a mountain. It has its own source and a special microclimate making it possible to grow all kinds of exotic crops. Check out the kitchen garden on my blog www.masdudiable.com
Located in a tranquil, rural spot in the northern part of Langedoc Rousillon close to the Ardeche with great canoeing. The Cevennes mountains are wonderful walking country and the house is situated near to one of the many GR paths running through France.
There’s a real food market in the nearby town of Grand Combe on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Ales is the nearest big town, with all facilities and art materials, about 35 minutes away by car.
A vehicle is available with the house if necessary.
We have 5 cats and feed a local population of friendly wild cats. So anyone staying at our house would need to feed the cats for us. We are both practical and respectful of the environment and are hoping to swap with like minded people who will care and look after our home in the same way we would look after theirs. Drop me an email via the contacts page if you are interested.
