Winter break dog sitting and more in rural Devon, UK

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  Beschreibung

  Hello! My name is Simon, I am a bumbly old(er) man living my quiet and peaceful retirement here with my wife Sonia, my wonderful daughter Celeste (Celeste may have edited this), and faithful hound Nina. Sonia will be away from mid-February 2027 to the end of May 2027, and I will be joining her for about three weeks during that time. Both Celeste and myself have health problems which prevent us from being able to exercise our dog Nina, so we are looking for someone who would be able to stay in our house while Sonia is away, help exercise Nina twice a day and do some occasional work in the garden or light housework.
  
  This would be a great opportunity for someone looking for a quiet, winter retreat in a lovely part of the country. The house is an old rectory with lots of character and a log fire (bring a jumper!). We have a big garden for you to enjoy, as well as allotment - though few fruits to reap there in the winter. We are very open and accepting, easy going and relaxed. It is a quiet house, during the day we tend to get on with our activities, rest, and come together to eat when possible. It is quite isolated and peaceful which is wonderful, but you will very much benefit from having your own car to properly be able to enjoy the area.
  Nina, the dog, is getting a little old now, so spends her days cosying up to us on the sofa, but loves to run free in the fields surrounding us, Celeste will enjoy showing you (when health permits) and other wise directing you towards the possible routes, local woodlands, beaches, moorland walks and wild swimming spots.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Leichte Gartenarbeit

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Hausarbeiten

  Haus- & Haustiersitting
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Bücher

  

  Tiere

  

  Zeichnen & Malen

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Haustiere

  

  Vegetarier / Veganer

  

  Gartenarbeiten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  We live in a quiet Devon village near Totnes, not far from the coast and Dartmoor, ideal for relaxing in the countryside. We are about 20 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop and the local pub. My wife is Italian, and our daughter Celeste (27) is an Italian speaker. If you need somewhere to rest up in a quiet place, without too much to do, and get to know Devon a bit, this will be a good opportunity for you. There is lots of amazing nature, and historical buildings in the area. The nearest town, Totnes and Dartington, are alternative and lively places, with a variety of independent shops, cultural events, courses and all sorts happening in the area every week - I don't think you'll find it difficult to find interesting things to do and visit.
  We have a good internet connection.
  Celeste is very interested in a variety of arts and crafts, which they do in a cabin in the garden, so if people are interested in poking around and doing some art of their own, this could be possible!

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  Arbeit

  We need some help between mid-February and the end of May 2027, during which time my wife will be away. Our daughter Celeste (27) will be here though, and I will be here except for about three weeks. Celeste may also go away for a while at some point. Since Celeste and I both have health problems we are unable to exercise our dog , so we are looking for somebody who can do this for us twice a day. There will also be some jobs to be done in the garden, and some light house-work would be so helpful for us.
  Aside from walking the dog, and a few chores here and there, you will have a lot of free time to enjoy the garden and local area. If you have accessibility/energy capacity requirements we can very much understand, being (chronically) ill ourselves, so are open to discussion around how, what and when these jobs are done.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Italienisch: Fließend

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  Celeste would love to practice their dutch, or french, and learn arabic !!
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  Unterkunft

  You will have your own room in the house (upstairs, and next door to a bathroom we all use), and are free to use the kitchen when you like. The living room is large and cosy, with a log fire and TV where we like to catch up on the latest crime dramas. There is another bathroom downstairs.
  
  This is a non-smoking (and sober) house, and we run a (mostly) vegetarian kitchen, so we would like you to respect that. You will be mainly expected to prepare your own meals, though we could cook together sometimes, and you are welcome to join when we occasionally cook bigger meals to eat together. If you have any special ingredient requests beyond what is already available we will attempt to accommodate you (within reason!).

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  Was noch ...

  The nearest public transport (bus) is a mile away and bus services are poor, so your own vehicle would be needed for you to get about. The nearest railway station is Totnes, about three miles away, where there is a bog supermarket and lots of small independent shops. You can also get a supermarket delivery service. We do make trips into town and the surrounding area regularly, so you could get a lift with us when it aligns, but really if you would like to have freedom of movement to enjoy all the area has to offer, your own car would be great for you.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  Dieser Gastgeber nimmt gern Digital Nomads bei sich auf.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Small campervan can be parked here

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  We can talk about it!

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

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