Housesitting and caring for our pets in rural Basilicata, Italy

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  Beschreibung

  We are a retired English couple living in the countryside between the sea and mountains in Basilicata (Nova Siri) Southern Italy. We have 5 hectares of land (including 120 olive trees), two dogs and two cats. In our working lives we both were involved in international exchanges and love meeting new people and introducing them to our relative unknown corner of Italy. Our location is peaceful and beautiful and there are many places of natural and historic interest in the area. Unfortunately, public transport around here is very limited. If you do not have your own transport, there is the possiblilty of using my small car, but for insurance reasons this is only available for people over 25.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Sprachpraxis

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  House sitting
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Kultur

  

  Bücher

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Geschichte

  

  Wandern

  

  Strand

  

  Natur

  

  Tiere

  

  Haustiere

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Technik

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Musik
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  We love introducing people to this corner of italy and it's rural culture, music and cuisine. Although we are both English we have good links with the local community and S plays violin in a folk band. In season you can join us in the art of olive picking, pressing and pruning. We are happy to help you with your English if that is useful.

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  Arbeit

  We want to go away for 2 weeks in June (dates to be agreed) during which time you would have responsibility for looking after and walking our 2 dogs and feeding our 2 cats as well as keeping our small pool clean (so you can enjoy using it!) and some plants watered. During the time we are away we would expect you to spend most of your time around the house and garden. During the rest of your stay some help walking the dogs and general help with the land, cutting grass, weeding, pruning, small repairs would be appreciated and you will have more free time to enjoy and explore the surrounding area.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Italienisch: Gute Kenntnisse

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  We are happy to help you improve your English or for you to help us improve our Italian
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  Unterkunft

  We have a self contained fully equipped house situated next to ours (double bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/diner/lounge) with good internet and air conditioning. The lounge has a sofa bed. We also have a small pool. I love cooking and you are welcome to join us for any meals or to cook for yourselves in your fully equipped kitchen or any combination - we can agree what suits all of us.

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  Was noch ...

  We are 10 minutes drive from the sea and about 30minutes from the Pollino national park. In the area there are Greek temples, Roman remains, castles and stunning countryside. The UNESCO world heritage city of Matera is about 1 hour away. We are a short walk from the nearest bus stop and 30 mins from the nearest train station. Long distance buses stop about 10 mins drive away. Public transport is very limited in this part of Italy, with no taxis or local car hire facilities.We would like our guests either to have their own transport or have a driving licence and be over 25 so you can borrow my car. Sorry, but we are unable to accept people travelling with animals. Non smokers only.

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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

  We have a good unlimited internet connection

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  There is space to park a caravan or motorhome.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

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