An older smiling couple stands in front of wine shelves. The man holds a plate of mushrooms with herbs. Both wear glasses and patterned shirts, appearing happy.
A serene outdoor pool surrounded by greenery and tall trees. Three people sit by the edge while one person swims. Pool chairs and umbrellas line the side.
A charming garden scene features a wooden trellis covered with orange roses, lush greenery, a stone house, and blue sky with fluffy clouds in the background.
A fluffy dog gazes thoughtfully across a grassy hillside at sunset, with golden sunlight illuminating the landscape, trees, and peaceful sky filled with soft clouds.
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A woman is happily sitting on a kitchen counter, smiling. The kitchen has wooden cabinets, utensils, a drying rack with dishes, and a colorful tile backsplash.
A basket of freshly picked strawberries sits on the edge of a raised garden bed, surrounded by lush green vegetables and trees on a sunny day.
A fluffy white dog stands on a gravel path lined with red and white roses, under a bright sky, near green trees and an old wooden cart.
A tabby cat is eating from a bowl on a wooden shelf. An automatic feeder is beside it. The background features a rustic stone wall and ceiling beams.
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Come and stay, do some house-sitting and look after dogs and cats in Cortona, Italy

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  • Last activity : 31 Jan 2026

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If you are not an EU Citizen and planning to visit Italy to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    Live in our farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany, near Cortona. Two dogs and two cats. There is a lovely big swimming pool with a shady veranda, sunbeds, and shades. Enjoy star gazing at night – we have no light pollution. We are 1.5 km walking distance from 2 coffee bars, food market, 2 restaurants, pizzeria, beauty salon, hairdresser, hardware store. You can walk, run or bike for miles on our country lanes. We are in the countryside but only 5 km from the bustling historic town of Cortona. There may be self catering rental guests at the property but Workawayers will not be asked to help with any projects relating to paying guests or the areas used by them.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Camping
    Farming
    Movies & TV
    Pets
    Culture
    Plant care
    Music
    Languages
    History
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Animals
    Outdoor activities
    Mountain
    Nature
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can experience life in Italy and especially Tuscany and learn some Italian while house-sitting and looking after our pets. There are lots of local events during the season.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for House-sitters / Dog-sitters who love animals for help with feeding, grooming, playing with and walking our dogs and cats. We also need help to water the pot plants that don't have irrigators and a bit of help in the garden.
    There are self catering rental guests at the property but Workawayers will not be asked to help with any profitable projects relating to the paying guests or the areas used by them.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A large farmhouse near Cortona, Tuscany, Italy with beautiful gardens. You will have your own bedroom in the main house with a bathroom (occasionally shared). You'll be part of the family or house-sitting when we are not there. Meals are shared except when we are away when we will leave the fridge stocked and some cash for you to cook for yourselves.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Great opportunity to travel around Tuscany. The train station is not too far. You can borrow the car occasionally (manual transmission).

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Simba and Orlando

    Simba and Orlando

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    Dottie

    Black and white speckled medium size mixed breed

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    Luna

    Large white sheepdog

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