Help with dogs and enjoy the stunning countryside near Aigle, Switzerland

Switzerland

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25/10/2019
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2019

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Dog & gardening lovers - welcome to our little farm 5 minutes above a village in the heart of the stunning Swiss countryside. Surrounded by forest and mountains in a beautiful, peaceful setting, our farm has been renovated to offer boarding and daycare services for dogs. We are an Irish couple living in the French speaking part of Switzerland with our three (amazing) dogs.
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help in the house
Animal care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
english speakers, fair level of french, good knowledge of local swiss life, well integrated as expats, dog knowledge
Help
The main help required is with the dogs and boarding facilities - supervising dogs while they play, cleaning rooms and communal areas, dog sitting for about 8-12 dogs as well as some general housekeeping and light gardening. 5 hours daily - in the mornings from about 7.45am.

In your free afternoons you will enjoy stunning mountain views with lots of opportunities for hiking & lake swimming in the warmer weather!
Languages spoken
english
Accommodation
Own self contained apartment right beside the main house with private kitchen/sitting/dining room, bedroom and bathroom
What else ...
Our home is peaceful but only 5 minutes from the nearest town so we have the best of both worlds. Public transport (train) within a 5 minute walk of the house. We are surrounded by nature in the mountains so skiing, hiking, walking, biking are on our doorstep. Non smoking, genuine dog/gardening lovers only please.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 6 days a week

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22/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host

I did my first workaway with Aileen and Ronan and it was an amazing experience! They are incredibly kind and helpful people and I immediately felt at home. They advised me which walks were nice to make, and would offer me a ride when possible. Working here was fun and taught me a lot about canine nutrition and behavior. Because work starts early… read more

(Excellent )

16/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sarune) for host

I couldn’t imagine a better stay. Aileen and Ronan are super helphful, nice and warm people. Felt like home from the first minute :) It’s super nice that both of them gave me advices for hiking, showed many nice places to visit and where always willing to help. I felt so privileged to stay with them and enjoy such a breathtaking view of Alps. For… read more

(Excellent )

15/07/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Sarune)

Sarune is a fantastic person, kind, warm, hard working and with a great sense of humour. It was a total pleasure having her stay with us for a week. She is brilliant with animals and was a huge help. She uses her initiative well and never needs to be told anything twice. She is mature and trustworthy. We would love to welcome her back again some… read more

(Excellent )

05/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host

Aileen and Ronan are fantastic hosts - they will make you feel comfortable from the first day! You will see how much they care about the dogs they board, and always have their best interest in mind. The work is very reasonable and enjoyable, and they were even kind enough to drive me down to a nearby lake a few times to explore in the afternoons.… read more

(Excellent )

09/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host

The two weeks I spent with Aileen, her husband and the dogs was without a doubt the highlight of my 9 months travelling Europe – just wow!! I have taken away so many amazing memories from this placement, from the great conversations and laughs we shared over home-cooked meals to of course being surrounded by dogs while among the breath taking… read more

(Excellent )

08/08/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)

It was an absolute pleasure to have Emma stay with us. She is hard working, very energetic and flexible and a fantastic vegan chef! Loves animals and is brilliant with them and is also a great gardener. We will miss her!

(Excellent )

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