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House & dog sitting in Ardeche, France

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Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    Must Love Dogs..:-)

    My apologies to anyone who has tried to contact me recently.

    I'm Australian, I have 3 dogs sometimes 4 they're a family pack. Mishka the Mum & 2 of her pups - Boomer Boy & Poppy. They're Australian Border Collie cross/Australian Shepards.

    I have health issues and also need to travel for work.

    I need support in the garden, general maintenance, cleaning the house & most important to me is; looking after my dogs.

    I'm looking for a work-away (or work-away couple) to help with the above.

    I don't expect daily working hours but you need to be proactive when it comes to keeping the house & garden clean.

    You will have the freedom to be independent and explore the area. When I'm away you will have access to my car to shop & to take the dogs 3mins down the road to paddocks, the river and vines which they love to run through every day.

    St Alban Auroilles is situated within the Ardeche. I speak English - so French is not essential but would help.

    The most important part of this opportunity is general help around the house walking & looking after my dogs whilst I'm away.

    You will have your own separate Flat/Apartment with a fridge, cooking facilities & your own bathroom & internet. You will have unlimited Internet Access (Fibre). But this also means you will need to be independent - this opportunity does not include me cooking for you or looking after you.

    Ideal for a digital nomad/'s who are looking for a place in France to connect with Nature but has a good work ethic and kindness in abundance!

    This is my home & safe haven for me. My dogs are the priority - my neighbours are my friends so ensuring the dogs are not barking or leaving the property is essential.

    In conclusion: If you're looking for a lovely quiet place to enjoy some solitude, experience the wonders of rural France then this is the place!

    A Handyperson - male or female with general capabilities would be greatly appreciated. I have no preference for gender.

    Please reach out to me if you're looking for a long term stay minimum 1 month. Preferred 1-4 months.
    Cheers Paula

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Gardening
    Cooking & food
    Animals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    St Alban Auroilles is a small French Village but close to some of the Ardeche's most interesting natural wonders. Travellers will have the ability to explore this wonderful part of France.

  • Help

    Help

    Pet Care

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A separate independent Flat for private accomodation (kitchen & Bathroom your own)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The Ardeche is one of the safest places to be in France for travellers with Natural & Bio preference.

  • A little more information

    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

    The indépendant flat next to the main house has unlimited high speed internet. As there is not set working hours its ideal for digital nomad/'s.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    No problems for pets..:-)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Mishka

    Poppy (6 years)

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The image features three dogs sitting on a gravel surface, with a green mat and a purple folding chair visible in the background.
The image depicts a black and white dog sitting in front of a bush with red flowers, surrounded by rocks and grass, with a building visible in the background.
The image depicts two dogs sitting on a gravel surface at night, with a garden and trees in the background, under a cloudy sky with a full moon.
The image features a black and white dog with large ears, lying on a bed of small gray rocks, gazing up at the camera with its head tilted slightly to the left.
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