The image depicts a charming, one-story house with a red roof and white siding, nestled behind a wooden fence in a lush, grassy yard with trees in the background.
A charming country house with a red roof sits behind a wooden fence. Mist and trees surround the property, creating a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
Four sheep stand behind a wire fence, grazing on grass in a green field with tall trees in the background on an overcast day. Peaceful scene.
Two brown and white goats with curved horns are resting closely together on straw inside a sheltered area, next to a red wooden door frame. Cozy scene.
A person is riding a white horse through a pine forest, surrounded by four dogs. Dappled sunlight shines through the trees on the forest floor.
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Join me on my pretty character farmlet in Winton, New Zealand

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  • Description

    Description

    A pretty little 5 acre character lifestyle block 20 minutes from the city of Invercargill or 10 minutes from the lovely town of Winton. Would suit an animal lover as in residence are 3 dogs, 2 cats, 3 goats, 4 pet sheep 11 chooks and two horses. An opportunity to enjoy a quiet rural setting and relax but near enough the city for the "coffee culture"
    In the past, on my previous property have hosted Woofers and really enjoyed the experience and have made some great friends along the way.

  • 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
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Happy to take experienced riders out on my spare horse, there are some amazing beaches to ride on and other designated horse trails. Please note there is an 80kg weight limit for this. Opportunity improve horse riding skills, gardening knowledge and perhaps learn a little about DIY. Able to show guests the surrounding area both countryside and city and include in local events if desired. Near enough Fiordland to travel to on days off.

  • Help

    Help

    I have recently broken in a small horse, she is perfectly safe but I am a bit big to ride her , looking for someone who is an experienced rider to ride her and put some mileage on her . This will include working in my arena and trips to the beach and forest tracks. She has already been doing this but needs more as I don’t have a regular rider for her 70kg weight limit. Also a bit of help in the garden. I have dogs here so you must be a dog lover.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own large bedroom and two bathrooms in the house so no sharing. I am vegetarian so if you want to eat meat I have no objection but must we willing to buy and cook it yourself. If you are happy to share the cooking then that is a bonus.. Excellent Starlink internet.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is no public transport from my house but happy to pick up from Winton or Invercargill

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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

    Starlink Internet

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Plenty of parking.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    possibly by arrangement, providing they fit in with my other animals then no problem

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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