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Pet sitting in beautiful natural setting near Cefalu, Sicily, Italy

  • Italy
  • Last activity : 30 Apr 2025

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  • Description

    Description

    from 2nd May until 18th May. (exact dates to be confirmed)

    Are you a real animal and nature lover with horse handling experience?

    We are currently looking for a warm, kind, responsible person over 28 year old, to take care of our home, dogs and cats, and horses (we consider our horses as pets too!),

    We would like someone who has had experience handling horses and is very comfortable around them as they require the daily application of ointment ( no riding experience necessary as our horses are now retired).

    We are a couple of artists (French and English) who have recently moved to start a new adventure in Sicily, living in a small country house set in 1 hectare of land with stunning views of the Madonie National Park near Cefalu in Sicily. We have 2 horses, two dogs and two cats, who are all very dear to us.

    We are looking for a real animal and nature lover, who would enjoy playing with our lively young dogs and who has had horse or donkey handling experience. This would require you to be comfortable spending time in the house on your own (after spending at least 5 or 6 days together to show you the animals routine and for you and the animals to get to know each other). We live in a safe area and can introduce you to our friends who live nearby. We would like somebody who is also happy to share the cooking and kitchen cleaning etc while we are together.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    House sitting
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Language practice, sharing of travel stories, spend time in a beautiful peaceful location with lovely animals and sharing vegetarian meal ideas. We can also introduce you to our friends who live locally, both italian and expats.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for a friendly, responsible, practical person ( over 28), who we can rely on to take care of the house and animals, especially if we need to go away for a few days or longer periods.

    Our horses are good natured and live outdoors most of the time. They need to be checked on at least three times a day, ointment applying to protect from insects, given, cereal, water, hay and their shelter needs mucking out every day. We are looking for someone with experience, who is comfortable in handling the horses.

    We have 2 beautiful dogs, Luigi who is 4 and Pablo who is 8 years old. The are both very lively, playful and like a lot of attention, games and cuddles, so being an animal lover is a must! We also have 2 lovely cats called Luna and Betty.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    German: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private room in our house, shared bathroom. We have a lovely big garden surrounded by olive and fruit trees and lovely views. Our house can be described as a rustic, charming small country house. Our main source of heat in winter is a wood burner in our living area.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We live in a beautiful area and our house is in a private location within 15 mins walk from the village shops cafés and restaurants (Finale di Pollina). There is a lovely beach about 30 mins walk away. We can provide lifts to the train station which is less than 10 minutes drive away (when we are at home). The beautiful coastal town of Cefalu is about 20 minutes drive away. The city of Palermo is an hour and 15minutes away by train.
    We are vegetarian but will not be offended if you want to buy and cook your own meat.

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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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image depicts the exterior of a white stucco house with brown trim, featuring two windows with open shutters and a small table on the patio.
The image depicts a serene scene of a brown horse grazing in a lush grassy field, with a white house and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts two dogs, one light brown and the other dark brown, lying on a couch with a striped cover, set against a background of red tile flooring.
The image depicts a serene outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink flowers, bathed in warm sunlight.
A white cat lies on an orange outdoor chair on a porch, surrounded by other chairs and a bamboo screen, with trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a brown horse grazing on grass in a field, with trees and bushes in the background, set against a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene scene of a man and woman kneeling with their dogs in a lush field, surrounded by two horses and a picturesque landscape under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a man pushing a wheelbarrow full of logs, with other people in the background, set against a backdrop of trees and foliage.

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