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We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy and energetic person, or couple, to help us for 1-2 weeks throughout 2026 at our home in Castiglione del Lago.
Tasks can vary from outside tasks, gardening, clearing gutters to helping Gerard with general tasks, inside and out. We are flexible, kind, generous and easy-going. You must be a dog and cat lover, and a non-smoker. We will feed and water you very well. A car may also be available. A valid driver’s licence is required.
We have a pool which is open from May to September.
We favour people with some gardening experience. There may be some heavy lifting involved. You will help alongside Gerard who is a registered builder.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Camping
Outdoor activities
Winter sports
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
Team sports
Nature
Mountain
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
Cycling
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Gerard and I have lived in Europe for 13 years, after moving from Australia. We are very friendly and easy going and would prefer the same sort of person(s) to fit in with our family of five (2 dogs and 1 cat). Gerard is a builder by trade.
Help
We are at the end of a new build in Castiglione del Lago, and we also have a new, fully operational, pool. We are looking for help both outside and inside, weather dependent. There is plenty of opportunity to help alongside Gerard, to learn new skills, learn about his favourite subject, music or AFL and to experience life in Italy.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
I am interested in furthering my spoken Italian
Accommodation
You will have your own comfortable bedroom and bathroom. We can collect you from our local train station at Castiglione del Lago.
What else ...
We live on Lake Trasimeno, the 4th largest lake in Italy. The train system is good and it is easy to get around by bike, which we are happy to provide. The use of a car may also be possible.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
You can park on our property
Can possibly accept pets
Must be friendly as we have two very well behaved dogs and a cat.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
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To any host who is thinking of hosting Igor & Mimi, you… read more
From the first day we were welcomed and made feel like we were at home.
Gerrard and Karen are warm and caring couple and their pets are super friendly and cuddly.
Location is a great place at the central Italy, well… read more
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To any host who is thinking of hosting Igor & Mimi, you… read more
From the first day we were welcomed and made feel like we were at home.
Gerrard and Karen are warm and caring couple and their pets are super friendly and cuddly.
Location is a great place at the central Italy, well… read more
