Help with our house at Castiglione del Lago, Lake Trasimeno, Italy

  • Last activity : 25 Mar 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy and energetic person, or couple, to help us for one week on a property we have purchased in Castiglione del Lago. Tasks includes:
    - cleaning shutters, internal cleaning of walls, gardening - we are flexible, kind, generous and easy-going. You must be dog lovers.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    House sitting
  • Interests

    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

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Gerard and I have lived in Europe for 11 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 4 (two dogs). Gerard is a builder by trade.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We have recently purchased a property in Castiglione del Lago and we are waiting for the builders to start renovating. Prior to it taking place, we need someone to help with cleaning of shutters, internal wall cleaning, gardening, wood stacking and general light maintenance.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have an apartment in Passignano that you will stay in with us. Your own bedroom/bathroom. It is a 6 minute walk into the centre of Passignano where there are some lovely bars and restaurants. We can collect you from our local train station at Terontola-Cortona.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are living 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.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    You can park on our property

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Must be friendly as we have two very well behaved dogs.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 237258295649

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