Help with horses and dogs in the middle of the famous puszta, Hungary

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We are a retired Swiss couple living on a beautiful tanya (a big farmhouse) in the middle of the famous Hungarian puszta. A lovely garden and a big swimmingpool as well as your own room with bathroom en-suite, TV and Internet access are awaiting you.
Around the house extend big pastures for the horses. We own 5 horses (2 thouroughbreds, 2 Hungarian horses for the coach and also for riding and 1 Holsteiner mare). 7 dogs, all of them coming from animal shelters, are "members" of our family, too.
We would be happy to welcome a volunteer who loves horses and dogs and is an experienced and good rider. We have our own guesthouse where the volunteer can lodge. We also need help with the garden and the pastures. And sometimes cooking a nice meal would be greatly appreciated 😊
The airport is quite near, only 1 hour by car. Easyjet, Wizzair and other cheap airlines fly to Budapest. From the airport you reach us by train in 1,5 hours and the train costs around 12 €.
We will pick you up at the train station near us in Kistelek.
We prefer workawayers who can stay 3 weeks or even longer. Minimal stay are 2 weeks!
We are really looking forward to welcoming you at our tanya! 😀😀😀
Type of help
Gardening
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Help
Horse riding, NO BEGINNERS! general work with horses, feeding, cleaning, mucking the stables, reparing fences etc.
Looking after the dogs, feeding and walking them, etc.
Helping in the garden
Helping to cook
General maintenance
Minimal stay: 2 WEEKS!
Languages spoken
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Accommodation
Room with ensuite bathroom, Internet access and TV
What else ...
We are located in the famous hungarian Puszta. The volunteer may use one of our two cars. Budapest and Szeged (a beautiful Art Nouveau city) are easy reachable by car in 70 minutes (Budapest) and 30 minutes (Szeged). The next small city is approx. 10 minutes from our tanya.
In this small city called Kiskunmajsa you'll find a big thermal bath with fun park, restaurants, etc.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
5 days, 5 hours

Photos

The guest house and „home“!of our workawayers

Springfever

Our blooming acacia trees

enjoying the pool together with the horses

Söki, the English thouroughbred, and I

Herceg and Hadnagy

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Söki with Abigail on his back

Herceg

Mabal, our Achal tekke

Our tanya

4 angels???

Chiara

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29/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (Nadine) for host

I spent 3 weeks at Bices‘ and Jürgs‘ place and would have happily staied much longer. There’s not much I can add to what previous workawayers have written in their feedbacks... Bice and Jürg are a very friendly couple and make you feel welcome from the beginning.The work isn’t very hard and you can administer your work time quite freely.
Their… read more

(Excellent )

27/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tobias & Zimera) for host

We have been racking our brains at how to sum up the 6 months we stayed here. It seems a workaway review will never do it justice.

Bice and Jurg are incredible people. Kind, generous, intellectual and hilarious. We spent many evenings laughing and discussing. I always had such a laugh with Bice, everything we did together was filled with… read more

(Excellent )

09/04/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias & Zimera)

We were very happy with Zimera and Tobias - they came for one month on 15 October 2018 and then stayed for 6 months! :smile: And we enjoyed every minute with them. They became part of our family.
Zimera is really good with horses in all aspects, also lounging. Our 7 dogs just adored her and so did we!
And she baked the best brownies in the whole… read more

(Excellent )

05/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Tereza) for host

It is so long I was at Bice & Jürg's farm but I spent a wonderful time there!
We spent together 6 months filled with joy and adventure.
The Tanya is surrounded by pure nature, a lot of wild peaches, apple trees, grapes and fields made for galloping!
The only neighbors are Hungarian farmers and you will get tasty fresh milk and eggs from them… read more

(Excellent )

13/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Agata & Zuzanna) for host

I have spent two great weeks in Bice and Jurg tanya. That was rather fast decision for me, but Bice and Jurg have welcomed me very friendly. The communication with them per Internet was great, they agreed for my fast arrival. But what is really important - they are extremely nice, open - minded, interesting, full of good humour and energy people… read more

(Excellent )

01/09/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

Maria came to us quite unexpected, because she had to leave a very bad workaway place.
She is a super nice and adorable woman. She is also a good rider and she looked really well to our horses. Our dogs loved her very much, too. She went on daily walks with them and looked after them. She also helped with gardenwork and a lot of other things.… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

Bice and Jurg were my saviors from another bad host and I consider myelf the luckiest person in the world to have had the opportunity of staying with them. They are so kind, full of energy and yet very delicate, with a great sence of humour and aristocrtatic, The animal are adorable: all the dog are friendly and happy to be walked, healthy and… read more

(Excellent )

05/05/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Eleonora)

We were very happy with Eleonora - she is such a great workawayer!
She is a experienced rider and she looked really well to our horses. Our 8 dogs loved her very much, too. She went on daily walks with them and looked after them. She also helped with gardenwork and a lot of other things.
She is a very sympathetic workaway, reliable and… read more

(Excellent )

28/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Eleonora) for host

I spent a month in Bice and Jürg's tanya, it was a wonderful experience! Bice and Jürg are very kind, welcoming people. We used to chat and play cards in the evening together, they always have interesting stories to tell! I also had the chance to meet many of their lovely friends. Since I went in the beginning of spring, there was some gardening… read more

(Excellent )

14/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host

Bice and Jürg are absolutely loving and caring people. I stayed 4 weeks with them and it was an amazing, most of all, beautiful experience. Their Tanya lays in the middle of nowhere so you can reconnect with the nature by taking care of the Home and the animals. I really enjoyed staying there, listening to funny stories and meeting all their… read more

(Excellent )

09/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host

Bice and Jürg I apologise for the late review.
I stayed in the puszta for over three months in spring/summer and absolutely loved it! The scenery is beautiful and it was a great experience to see how other people live in an environment that was unfamiliar to me. I did a lot of riding with all of the horses (except Mabal - he is a stunning horse… read more but sadly due to his upbringing before Bice got him he is not a good riding horse and doesn't handle it making it dangerous for you and him) and took the dogs out everyday for runs. The sand roads are great for running! It's super easy to find your way around and I would go exploring for new rides daily. Each horse and dog has its own unique character that you can't help but fall in love with! I met so many of Bice and Jürg's friends, and still keep in touch with some of them. I will definitely be going back for a visit! Having stayed for a long time I went and helped out some of their friends as well which was a great experience. Bice and Jürg are both generous people and enjoy having a chat with some nice Hungarian wine or a g&t. You get freedom with what you want to eat (within reason of course!) and if you enjoy cooking for other people there are plenty of opportunities in the summer to show off your cooking skills at gatherings that they hold. There's always something that can be done and it's a good experience for people wanting to have a similar property to understand the maintenance of such a place. Bice and Jürg are happy for you to go away on your days off and if it doesn't coincide with a weekend that is fine communication is key. I went up to Budapest numerous times. Szeged is also very beautiful and a short journey away. English is not commonly spoken in the puszta by Hungarians but you can get by with a smile and hand gestures. Bice and Jürg are both intelligent people with a broad range of knowledge and languages so don't be shy to have a chat! The guest house is comfortable and the respect for privacy is great. The start of summer is probably the nicest time in the puszta when it's not too hot in the day and everything is still green. There isn't a huge amount to do if your used to living in cities and country life isn't for everyone so an understanding that you make your own fun helps. Thank you Bice and Jürg, and everyone else in the puszta, I won't be forgetting my time there! Lots of love!

(Excellent )

06/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jacob) for host

Jurg and Bice kindly welcomed me and my friend a week earlier then planned and we up staying for an enjoyable three weeks. They are both very kind interesting people and the dogs (and horses) are always there to keep you company. I'd highly recommend staying here, and if you ever want a conversation about Jazz then Camillo is your man...

(Very good )

20/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Henrietta & Anna)

Heni and Anna spent a month with us on our Tanya. Anna is a very good rider and looked after our horses. Heni is an excellent gardener and also cooks very well. Both loved our dogs and went on walks with them. We enjoyed their stay very much. They are very likeable girls, reliable and trustworthy. Our house is always open for them.

(Very good )

14/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Henrietta & Anna) for host

We spent a month at Bice and Jürg's as our first Workaway experience.
We recommend their place also for hungarians who don't live in the puszta, bacause it is really different from the other parts of the country, which is very interesting and refreshing. It also comes in handy for Bice and Jürg when you speak hungarian, because you can help them… read more

(Very good )

20/09/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Jerry)

Jerry and her dog Otto are a gorgeous "couple". We enjoyed their company very much. Jerry is a experienced rider and she looked really well to our horses. Our dogs loved her very much, too. She went on daily walks with them and looked after them. She also helped with gardenwork and a lot of other things.
She is a very sympathetic workaway,… read more

(Excellent )

27/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Jerry) for host

I spent 3 weeks at Bice and Jurgs place and it absolutely flew, they were instantly welcoming and I felt very at home. The guesthouse was lovely and means you get your own space.
It was great to meet their friends too but the main language spoken is never English so you have to try and pick bits up or wait for something to be translated. That… read more

(Very good )

05/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anna-Lisa) for host

Volker and me we spend three very nice weeks at bice and jürgs Tanya. We were welcomed warm-heartedly, accommodated in the pretty guesthouse and quickly at ease at this place. We had the opportunity to meet many of their amazing friends during various dinner parties and enjoyed a lot being part of this small community :)
There's always work to do,… read more

(Very good )

05/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Volker) for host

Lisa and I were for three weeks with Bice and Jörg.

Both are very friendly and have to tell a lot of storys of her occupational past.
They are used for people working for them ;)
The place is marvellous and nice with all the animals and the pool, there was a relaxed beer or a gin after done work always :)

Their friends are all also great… read more

(Very good )

14/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Justine & Jessica)

Hi Justine
thank you for your rating. We didn't hear from you for a long time - so it's so nice to know that everything is ok with you.
We are doing great, having one horse more (!) and we have a very nice and supporting workawayer with us since August.
If you have free time in 2017, come back to see us - we would be so happy. It was a great… read more

(Excellent )

14/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Justine & Jessica) for host

I stayed with Jürg and Bice for around 3 weeks in August and it was a wonderful experience! They are a warm and welcoming couple and will make you feel at home instantly. You can be sure to have your gin tonic every day ;) The dogs and horses are all lovely, the environment is calm and peaceful (well, as much as it can be when living on a… read more

(Excellent )

31/03/2016

Left by Workawayer (Thaana ) for host

In february 2016 I spend four weeks with Bice & Jürg, and it was a lovely time !
They are very kind people and I felt good with them right away, the place is gorgeous and the surroundings are very peaceful.
The animals are just wonderful and so lovely :)
The work is not hard, mostly taking care of the animals and cleaning a little around… read more

(Excellent )

20/03/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Thaana )

We were very happy with Thaana - she is such a great workawayer! Really good with horses in all aspects, she could even ride our difficult Achal Teke and she lounges very well, too. And our 8 dogs just adored her and so did we!

(Excellent )

04/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Luisa)

Lucy und Hannah sind äusserst sympathische „workawayerinnen“. Sie sind sehr motiviert, packen überall mit an, sind immer gutgelaunt und es macht viel Spass, mit ihnen zusammen zu sein – wir haben viel gelacht und auch gearbeitet, ihnen war keine Arbeit zu viel.
Beides sind erfahrene Reiterinnen und kennen sich mit Pferden sehr gut aus. Auch… read more

(Excellent )

10/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Luisa) for host

Me and Hannah spent two weeks in summer with Bice and Jürg. It was such a great time and I already miss them both and all the dogs and horses! From our arrival on I arleady felt as a part of the family, they cared so much about us, in the evenings we sat together and had a lovely time with much laughing.
The work was not too much or too hard and… read more

(Excellent )

04/02/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)

Hannah und Lucy sind äusserst sympathische „workawayerinnen“. Sie sind sehr motiviert, packen überall mit an, sind immer gutgelaunt und es macht viel Spass, mit ihnen zusammen zu sein – wir haben viel gelacht und auch gearbeitet, ihnen war keine Arbeit zu viel.
Beides sind erfahrene Reiterinnen und kennen sich mit Pferden sehr gut aus. Hannah hat… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host

We spent two weeks with Bice and Jürg and it couldn’t have been any better!!
I immediately felt as part of the family. They are both so likable and open-minded and always good-humored.
In our spare time they showed us markets and brought us to Szeged and in the evenings we enjoyed playing trionimo, barbecuing with neighbors or watching… read more

(Excellent )

17/09/2015

Left by Workawayer (Tereza) for host

We stayed with Bice and Jörg for two and a half weeks and we have to admit it was one of our best adventures so far! From the first day on it was like we knew each other for decades. They are ABSOLUTELY amazing couple, so warm and inspiring you just have to love them!

Being on their tanya is fantastic combination of enjoyment and work. If it… read more

(Excellent )

15/08/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Tereza)

Tereza and Jernej stayed with us for 2 weeks in July 2015. They are an incredibly lovely and sympathetic couple, joyful, intelligent, both with a great sense of humour and super motivated! Both are great cooks, we were served excellent meals and enjoyed a great sense of togetherness. They taught us playing a card game named Tarok and we taught… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Judit) for host

Hello :) I spent 5 weeks with Bice and Jürg in summer. It was a fantastic time for me. It is so quiet and tranquil there. The landscape is amazing, especially at sunset. I loved all the seven dogs but you have to be ready for that they need to be caressed a lot :)) And the horses are also very kind. I could both ride them and ride a couch. The… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2015

Left by Workawayer (Lea) for host

Bice and Jürg are the nicest people to stay with! I don't think I've ever had so much luck and such a great time anywhere! They make you feel at home right away, the place is amazing and all the dogs and the horses are great! There are plenty of different things you can do around the place, so you never get bored. There's also lots of time to… read more

(Excellent )

02/05/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)

Lea ist eine perfekte Workawayerin! Fröhlich, herzlich und humorvoll, hilfsbereit, motiviert, packt überall mit an und ist immer gutgelaunt. Sie liebt alle unsere Tiere und kommt jederzeit bestens mit ihnen zurecht, sie ist eine erfahrene Reiterin, longiert sehr gut und fährt auch Kutsche. Sie schmust gerne mit unseren Hunden, hat sie aber… read more

(Excellent )

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