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🌿 STAY IN A QUIET HOUSE IN THE HEART OF THE BULGARIAN COUNTRYSIDE
🏡 HOUSESITTERS WANTED • NATURE-LOVERS WELCOME • SKILLED HELPERS APPRECIATED
Hi, I'm Ashlee — originally from England. In 2021, I made a dream move to a magical spot in central Bulgaria: a peaceful hilltop house surrounded by fields, forests, and fruit trees. It's a haven for wildlife and a perfect escape for anyone looking for solitude, creativity, and connection with nature.
The house comes with barns, outbuildings, and two orchards bursting with apples, pears, plums, cherries, walnuts, peaches, grapes, and elder. It's nestled at the southern edge of a quiet village — my only neighbor is out of sight and rarely seen. Every day you'll be serenaded by birdsong and possibly greeted by deer, squirrels, pine martens, hares, and buzzards.
The house itself is simple but full of character:
A spacious open-plan kitchen/living area
Two cozy bedrooms
A large light-filled room that was my yoga and art studio
Two balconies with stunning sunset views
Modern toilet/shower room and a bathroom/utility room
About half an acre of garden space
Additional outbuildings to explore or use
From then end of June 2025 I'm looking for reliable people to stay and take care of it. I am unable to travel at the moment due to health problems . The house could suit a couple, a solo adventurer, or a small group — especially those who enjoy peace, personal space, and getting stuck into small projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
House sitting
Interests
Farming
Van life
Self development
Sustainability
Culture
Photography
Writing
Plant care
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Music
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
Cooking & food
Blogging
Animals
Cycling
Hiking
Outdoor activities
Dancing
Camping
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
It will be a peaceful retreat where you can be creative and relaxed and work alongside nature.
Help
I'm looking for someone to house-sit long-term — ideally for at least a few months.
This is not a "holiday spot" for partygoers or nightlife seekers. It's a retreat into stillness — ideal for writers, digital nomads, remote workers, artists, nature lovers, or anyone needing quiet time to think, create, or reset.
The exchange is simple :
🔑 You live here rent-free
💧 You pay only for your own bills (approx £35/month if used mindfully)
🧼 Your only "job" is to keep the house immaculately clean and secure
That's it.
But if you do have DIY skills , all the better!
I would be happy to discuss paid work if you're a builder, carpenter, painter, or landscape gardener — there are projects in the garden and buildings that could use a skilled hand.
You must have your own car — the house is rural and public transport is not reliable. It's about:
15 mins from Sevlievo
25 mins from Veliko Tarnovo
20 mins from Pavlikeni
30 mins from Dryanovo
There's internet, decent heating, and enough space to work, rest, and enjoy the seasons. Creative use of the space is encouraged.
💬 Interested?
Tell me about yourself, your experience, and what kind of lifestyle you're looking for. This place is a sanctuary — and I'd love to find someone who appreciates its calm and is happy to keep it safe and cared for in my absence.
Let's create a mutually supportive exchange.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Bulgarian: Intermediate
Dutch: Intermediate
Accommodation
2 / 3 bedrooms available
What else ...
Sevlievo - 17 minute drive away, VelikoTarnovo - 25 minute drive away, Pavlikeni - 22 minute drive.
There are loads of beautiful places nearby, such as Emen canyon and waterfall (10 mins away) which has caves full of bats :)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes
Space for parking camper vans
Yes
Can possibly accept pets
Yes
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
