Help with pet sitting and light chores around the house and garden near Sotogrande, Southern Spain

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  Description

  I am Eliza and live with my young puppy called Pluma and a special cat Poki in a very colorful house with a communal pool and gardens in southern spain. The house is about 200 year old and was once an old rice mill. The Village is a typical Andaluz village, in the campo with little supermarkets, shops and bars. 10 minutes by car from Sotogrande and beautiful beaches. Public transport is limited , however there are a few taxis and the occasional bus . I am about half an hour from Tarifa and ferry that takes you to Morocco.There are a lot of beaches to explore on the coste.
  I'm looking for one single person a solo Workaway as I only have single accommodation . They need to speak fluent spanish and English and can help me practice my Spanish .
  
  An animal lover who can take care of my pets and walk them and feed them when I'm here and also away for the occasional overnight. I also need help with social media, computer and light help around the house , & garden with a basic knowledge of plants and to do the watering .
  I need a Workaway , for a minimum stay of 2 weeks up to a month .
  I am looking for someone who wants to become a part of the family. They need to ideally have the use of a car ( either their own or rented ) and to have a valid driving licence with a clean record . I shall be here and need to have the use of my own car .

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House sitting
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  Interests

  

  Pets

  

  Fashion or beauty

  

  Self development

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Writing

  

  Languages

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Art & design

  

  Gardening

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Beach

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Animals
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will be able to discover a special part of Andalusia in southern Spain, the pueblos blancos - white villages- of the area, the adjoining national parks, beaches and walks.
  The possibility of horse riding and tennis. Malaga, Marbella, Gibraltar, Sevilla and other bigger cities are not far away. In the Villages are some buses going and i would also take you around to show you some beautiful places around the area. World class Golf courses and polo too
  The village bars around the square are a meeting place for locals to gather and chat, a gym is in the village and a weekly market. A public swimming pool in the village .

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  Help

  I am looking for a non smoker single Workaway who is an animal lover to care for two easy going pets if I go out, sometimes overnight for a couple of nights. To water and maintain and nurture a small front and back garden, help a little around the house and with the computer, internet and social media.
  I want to learn Spanish, so a spanish speaker is essential.
  food provided , shared meals (some help with preparing and simple cooking and washing up ,light cleaning , and help with light ironing . Local errands with their car ( gasoline reimbursed)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I want to learn Spanish
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  Accommodation

  You will have your own single bedroom and bathroom with shower . They can use and enjoy all the rest of my house and gardens and feel at home ( but to respect my privacy too ) . There can be outings to the port, beaches, and nearby attractions. Communal private Swimming pool on the premises ( limited use with permission , and no additional guests ) .

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  What else ...

  Plenty of time to pursue your own interests,
  limited use of my car for local journeys with my dog , subject to licensing and prior permission . ( special circumstances)
  Breakfast & lunch would be self catering, and then I follow Spanish hours with supper about 9 pm . To be treated as Part of the family.
  Basic English and knowledge of pet care essential ..
  Exploring the campo and Gibraltar near by ,
  Cycling , riding , walking , local activities , ferias , markets etc

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  

  Pluma (1 year)

  14 months old, miniature female Shetland sheep dog ( unspayed) timid and nervous around strangers, vocal,loyal , loving , energetic and willing to please.

  

  Poki (4 years)

  Ginger & White neutered male , very tame and friendly.

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