Staying in a traditional farmhouse in Hirzel, Switzerland

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    September 25: need only 1 mature Workawayer. Should be very practicle and speak English well. Guys only at the moment.

    Our old farm house needs lots of tender loving care! Set high on the hill, the old place overlooks the big mountains. We are just 2 people with a 16 year old young man who loves to meet new people too.
    Lots of things need doing. Landscaping, minor building works, paving, cleaning, organising, clean ups, gardening, carpentry, drainage, plumbing…. At the moment we’ve moved on to renovating windows. So lots of sanding, repairs

    We really need someone with some building or carpentry skills to repair shutters & replace a small window and few other smaller jobs. They aren’t difficult jobs but need a little bit of skill.

    Located near a river and Zurich lake, we love to take the dogs swimming and walking. Push bikes to use to get around. If you like hiking it’s right here on our doorstep!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Technology
    Pets
    Farming
    Events & social
    Plant care
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Animals
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    It’s expected that Workawayers set the table, wash & dry the dishes after every meal, offer help to me in meal prep. I spend a lot of time in the kitchen!!

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Ive had plenty of experience in renovations but it’s always nice to share jobs and learn new skills. Language exchange (especially German) is a bonus from your side.

    It’s important you don’t mind getting your hands dirty as some of the work requires getting into it.

    Practical skills are essential!

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Mostly you will stay in the apartment unless you would like to sleep elsewhere. Has a bathroom, small fridge etc.

    I provide 2 meals a day (breakfast & lunch). Dinner is either with us or you cook for yourself from our pantry but need to buy fresh goods if none are available.

    We eat muesli for breakfast with fresh milk from next door (it’s a dairy). You can also make cheese and yoghurt too. If you have particular needs for food you can also buy things yourself and keep in the small fridge in the apartment.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Switzerland has extra good public transport. The closest bus stop is a good 10-15 minute walk which then connects you to the train station. By car Zurich and Luzern are about 20 minutes away. Zug is closest being about 10 minutes away.

    There’s lots to do from here, swimming, hiking, walks and visiting pretty Swiss cities like Luzern or Rapperswil. It’s really up to you how you want to spend your free time. If you want to know anything just ask us and we’ll do our best to get it sorted😇

    The internet works well !

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Any pets as long as they are under control & don’t roam around. Dogs on a leash at all times.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 656189564236

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