Escape in a cottage in the forest of Rocca Priora, near Rome- --- for the whole MAY - handy and friendly people needed!!!

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  Description

  Hello Workawayers
  I live in a cozy and wild place in the beautiful surroundings of Rome, where I work and enjoy my garden with friends and pets. The area is in a protected park, and the property has a beautiful garden, cherry, nut and chestnut trees, with wild berries and strawberries everywhere! I am currently in the process of renting the small house for brief periods or giving it for free to workawayers. The property is located at 600 mt altitude, so the place is very fresh in summer - and cold in winter - the air amazingly clean. I live with 2 or 3 (right now I also host my daughter's dog) friendly dogs and 1 cat. My pets are usually always in the garden. Sometimes I care about a 3rd dog too, very shy and very easy to be looked after. Only Nena loves sleeping in the house at night. I walk them not often, since Peppe does not appreciate proximity with big male dogs. Nena can be walked but I do not require my hosts to do that, I prefer to know them safe within the property. The cat is free to go where he wants;) he is a CAT;) They eat fresh meat and veggies and rice normally, twice a day, they are healthy and do not need specific medications. Once every 3 days I make a tour of the gardening to clean up dogs' doodoo. Rome is at a 40 minutes' drive distance only. You will have basic services at a 10' walking distance (restaurant, supermarket, pharmacy, etc). PEOPLE DRIVING OWN CAR IS HOWEVER NEEDED

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Camping

  

  Mountain

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Books

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Animals

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Events & social

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Self development
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am a traveller passionate for Asia: I speak many languages, chinese included. I love cooking, music, and my friends often come to have a gig together (I sing in a pop choir).In this period I work a lot (reason why I subscribed here - and I have family needs that require my support often, therefore I might not be able to be around you, although I will enjoy - truly - to invite you for lunch or dinner when I cook for me, or prepare local meals and gnocchi together;))) or simply have a coffee, or guide you through the beauties and the foodies of the surroundings on my breaks

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  Help

  You will help me with the BIG garden 2500 square meters), depending on the season, but no matter how cold, rainy or hot, the property needs a daily maintenance: basic grass cutting, cleaning of outside pavement, wood storage, poo removal, house cleaning up. I also would need to set up an irrigation system . When I am away I will need you to care about my pets' care (2 times a day food, once every 2 days pick up poo, they do not need to be walked out, they are happy in their garden, but like to stick around, especially Nena who will want to sleep in the cottage with you ). I am always in the process of building or restauring something (water pipes for irrigation, wood shed, a small tree house for the nephew...).

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Italian: Fluent
  Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  The accomodation is an independent little house. It is newly restructured, so it is really cozy and clean. Inside you'll find a japanese big loft bed, a bathroom with shower, a kitchenette, a table to work and eat, a sofa, etc... I will fill the kitchen with all the basics ingredients (pasta, coffee and snacks, etc), and when I cook for me in the evening I will be delighted to share my meals with you. However, you might have different habits and I prefer independent workawayers who can provide meals for themselves;). In winter, the outside temperature is colder than the city. As all locals, we heat our homes at maximum 18 degrees, due to costs of energy and wood. The house is heated by a simple wood stove, which must be managed with attention and daily maintenance (cleaning of ashes, occasional maintenance of pipe) which ensures a nice warm atmosphere but please do not apply if you cannot manage flames, and if you are expecting a city-like heating system. In summer no need to use AC;)

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  What else ...

  I require you to come by CAR. Rome and suburbs are not very well organized in terms of public transportation. I exceptionally accept people without car in some periods of the year:there is a bus station 1 km from the house, from where you can pick up a bus leading to the metro station of Rome Anagnina (from there you can be in the centre of Rome in 20', and take a bus to-from both Rome airports).

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  I have a good wifi line, but no tv;) It was a choice, to disconnect, but I must be on-line frequently for working reasons, so you can use a dedicated wifi which has no limit

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  Space for parking camper vans

  I have a big garden, plenty of space for your van during your time here. Not equipped for the 'toilet waste' though...

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  Can possibly accept pets

  I have a very sweet big male dog who behaves well only with female dogs, and a smaller female dog. Plus, I have a shy cat who does not like strangers in any form:=) Let's see if your pet can apply (I could accept a small, female dog, provided she does not hunt the cat)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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