The image depicts a family of five sitting on stone steps in front of a wooden wall, posing for a photo with a warm and loving atmosphere.
The image depicts a dog lying on a tiled floor, with a human hand visible, gently petting the dog\'s chest. The dog has a black, brown, and white coat.
The image depicts a small, cozy room with a single bed, a window, and a chair, featuring white walls, wood floors, and a simple, uncluttered decor.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a raised garden bed with plants, set against a backdrop of a town and mountains under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene residential scene, featuring a house with a sloping roof, a garden bed with rocks and plants, and a birdbath, set against a cloudy sky.
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Experience daily life with our dog loving family in Gontenschwil, Switzerland

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of five with lots of pets (guinea pigs, rabbits and a dog) and live in an idyllic village in our house with lots of space and a big garden. My husband and I are self-employed and work a lot, he in the workshops and I in the gardens, our children are still of school age, so we are looking for people who can help independently and responsibly especially in the area of animals and household.
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    Wir sind eine fünf Köpfige Familie mit vielen Haustieren ( Meerschweinchen, Kaninchen und einem Hund) und Leben in einem idülischem Dorf in unserem Haus mit viel Umgebung und grossem Garten. Ich und mein Mann sind selbständig und Arbeiten viel, er in Werkstätten und ich in den Gärten, unsere Kinder sind noch Schulpflichtig, So suchen wir Personen die selbständig und verantwortungsbewust mithelfen können vorallem im Bereich mit den Tieren und Haushalt.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    House sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Animals
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Our area is very open and welcoming. We have a small but nice train station nearby so you can get to larger cities quickly. Our village is beautifully nestled in the forest and at the same time is an open expanse with a view of the hills and the nearby villages. There are also beautiful cycle paths here.
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    Unsere Gegend ist sehr offen und herzlich. Wir haben einen kleinen aber feinen Bahnhof in der Nähe, so gelangt mann schnell in grössere Städte, unser Dorf ist wunderhübsch eingebetet in Wald und zugleich nach vorne eine offene Weite mit Sicht auf Hügel und nächste Dörfer. Auch wunderschöne Fahradwege bieten sich hier.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for cheerful people who enjoy walking the dog and who are also willing to take on the task of cleaning out the rodents from time to time, as well as feeding them. It would also be nice if the house was vacuumed and laundry done from time to time.
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    Wir wünschen uns aufgestellte Personen die gerne Laufen gehen mit dem Hund und auch das Ausmisten der Nagetiere ab und an in Angriff nehmen, wie auch das füttern, täglich. Helfen im Haushalt, saugen, kochen, putzen. Selbständiges erkennen von anfallende arbeiten.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide our guest room and of course you can also have breakfast, lunch and dinner with us.
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    Wir stellen unser Gästezimmer bereit und natürlich kann auch mit uns Früstück Mittag und Abendessen gegessen werden.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Hiking, biking, cycling, swimming or taking the train, you can also relax on the garden patio. The children go to bed at 8 p.m. and then we are happy when it gets quieter.
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    Wandern, Biken, Fahradfahren, Schwimmen oder mit der Bahn Fahren auch auf dem Gartensitzplaz kann relaxt werden. Um 20 uhr gehen die Kinder zu Bett dann sind wir fro wenn es ruiger wird.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 864855987271

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The image depicts a dog lying on a tiled floor, with a human hand visible, gently petting the dog\'s chest. The dog has a black, brown, and white coat.
The image depicts a small, cozy room with a single bed, a window, and a chair, featuring white walls, wood floors, and a simple, uncluttered decor.
The image depicts a family of five sitting on stone steps in front of a wooden wall, posing for a photo with a warm and loving atmosphere.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a raised garden bed with plants, set against a backdrop of a town and mountains under a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene residential scene, featuring a house with a sloping roof, a garden bed with rocks and plants, and a birdbath, set against a cloudy sky.

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