Experience daily life with our dog loving family in Gontenschwil, Switzerland

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  2026 

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  • 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

    Light gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    House & pet 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.

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    Projects involving children

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  • 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.
    We specifically prefer female guests in our household, as we offer a separate guest room in the house.
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    Wir stellen unser Gästezimmer bereit und natürlich kann auch mit uns Früstück Mittag und Abendessen gegessen werden. Wir wünschen ausdrücklich weibliche Personen in unserem Haushalt da wir das eigene Gäste Zimmer im Haus zur verfügung stellen.

  • 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. We only accept female guests into our household, as it's better for our animals. We specifically request German-speaking guests.

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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. Wir nehmen nur Weibliche Personen in unserem Haushalt auf, da es besser für unsere Tiere ist. Wir wünschen ausdrücklich deutsch sprechende Personen.

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    • 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

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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