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My name is Oriana, I own a 2-hectares property close to Lake Maggiore, where I keep horses, sheep and chickens. The area is in the countryside, but close to villages and at 1 hour drive from Milan, Turin and Switzerland and just 10 minutes drive from the lake. Beside the main house there is an independent double room with a private bathroom, facing a covered veranda. It is on the ground floor and has TV, heating, air conditioning, shower and wi-fi.
I offer room and board in a peaceful countryside setting to a girl who loves animals, enjoys a simple and genuine rural lifestyle, and knows how to ride horses. I'm looking for a cheerful, responsible, and respectful person who would enjoy sharing authentic moments with me—such as horse rides through the surrounding countryside, caring for animals, and helping with small everyday tasks typical of country life. If you're interested, please write and tell me a bit about yourself, your experience with animals, and your horse riding skills.
It is important that the 'worawayer' has personal accident insurance for any injuries that might occur while horse riding.
I have two very shy cats, so unfortunately I cannot welcome any other animals.
Since I don’t speak English very well, I would like the opportunity to improve it, and in exchange, I can teach Italian.
The kind of help I need would be maintenance and cleaning of equestrian equipment, some gardening and housekeeping/tidying up.
25 hours a week are enough and rest days will be given mainly during the week rather than weekends, but I offer and require at the same time some flexibility about this. There is a bike available to explore the area and I can also drive you to the train station if you want to visit farther places.
Please be aware that no requests for Italian citizenship can be considered and I cannot provide vegan/strictly vegetarian meals.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Italian and English language practice
Getting to know aspects of Italian culture and cuisine
Help
Maintenance and cleaning of equestrian equipment, some gardening and housekeeping/tidying up. To be able to ride a horse is a must.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
Happy to improve my English and practicing Italian with whom is interested
Accommodation
Independent double room within the property with private bathroom, AC, heating, TV
What else ...
I have two very shy cats, so unfortunately I cannot welcome any other animals.
I can only accommodate 1 person.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
My animals / pets
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