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We live in a small farming village called Trastika in north-eastern Bulgaria, surrounded by beautiful countryside and lots of green space. It’s a quiet, rural area with friendly, helpful locals and a strong village feel. There’s a small village shop for basics, and with the use of a car it’s just a 20-minute drive to Razgrad, where you’ll find larger shops and supermarkets.
This is primarily a housesit, and you’re very welcome to come a little earlier to get to know us, Chezzy, and the place before we head off. We have a few chickens, three pot-bellied pigs, and three cats — all part of daily life here. Care is straightforward and we’ll show you everything; no previous farm experience is needed.
We’ll be away from late February to mid-April, which is the end of winter here. All firewood and heating are provided, along with fast internet and electricity, so the house stays warm and comfortable. There is some optional plastering, decorating, and a little tiling that could be done, but there are no expectations — pet sitting and animal care is the main responsibility.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Animal Care
House & pet sitting
Interests
Technology
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Winter sports
Nature
Beach
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us offers a chance to experience everyday life in a small Bulgarian farming village, far from tourist routes. You’ll get a real sense of rural Bulgarian culture — local rhythms, seasonal food, village life, and the way neighbours look out for each other.
Our stay spans the end of winter into early spring, including Baba Marta, a much-loved Bulgarian tradition marking the arrival of spring. March is when everything turns green and the storks return to the village to nest and raise their chicks, which is a special and very visible moment in rural life here.
On April 12, it’s Orthodox Easter, which in Bulgaria is a bigger celebration than Christmas. We’ll be back just before then, and you’re very welcome to stay on and enjoy the Easter celebrations with us and the local community if you’d like.
The setting also works very well for remote workers, writers, and creative projects. With fast internet, a warm house, and long quiet days, it’s an ideal place to focus, create, or work online while enjoying nature and a slower pace of life.
We enjoy sharing meals, stories, and skills, and learning from the people who stay with us. It’s a relaxed, respectful exchange built around living together, caring for animals, and mutual curiosity rather than pressure or productivity.
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We are looking for a housesitter from 25th February to 12 April 2026.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Bulgarian: Beginner
Accommodation
2bedroom house with wood burning stove wood provided, solar panels, bathroom.
Basic food provided but no meals.
What else ...
A few buses daily to local towns but, if needed, use of a car.
Very relaxed household.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Very good Internet access both village and private
Space for parking camper vans
Driveway
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Chezzy (12 years)
An adorable Staffy who loves a snuggle on the couch! He will want a bed cuddle too!
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