Come and take care of my dogs and garden in southern Apulia, Ugento, Italy

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  Description

  🏡 House & Pet Sitting in the Heart of Salento – Southern Italy
  
  Hi, my name is Daniele. I live in a beautiful house in the countryside near Ugento, in the Salento peninsula (Puglia, southern Italy), one of the most authentic and unspoiled corners of the Mediterranean. The house sits among olive trees and has a big garden with a variety of fruit trees.
  
  It is 4 km from the Ionian Sea and some stunning, crystal-clear beaches that, by October, are blissfully quiet and all yours to enjoy.
  
  🐾 What I need
  
  I'm planning to be away from home for a few months starting in October 2026, and I'm looking for a reliable, animal-loving person (or couple) to stay at the house and take care of three dogs. The ideal helper would:
  
  - Live in the house full-time during my absence
  - Feed and keep company with my three dogs
  - Keep an eye on the property and the garden
  - Do light maintenance of the outdoor spaces (watering, tidying)
  
  No special skills are required, just genuine love for animals, a sense of responsibility, and an appreciation for a slower, nature-connected lifestyle.
  
  🌿 What you get in return
  
  In exchange, you'll have a comfortable home all to yourself in one of Italy's most beautiful regions. October in Salento is magical, warm sunny days, empty beaches, local festivals, incredible food and wine, and none of the summer crowds. It's a wonderful base for exploring the area, learning about rural life, and simply slowing down.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage d'entretien

  S’occuper des animaux

  Petits travaux d'entretien

  Garde de maison et d'animaux
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  the helpers will have plenty of time to explore the surrounding region and get to know the local culture and food

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  Aide

  Welcoming house sitting and dog sitting, a little help in the garden would be appreciated too. Aside from this, workawayers will have plenty of free time to enjoy the area and try out local food.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Italien: Courant

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  Hébergement

  2 bedroom apartment with fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and lounge. Ideal for a couple, a single person or a family up to 4 people.
  
  workawayers will be responsible for their own food and cooking, but they will be welcome to anything that grows in the garden.

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  Autres infos...

  helpers will be able to visit one of the most beautiful areas of Italy. Beautiful beaches and towns rich in history and charm, such as Gallipoli, Nardò and Santa Maria di Leuca are all easily reachable.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  The house is equipped with reliable Wi-Fi, making it a perfect base for anyone who works remotely. It's quiet, comfortable and surrounded by nature, everything you need to focus during the day and fully switch off in the evening. It has smart tv and a screen/keyboard/wireless mouse set up.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  There is ample parking and the possibility to plug the campervan to electricity and water

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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