Lovely home with pool in Portugal

About this assignment

A single person or couple who are honest and reliable, who will care for our dog Rio (see photo) and not leave him alone for more than 2/3 hours. A house sitter who we can call a friend, who is happy in a semi-rural area.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

To care for Rio, walking is not imperative as we have a large garden but he does love going out.
5 hens -feed, water and shut up at night.
Tend the garden, water and keep tidy, sweep paths
Pool maintenance, full instruction will be given

What are the good features of the property and location

Just 45 minutes from Lisbon, accessible cheaply by train, also the airport
Good sized saltwater pool usable from March to end of October
About 2km from all amenities in Cartaxo, a wine growing area with plenty of restaurants
In the country but not isolated
A cleaner who comes every Monday

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

A driving license would not be essential but would be useful
Some basic Portuguese language would help as this is not a tourist area although we do have English speaking friends nearby
Physical ability to get around the garden
Be happy to enjoy a simple life in the sun!

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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