I need house carer and companion for 2-3 weeks over Christmas and New Year for my very friendly Springer spaniel who is now 13 but still quite active. She has a medical condition and might require visit to the vet. Prefer sitters who are happy to spend time at home rather than be out exploring the island all day, although up to 4 hours away would be ok.
Mature couple, non smoking, living in UK or Europe preferably with some Spanish language skills, gardening and general maintenance would be ideal. The garden may need some watering, depending on the weather, and an eye kept on the pool although this is not very demanding. There is a weekly gardener.
This is a traditional country house on 4 acres, 5km from nearest village, but with some nearby houses and friendly neighbours. The house has an open plan layout downstairs and is comfortably equipped for all year round living with underfloor heating, open fireplace and a large covered terrace. There is mains electricity. Fast internet connection available, with tel landline, but no TV. There is a DVD player with monitor screen and many DVDs and CDs and books.
There are mature gardens surrounding the house and a lovely swimming pool, but most of the land is uncultivated except for almond, carob, wild olive and oak trees. The property is within 20 minutes of the airport and less than 30 minutes to Palma. It is generally very tranquil with lots of birdsong!
The traditional village of Algaida is 7 minutes away by car and has a central Plaza with several bars and cafes, restaurants (many), banks, post office, doctor, pharmacy, 3 small supermarkets, petrol station, hardware store, bakers, small weekly market. The larger town of Llucmajor with all facilities is 15 minutes' drive.
Location is 20 mins from airport and 30 mins to Palma city. Own car or possible use of car for suitable applicant (clean licence and experience of driving in Europe).