17th Century house in country, surrounded by farmland, with Cat

About this assignment

We are looking for a house sitter for 5 weeks from around the 14th May whilst we are travelling. We have a rustic old 17th Century country house, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

We are looking for someone to look after our house while we are away. We will continue to have our cleaner coming in once a week but will also need to be maintained by sitter.
We have a cat, Mowgli. He would need feeding a couple of times a day and likes a fuss so must be cat people (you won't be able to watch TV without him on your lap!)
Plants to be watered.
Bins to go out once a week

What are the good features of the property and location

Our house is a large old rustic house with lots of character and charm. It has a large kitchen diner with French doors to a secluded garden, two sitting rooms, 3 fireplaces (2 with wood burners), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It is in the countryside, in a small friendly village and surrounded by farmland so not overlooked. We have sheep and chickens in the fields next to us. It also has a private hot tub. We are 5 minutes from Bombay Safire and within half an hour of Winchester, Newbury and Basingstoke by car (10 minute by train) and direct train link to London in 50 minutes (few minute walk from station).

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

House sitters would have to be cat people. We would also expect the house to be occupied for the majority of the time and kept reasonably clean. Would also have to be happy with cleaner coming in once a week as arranged.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

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