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Active retired couple, ex-NHS & ex-policeman. Wanting to explore different places!
United Kingdom
Testimonials
They have 7 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Rabbit(s), Pig(s), Other animal(s) – We have looked after cats,dogs,chickens,ducks ,horses and pigs.
Police check
They don't have a police check
Availability
From: 7 May 2025
Until: 31 Dec 2025
Occupation
Retired
References
They have referees/references (view below)
About this sitter
We are a dependable, honest couple looking for house sits in different areas of the UK and Europe. Norma has gardening experience, and likes small animals . Chris has experience with dogs and makes a good labourer to the management. We are houseowners so are respectful of others' property.
Why they want to house sit
To see and experience different areas also to interact with pets as we have none of our own now.
Their experience
We have done a lot of house sitting and are quite experienced!
We have undertaken short and long term sits in the UK, Europe and Mexico and are very practical people and good at problem solving.
We have looked after dogs, cats, ducks, geese, chickens and black Vietnamese pigs.
What can they bring to the assignment
We are a dependable and honest couple well able to take care of your home and garden and/or pets.
Chris is practical and able to cope if emergencies occur as he is an ex-police officer!
Last updated:
7 May 2025
Available to house sit
Countries: Africa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Monaco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North East Asia, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South East Asia, South Korea, South Pacific, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam
Availability dates
From: 7 May 2025
Until: 31 Dec 2025
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 66-75 years old
Family status:
Couple
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Testimonials
House and Poppy sit in the Charente Limousin
We arrived home from our trip yesterday and were delighted that Chris and Norma had enjoyed their stay although the weather hadn't been too great for them. Poppy, our little terrier, was very well and content. She'd enjoyed some really good walks and a lot of attention. The hens had been well looked after and also our large and unruly garden. The house was spotlessly clean and Norma had done battle with the resident weevils and won! My kitchen cupboards and drawers had been cleaned and tidied. Thank you Norma§ I can now find things! We are very happy, it was the perfect house sit for us and we have no hesitation in recommending Chris and Norma to anyone who needs their pets and home cared for...and the bonus is that they travel all over Europe and beyond! Thank you to both of you. It was a big relief for us as we couldn't take Poppy with us for this particular trip. Please visit us, or look after our home again if you are passing by.
Helen, France, 7 Jun 2024
Chris & Norma Coleman
This couple arrived 19th August/2023 they were extremeley good in every way. We were very happy to leave our treasured home and Luna our very loved collie dog in their capabley hands. We would be very pleased to welcome them back at any time. From Sylvia & Roger
Sylvia Frances, United Kingdom, 10 Sep 2023
House sitters from Heaven!
I have just had my first house sitters experience and WOW, did we hit the jackpot! Norma and Chris are in one word a gift, especially for someone who has never done this before. Norma gave me so much advice and made sure that I left the house feeling that I had not forgotten any important information. We arrived back after a 10 day stay with our family in the UK. The house was sparkling clean. Soup and Cottage Pie in the fridge. Happy content animals. We are so very grateful that we found you both Norma and Chris. Thank you so very much for everything. I hope that one day we will get the pleasure of meeting you both again. Love and thanks June and Gary xxx
June, Portugal, 4 Jan 2018
Chris and Norma are excellent sitters
Chris and Norma looked after our house, dogs , chickens and guests while we were away, they were all well cared for. Would happily have them back to cre for things again. They are happy and confident couple who were all we could have wished for. You won't regret asking them! Thanks again Jenny and Richard
Jenny, United Kingdom, 8 Feb 2017
To whom it may concern
Chris Coleman and his partner Norma Harris were by far the best housesitter we ever had ! They were at our place for 5! month, taking care of two dogs (incl. medical help) ,two cats and an old mex. Neighbor. Everything was as we- left- it, or ! in better shape when we came back.We can recoment them to everybody and would be 100% happy if they decided to come back to our place!! Absolutly trustworthy !!
Uwe, Mexico, 16 Sep 2016
Chris Coleman house sit June 2016.
We could not have wished for better house sitters than chris and Norma. They were considerate, responsible and communicated with us excellently leading up to and during the sit. They were lovely people and we enjoyed the little time we spent with them. Both of our dogs were unexpectedly unwell just before the sit. Chris was unphased by this and managed medication etc. We were reassured and put at ease by chris who is clearly very experienced with animals. The house was left tidy and clean and the garden was very well cared for. We would not hesitate in recommending chris and Norma.
Emma, United Kingdom, 15 Sep 2016
Efficient and caring house-sitter
Chris has house-sat for us three times now, looking after our two boisterous dogs, cat and chickens. He has always been extremely reliable and everything is immaculate when we arrive back home. The animals have been well cared for including grooming the dogs which is certainly over and above the remit of the house-sit and has even prepared a lovely supper for us when we returned home! Chris has also clearly taken care of the garden in our absence by watering and mowing the lawn. I can thoroughly recommend Chris as a house-sitter and am aware that he has a lot of experience.
Catherine, United Kingdom, 15 Sep 2016