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Mature Active Friendly International Authors (Couple)

United Kingdom

Testimonials

They have 4 testimonials (view below)

Pet experience

Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Tortoise/Turtle(s), Guinea pig(s), Rodent(s), Reptile(s) – Cats our favourites

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They have a police check

Availability

From: 1 Oct 2024
Until: 1 Jun 2027
(see their busy times below)

Occupation

Author

References

They have referees/references (view below)

About this sitter

We are a very internationally experienced couple who are published authors and teachers. Annie is a Neuroscientist with PHD from Oxford. John is a former sea captain and shipowner. Both of us changed direction in our lives after many years of striving! We discovered a teaching which resonated with us and transformed our life experiences. We became students and teachers of this discipline known as A Course In Miracles. We are very peaceful, non smokers and alcohol free. We travel the world undertaking our writing projects and enjoy mixing with the various Nationalities in the Countries we visit.

Why they want to house sit

We find inspiration in warmer climates than our homeland of UK in Winter although we enjoy short periods in the winter and we enjoy looking after people's properties and pets as though they are our own.

We enjoy mixing with new people and make excellent neighbors as our references show.

Their experience

Both of us have lived all over the world and often in other peoples properties. We have a lot of experience with house sitting assignments from this site with great references.

What can they bring to the assignment

A lot of tender loving care for the property, pets and contents. Great neighbourly attitude and one set of 'green fingers'! Wherever we tend to travel, people seem rather keen to know us. Peace and calm and an ability to handle any so called 'problems' in a responsible and calm manner.

Last updated: 25 Mar 2024

Available to house sit

Africa, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Laos, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Monaco, Nepal, Panama, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, South East Asia, South Pacific, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam

Availability dates

From: 1 Oct 2024
Until: 1 Jun 2027

They have indicated that they are busy at the following times:
19 March 2024 to 30 September 2024

Do they charge?

They sometimes charge for house sitting services

Personal details

Age: 66-75 years old
Family status: Couple

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Testimonials

Delightful responsible, couple.

Annie and John were with us this year for a six week period. Immediately they fitted into our family and were very easy to get along with. We felt very secure leaving the in charge of our large property and care for our aging yet energetic springer dog. They kept in touch while we were away and were always eager to help wherever possible . we would be delighted to have them stay again if they wished and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a house sitter. Good luck to you both in your travels . Trish and William

Trish, Ireland, 14 Nov 2024

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden
  • Handy around the house

Great House sitters

John and Annie housesat for us for two weeks over New Year and did a great job, not only did we come home to happy animals that had been well cared for with plenty of love and attention they had also left us stocked up on wood for the fire, groceries and a lovely bottle of wine and a box of chocolates. It was so nice to be able to come home and relax after a long journey.. We would definitely recommend John and Annie and would be happy to welcome them back in the future if they wanted to return to our home..

Angie, Spain, 21 Jan 2020

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Good in the garden

House and dog sitting over christmas and new year

John and Annie came and took over the house and our dogs for that period. I cannot recommend them enough. The dogs had wonderful care , the house was looked after and they were thoroughly reliable and hope that they enjoyed our house too. thank you both

Jillian, United Kingdom, 4 Jan 2017

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly

Finca in the North of La Gomera

Lovely people with very good hands for our animals,donkeys,dog,cats,fish and a lot of free living chicken.The old dog needed intensiv observation. No problem with the rustic situation in the mountain. Able to drive off-road. Always in a good mood.

Andrea, Spain, 23 Oct 2016

  • Tidy
  • Organised
  • Good at pet care
  • Reliable
  • Kept in contact
  • Friendly
  • Handy around the house

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