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Australian couple (who live in France) to the rescue

France

Testimonials

They have 6 testimonials (view below)

Pet experience

Dog(s), Cat(s), Horse/Donkey(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Rabbit(s), Goat(s), Farm animal(s) – We had chooks and ducks on our farm. Also had cats and dogs when younger.

Police check

They have a police check

Availability

From: 3 April 2024
Until: 31 December 2025

Occupation

Web content editor

References

They don't have referees/references

About this sitter

We are reliable, non smoking, caring, honest, clean, tidy, considerate and friendly sitters. We are keen to take on house sit opportunities. Send us a message.
Retired Australian couple in our 60's living in France with permanent residency and A2 level French.
Bill, Information Technology Manager and Wendy, Online Communications and IT.
Married 40 years.
We love to travel everywhere in Europe and beyond. We have completed many successful housesits in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy and France. We have also completed many home exchanges through Homelink and Intervac sites (you can view our listing on these sites).
We owned a Lemon and Lime farm in South Australia and had ducks and chickens. We have travelled extensively throughout Australia.
We own our house in La Creuse which we have renovated and are now keen to see as much of Europe and everywhere else as we can.
House sitting provides us with a way in which we can experience living like a local whilst making new friends and helps those that are in need of a well deserved break.
We have successfully completed a number of house sits with owners leaving lovely recommendations.
We would welcome the opportunity to house sit for you if dates and places suit us both.
We would take great care with your property and beloved pets.
We're too old to party hard and the only drugs we take are prescription medications.
We enjoy a chardy or two (well we are Aussies).
Please feel free to contact us if you would like further info. We are on What'sApp. 0033 0784476293
Our only requirements would be to have a comfortable big bed, parking place, good wifi and non smoking. We prefer not to have pets in the bedroom.
Kindest Regards
Wendy and Bill

Why they want to house sit

To experience living like locals, sharing our travel knowledge, getting to actually live in all different areas, meeting new people, broadening our horizons. Great way to stay in one place for a period of time. Caring for your pets.

Their experience

We have owned numerous properties in Australia and one in France so we are aware of what it takes to care for and maintain a property. We have now completed a number of house sits and hope to undertake many more in the time we are residing in France.
One house sit in Portugal involved giving two of the cats a puffer and injections daily. We've also cared for horses, cats, dogs, chickens and ducks.
We love our garden and projects around the house so can say that we'd take great care with your garden and property.
We house sat a property in Castalla in September 2021 that was on the market to be sold. So had to ensure it was spick and span for short notice viewings. It was sold while we were there so we must have done something right.

What can they bring to the assignment

Our knowledge of maintaining and caring for a property and everything this entails. Our enthusiasm to experience different cultures and our ability to fit in. We are honest, caring, reliable and friendly Australians who just want to travel and explore that big wide world out there. Make new friends along the way and look after your precious pets.

Last updated: 3 April 2024

Available to house sit

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, 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, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Pacific, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Availability dates

From: 3 April 2024
Until: 31 December 2025

Do they charge?

They don't charge for house sitting services

Membership

MindMyHouse member since 2015

Personal details

Age: 56-65 years old
Family status: Couple

Total sits

Total completed house sits: 4

Testimonials

Phenomenal Housesitters

Wendy and Bill looked after our cats and house for nearly three weeks. They were just wonderful. Flexible around the dates, very tidy (I must admit: the place looked better when we came back than when we left). They even worked in the garden! Throughout the time, they stayed in touch, answering messages immediately. Our cats were very relaxed when we came back and visibly well looked after. I wish Wendy and Bill a lot more great house sitting experiences!

Katja, Italy, 16 September, 2023

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

Fun and reliable pet sitters

Bill and Wendy have just completed a nearly 3 week cat and housesit for us this December. They were reliable, clean and fun to have dinner with. I think our cats were very happy with their time together! The house was left clean and our regular communications made us feel very comfortable with their help. Bill also was handy with our tempermental boiler when it went off due to power outages. We would highly recommend them in any housesitting and pet caring situation.

Kim, Spain, 13 December, 2021

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

June & George Coulthard

Wendy and Bill were a lovely friendly couple, they agreed to come and house sit for us at very short notice. They took over the running of the house and garden in a professional and efficient manner. They were available to allay our fears that all was well at our house and I would have no hesitation in recommending them as reliable and trustworthy house sitters.

George, United Kingdom, 24 November, 2021

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

Amazing House and Pet Sitters -High recommend and very capable couple

We can not recommend Wendy and Bill highly enough. They did over and above what is normally required when looking after our pets and for that we are eternally grateful. They contacted us through Skype and email in the weeks before they traveled down from France. They are a great couple and really loved our 3 cats, 2 kittens and 3 dogs. We knew after they asked all the necessary questions that the pets would be in very safe and reliable hands especially as two of our cats were sick. During our absence Bill and Wendy showed how highly capable they both were in handling the problems that came up. They had to administer saline solution with a needle into the oldest cat twice daily in addition to liquid food in a pipette as his health deteriorated. The other cat needed to have a steroid spray using an air chamber. All of which can be very difficult and stressful both for the cats and the carer. They were wonderful with them and took greatest care of my oldest cat being in contact with us on how he was doing while we were away. They made such efforts that I was still able to be with him on my return. In addition the dogs loved the long walks and their company. Bill even took them out in the old Saab for walks on wet days. The house was spotless when we arrived back more so than when we left and the pets were spoiled from the moment they arrived. They were also good company with us and Wendy had prepared a delicious meal for us with the usual wine on our return. They are a wonderful couple and we would love to have them back at any time and if you are successful enough to have them look after your house and pets you will be very lucky indeed. We wish them all the best for the future. Liz & Colin Portugal

liz, Portugal, 12 February, 2019

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

Bill and Wendy

Bill and Wendy are a great couple they are reliable, trustworty and good fun. They looked after our house and animals with genuine enthusiasm. They are great company having spent a couple of evenings with them before we left and Wendy cooked us a great meal for the evening of our return which was much appreciated. The house was very clean and tidy on our return and the kittens clearly enjoyed their company as well. We have no hesitation in recommending them as house sitters and would welcome them back any time.

Stephen, France, 12 October, 2017

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

Catalan Masia

It was refreshing to have such a responsible and friendly couple looking after the animals and the house. Good communicators and eager to enjoy their stay, I could enjoy my trip in turn. I'd be delighted if they'd be willing to repeat the experience as would the animals and neighbours too

Jayne, Spain, 07 November, 2016

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

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About this house sitter

MindMyHouse member since January 2024