Sitter available
French-English speaking former tradesman/artisan for house sitting
United Kingdom
Testimonials
They have 1 testimonial (view below)
Pet experience
Cat(s), Chicken(s) – I've grown up with cats
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: From 15 Dec 2026
(see their full availability below)
Occupation
Entrepreneur/product designer
References
They don't have referees/references
About this sitter
I'm Adam, originally from Gloucestershire in the UK. I moved to France in 1989 and settled just south of Tours (37), where I worked for many years as an artisan/menuisier, with my own company specialising in exterior joinery. More recently I've been living somewhat nomadically between France, the UK and S.E. Asia.
I've been house sitting since 2021, initially through MindMyHouse, and have continued to do regular sits since then, mainly in France. I was a little less active over the past couple of years due to family commitments, but I'm now looking to become more active again.
I'm interested in house sits in France, the UK and potentially further afield, with a likely trip to the USA during the first half of 2027.
Why they want to house sit
I enjoy discovering new places and getting to know different areas like a 'local'. House sitting is a good way of doing this while providing a useful service to homeowners.
I particularly enjoy being outdoors and exploring by mountain bike or running. I work independently in a creative field, so I also appreciate a bit of peace and quiet.
Their experience
I have a lot of experience dealing with property, especially in France where I worked in building renovation for many years. I bought and renovated my first house in Cheltenham, England aged 22 and have subsequently owned, renovated and/or maintained properties in both the UK and France.
I have steadily gained experience of house and pet sitting since 2021. I grew up with cats so I’m comfortable looking after them, and I'm now familiar with chickens. Beyond that I might need some training or advice!
I'm practical, responsible and used to dealing with the everyday things that can arise when looking after a property.
What can they bring to the assignment
Bilingual French/English, I travel frequently and I’m comfortable in unfamiliar places. I'm happy to look after pets, keep an eye on things, water plants, mow lawns, cut hedges, clean pools, clean windows and generally leave a home well cared for.
With my background in construction and renovation, I can also potentially assist or advise with property-related projects, minor maintenance, dealing with local tradespeople, etc.
Non smoker.
Own vehicle.
Long stays possible.
UK ACRO Police Certificate available.
Airbnb profile https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/27573420
Last updated:
25 Sep 2026
Available to house sit
Countries: Africa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, 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, Peru, 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, Uruguay, Vietnam
Preferred regions: UK, France, USA
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
Languages spoken:
English, French (Français/Francais), Thai
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Availability
From From 15 Dec 2026
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Testimonials
Fabulous House sitter
From the very first contact with Adam we knew that he was going to be the right person to look after our nine cats, six hens and our property. He is an exceptional friendly and caring individual who was interested in the history of our property, our animals and our own journey of coming to live in France. He was keen to get as much information about the likes and dislikes of our animals and taking care of our gardens, greenhouse and potage. We were not disappointed, as he did an exceptional job. The cats really took to him, even Rosie and Sissy (crabbit 1&2). They were all healthy and content on our return and following Adam about like the pied Piper of Hamlet. Considering Adam hadn't looked after hens before, he did a great job there too, and even managed to consume a few eggs in the process. The property and land had been tendened to in our absence and he was good at keeping in touch with us throughout the three weeks and giving us updates on the antics of both cats and hens. He also managed an issue well with our pond when the pump broke down. We would welcome and be privileged to have Adam come back and house sit for us anytime in the future. We would highly recommend Adam to any prospective house sitter. Fiona & Colin
Colin, United Kingdom, November 2021