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Friendly, conscientious and caring couple seek peaceful adventure through house-sitting :-)

United Kingdom

Testimonials

They have 1 testimonial (view below)

Pet experience

Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Fish, Guinea pig(s)

Police check

They don't have a police check

Availability

From: 16 November 2023
Until: 7 August 2024
(see their busy times below)

Occupation

Quality Data Analyst + Writer

References

They have referees/references (view below)

About this sitter

I am a happy, caring and quick-thinking woman in her mid-forties.

I have always loved animals and nature. I did my degree in Zoology and Environmental Science before going into International Development, helping rural communities in Kenya access clean water.

After that I spent some years caring for an elderly relative with dementia. That taught me a lot about the practical aspects of caring for someone who is unable to communicate with words.

I currently work part-time as a data analyst for an organisation that supports people with learning disabilities to live a fulfilling life (I love spreadsheets and making people's lives better :-)

My partner Emile is a writer and always seeking new inspiration. He is half-Norwegian half-Australian and has a passion for travel and good food. We love to cook together and enjoy peaceful times in nature walks.

We are drawn to house-sitting, and how it creates new experiences and broadens horizons. The opportunity to see new places, care for some animals and save a little cash seems like a great idea!

We are seeking assignments in Norway and in the UK initially, and then perhaps further afield as we explore this adventure :)

Why they want to house sit

We are exploring a semi-nomadic lifestyle, without permanent commitments to accommodation. Currently we are in SE Asia traveling (not house-sitting), but should be back in the UK by mid-July.

Since we are both able to work remotely (with decent wi-fi), this creates a perfect opportunity to do something different and see new places while saving a bit of money which can go towards getting our own place later in 2023.

We love the idea of making new connections and creating a mutually beneficial relationship with home-owners who need reliable sitters. We have completed a few assignments now and found them all really enjoyable.

Their experience

We have been traveling for a year now, and about half of that was house-sitting. We have made many lovely animal friends across the UK and Scandinavia.

My family has had cats and dogs all my life; I have been given paid work as a dog-walker and also caring for a neighbour's chickens in the past.

I have been a home-owner, and until last year was a lodger with my landlady. I have been very happy here for almost three years, and treat this place as if it were my own. She is away frequently and has no reservations about leaving me with oversight of the house and her cockapoo Oscar :)

I have travelled a fair bit and am very comfortable in all sorts of different living arrangements, from rural Cambodia with no running water to Spanish villas with a pool, even sleeping under the stars in Brittany :)

What can they bring to the assignment

We are very flexible with dates and locations, open to new ideas and challenges. Having been a home-owner, tenant and landlord I am sensitive to the needs of a home-owner and conscientious about my space. My current landlady says I am the perfect housemate!

Between us we are fluent in English and Norwegian, with a little French and Cambodian too..

Keeping a tidy house and engaging with animals are both things we enjoy. We also love going for walks in nature, so dog-walking would be perfect for that.

We are both fit and energetic and happy to spend time on tasks around the home and garden, if instructions/guidance are given.

We are good communicators and look forward to updating you with any news or handling any unexpected situation that may arise.

If you have a piano I can put it to good use as I have my Grade 8 and love to play!

Available to house sit

Ireland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom

Availability dates

From: 16 November 2023
Until: 7 August 2024

They have indicated that they are busy at the following times:
16 November 2023 to 19 January 2024

Do they charge?

They don't charge for house sitting services

Membership

MindMyHouse member since 2022

Personal details

Age: 36-45 years old
Family status: Couple

Total sits

Total completed house sits: 2

Testimonials

Just Super

Sophie and Emile are a delightful couple. Organised, efficient, tidy and above all our animals loved them. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and hope they can come back again one day.

Jackie, United Kingdom, 08 November, 2022

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

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Last updated: 16 November 2023