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Sitter available
Active responsible retired couple with transport to Europe and willing to travel elsewhere
United Kingdom
Testimonials
They have 3 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Guinea pig(s), Reptile(s) – Our son has a beautiful Weimaraner who we love and sometimes look after..
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: 1 June 2024
Until: 5 February 2025
Occupation
Retired
References
They have referees/references (view below)
About this sitter
We are active fit young-ish retirees who love animals and travel. We are willing to drive to locations in Europe to spend reasonable time there. We have had various pets ourselves and enjoy looking after them. We are responsible ex-professionals who know how to look after property as we were both Directors of Estates looking after University estates.
Why they want to house sit
We are retired and free to travel and would like to experience different places. This is best done by staying longer to really get the feel of somewhere. We can combine our love of animals with this zest for travel through Mind My House, as while we are solvent, it's expensive to do long stays in Europe.
Their experience
We have completed a few housesits including a month in France in 2022. As we have recently re-joined after a short period out of circulation including covid downtime we have lost a previous house sit review in 2019. Following our rejoining however we are returning again to a pet sit we undertook in 2022 in 2024. Covid and family affairs have held us back for the three years and we're now free and keen to get started again. We also have a lot of references from Airbnb saying how well we have looked after properties we have occupied.
What can they bring to the assignment
We understand that your pet(s) are an important part of your family and will do our utmost to make sure they are well cared for and happy. We'll also look after your house responsibly.
We are happy to drive to Europe which means we can stay in country locations.
Last updated:
3 April 2024
Available to house sit
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
Availability dates
From: 1 June 2024
Until: 5 February 2025
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Membership
MindMyHouse member since 2022
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
Family status:
Couple
Total sits
Total completed house sits: 2
References
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About this house sitter
MindMyHouse member since November 2023
Sitemap
MindMyHouse.com – https://www.mindmyhouse.com/owners/sitter_listing/52460
Testimonials
Outgoing Trustworthy Couple
Colin and Claire returned to do a sit for us for a month in January 2024. It was lovely to see them again and we had some catch up time together before the sit began. Very friendly and outgoing they did a great job for us again, and kept in regular contact with us. The pets and house were well looked after, and they dealt with whatever the weather and house threw at them admirably. We would not hesitate to recommend them as house and Petsitters. Thanks again.
Sue, France, 27 February, 2024
A friendly and very caring couple
Colin and Claire house sat our cat (Lola) and 4 chickens, they came the day before and the pets instantly took a liking to them which was a great sign. After showing them the ropes for looking after both sets of animals, I was confident in Colin and Claire. They sent updates with pictures and messages which we loved as gave us reassurance that everyone was happy. On return from skiing (early unfortunately due to an skiing accident) the house was clean and tidy. They even cooked dinner for us which was lovely. Thank you so much and we welcome you back anytime
Jessica, France, 27 February, 2024
Outgoing trustworthy couple
Colin and Clare sat for us for a month in April 2022. They came early to get to know us and our pets and we enjoyed a meal and each others company. They managed our French farmhouse and garden well during their stay including coping with a storm. Our pets were thoroughly spoilt including many walks, outings and playtimes, they clearly were well looked after and had great fun. We look forward to welcoming Colin and Clare back in January 2024 for a further sit and are reassured of their care and kindness to our home and pets.
Sue, France, 05 November, 2023