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Experienced reliable couple, active retirees with flexible availability, willing to travel, excellent repeat references, kind and capable, both had property management careers
United Kingdom
Testimonials
They have 4 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Fish, Rabbit(s), Guinea pig(s), Rodent(s), Reptile(s) – Our son has a beautiful Weimaraner Freya who we love and sometimes look after, and we have had our own dogs and cats in the past.
Police check
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Availability
From: 7 Jul 2025
Until: 12 Dec 2026
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 like to experience different places. This is best done by staying longer to really get the feel of somewhere. We combine our love of animals with this zest for travel through Mind My House. We enjoy meeting people, looking after their home and animals and making friends.
Their experience
We have excellent references from four successful house and pet sits including a repeat assignment looking after a dog and cat in France, first for a month in 2022 and then for another month in 2024. Directly after this we cared for a cat and chickens for another family, also in France, as they had been let down and we were already in the country. In May 2025 we looked after a dog and two cats for 20 days in Menorca. We very much enjoy meeting and supporting our hosts and making sure as well they have a happy and relaxed holiday by looking after their house and pets to the very highest standard and sending regular photos and communicating. Their pets were not only safe and well, we made sure they were really happy and having fun. We manage the house and gardens and take that responsibility very seriously. We also cleaned and cared for a swimming pool and a car in Menorca.
Due to taking a break from MMH in 2020, we lost a previous positive review for a dog and two cats sit in England in 2019. We have a lot of Airbnb references saying how well we have looked after properties we have occupied.
in our careers we were both senior managers responsible for large estates so we are experienced in property maintenance and management issues and are competent to deal with them.
We both drive, and Colin especially is a excellent driver on the continent. It is a great benefit to have the use of a car, if you are considering allowing the use of a car it would be safe with us. Our reference from Menorca confirms this.
What can they bring to the assignment
We know that your beloved pet(s) are an important part of your family and we do our utmost to ensure they are well cared for and happy. We'll also look after your house responsibly. We are kind, capable, competent and friendly. We want the sits to be a success for all concerned and make the extra effort to ensure this.
We may be willing to drive to Europe to stay in country locations, we would appreciate the use of a car where possible if one is required as bringing or hiring one for an extended period is a significant expense.
Last updated:
20 May 2025
Available to house sit
Countries: 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, United Kingdom
Availability dates
From: 7 Jul 2025
Until: 12 Dec 2026
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
Family status:
Couple
Languages spoken: English, very basic French
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Testimonials
The Perfect Housesitters!
Colin and Clare kindly looked after our large dog and two cats for 18 days in May 2025. They left our home only 2 days ago and our pets are now genuinely missing them both! A true testimony to the love and care they have given to our pets. Colin has strong practical skills and even cleaned our swimming pool in our absence. We returned to find our home spotlessly clean and tidy and feel very grateful for that too. We left a car with Colin & Clare to drive and that also has been cleaned and looked after very well. Both Colin and Clare communicated with us on a daily basis while we were on holiday. They gave us strong peace of mind with updates and photos of how our pets were doing. It let us relax knowing the dog and cats were having such a good time with Colin and Clare. We would recommend Colin and Clare whole-heartedly as pet and home sitters. 100% trustworthy, kind people and also great company on top of all that! 10/10, 5*, a complete success story, Thank you to them both! We hope they will come back next time we travel!
Jane, Spain, 17 May 2025
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 Feb 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 Feb 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, 5 Nov 2023