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The Travelling Millburys
France
Testimonials
They have 2 testimonials (view below)
Pet experience
Dog(s), Cat(s), Chicken(s), Bird(s), Fish, Rodent(s), Pig(s), Farm animal(s)
Police check
They have a police check
Availability
From: Now
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Occupation
Retired from healthcare
References
They have referees/references (view below)
About this sitter
BOOKED FOR 2026. THANK-YOU! (the availability calendar we find difficult to navigate and update) We now have time in second two weeks of November/26 and Dec 27-Jan13/27 open.
Hello, we're Michele n cj - The Travelling Millburys!
We are retired healthcare workers and are enjoying our new chapter by travelling and house/pet-sitting. We're newer to this site, but have been on others and are experienced, having started in the summer of 2022.
Our Facebook page (The Travelling Millburys) now has a dedicated photo album of screenshots of our reviews, open to anyone who wants to peruse, titled "References and Reviews." And anyone can follow us, as well! (a few more have been added!)
We've had gigs in Canada (where we started as we are Canadians), England, Spain, Italy, and of course, France. A few of these are repeats as those we've sat for are satisfied and we so enjoyed them, as well.
We like long-ish sits because it helps us better learn about the area, culture, meeting people, and so on. And, we believe it's a more economically AND ecologically sound way to travel.
Why they want to house sit
What better way to explore the world and help people at the same time?! And, as there is usually a pet or two involved, we get to have companions!
Their experience
We are experienced pet owners, having had cats and dogs over the years. There have been bouts of poultry and swine ownership, too. In terms of pet-sitting, we've looked after geriatric cats, young cats, older dogs, young dogs, fish, pet birds and pea fowl, even. Our latest adventure had us tending sheep and poultry.
We've administered oral meds, taken a cat to the vet for an infected wound that the Dr thought was from a cat bite (cone of shame, oral antibiotics and wound care), and dressing a dog's paw post-op of a toe amputation.
In terms of housing, we've been home owners and renters, had houses with wells and septic systems, wood stoves and fireplaces, are pro-recycling, pro-composting, and can affect small repairs around the place, too.
What can they bring to the assignment
Seems to have been mostly said above.
We both have our French driving permits, but don't have a vehicle. We depend on trains and ferries, and for remote sits, the owners have always been happy to pick us up or bring us back to the station, for which we are always grateful.
Et, monsieur est bilingue!
Last updated:
7 Jul 2026
Available to house sit
Countries: Africa, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Caribbean, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Morocco, 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 Kingdom, Vietnam
Personal details
Age: 56-65 years old
Family status:
Couple
Languages spoken:
English, French (Français/Francais)
Do they charge?
They don't charge for house sitting services
Availability
From Now
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Testimonials
Great Couple Ticks All the Boxes!
Michele and CJ sat for us in October 2025 and we were very happy with their services. They kept in touch and all the animals were happy and healthy when we returned. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!
Diane, France, December 2025
Pre-Christmas dog/house site.
By sheer fluke, Michelle and CJ needed a short house sit in the lead up to Christmas and we had been let down so it suited us both perfectly. Michelle and CJ are friendly, fun people and we felt like we had old friends to stay. They listened and asked questions if there was anything they didn't understand. Stig and Basil took to them both and were rather spoilt if truth be known. We were very busy with 2 trips- 1 to the sales with a quick turnaround and then visit the UK. CJ and Michelle have been very supportive and patient with unforseen hot water water problem. They have taken really nice care of the house and we are extremely grateful. Can't recommend them more and hope they will come visit again! Thank you both :)
Debra, France, December 2024