Bringing home owners and house sitters together
Calm, empathetic sitter(s) for 4 weeks at Gascon farmhouse with views of the Pyrenees
France, Betbèze, Occitanie
Pets
- Dog(s)
- Cat(s)
We feed the wild birds everyday so topping up the feeders would be appreciated.
Dates
- 16 Oct 2025 to 16 Nov 2025 (2 sitters have applied for these dates)
About this assignment
Only people who are kind, love animals and are 100% reliable. Common sense and able to use your initiative. Familiar with caring for pets, a home and garden. Non smokers please.
We are very experienced house sitters ourselves so we do our best to give you a good experience at our home. We like to WhatsApp before deciding, so we both you and us get a feel for a good fit.
If you hold a full clean license and are over 25, you may use my car whilst you are here, it’s basic but works fine.
Our home is located in a quiet but not isolated area so a love of countryside or wanting a comfortable place to remote work or read or paint or write or chill.
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
Love and care for two rescue dogs and two rescue cats. This is a relatively easy task, they are not demanding and don’t require walks. They love people and are happy to mooch around the house and garden. They are fed morning and evening, takes about 5 to 10 minutes each time. A bi daily poo patrol of the garden. Feed the wild bird every morning please, which takes about 10 minutes. Take the rubbish and recycling to the nearby bins. Keep the house clean and tidy. Stay in touch every few days with updates or keep me informed of any issues.
Have a lovely time, enjoy the animals, be warm and comfortable in the house. Go out and visit the local area, markets, mountains, lakes, walks.
What are the good features of the property and location
Our home is clean, spacious, comfortable and has central heating.There is a large garden with outdoor furniture in the porch area. There are lovely views over the countryside, and the midi Pyrenees. There are two small market towns within 5 kms. Lots of lovely walks, local markets, cafes and restaurants. Spain is an easy day out as are the wonderful Pyrenees mountains. There is high speed WiFi, excellent choice of tv, Netflix and Prime. If you would enjoy peace and quiet, a rural location that is not isolated but with all the mod cons, this could be for you.
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
Our sit will suit people looking for a quiet and peaceful break. We can collect applicants from Toulouse or Lourdes airport or train and bus stations. You need experience with dogs, preferably rescued ones. Bo has missed the early socialisation months whilst he was in a refuge but he is very gentle and loving although he maybe a nervous initially. Teddy, is extremely sociable and loves everyone and everything. You need to be okay that he and Sugar cat sleep on the bed. He loves to go everywhere with you in the car.
Can I bring my own pets?
No, sorry.
Last updated:
1 August 2025
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Testimonials
A lovely rural setting house in the countryside, air space , nature,views of Pyrenees,lovely pets....
what a fantastic first experience for me. I had the most brilliant housesit experience at Jenny and Neil's country house with Pyrenees views I spend a lovely 5 weeks, I fell in love with two adorable cats ( sugar & junior ) and especially with her sweet dog Teddy!! Jenny and Neil were so organized and communicative so I was never unsure about the expectations. they welcomed me very nicely , we had a delicious lunch in a small village restaurant and I got useful tips about the place and the area, they got a lot of information best places and local markets to visit... the car that they left me made a difference to move and explore the area. Beautiful walks with wonderful views,Teddy was always with me we had a wonderful walks together... They house is really comfortable you have everything you need , because it was winter a spend cousy days at home with the babys... I had to take Sugar to the vet he wasn't right...They left me contacts of neighbours and friends in case I had some problem... (The peace of the place ), all the conditions where there to put a small on my faces every morning ! I really had a great time and hope there will be next time. Thank you again Jenny & Neil for trusting me with your Home & pets !
Margarita, Spain, 27 Jan 2025
Such a Peaceful home and Lovely Animals!
My husband and I truly enjoyed our two week stay at Jenny and Neil's house. Talk about a peaceful location with beautiful scenery! It was just lovely, especially in the spring. Jenny and Neil were so great with communication! They were helpful with our transportation and the loan of their car made a huge difference because the area is quite secluded. The house is a comfortable old farmhouse, with all the quirks that entails. But we were super comfortable and slept so well in the country air! The biggest joy was taking care of the animals. Junior the barn cat was a bit stand-offish but eventually warmed up. Sugar the house cat was darling (though she got a little carried away bringing us "presents" from the outdoors! That stopped once we put a bell collar on her.) By far our favorite was sweet, adorable, loving little Teddy. What a darling dog! He is so affectionate and obedient, we took him everywhere. If you don't mind seclusion and are looking for a nice break from the hustle and bustle, I highly recommend this sit!
Leslie, France, 20 May 2024
We loved this house sit
We absolutely loved this sit. The house is a beautiful well kept house with many comforts. The internet worked great and there were two TV's and cable for our use. The animals are very easy to care for. The two dogs are friendly, very obedient and love to walk or just go out in the yard. The cats are wonderful. The house is an amazingly beautiful location--the foothills of the Pyrenees. There are local markets daily, great hikes, wonderful small towns. Jenny and Neil left an abundance of information on the area and lots of support info as well. We would love to sit for them again. This was one of my favorite house sits... a generous and kind couple and lovely , easy pets to care for.
Laurie, United States, 1 Nov 2023
We couldn’t have asked for a better house/ pet sit
It was an absolute pleasure to look after Jenny & Neil’s house and pets. They are lovely people who went out of their way to ensure that we enjoyed the experience. This included the use of a car for travelling around. Their farmhouse is lovely, set in the hills above two small towns with easy access to the supermarkets, restaurants etc. Everything necessary for our stay was there- excellent, fully equipped kitchen, large comfortable lounge and bedroom. Their dogs Rasta and Teddy were sweet and very easy to look after -though be aware that Rasta is a big boy ( but really, really soft!). Sugar, their cat loves attention (when she is ready!) and Junior the barn cat, is friendly but a little shy. From Jenny and Neil’s home it is possible to make trips to Lourdes, the Pyrenees and to some delightful towns. Teddy will want to go with you! They have prepared extensive instructions (maps, brochures, recommendations) about the home and excursions to help you. All in all, we couldn’t have wished for better owners, great people whom it was lovely to meet and get to know. They really took great time and effort in making our first sit a wonderful experience. We hope to return there very soon. Danka & Roy
Danka, Poland, 11 Aug 2023