Beautiful cottage, loving pets and great access to fabulous places to visit.

Introduction

You couldn't wish for a more central location to explore the UK. Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Birmingham, the Peak District, Chatsworth House, Belvoir Castle, there are countless interesting places to explore. Our cottage is situated in a tiny, picturesque village, with thatched houses and a lively pub. Pete and I are both retired, we like to travel but also love our pets to be cared for in their home where their routine is least disrupted.

Home & location

We live in a beautiful little village very close to East Midlands airport and Junction 23a of the M1. The village is in a valley and is not overflown by aircraft, so we are barely disturbed by noise. Donington race track is less than a mile away. Nottingham, Derby and Leicester are each within 15 miles and offer shopping, theatres and history. The Peak District and Alton Towers are accessible. There is a bus service through the village to Nottingham, or change at the airport and there are buses from there to many locations. There is no shop in the village but there is a great pub 5 minutes walk from the house that does nice home-cooked meals. There is a handy general grocer and an organic farm with a shop and cafe in the next village, which is Long Whatton, along with two amazing gastropubs. Castle Donington is 10 minutes away by car and has a good Co-op and Aidi. Borough Steet has beautiful gift shops, fab cafes and lots of characterful pubs as well as 4 excellent Indian restaurants. You will need a car here.

Responsibilities

We would need you to look after, feed, fuss and play with the cats. Feed the fish: tropical fish feed once a day with a 25% water change every other week. Chickens let out every morning. Top up pellets and corn and water changed. Poo pick the Eggloo. Shut them in before dusk. If we are away two weeks or more it would be great if plants could be watered and maybe grass cut. This does involve a ride on mower and an acre of grass, so it will depend on your fitness! Generally keeping the house clean and tidy as you use it.