Cornwall. Peaceful and compact converted barn,3 cats, 4 chickens and several doves to feed

Introduction

Start and end dates have some flexibility We are a retired couple seeking a responsible, practical, non-smoking couple to care for our home, 3 cats, 4chickens and doves. It is not a child-friendly house or garden and not suitable for disabled.

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Home & location

For lovers of peace and quiet, we offer a compact detached 3 bedroomed, upside-down style converted barn, set in an acre of gardens with splendid views and no immediate neighbours. The property has its own water supply. The barn is situated three-quarters of a mile down a tarmacked, single-track lane with passing places, 2 miles from a village shop and post-office, 6 miles from a large supermarket , 4 miles from the fishing village and beaches of Looe and 18 miles from the historic city of Plymouth. Upstairs comprises kitchen-diner and a cosy sitting room with log burner. Downstairs via a spiral staircase is a double bedroom with French doors opening on to the garden, 2 smaller / childrens' rooms and bathroom with bath and hand held shower nozzle over bath. A fridge freezer and washing machine is located in a separate barn 30 strides from the house. There is plenty of parking space. There is a stream and overgrown pond at the bottom of the garden and an on-going restoration of a former stable in the lower garden, making it unsuitable for children. Our sitters need to be drivers, non-smokers and fit, as there are steps, spiral stairs and some uneven ground.

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Responsibilities

Feed and care for 3 cats; brother and sister live outside and are fed in Wendy house in front garden (they have a cat-flap) while mother cat is fed indoors (sorry, occasional cat litter tray to empty) Feed our 4 chickens daily and top up water when necessary ( They have an automatic water feeder that requires topping up monthly, but keep an eye on it to ensure that it doesn't get clogged with their woodchip ). Feed and water doves daily Water potted plants outside front door.

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Meet the pets

Photo of Shadow

Shadow

5 years

Photo of Fez

Fez

15 years

Sitter Reviews (13)

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Fantastic peaceful location in the countryside, with gorgeous gardens. We really enjoyed looking after the cats, chickens and the doves. The cats were adorable, and we had the added bonus of the chickens providing us with eggs every day.

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Stayed: 11 Sep 2018 - 21 Sep 2018
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Connie and Steve were lovely and the house and animals were a pleasure to look after! Lovely and peaceful.

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Stayed: 28 Jun 2018 - 07 Jul 2018
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Stayed: 30 Jan 2018 - 03 Feb 2018
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Stayed: 30 Oct 2017 - 04 Nov 2017
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I have had several sits here with the three cats, doves and the itinerant pheasants. Lovely peaceful and tranquil valley. Thoroughly recommend this sit and lovely animals and owners.

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Stayed: 31 Aug 2017 - 29 Sep 2017

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Connie
Last time sitter needed: 5 months 26 days ago