Traditional Gascogne house in rural SW France
Introduction
Traditional French stone house with modern amenities and direct access to countryside. 8km from local small cathedral city of Condom. I live here post-Brexit but have family in the UK and take small trips to see them. Would suit a sitter who loves the countryside and outdoor life. Situated in the old area of Gascony this is traditional France at its best.
Show more...Home & location
Double bedroom with en suite for use by sitters. Between Bordeaux and Toulouse airports and near to Agen for TGV from Paris, Toulouse and Bordeaux . Wonderful walking and cycling. Wonderful food and produce.
Show more...Responsibilities
Look after young dog including 2 good walks per day. Dottie is not to be let outside unaccompanied or left for any long periods of time. In high summer the main walk will have to be early in the day due to heat. Keep house secure and clean and water plants/garden and in season cut lawn on mower.
Show more...Meet the pets
Dottie
5 years
Sitter Reviews (16)
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I had a wonderful time in Sue‘s beautiful house near Condom. Her dog Dottie is a pleasure to take care of - extremely smart, very well behaved and so full of positive energy. She loves to catch the ball or the stick, enjoys long walks and is very easy in the car and perfectly behaved in cafés and restaurants (sleeping under the table). I enjoyed taking care of her a lot and would be happy to come back anytime. The region Sue and Dottie live in is also a great place to visit. Sue was a wonderful host, having prepared a nice dinner on our first evening and making sure I wasn‘t missing on anything. Thanks again for everything!
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When we arrived we were given a very warm welcome by Sue and Dottie. After a cup of tea Sue showed us around her beautiful stone house which is located in a peaceful hamlet just outside Condom, surrounded by stunning countryside. After a delicious home cooked meal Sue showed us around her home which is comfortably furnished and has everything you could ever need. Our large, ensuite front bedroom enjoyed far reaching views across the lovely French countryside. We enjoyed our visits to La Romieu, Laressingle, Gazauprouy, Nerac Market on Saturday and Mezin Market on Sunday. Condom is the attractive main town only 10 minutes drive away and where we were very fortunate to see the Olympic Flame which was passing through. But most of all we enjoyed our walks in the blissfully quiet local countryside with Dottie and sitting on the large kitchen terrace with its extensive vista and watching the ever-changing and often dramatic skyline. Dottie is a beautiful Springer Spaniel who enjoys chasing her ball and long walks. She never failed to amaze us how she could manage to sniff out a tennis ball that she had lost on a previous walk in a field of long grass. When off the lead during our local walks she had good recall when whistled to come back. She is a quiet and gentle dog who is well behaved and a great companion both at home and when out and about. Dottie travelled well in the car and joined us on all of our local outings. When in busy public places Dottie was always on her lead and behaved extremely well in shops and sat quietly at our feet when in a cafe or restaurant. All communication with Sue before and during the sit was excellent. We really enjoyed getting to know Sue who is a gracious and wonderful host, good company and very easy to get along with. We really enjoyed our time looking after Dottie and Sue’s home and we are very much looking forward to our second sit in September!
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My pet/house sit with Dottie couldn't have been better. Dottie, an outdoorsy Cocker Spaniel, delighted in our long walks together and was well trained in responding to her whistle (or mine) for periodic check-ins. At the same time Dottie was great company inside, often sleeping nearby and keeping an eye on me. Since I'm someone who loves the countryside, I reveled in the scenery, hikes, peacefulness, and spacious farmhouse vibe. Most evenings (in March) I appreciated being able to make a cozy fire. Susan did everything to make my sit smooth and comfortable beginning (and ending) with a pick up at the closest train station and thoughtfully providing a couple of delicious meals. When I had questions Susan was quick to provide a response, often going above and beyond what I expected. Susan is a font of information about her community, it was so helpful. I recommend this sit without hesitation and could easily see myself returning to spend time with sweet Dottie at her country home.
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What a marvelous sit! Dottie is very independent and full of energy, but she’s also incredibly well-trained, so she is a ton of fun to walk, play with, and go on adventures with. And she’s an absolutely beautiful dog. Sue is a phenomenal host!! We had some wonderful chats and she really spoiled me. Plus, I may have killed her lemon tree and she didn’t even get mad. The countryside out here is glorious, and Sue has a backyard to die for. You will see tons of wildlife: frogs, lizards, birds, rabbits, and deer. Make sure to stop and pet my favorite goat across the street. It’s a very cool old stone house and you will be very comfortable there! I hope to go back soon. Highly recommended.
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Looking after Dottie was a lovely experience. We enjoyed walking around the area very much. She is a very energetic dog and loves playing with balls and sticks very much. The house is beautiful and is located in a peaceful countryside. I would definitely come back again:)
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