Relax and unwind in beautiful Umbrian countryside with Alfie, Maisie and Tibbs
Introduction
James and Sophie moved to rural Umbria Italy in 2021. Although we live in a beautiful part of Italy we want to explore other regions and still have friends and family back in Uk. James is still working and this requires him to go back to the UK periodically, Sophie would like to join him occasionally on these trips. This is difficult with our people loving spaniel and 2 laidback moggies who thrive on human contact.
Show more...Home & location
The house is modern, built 14 years ago in a rural style set in a well kept garden and irrigated during the summer months; this borders onto woodland which is part of the property which has lots of wildlife. The house and garden are set well away from the road and is fenced with entry through an electric gate. There is ev charging within the garden confines and plenty of car parking spaces. We open the swimming pool (12 x 6m) during the summer months, usually mid-June. Outside the house are 2 patios which we use extensively during the summer months. Over the winter the house is warm and cosy, being double glazed with underfloor heating and there is a large modern log fire in the sitting-room. The kitchen is well equipped with a gas hob, electric oven and wood burning range. We have a great Italian coffee machine that eats roasted coffee beans and delivers the best Italian coffee! The property is situated between Orvieto, Bolsena and Bagnoregio. A 10 minute drive away lies the town of Bolsena which is famous for its volcanic lake, one of the largest in Europe. Perfect for an evening swim or stroll around the lake with stunning sunsets. Orvieto, famous for its white wines, is a mere 20 minutes away by car. Bagnoregio, with it’s famous hilltop village of Civita is 12 minutes away.
Show more...Responsibilities
Alfie usually has a walk first thing in the morning and early afternoon (all around the home through the fields surrounding the house or in the woods) depending on the time of year. In the warmer season only early morning and early evening as middle of the day is too hot. He is fed once a day between 5 & 6pm. Cats are fed first thing in the morning and supper time. They are put to bed in their cat utility area for the night when we go to bed, so not to disturb Alfie or us! Saying this they have their own cat flap so are free to go in and out at night so no need for litter trays.
Show more...Meet the pets
Alfie
5 years
Tibbs
8 years
Maisie
8 years
Sitter Reviews (2)
Homeowner Reviews (2)
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What a delightful experience this sit has been! Alfie is the sweetest, cutest, most loving, and easygoing dog imaginable, and Sofie and Jame are truly wonderful people-caring, generous, and conscientious. Their countryside property is an idyllic and peaceful haven, and our photo roll is now brimming with new fur friends. Each morning, we started our day with a long walk with Alfie among the hazelnut trees, often spotting beautiful birds along the way. Afternoons were spent in the garden, playing hide and seek with Alfie, relaxing, reading, and exploring the charming areas around Bolsena and Orvieto. The cats, Tibbs and Maisie, are full of character-sweet, intelligent, exuberant, and affectionate hunters. Highly recommendable-a perfect escape to the enchanting Italian countryside!
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Sophie and James have been really great hosts welcoming us as good old friends and making us feel immediately at home! Sophie even prepared an exceptional and delicious gluten free cake (I am coeliac) and the dinner together was pleasant and delicious as well!!! They told everything about the house and animals routine, preparing a very detailed guide that turned out to be very useful in case of any possible doubts! We have also been introduced to Fabrizio, the neighbour and very nice person who supports them with the garden and pool chores. The communication has always been very clear, pleasant and open since our first interview! And... the animals! They are really super lovely and cute! Alfie is the star! He is incredibly sweet, smart and playful! Even though it was the first time he had been sit, he was very affectionate and easy to create a bond with since the first day! He loves so much to play, run and play at "hide and seek"! He has an incredibly good sense of smell and he is able to find the object that we were hiding for the entire garden and even more! He is full of energy, loves being engaged in games, walking and a lot of cuddling... but don't worry, in the moment that you'll be busy, you could say it and he will just lay on your side, sleeping or gently waiting for the good moment for a new game, cuddle or.. adventure! Tibbs is really cute and he loves a lot of cuddles! Of course being a cat, on his terms, but we were very glad that since the second day he started to purr a lot, requiring long cuddles and spending time with us, especially during the evening! He is very very sweet!! Maisie is the lady! For a long part of our stay she was pretty much present only at the feeding time. We considered it a great achievement when, after a few days, she came to us in the evening, enjoying the petting and sharing! For us it has been a really great experience! The house is immersed in the fulgent nature, very calm and relaxing!The pets are so cute and lovely that it is impossible not to miss them! Sophie and James are wonderful and very friendly people! If you have any chance to meet them, it is a sin not to come! Thanks for everything! We are looking forward to meeting you again! :) Hanna and Wojtek!
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