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Introduction
My wife sue and I are retired and live in an idyllic corner of SW France. We like to travel but have one very spoilt cats who we love to bits and hate to leave when we go away and so would like someone to live in our home to love and care for him. Bertie was left on the doorstep at four weeks old and is now 8 and huge but scared of his own shadow We live in a renovated French farmhouse surrounded by fields and vineyards and have three medieval small towns with all amenities only 12minutes away. It is very peaceful here but there is no feeling of isolation only a feeling of being at one with the countryside and knowing that restaurants bars shops outdoor markets and cinemas are a short drive away. There are three airports 1 to1/2 hours away and the railway station in Agen is 40mins from us We moved here 15 years ago from Ct in the US and love it.
Show more...Home & location
Our home was built of local stone in about 1830 . It’s name is Camuzat as are the other two farmhouses in our little complex. We totally renovated the farm buildings twelve years ago keeping the old atmospheric beams stone walls and walk in fireplaces but adding modern bathrooms and kitchens in keeping with its age. There are two double bathrooms en suite, an office, a living room, library and large kitchen dining sitting area in the main house. One wing is now a two bedroomed gite and there is also an annexe with two bedrooms kitchen and living area The house has blue shutters and is at the end of a driveway with fields on either side and a long view from the orchard of surrounding hills and valleys We own about four acres in total but most of it is farmed by the local farmer. . The village of Moncrabeau is 4kms away but sadly there no shops now just a little cafe that sells a few groceries and a three stall market on Friday mornings. However we are not short of restaurants and shops in the nearby exquidistant three towns each 12 minutes away. The outdoor markets that France is famous for are plentiful as are country walks and quiet roads for cyclists. History abounds in the little towns and villages and so there is a lot to do and see.
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Our cats are the main priority and will need love and attention being fed and the kitty litter changing. They do go outdoors but spend most of the time indoors and only Bertie goes out in the evening but must be in before you go to bed. He will take a while to get used to you as he is so shy. Leo loves to sit on the chair beside you and have his chin tickled. We have a cleaner who comes once a week but we would expect the house to be left in the same manner as found. There is no smoking allowed indoors. Spring into summer there could be the lawn to be mowed -we have a ride on mower -maybe a few weeds to be pulled, outdoor flowers to be watered and the pool to be checked if it is open. If the gite is let it is self catering and if any problems arise we should be contacted . However the season for letting is summer time and we stay here then. It is unusual to have a rental before May
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Bertie
11 years
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We can highly recommend this housesit!!! Sue and Robin made us feel very welcome. They are very friendly. The day we arrived they showed us around and told us everything we needed to know. In the evenening we had a lovely dinner and we had a very nice evening together. The next day they left for their holiday but we could always contact them if there were any questions. Their house is in a beautiful area of France, with lots of nice villages to visit. Sue gave us good advice where to go and when the nearest markets were. The house is very comfortable with a large swimmingpool. With lots of privacy but it's not isolated. The neighbors are close but not to close. They also are very friendly and invited us for a drink. The house, garden and pool didn't need much maintenance. Bertie is very shy in the beginning but after a few days he wanted more attention and pats. He even joined us on the couch in the evening. He is very easy to care care of. We are very gratefull for the opportunity to housesit for them and hope to come back one day. Thank you very much again, Sue and Robin.
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Bertie is a very nice friendly cat, but he is scarred of anything and it took a while to get to know him. Very nicely renovated house set in peaceful countryside. Plenty of things to do and see in the area. Robin and Sue made us feel very welcome. We highy recommend house sitting there. Thank you very much Peter and Julia
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What a nice petsitting in Camuzat! First of all, the evening of our arrival, a delicious meal was waiting for us and this evening allowed us to get to know Sue & Robin, and the 3 cats, of course. The whole house was decorated for Christmas: Christmas tree with garlands,... Very warm atmosphere in a wonderful house. Leo, Sheba and Bertie love to be cuddled, to feel the vibrations of the guitar and love to come on your knees when you read in front of the fireplace. We loved this haven of peace in the middle of the fields and woods and can only recommend this place. Patrick and Brigitte
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