4 fun cats and a tortoises in a house and garden in The Gers france,
Introduction
Hi, We invite you to come and stay in a charming village in the GERS, with our cat gang ! We have 4 cats Lilly, Piggie, Hazel and Sid, plus a tortoise . The cats Adore company and love sitting with you on the patio. We have various plants in pots outside and inside, both need watering when sunny ! My husband is retired and I work via the internet for an estate agent. When we travel, we need someone to house and pet sit.
Show more...Home & location
We moved into our home at the end of September 2023, and have been busy updating it, it is now ready to enjoy ! It is in the small village of SAINT-PUY (32310). The village has 2 restaurants, Bakers, general store with post office, clothes shop. The closest small towns are Valence-sur-Baïse and Castéra-Verduzan and the large towns of Lectoure , Fleurance and Condom - all are a joy to discover. The area is rural, and there are many intereting villages/towns /gardens/SPA baths to discover. the house is accessed by a few small steps , and the living area is all on one level . We are now working on the garden, from the patio we have a lovely view over the front garden and then the countryside.
Show more...Responsibilities
We would need help to look after the animals, the cats just need their breakfast and dinner, and fussing ! the tortoise just needs her mid day feed of suitable food and a warm bath every few days- We have house plants and pot plants in the courtyard and quite a few in the garden that need watering.
Show more...Meet the pets
Lilly
10 years
Hazel
9 years
Piggie
5 years
SID
5 years
Anna
11 years
Sitter Reviews (7)
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We have had a fabulous time house-sitting for Liz and Mick in St. Puy, in the beautiful GERS. They are a wonderful couple who welcomed us into their lovely, comfortable home with open arms, and gave us a great meal before they left on their holiday. We really enjoyed looking after Sid (such a playful, wonderful character), Lily (the sweetest cuddler), Hazel (she rules the house) and Piggy (the talkative one) - and it is clear that they are all so loved. Anna the tortoise crept into our hearts; who knew feeding and bathing a tortoise could be so much fun? We enjoyed exploring the area in around St. Puy and this sit will remain a firm favourite for us. We left Liz and Mick feeling we had made new friends and can wholeheartedly recommend this sit.
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We had a wonderful time housesitting in Bellocq at Liz and Mick's beautiful farmhouse. Hazel, Lily, Sid, Anna, and Piggy were a delight to look after, and their individual personalities shone through. Thank you so much for choosing us to housesit. Salies de Béarn and the surrounding areas will remain a firm favourite of our time in France. Mick and Liz are wonderful, generous, friendly people and I recommend sitting for them if the opportunity arises.
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This was a fantastic sit, in a beautiful area! Liz and Mick were very welcoming, and we enjoyed delicious meal the evening before they left. Their house was beautiful, large and comfortable, with amazing views. We loved watching the deer in the early morning mist. The four cats were all friendly and entertaining, especially Sid! Piggie was a little shy, but still friendly and always came for her food. Hazel, despite her limp, could zoom around the house very fast and loved to play with Sid. Lily enjoyed a fuss and often liked to sit on our laps. Anna the tortoise was very sweet and easy to care for. When I was concerned about her weight loss, Liz answered my text immediately and reassured us. The location of the sit was great for visiting the local area; Salies de Bearn, Pau, Bayonne and Biarritz....we didn't make it to Spain, but it would certainly have been possible! We cycled lots; taking our bikes down to the Voie Verte V81 which runs along side the Gave de Pau river and was really stunning! We would definitely recommend this sit. Thank you Liz and Mick for letting us enjoy your lovely home. Best wishes, Kate and John
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We were lucky enough to secure this house sit at the foot of the Pyrenees in the South of France for 3 weeks. We loved the house and cats and found the Tortoises really interesting. The farmhouse is in a great area. Very quiet with amazing views. Lots of garden space and we had lovely weather in March. Visiting all the local villages and markets was a delight. Elizabeth and Mick were very hospitable giving us lunch before the departed and said just help yourselves to anything ( we didn’t go that far but the thought was amazing) They were very flexible and although they had some phone issues while away they kept in touch and were happy for us to leave a few hours before they got back so we could get home a day earlier as we are going to Australia this weekend. We can’t recommend this sit enough and would return without hesitation. Everyone seems to know Elizabeth and mick locally and they are well liked by everyone we bumped into who knows them. Thanks again for letting us use your place.
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I enjoyed a lovely sit for Liz and Mick looking after their beautiful home and garden, 4 cats and 2 tortoises for nearly a month long period. The house is situated in a rural location but a short drive to the local town-Salies De Bearn, with stunning views over the valley. Arriving the day before Liz & Mick left for their travels and to handover and become familiar with arrangements for the house and cats, I enjoyed a family meal with them. A great location for visiting local villages/markets and the coast, Biarritz is a must. It was also just lovely simply to enjoy the peace and tranquility that the house/gardens and surroundings have to offer. The cats Lily, Hazel, Piggy and especially the little kitten Sid were very entertaining! Winnie and Anna the tortoises were also a delight. On Liz and Mick's arrival back from their trip, they kindly took me out for dinner in their local town. Everyone has been friendly and helpful and as a solo sitter I felt very comfortable in their surroundings. I would recommend this sit and I would not hesitate to go back and support again in the future. Thank you Debbie
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