Bude, Cornwall, one lovely cat and a super soft dog
Introduction
Hi, my name is Victoria. I live in beautiful Bude with one older gentle lovely cat, Magwitch, and Agatha - Dame Agatha Christie in formal settings! - is a super sweet, older, round, lady dog. She is very easy going, sleeps a lot, and just wants to know she is loved (who doesn’t?!). Sometimes she will be included in the house sit, but mostly not. I live in Stratton-Bude, North Cornwall. My house is 1.5 miles from the beach.
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I live in a 3 bedroom semi detached house (1970s council build - not that pretty on the outside, but very decent sized rooms and garden). Two of the bedrooms are doubles, the third, small room, has a bunk bed (quite often occupied by my furry companions). It has a good size private garden, with decking and garden furniture. Mobile signal and Wi-Fi strength are good (not always a given in Cornwall!). The house is located in Stratton, Bude, and is 1.5 miles from Summerleaze Beach. There is also Crooklets Beach (just under 2 miles) and Widemouth Bay beach (well within 5 miles). Bude has a canal, a nature reserve walk, lots of clifftop walks and lots of lovely places to eat and drink.
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Magwitch likes dry food, a couple of wet food sachets, and water, and a stroke, he loves some attention. He has not worked out the cat flap, or is scared he will get wedged (I like my food and I empathise!) so is often to be found loitering at either the front or back patio doors to be let in/out. There are water stations both downstairs and upstairs and litter trays in the small bedroom. Agatha is an absolute cutie, good on the lead, or off, loves food, loves a short walk, loves a fuss and a sleep (she’s my spirit animal!). She is rarely on the house sit but I am mentioning in case she is. I have quite a few house plants which, should I be away for a week or more, I would love to have watered if possible.
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Dame Agatha Christie
11 years
Magwitch
13 years
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We have enjoyed staying in Victoria's home with the fresh countryside air coming in through the window and noise free, peaceful nights. Her home is cosy, quirky, creative and homely with interesting artefacts and lots of lovely plants and it was nice and clean throughout. Magwitch and Mr Mittens are lovely tempered independent cats who enjoy coming in and out of the garden freely and have free roam of the house which they seem to love. They have their favourite spots to sleep and both also enjoyed sitting at the open patio door with us in the living roo.. They're very easy going as is Victoria. Mr M took his insulin injections in his stride without flinching and enjoyed his wet food whilst i did this and loved his cheesy dreamies treat straight afterwards. On this occasion, unfortunately, Agatha the dog wasn't present as she had gone along on a trip with Victoria. Communication with Victoria has been excellent throughout yhe process with quick responses. We updated Victoria at first regarding Magwitch and Mr Mittens being settled and then on departure to let her know they are well and that we'd left. The house is well equipped and the location is safe and convenient for the multitude of choices that Bude has to offer. Easy to park our vehicle outside too!
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This was a lovely sit. Victoria communicated clearly and regularly. Her house is charming and cosy and we felt very comfortable. Bude is lovely, and there are beautiful cliff walks a short drive away. The two cats are absolute stars. Both are friendly - Magwitch loves to play and loves to push his face into yours - and so easy to care for. Mr Mittens is a gentle soul, and doesn't even flicker when he has his insulin shots. We really enjoyed the experience and would definitely do it again.
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Mr Mittens and Magwitch are both lovely gentle cats. Mittens takes his insulin shots like a trooper, not even the slightest flinch. Magwitch loves to come and cuddle on your lap :) The coastline here is stunning! We spent a very happy week here and especially loved the clifftop walks at Bude, and visiting the very beautiful Boscastle. Victoria is a relaxed and friendly host and was very helpful and communicative throughout.
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