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.
Show more...Home & location
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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Beautiful stay in Bude with buckets of charm! Victoria was so friendly and thorough. This was my first time looking after a diabetic cat but she really knew how to put us at ease. I really felt I could come to her to ask anything at anytime. Victoria's home was cosy and full of charm, and felt a home away from home. We were not stuck for wanting anything and the home is in such a great location with the beaches, plenty of parking and supermarkets (and a B&M!) Nearby. Last but by no means least the boys were an absolute dream! (Aggie wasn't here this sit). Mittens took his insulin with no fuss. Both were great company, with Magwitch having a spidey sense to appear for your lap when unwinding with a cosy blanket in the evening. Thank you Victoria!
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It was a pleasure to house sit for Victoria. Communication was great throughout the entire process. Her home is in a great location with plenty of things to do and see in the area. Agatha, the dog, was very well behaved during our stay. She loved her walks and having naps throughout the day. The cats were also very easy for care for. Mr Mittens takes his injections incredibly well, doesn't flinch at all. Overall, a great housesitting experience, thank you!
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We thoroughly enjoyed this pet sit assignment with Victoria. Aggie (Dame Agatha Christie) is perfectly adorable, sweet and very gentle. She's not at all demanding and will let you know when she's happy. Mr. Mittens received his insulin shots without any reaction - he's a very cuddly home-body and loves to purr. His sister, Magwitch, is more of an outdoorsy, adventurous cat, who will cuddle and purr at meal times. She comes in for the night and will perch on the top bunk bed for the best view. Victoria's home is very comfortable with all the modern amenities needed. The area in a seaside resort with lovely beaches, views and a lovely canal walk which Aggie enjoyed. We would return in a heartbeat. Thank you, Victoria, for entrusting us with your furkids.
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We had a lovely time looking after Mr Mittens and Magwitch for Victoria. They were really friendly cats and no trouble at all. Mr M is great at taking his injections, and makes no fuss. The house is cosy and in a great location close to Bude, and we enjoyed a nice day out surfing while we were there. Victoria is really responsive and replied extremely quickly to any queries we had during the sit. Would definitely come back :)
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