A housesitter's primary responsibility would be to look after our dog and cat, Paco and Sparrow. Both are lively and affectionate, and they need lots of attention and play time. We would expect a sitter to take good care of our home and respect our privacy, but we do have a cleaner and wouldn't expect any heavy duty cleaning! Please note that Paco is NOT neutered, however Sparrow is.
In the past we have had a few sitters with a lot of experience with cats, but little experience with dogs. It's essential that a sitter understands that the needs of dogs and cats are very different, and that Paco cannot be left on his own all day,
A housesitter's primary responsibility would be to look after our dog and cat, Paco and Sparrow. Both are lively and affectionate, and they need lots of attention and play time. We would expect a sitter to take good care of our home and respect our privacy, but we do have a cleaner and wouldn't expect any heavy duty cleaning! Please note that Paco is NOT neutered, however Sparrow is.
In the past we have had a few sitters with a lot of experience with cats, but little experience with dogs. It's essential that a sitter understands that the needs of dogs and cats are very different, and that Paco cannot be left on his own all day,
The start and end dates might vary by a day or two, and we have yet to buy our tickets. We will be attending a specific event on our holiday though so the dates won't change much.
The start and end dates might vary by a day or two, and we have yet to buy our tickets. We will be attending a specific event on our holiday though so the dates won't change much.
We live in a detached Victorian home with its own garden. The house is set over 4 floors and has 4 bedrooms. A sitter would usually stay in the spare bedroom. There is a large sitting room and a playroom, as well as an eat-in kitchen and study. It's in a nice, leafy neighbourhood with plenty of parks and independent shops and restaurants nearby, and very good transport links to central London and beyond.
We live in a detached Victorian home with its own garden. The house is set over 4 floors and has 4 bedrooms. A sitter would usually stay in the spare bedroom. There is a large sitting room and a playroom, as well as an eat-in kitchen and study. It's in a nice, leafy neighbourhood with plenty of parks and independent shops and restaurants nearby, and very good transport links to central London and beyond.
We have all the usual on-demand TV channels as well as a study full of books. The garden is lovely and tranquil in the summer and attracts lots of birds.
We have all the usual on-demand TV channels as well as a study full of books. The garden is lovely and tranquil in the summer and attracts lots of birds.
Living space between 150 and 500 m²
Garden with an area between 20 and 200 m²
4 floors
8 rooms including 4 bedrooms
Parking
Garden
Television
Book library
Living space between 150 and 500 m²
Garden with an area between 20 and 200 m²
4 floors
8 rooms including 4 bedrooms
Parking
Garden
Television
Book library
Kitchen
Television
Dishwasher
Internet access
Washing machine
Freezer
Private garden
Superette
Market
Supermarket
Doctor nearby
Drugstore
Hospital
Veterinarian
Near a bus stop
Near a train station
Near a subway stop
Our neighbourhood is pretty quiet although it's also central and close to lots of amenities. Camden Town is just two stops away on the Underground, Hampstead Heath is about 20 minutes' walk and there are lots of smaller parks nearby. There are also a terrific sourdough bread shop, a butcher and fish monger, and a really good whole foods store. In terms of restaurants there are several good places within walking distance of our house: Thai, French, Japanese and pizza, along with the usual chains.
Our neighbourhood is pretty quiet although it's also central and close to lots of amenities. Camden Town is just two stops away on the Underground, Hampstead Heath is about 20 minutes' walk and there are lots of smaller parks nearby. There are also a terrific sourdough bread shop, a butcher and fish monger, and a really good whole foods store. In terms of restaurants there are several good places within walking distance of our house: Thai, French, Japanese and pizza, along with the usual chains.
It's hard to know where to begin, except to say that we are in central London! The city is filled with art galleries, theatre, live music and more. Our neighbourhood is just a few stops from the centre of town on the Underground so in about 30 minutes door to door you can find yourself at a West End theatre just in time for the latest musical. London also has the advantage of several large parks that are both central (Hyde and Regents parks) and further afield (Richmond). And of course the city is loaded with historical attractions such as the Tower of London and Hampton Court, along with the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
It's hard to know where to begin, except to say that we are in central London! The city is filled with art galleries, theatre, live music and more. Our neighbourhood is just a few stops from the centre of town on the Underground so in about 30 minutes door to door you can find yourself at a West End theatre just in time for the latest musical. London also has the advantage of several large parks that are both central (Hyde and Regents parks) and further afield (Richmond). And of course the city is loaded with historical attractions such as the Tower of London and Hampton Court, along with the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey.
