London

England, United Kingdom

(2)
Published Jul 23, 2024

Needs and animals

Plant care | Many plants | Big garden | Vegetable patch

Unfortunately, as we recently lost our beloved dog Loki we don't need pet sitting. However, we have a large and beautiful allotment plot, full of flowers and vegetables. It is a 10-minute car or bike ride (Lime bikes are readily available in the area) or a 20-minute walk away. The allotment needs watering/strimming/weeding/picking from and tending daily for between 1/2 hour - 2 hours or so, depending on the weather and what is in bloom or ripe. It is a beautiful and tranquil spot next to an ancient woodland. We also have pots on our terrace and out the front of the property which will also need watering daily or every other day depending on the weather. We also have some houseplants that need weekly watering. This house sit is only suitable for someone who is green-fingered, and even if not an expert has an interest and some experience gardening flowers and vegetables.
Unfortunately, as we recently lost our beloved dog Loki we don't need pet sitting. However, we have a large and beautiful allotment plot, full of flowers and vegetables. It is a 10-minute car or bike ride (Lime bikes are readily available in the area) or a 20-minute walk away. The allotment needs watering/strimming/weeding/picking from and tending daily for between 1/2 hour - 2 hours or so, depending on the weather and what is in bloom or ripe. It is a beautiful and tranquil spot next to an ancient woodland. We also have pots on our terrace and out the front of the property which will also need watering daily or every other day depending on the weather. We also have some houseplants that need weekly watering. This house sit is only suitable for someone who is green-fingered, and even if not an expert has an interest and some experience gardening flowers and vegetables.

Additional information about these dates

These dates are firm. You would need to arrive in the afternoon/early evening on 28/08.
These dates are firm. You would need to arrive in the afternoon/early evening on 28/08.

House

First-floor Victorian conversion flat with a loft bedroom with ensuite shower and bathroom and a large terrace, a stone's throw from Alexandra Palace Park, and 30 minutes door to door to Central London (ie Oxford Circus)
First-floor Victorian conversion flat with a loft bedroom with ensuite shower and bathroom and a large terrace, a stone's throw from Alexandra Palace Park, and 30 minutes door to door to Central London (ie Oxford Circus)

Apartment | Village | View on the countryside | View of the city

Lots of art and design, gardening and philosophy books. TV with Netflix, Apple+ and Disney+. Great Wifi. Dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, air fryer, Nespresso machine.
Lots of art and design, gardening and philosophy books. TV with Netflix, Apple+ and Disney+. Great Wifi. Dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, air fryer, Nespresso machine.

Comfort and Luxury

Living space between 50 and 150 m²
Garden of less than 20 m²
2 floors
5 rooms including 1 bedrooms
Terrace
Gym
Television
Dishwasher
Living space between 50 and 150 m²
Garden of less than 20 m²
2 floors
5 rooms including 1 bedrooms
Terrace
Gym
Television
Dishwasher
Internet access
Washing machine
Freezer
Private garden
Superette
Market
Drugstore
Near a bus stop
Near a train station
Near a subway stop

We have a loft conversion bedroom with a king size bed and an ensuite shower room with a double sink. There is a large spacious and sunny lounge with a sofa and dining table. The large terrace gets the sun all day long including sunset. There is a second bathroom with a toilet, bath and shower. Alexandra Park (N22) is a great area, 2 minutes from Alexandra Palace Park. It's close to Crouch End and Muswell Hill. Transport links on the doorstep; W3 and 184 bus routes, 5 minutes to the overground station - directly into Finsbury Park, Highbury & Islington, Moorgate, Old Street. 10-minute walk to Wood Green tube station, on the Piccadilly Line. Lime bikes are available on the street. Shops and a bakery are 2 minutes away, plus 2 great pubs nearby, cafes, post office. The farmer's market is nearby on Sunday and Park Run on Saturday.
We have a loft conversion bedroom with a king size bed and an ensuite shower room with a double sink. There is a large spacious and sunny lounge with a sofa and dining table. The large terrace gets the sun all day long including sunset. There is a second bathroom with a toilet, bath and shower. Alexandra Park (N22) is a great area, 2 minutes from Alexandra Palace Park. It's close to Crouch End and Muswell Hill. Transport links on the doorstep; W3 and 184 bus routes, 5 minutes to the overground station - directly into Finsbury Park, Highbury & Islington, Moorgate, Old Street. 10-minute walk to Wood Green tube station, on the Piccadilly Line. Lime bikes are available on the street. Shops and a bakery are 2 minutes away, plus 2 great pubs nearby, cafes, post office. The farmer's market is nearby on Sunday and Park Run on Saturday.

Tourism and Leisure

Theater
Opera

We are outside of the hustle and bustle of London, but you can be in the West End in 30 minutes, door to door.
We are outside of the hustle and bustle of London, but you can be in the West End in 30 minutes, door to door.

Location

Community opinion

Lodewijk

Rotterdam, Netherlands - September 2024

Lizzie and John were very kind and welcoming. They showed me around in their house and in the allotment. Furthermore they were available in case of any questions. The allotment is a lovely place to take care of, being surrounded by squirrels and dahlia's. I would recommend the stay.

Pia W.

Raglan, New Zealand - July 2024

Lizzie and John are amazing, friendly and very helpful hosts who welcomed me into their home very warmly despite me arriving too late on day one. They explained my tasks very thoroughly and took me to their beautiful and very lush allotment garden in the dark so I could see for myself what was involved in my "job". This was extremely helpful as I could easily find my way to their garden in their absence and knew exactly what was where and which flowers and vegetables needed special attention. I have also very much enjoyed their 'green' home with a newly renovated roof terrace overlooking parts of London. My accommodation was beautiful, practical and most comfortable. And, of course, being able to housesit in London was very special for me too. I have enjoyed this vibrant city enormously and thanks to Lizzie and John's thorough information about the city's public transport system and area maps provided, I found it easy to find my way around. Thank you John and Lizzie for letting me stay at your place and trusting me with your great number of beautiful plants and your home. I would return anytime and can recommend this house/garden sitting opportunity greatly.

About the host

England, United Kingdom

From the 28 Aug to the 8 Sep 24

Fixed dates

This host has already used Nomador 2 times!

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