Farmhouse dog cats and ducks rural location
We are looking for house sitters for a month from end January 2013. We are in a rural hamlet on the Devon/Cornwall border about 25 minutes drive from the open moorland of Dartmoor and Bodmin moor and 45 mins from the rugged north cornwall coast or the harbours and inlets of the south coast. There are good walks closer to home as well. We have one dog, a New Zealand Huntaway, three cats which live outdoors and three ducks. The dog needs at least an hour's walk every day, she is two years old, good natured, obedient but needs exercise. The cats need feeding in the morning and evening but otherwise we do not see them much. The ducks have to be let out of their shed by the pond and put back in at night.
The house is an old farmhouse with an Aga in the kitchen, wood burner in the sitting room, and several bedrooms. There is WIFI, a washing machine, washing up machine and central heating. Our neighbours normally house sit for us but cannot do it this time. They know the house and our animals almost as well as we do and would be on hand to help with any problems. They also have a small terrier which we look after for a day here and there and take for walks with our dog. There is a cleaning lady who comes once a week. You can Google the hamlet at PL178LN. The village with a good shop is one mile away, local pubs are both good. Tavistock is the nearest town, an old market town with a large weekly market. Driving time from Exeter is one hour and from London is about 4 hours.
We may be able arrange cover for the house/dog if you wanted to go away for a couple of days during the month. By arrangement our car would be available to you, similarly if you wanted to have a friend to stay for a few days please let us know. A non smoker and references are required. If there is any further information which might assist please do not hesitate to ask.
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