Beautiful Smallholding in Scottish Borders

Hawick, United Kingdom
  • 2dog
  • 1cat
  • 2horse
  • poultry
  • farm

Dates

Daniele
Pet parent

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Introduction

We can be a flexible on dates so please apply even if the advertised dates are not an exact match. This sit is suitable for practical, self sufficient animal and nature lovers for our remote smallholding in the Scottish Borders, a beautiful

Home & location

The farmhouse is split into the main farmhouse and a self contained "apartment." The apartment has it's own entrance door, garden, an en-suite bedroom, sitting room, dining area and small sun porch. It is equipped with microwave, kettle

houseHousemountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

DoubleSingle

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Heating & Cooling

Heating

Log burner

Seating Areas

Sofa

Wifi (Basic)Beds (Double)Beds (Single)Clothes storage (Wardrobe)Clothes storage (Drawers)

Responsibilities

1. Check sheep on a daily basis (basically this involves making sure they are all there, and none of them is stuck in the fence, which would be very unusual.) 2. Feed the 2 dogs in the evening and take them for a couple of short walks or a

Meet the pets

  • Tarka

    Border Terrier

    12 years

  • Tilly

    Border Terrier

    8 years

  • Miss Kits

    9 years

  • Fin

    Connemara Pony

    14 years

  • Storm

    Welsh Pony

    6 years

  • poultry

  • farm animal

Sitter reviews (13)

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Neil

A 5 star 🌟assignment with a lovely family in the Scottish Borders. A marvellous smallholding experience in a stunning location. Hawick is an oft overlooked

    Stayed · 11 Nov - 01 Dec 2023
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    Fiona

    It was a pleasure to sit for Daniele and Bill. Their home is in a beautiful setting with fantastic views across the valley. The accommodation is excellent

      Stayed · 13 Aug - 19 Aug 2023
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      Sue

      Had another lovely sit at Meadshaw Farm, dogs, Tarka and Tilly were on their hols too so just the horses, poultry and sheep to keep an eye on. Jobs such as

        Stayed · 16 Jun - 21 Jun 2023
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        sonja

        This was a fantastic sit with lovely and very generous hosts. We got a warm welcome, all instructions were detailed and clear and the communication prompt

          Stayed · 29 May - 05 Jun 2023
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          Lesley

          We had a great time on this sit in this traditional farmhouse sitting in spectacular scenery and peace and quiet. The tasks for the sheep and poultry were

            Stayed · 20 Apr - 24 Apr 2023

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