House & garden sitter needed for lovely cottage in country estate

Dalry, United Kingdom

Dates

Craig
Pet parent

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Introduction

Our house is a mid-19th century cottage in the beautiful countryside of North Ayrshire in Scotland. We have a large garden on the edge of a 200 acre country estate. The estate has a private castle in the centre and five cottages in the

Home & location

Our cottage has a log burning stove and oil fired central heating. It is in a really quiet, peaceful location but it is only a 20 minute walk from the nearest shop and train station. There is a really nice 30 minute circular walk around the

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

KingDouble

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

Office

Kitchen

Stove

Induction

Oven

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your car

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesDVD / Blu-ray player

Stereo

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Burglar alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenSitters can use your car

Responsibilities

As I mentioned before we no longer have a pet to look after so the main responsibility is taking good care of our old cottage. Depending on the time of year there may also be some gardening to be done. We have a greenhouse and veg plot so

Sitter reviews (19)

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Cheryl

Craig and Lisa could not have been more helpful before, during and after our stay. We loved their cottage and it’s location . It is close to the train

    Stayed · 17 Nov - 16 Dec 2023
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    Maria

    Our stay at Lisa and Craig's cottage in Dalry was nothing short of perfect. From the moment we arrived, our hosts welcomed us with exceptional kindness and

      Stayed · 17 May - 13 Jul 2023
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      Steph

      A beautiful cottage needs a beautiful cat. And Tonks is perfectly paired with her idyllic cottage in the grounds of an historic estate. If Dorian Gray had

        Stayed · 04 Feb - 28 Feb 2023
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        Bogdan

        The legend is true. Tonks will outlive all humanity. All jokes aside, Tonks is a fascinating, full of personality cat who communicates her needs impeccably

          Stayed · 16 Oct - 04 Dec 2022
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          sorcha

          Recommend this sit from every angle. Craig and Lisa are fantastic hosts – welcoming and on hand if you have any questions. They obviously have a lot of

            Stayed · 31 Jul - 10 Aug 2022

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