Croft/Small-holding Aberdeen, NE Scotland

Westhill, United Kingdom
  • 1dog
  • poultry
  • farm

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Sally
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Introduction

We live on a 4 acre smallholding in Aberdeenshire - rural and peaceful but only 1 mile from Westhill shops and restaurants. There is a kitchen garden with fruit and veg, a greenhouse, a PolyCrub, a barbecue, outdoor seating/dining areas

Home & location

The original house is a traditional, 2 room, granite croft built around 1847. We have renovated it and extended into the old wash-house, creating a spacious, well-insulated 4 bedroom property. There is underfloor heating throughout and lots

houseHousedisabledDisabled accessfamilyFamily friendlycountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

KingDoubleSingleSofa bedCrib

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDeskWorktop

Kitchen

Stove

Induction

Oven

Microwave

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

Hot tub

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesDVD / Blu-ray playerStandard TV

Stereo

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingHot tubScenic viewsGarden

Responsibilities

It takes about 30 minutes morning and evening to walk the dog, feed/water and check the animals. No mucking out/cleaning should be needed. We have beehives well away from the house which won't need any attention (unless you have experience

Meet the pets

  • Mac

    Cockapoo

    6 years

  • poultry

  • farm animal

Sitter reviews (7)

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Julie

I had a great week looking after Mac, the hens, fish and frogs. Sally, Garth and Harris were lovely and made me feel very welcome in their beautiful home

    Stayed · 09 Feb - 17 Feb 2024
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    Emma

    Sally and Garth were so welcoming and I felt like part of the family as soon as I arrived at their beautiful home. Mac and I fell in love and he became my

      Stayed · 14 Oct - 28 Oct 2023
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      Frances

      This sit was a lovely, relaxed experience! Sally was brilliant with sharing all the information needed and I arrived the night before the family left to

        Stayed · 21 Sep - 25 Sep 2023
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        Arabella

        I had a great time on the croft with Mac, the chickens, and sheep, which is peaceful and private but also very accessible from Aberdeen. Walking Mac up the

          Stayed · 26 Jul - 04 Aug 2023
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          Dean

          From Sally’s first reply to our application, we had a sense that warmth, energy, and generosity filled this home. We are grateful Sally selected us to care

            Stayed · 14 Jul - 17 Jul 2023

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