Spacious village home with garden, dogs and hens in ruralā€¦

Aboyne, United Kingdom
  • 2dog
  • poultry

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Rachel
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Introduction

Hello! We are Rachel and Simon, in our 60s with two adult children who live independently. Simon is retired and Rachel works part-time for a children's charity in Aberdeen. We love the outdoors and hiking, and plan to travel abroad moreā€¦

Home & location

We live in a large detached house surrounded by gardens in a village in beautiful Aberdeenshire, on the edge of the Scottish Highlands. The River Dee is a few minutes away on foot, as are many woodland and hill walking areas. The villageā€¦

houseHousefamilyFamily friendlycountrysideCountrysideAccessible 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

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

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

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

This sit is best suited for a couple, two friends or a family. Ruby and Hamish would love a short (20-30 minute) walk after their breakfast, around 8.30 am. They usually have their main walk in the afternoon; often we drive them a couple ofā€¦

Meet the pets

  • Ruby

    Labrador Retriever

    8 years

  • Hamish

    Labrador Retriever

    5 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (2)

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Karolina

We felt very welcome from the very beginning: Simon and Rachel picked us up from the train station and even prepared us dinner! They took us to places whereā€¦

    Stayed Ā· 27 Feb - 08 Mar 2024
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    lisa

    If you have chance to stay here, go for it. Rachel and Simon where both very welcoming, showing me all I needed to know on arrival. Rachel is super organizedā€¦

      Stayed Ā· 03 Jun - 19 Jun 2023

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