Bring in the New Year in the beautiful Scottish Borders!

Selkirk, United Kingdom
  • 1dog
  • 2cat
  • 3horse

Dates

Patricia
Pet parent

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Introduction

We are looking for kind, caring house sitters for our end of Dec/beginning Jan dates. We are heading off to Morocco on Friday 29th December, returning Sat 6th January. We are a couple in our late 50s/early 60s who live in a little village

Home & location

Registered small holding of 13 acres in small pretty village in the picturesque Scottish Borders. Fairly rural - no public transport so own car required. Four miles from the nearest town of Selkirk which has shops, restaurants etc. Also

houseHousefamilyFamily friendlycountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed
Wifi (High-speed)

Responsibilities

Feeding horses daily breakfast - just add some water to their feed (which I will prepare in advance and leave in bags for the sitter) and taking it to them in the field behind our house and making sure they're ok. Giving them some hay in

Meet the pets

  • Bella

    10 years

  • Cosmo

    British Shorthair

    3 years

  • Violet

    British Shorthair

    3 years

  • Lola

    26 years

  • Cooper

    5 years

  • Stitch

    4 years

Sitter reviews (8)

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Jacqueline

This was a fabulous house sit on every level. All the animals are a pleasure to care for and have such lovely natures. Patricia and Philip are such nice

    Stayed · 29 Dec 2023 - 06 Jan 2024
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    Lesley

    Craig and I had a truly fantastic time in Selkirk looking after Patricia and Philip's wonderful animals. From the initial contact communication with

      Stayed · 15 Sep - 30 Sep 2022
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      vanessa

      Wonderful stay at Patricia's, couldn't feel more welcome. Beautiful home and gardens. Really fun meeting all the animals, had some lovely walks with Bella

        Stayed · 11 Jul - 13 Jul 2022
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        David

        We really enjoyed looking after Patricia and Phil's home and pets. The minute we walked in the door we felt really comfortable and at home. Patricia cooked

          Stayed · 04 Sep - 20 Sep 2018
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          Lyndel

          Patricia's home and pets are delightful. The home is very quiet and boasts a tranquil garden with scenic fields to the rear of the property. I was made to

            Stayed · 13 May - 20 May 2018

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