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Alton, South East England

ID: 1t3

Name:

Catrin

Nearest major city:

Basingstoke

Sitter required for:

8 Dec 2017 24 Dec 201716 days

Pet sitting required:

Yes

Sitter's pets welcome:

No
Applications for this listing have closed.

About this house sitting position in Alton

Totally Dedicated Dog Loving couple sought to provide company and a little support to our resident house keeper/Dog Carer whilst we are on holiday.
We have big canine family of Border Collies and Golden Retrievers spanning several generations, from puppies to teenagers, all, are friendly, disciplined and well trained, they live happily in the house and get along together.
Our resident house keeper/Dog carer will be responsible for the care of the dogs and house, we usually have two or three staff and are currently recruiting but finding the right candidate and getting them up to speed before we go away is a challenge and we are looking for additional backup at the property during our absence, in case of emergencies. Although there is accommodation in the house our preference would be for a couple with a mobile home, failing that a couple, with a car, would be ideal but we are open to a single house-sitter as well, the most important thing is the safety of the dogs.
The sitters will need to give some help with feeding the dogs in the morning, do bit of dog walking and provide a presence at the property if and when the House Keeper needs to go out. We may also have a litter of puppies due during the sitting period. Our house keeper/Dog Carer is highly experienced and well qualified in all aspects of canine care so the sitters will not need to take responsibility for the welfare of the dogs or puppies but they must be dog lovers who are at ease with a houseful of medium sized, hairy, very friendly dogs and who will ideally enjoy some dog walking in the beautiful countryside all around us. Sitters will need to be at the property overnight and occasionally cover an afternoon or evening if the Housekeeper/Dog Carer goes out.
The property is detached and has neighbours only on one side, it is on the edge of a small village and has two pubs within walking distance. Buses are infrequent so a car is a practical necessity.

We fly in early on Xmas morning but would not expect the house sitter(s) to stay after the morning of the 24th. We would be open to house sitter(s) who could cover a part of our absence.

Our location is semi-rural, we have one of best networks of footpaths, bridal ways and green lanes in the country, there are three woodlands and a steam railway within easy walking distance, Jane Austin’s house is a 10 minute drive and the cities of Winchester, Southampton and Guildford are easily accessible by road. Cycling both road and mountain biking are very popular locally, we are 5 minutes from the South of England Gliding Centre and within easy driving distance of many attractions such as Bird World, Marwell Zoo, Stonehenge, The Hawk Conservancy, The New Forest and other beauty spots. The quaint market town of Alton lies about 5 miles away whilst the nearest large town is Basingstoke with theatres, sports facilities and hughstreet shopping and fast (40min) trains to Waterloo.
Sitters will need to play their part in keeping the house clean and will do their own cooking, using our solid fuel Rayburn which will need to be fuelled and de-ashed a couple of times a day. The light airy kitchen has most types of cooking machines, an electric halogen hob and fan assisted double oven.
The property has WiFi, central heating, an iMac for general use and plenty of power points. There will be no charge for electricity (reasonable use is expected) and no charge for using the landline for (non premium) calls to UK mobiles and UK landlines (as long as call do not exceed 1 hour). There is a well equipped fitness area with treadmill, cycle, rower, cross trainer and weights with a large flat screed TV for entertainment whilst working out.
We have first rate vets (any veterinary matters will be handled by the Housekeeper or ourselves via FaceTime) , lovely neighbours, and good, dog savvy friends locally who may call by to see the Housekeeper from time to time. We FaceTime with the Housekeeper daily when we are away and are available to be contacted 24/7 (local coverage allowing) during our absences.

There is plenty of off road parking and Sitters are more than welcome to bring their own Motorhome/Caravan and use the facilities in the house as and when they choose, alternatively they may sleep in the house or in the detached annex and use the facilities in the house.

Sitters MUST be strictly NON-SMOKING and of a sober and mature disposition who know how to behave around dogs and understand the need for security and safety i.e. shutting door and maintaining a safe, clean and tidy environment.
Our Housekeeper is a very practical lady who is friendly and helpful but not invasive or overbearing, she will have her daily duties to attend to whilst we are away.

This is ideal for house sitter(s) of any age who want to immerse themselves in canine cuddles and enjoy exploring the ancient countryside, towns and cities of Wessex with easy access to London a bit of bonus. For those looking to destress, detox and get fitter this is a great environment to relax.
Sitters should note that the property has no TV Licence - we have far better things to do with our lives - but we download movies etc…

Sitters need to be well suited to living with our dogs so they are welcome visit and meet the dogs and our Housekeeper before we go away.
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