Exeter, South West England

About this house sitting position in Exeter

We are a married couple with no kids at home who have a rented traditional farmworkers semi- detached cottage around a mile from the village of Thorverton (with 2 double beds, 1 office/study,1 bath, kitchen/diner, lounge, garden bar and parking for several vehicles) We have a substantial garden with exceptional views and unrestricted access to the farm and land. The farm is a crop and cattle farm with 5 houses, several hilly acres and the river Exe running through it.
We have 3 dogs that are used to the surroundings so walking them is easy - just open the gate at the back of the garden and head off (no lead required). The sit is for our 10 year old spaniel cross, badger who is very lazy and greedy but very cuddly, our 4 year old lab/cocker cross Nala who is so lovely and cuddly (but a bit licky) and Polly our 1 year old Cocker spaniel who’s just awesome. We also have 2 turtles, who need basic care and feeding.
We have a lovely neighbour who helps us out when required and the dogs are used to being alone for short periods of time.
Thorverton is a lovely village with an excellent Farm Shop/Cafe 'Exe Valley Farmshop', a hotel/bar/restaurant 'The Thorverton Arms' and a traditional community owned village pub 'The Exeter Inn'. You have access to several coast lines in around an hour and all the normal tourist things that Devon has to offer. The dogs need limited care and exercise and are easy to care for, they sleeps a good part of the day and are pretty easy keepers. Please note that Polly and Nala sleep on the bed but don’t take up much room.
I am happy to send more photographs/video if required.
Unfortunately, we can't accept sitters with young children (under 5) or cats, although, a dog would be considered. It is also unsuitable for people with no transport due to the remote location.

Our home is not a luxury cottage, it is a clean snd comfortable place to stay but we are awaiting some renovation.

Thanks for looking!
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