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Shobrooke, South West England

ID: akq
2-storey house in the country

Name:

Colleen

Nearest major city:

Exeter

Sitter required for:

19 Apr 2026 25 Apr 20266 days

Pet sitting required:

1 dog, 4 cats

Sitter's pets welcome:

No
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About this house sitting position in Shobrooke

The site is not currently uploading many photos. The dog is a golden retriever, the cats are mogs. If interested, we can do a WhatsApp call and I can send photos.
We live in a 3 bed home in mid devon. Our home is rural, but with good access to amenities. Exeter is a 7 mile drive, Crediton is a 5 minute drive away. We have neighbours next door and a few others scattered nearly, so not isolated. There is no public transport at all, but once in Crediton there is a good bus link and a train station. Crediton also has a good selection of shops and supermarkets, as well as the vets.
We have a very efficient log burner for chilly evenings.
The house is over 100 years old, and most doors don't shut! We have a large living room and beams on the ceilings, plus great views. We don't have any street lights here so it's great for night skies. I also have a telescope for star gazing if you want.
We have 1 golden retriever, a 3 year old boy. He is fully house trained, loves to run around the fields and is very loving, so be fair warned! He is fed in the morning and evening, plus 2 walks per day. If you aren't comfortable with him off lead, I have a long lead. Its fine to let him off lead if you go to the beach.
Our 4 cats are free range and out most of the time. They are shy so you might not see them, but they will need feeding. I can show you where and how. If they want, cuddle and flatter them.
All pets are insured and their vet is in Crediton.
Bude beach is an hours drive. Fingle bridge with walks, river and pub is 30 minutes.
We don't leave the dog alone at all, long story, so please only apply if you are willing to include him fully.
I can only accept sitters who don't charge, thanks 😊 as I prefer free pet care in exchange for free accommodation. I will be in Bournemouth for a uni teaching week.
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Amenities

Internet
Wifi
Broadband
Heater

Close to

Public transport
Shopping Centre
Supermarket
Pubs/Bars
Restaurants/Cafes
Cinema/Theatre
Parks
Walking trails

Reviews for Colleen

5 stars stars
“I love house sits, and this is why. I was lucky enough to sit for a few days here, the four cats were four cats, I fed them, they occasionally graced me with their attention, but Raffey was the softest dog ever. What is not to like watching films with a good dog deep in the Shire? Coleen was fab, the place was cosy with that log burner. Peaceful, quiet, why the Famous Five went to Devon. - Read more
Steve - Steve - 19 Jan 2026

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