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Martin & Esther

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10+ years

*** Not currently accepting new invitations to housesit *** We both have many years' experience caring for pets. Martin owned a Boxer dog for 12 years; Esther had both dogs and cats. We are smallholding types and have cared for our own…

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  • Mollie and Bumble

    bearded collie

    Cared for

  • Twiggy

    mix-breed

    Cared for

  • Charm

    labrador retriever

    Cared for

  • Dolly

    jack russell terrier

    Cared for

  • Muffy

    english springer spaniel

    Cared for

  • Pippin

    english cocker spaniel

    Cared for

  • Indi

    miniature schnauzer

    Cared for

  • Sherlock

    giant schnauzer

    Cared for

  • Paddy & Monty

    english cocker spaniel

    Cared for

  • Roxy

    lhasa apso

    Cared for

Reviews (23)

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Samantha

Thanks for looking after the Ducks and the spotlessly clean house we returned to was greatly appreciated.

  • poultry
Coleford, United Kingdom · 17 Jan - 25 Jan 2025
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James

It's always great to go away and have total peace of mind that the dogs are being well looked after. That's exactly how we felt with Martin & Esther. Their…

  • dog
Devizes, United Kingdom · 27 Dec 2024 - 06 Jan 2025
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Clare

Martin & Esther are THE most amazing house & pet sitters you could imagine. They are super organised, incredibly self sufficient & truly the most thoughtful…

  • dog
Newport, United Kingdom · 02 Oct - 18 Oct 2024
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Hilary

Martin and Esther were absolutely fantastic! If I could give them 6 stars across the board, I would! I felt totally at ease whilst away, knowing that Suki…

  • dog
  • cat
Kilgetty, United Kingdom · 20 Sep - 30 Sep 2024
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Colin

Martin and Esther were really excellent sitters. They took really good care of Tinka our cat and left the house extremely clean and tidy when they departed…

  • dog
  • cat
Great Haseley, United Kingdom · 25 Jul - 03 Aug 2024

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Steve

Martin and Esther are capable and dependable people who are trustworthy. We have known them for more than 30 years. They are competent to deal with issues that might arise and have lots of experience in managing property and people. They have plenty of skills in caring for different types of pets. Highly recommended!

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30 January 2022

About Martin & Esther

Martin retired after 33 years' service with Lancashire Police. Esther taught for 32 years and recently took early retirement from her role as Headteacher of a local primary school. We have been married for 35 years and have two grown up…

Martin

Age – 58Occupation – Retired Police OfficerLives in – Burnley, United Kingdom
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Esther

Age – 58Occupation – Retired Primary School Teacher

Why we want to house sit

We like to travel and explore new areas, and also love caring for animals, so this is the perfect site for us! We would much rather travel as a temporary residents than as tourists and are not hotel people. House sitting seems such a great…

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