Tracey & Jim
Tracey & Jim
Reliable, quiet housesitters with lots of experience. Fully booked in 2018.
About Tracey & Jim
We're a couple who love to travel. Jim took early retirement, (he was a chemical engineer)and I took very early retirement (from running my own shiatsu/foot reflexology practice) so that we could see something of the world - although it's more about experiencing a place, than seeing the sights. Eight years ago we gave up our flat in Amsterdam an...
We're a couple who love to travel. Jim took early retirement, (he was a chemical engineer)and I took very early retirement (from running my own shiatsu/foot reflexology practice) so that we could see something of the world - although it's more about experiencing a place, than seeing the sights. Eight years ago we gave up our flat in Amsterdam and almost everything we own to realise our dream. Now, we literally have what we can carry on our backs in our rucksacks. In between trips we spend time in Holland and England just staying with friends and family. We're quiet but sociable, love meeting and talking to people, walking, reading, art and food. We're non-smokers and vegetarians.
Why we want to house sit
We'd like to housesit because although we love to travel, we also like to stay for a while in one place. Housesitting gives us a chance to just stay put, live like locals and have some quiet time - process our experiences of being abroad - Tracey loves to write and tries to draw - it's great to be able to do all of this in a new fresh place. We'd also love to own a dog or cat, but moving around so much, doesn't give us a chance to do this - so it's great to be able to spend time with someone else's pet for a little while.
Our experience
We've done over thirty house-sits since we joined TH so we have lots of experience. We also lead a very nomadic life. This means we're flexible, not easily ruffled, and feel quickly at home in different places. I can honestly say that we feel more responsibilty for other people's homes - we're more aware that the stuff isn't ours - and would hate for anything to happen to it. We're well organised, good communicators, and aware that first and foremost we're looking after your home, and your pets. We see housesitting as a very priveleged kind of job!
We don't have a police check. I looked into getting one. In Holland it's called a VOG NP - 'Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag Natuurlijke Personen' (rough translation - explanation of good character) but it was unsuitable for this purpose; requiring input from a prospective employer etc.
We're asked to return to sits time and time again. More external references of repeat sits can be provided if wished.
Reviews (26)
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Nicki - Amsterdam, Netherlands
09 February - 11 February 2018
Tracey and Jim have been amazing sitters to our two dogs and two cats. The house was clean when we came home, the animals relaxed and happy. Tracey even washed the bed sheets for us, so nice !! We would recommend everyone to invite these guys to look after your house and animals, you will not reg...
Tracey and Jim have been amazing sitters to our two dogs and two cats. The house was clean when we came home, the animals relaxed and happy. Tracey even washed the bed sheets for us, so nice !! We would recommend everyone to invite these guys to look after your house and animals, you will not regret it. We are already planning our next trip and hopefully these two will be available again, that would be fantastic! Nicki and Tirza with Peanut, QQ, Pep and Bart
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Jocelyn - Bath, United Kingdom
24 July - 20 August 2017
Trace and Jim provided an impeccable sit, their experience and expertise with animals was evident from the start and throughout. A+++++++++++++++
They cared for all our pets, as if they were their own, and the house was super tidy with a meal prepared on our return.
We thoroughly recommend them ...Trace and Jim provided an impeccable sit, their experience and expertise with animals was evident from the start and throughout. A+++++++++++++++
They cared for all our pets, as if they were their own, and the house was super tidy with a meal prepared on our return.
We thoroughly recommend them and hope that they will return to us for future sits.- Organised
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Jenny - Wadhurst, United Kingdom
02 June - 09 June 2017
What a delightful & most professional couple. Both Tracey & Jim took great care of our two cats & we returned to find them very relaxed & happy. They made sure all the details about the cats & house were talked over beforehand & although fortunately nothing untoward happened in our absence, we fe...
What a delightful & most professional couple. Both Tracey & Jim took great care of our two cats & we returned to find them very relaxed & happy. They made sure all the details about the cats & house were talked over beforehand & although fortunately nothing untoward happened in our absence, we felt they would have coped with any eventuality. It was great meeting them the day before we left & we hit it off straight away which meant we went away feeling quite relaxed.
I would highly recommend them & hope we can have them to stay here again in the future.- Organised
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About Tracey & Jim
We're a couple who love to travel. Jim took early retirement, (he was a chemical engineer)and I took very early retirement (from running my own shiatsu/foot reflexology practice) so that we could see something of the world - although it's more about experiencing a place, than seeing the sights. Eight years ago we gave up our flat in Amsterdam and almost everything we own to realise our dream. Now, we literally have what we can carry on our backs in our rucksacks. In between trips we spend time in Holland and England just staying with friends and family. We're quiet but sociable, love meeting and talking to people, walking, reading, art and food. We're non-smokers and vegetarians.
We're a couple who love to travel. Jim took early retirement, (he was a chemical engineer)and I took very early retirement (from running my own shiatsu/foot reflexology practice) so that we could see something of the world - although it's more about experiencing a place, than seeing the sights. Eight years ago we gave up our flat in Amsterdam and almost everything we own to realise our dream. Now, we literally have what we can carry on our backs in our rucksacks. In between trips we spend time in Holland and England just staying with friends and family. We're quiet but sociable, love meeting and talking to people, walking, reading, art and food. We're non-smokers and vegetarians.
Why we want to house sit
We'd like to housesit because although we love to travel, we also like to stay for a while in one place. Housesitting gives us a chance to just stay put, live like locals and have some quiet time - process our experiences of being abroad - Tracey loves to write and tries to draw - it's great to be able to do all of this in a new fresh place. We'd also love to own a dog or cat, but moving around so much, doesn't give us a chance to do this - so it's great to be able to spend time with someone else's pet for a little while.
Our experience
We've done over thirty house-sits since we joined TH so we have lots of experience. We also lead a very nomadic life. This means we're flexible, not easily ruffled, and feel quickly at home in different places. I can honestly say that we feel more responsibilty for other people's homes - we're more aware that the stuff isn't ours - and would hate for anything to happen to it. We're well organised, good communicators, and aware that first and foremost we're looking after your home, and your pets. We see housesitting as a very priveleged kind of job!
We don't have a police check. I looked into getting one. In Holland it's called a VOG NP - 'Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag Natuurlijke Personen' (rough translation - explanation of good character) but it was unsuitable for this purpose; requiring input from a prospective employer etc.
We're asked to return to sits time and time again. More external references of repeat sits can be provided if wished.
Verifications
Verification level
Standard level
Email Address, Phone Number, External references (15), Identity & Document Check
All Standard Verification checks are carried out by a specialist 3rd Party
Animal Care Experience
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Farm animals
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Small pet
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Profile Details
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Occupation
Travelling as a
Previous house sitting experience
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Member since
House & pet sitting timeline
Tracey and Jim have done 28 house sits since 2012
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AmsterdamNetherlandsFeb 2018
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BathUnited KingdomJul - Aug 2017 -
SelstonUnited KingdomJul 2017 -
WadhurstUnited KingdomJun 2017
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TokyoJapanMay 2017 -
TokyoJapanApr 2017
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New MiltonUnited KingdomFeb 2017 -
PillacFranceOct 2016 -
Fuente del CondeSpainJul 2016 -
LondonUnited KingdomMay 2016 -
BostonUnited KingdomMar 2016 -
HarrogateUnited KingdomDec 2015
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WorksopUnited KingdomAug 2015 -
BrightonUnited KingdomAug 2015 -
RickinghallUnited KingdomJul 2015 -
EdenbridgeUnited KingdomJul 2015
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LlanelliUnited KingdomJun - Jul 2015
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WorksopUnited KingdomJun 2015
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WigtonUnited KingdomMay 2015 -
Saint-AstierFranceDec 2014
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BathUnited KingdomJan 2014 -
LlysfaenUnited KingdomDec 2013
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WigtonUnited KingdomNov 2013
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PrestonUnited KingdomSep 2013 -
SamadetFranceJul 2013 -
MeyssacFranceJun 2013 -
TelfordUnited KingdomDec 2012 -
PulloxhillUnited KingdomDec 2012
