Tamsin & Simon
Tamsin & Simon
Animal/garden/life-loving couple, very responsible.
About Tamsin & Simon
We are a friendly, easy-going couple in our 50s, based in London and Cornwall, but travel to Europe fairly regularly. We have been together for 20 years (I can't believe it!) and are non-smokers, have clean driving licences and are, I promise you, super-reliable. We adore all animals & birds like the hedgehogs and the friendly robins and blue-ti...
We are a friendly, easy-going couple in our 50s, based in London and Cornwall, but travel to Europe fairly regularly. We have been together for 20 years (I can't believe it!) and are non-smokers, have clean driving licences and are, I promise you, super-reliable. We adore all animals & birds like the hedgehogs and the friendly robins and blue-tits that nest in our garden and have trained us well to bring them mountains of food. We love being by the sea, and being outdoors. Other things that float our boat: books (we used to have a small publishing company), cooking/bbqs, skiing, sailing (Simon completed his Day Skipper course last year) and trying to keep fit: yoga/running/swimming/kayaking, 'letter-boxing' on Dartmoor which is great fun, I have a castle obsession, and Simon loves fishing in Whitsand Bay, where we live part of the time. I can't resist chocolate and Simon can't stay away from peanuts - which is why we keep healthy, and love going for long walks. As work prevents us from doing many house-sits, we are only able to do a few a year, but we are hopeful that in the future we can do plenty more, because all the sits we have done so far have been such fun, with the added bonus that we get to 'borrow' someone's pets and pretend they're our own - even for a little while! I am so grateful to TrustedHousesitters for existing!
Why we want to house sit
For us, house-sitting, with the brilliant bonus of animals/plants to care for, is a marvellous, unique way to explore undiscovered cities and towns, villages and countryside and, when possible, new countries. A lovely way to get a real feel for a place, live as a local, and feel like you belong which you just don't get staying in impersonal hotels. We love the idea of being in a home away from home, and all the responsibilities that go with that.
Our experience
We have owned and looked after several properties for many years. We feel that we are both responsible and practical. We have also always had pets of one kind or another (Siamese/Persian/latest one a dear black moggy cat, a Basset Hound, a 3-legged tortoise, a rabbit, 2 gerbils & a giant snail!) and can promise you that we would look after your pets extremely well and with lots of love and attention. We're both keen gardeners too, and very happy to help out in the garden. We would care for your home as we care for ours - which is very, very much! We have a sweet one-bed flat with parking and a large balcony in Plymouth, Devon - by the sea - if anyone would like to house-swap. For your piece of mind I have a 'Basic Disclosure' document (as recommended by Trusted Housesitters) which I can email you a copy of. If you would like a chat to discuss a potential sitting, please do send me your number and I will call you.
Reviews (5)
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Jenny - Woodley, United Kingdom
27 January - 30 January 2017
This was our first experience of using this service and we were absolutely thrilled. Tam was very reassuring on the phone before we entrusted her to our pets and we were not disappointed. She sent us regular updates and photos and she treated our house better than we do! We would highly recommend...
This was our first experience of using this service and we were absolutely thrilled. Tam was very reassuring on the phone before we entrusted her to our pets and we were not disappointed. She sent us regular updates and photos and she treated our house better than we do! We would highly recommend Tam to house sit.
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Response from Tamsin & Simon
I'm so happy that Jenny and her family chose us to sit for them for the weekend. We had a lovely relaxed time in their comfortable home, which is in a pretty part of the country surrounded by rivers and lakes. We had great fun exploring the area on long walks in our wellies, with their cheerful dogs. Henry & Max - the dogs, and their sweet cat, Kitty, are all great company!
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Tim - Montcuq, France
13 December - 06 January 2017
Tamsin and Simon came to house and animal sit for three weeks over Christmas and new year. They were terrific and we were absolutely delighted with the way they looked after the animals and our house. The regular communication by email with lots of lovely photos was a real bonus for us. We would ...
Tamsin and Simon came to house and animal sit for three weeks over Christmas and new year. They were terrific and we were absolutely delighted with the way they looked after the animals and our house. The regular communication by email with lots of lovely photos was a real bonus for us. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them, and we hope that they will want to come back next time we go away. Perfect!
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Response from Tamsin & Simon
Tim and Jill are just the loveliest people, and Bamboo and Braveheart are the sweetest animals you hope to sit for. We spent an idyllic three weeks in their little slice of paradise.
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Sophie - Marston, United Kingdom
26 May - 31 May 2016
Tam and Simon house and pet sat for us in May 2016 for six days, we have two cats and a dog. They were the perfect sitters in every way from arrangements, a pre sit visit through to their time looking after our house and pets. They are a really charming couple who gave us total confidence they wo...
Tam and Simon house and pet sat for us in May 2016 for six days, we have two cats and a dog. They were the perfect sitters in every way from arrangements, a pre sit visit through to their time looking after our house and pets. They are a really charming couple who gave us total confidence they would look after our house and pets as we would and we were not disappointed. They kept in touch with updates and photos whilst we were away and it seemed like our pets had as much fun with Tam and Simon as we did on our holiday to Italy! When we got back the house was immaculate, and I'm a bit of a perfectionist about a tidy/clean home. Tam had washed all the towels and bed linen so there was nothing for us to sort when we got back....she had even put some wild flowers in a vase and left a box of chocolates for our return! All three pets were happy and calm when we arrived home. If you are looking for a responsible, charming, fun and intelligent couple who will take good care of your home and pets then I can't imagine you could do better than with Tam and Simon! HIGHLY recommend.
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Response from Tamsin & Simon
Sophie & Steve, their lovely children & pets, and beautiful house provided us with a perfect house-sit & the opportunity to explore a fantastic part of the countryside. Thank you!
About Tamsin & Simon
We are a friendly, easy-going couple in our 50s, based in London and Cornwall, but travel to Europe fairly regularly. We have been together for 20 years (I can't believe it!) and are non-smokers, have clean driving licences and are, I promise you, super-reliable. We adore all animals & birds like the hedgehogs and the friendly robins and blue-tits that nest in our garden and have trained us well to bring them mountains of food. We love being by the sea, and being outdoors. Other things that float our boat: books (we used to have a small publishing company), cooking/bbqs, skiing, sailing (Simon completed his Day Skipper course last year) and trying to keep fit: yoga/running/swimming/kayaking, 'letter-boxing' on Dartmoor which is great fun, I have a castle obsession, and Simon loves fishing in Whitsand Bay, where we live part of the time. I can't resist chocolate and Simon can't stay aw......
We are a friendly, easy-going couple in our 50s, based in London and Cornwall, but travel to Europe fairly regularly. We have been together for 20 years (I can't believe it!) and are non-smokers, have clean driving licences and are, I promise you, super-reliable. We adore all animals & birds like the hedgehogs and the friendly robins and blue-tits that nest in our garden and have trained us well to bring them mountains of food. We love being by the sea, and being outdoors. Other things that float our boat: books (we used to have a small publishing company), cooking/bbqs, skiing, sailing (Simon completed his Day Skipper course last year) and trying to keep fit: yoga/running/swimming/kayaking, 'letter-boxing' on Dartmoor which is great fun, I have a castle obsession, and Simon loves fishing in Whitsand Bay, where we live part of the time. I can't resist chocolate and Simon can't stay away from peanuts - which is why we keep healthy, and love going for long walks. As work prevents us from doing many house-sits, we are only able to do a few a year, but we are hopeful that in the future we can do plenty more, because all the sits we have done so far have been such fun, with the added bonus that we get to 'borrow' someone's pets and pretend they're our own - even for a little while! I am so grateful to TrustedHousesitters for existing!
Why we want to house sit
For us, house-sitting, with the brilliant bonus of animals/plants to care for, is a marvellous, unique way to explore undiscovered cities and towns, villages and countryside and, when possible, new countries. A lovely way to get a real feel for a place, live as a local, and feel like you belong which you just don't get staying in impersonal hotels. We love the idea of being in a home away from home, and all the responsibilities that go with that.
Our experience
We have owned and looked after several properties for many years. We feel that we are both responsible and practical. We have also always had pets of one kind or another (Siamese/Persian/latest one a dear black moggy cat, a Basset Hound, a 3-legged tortoise, a rabbit, 2 gerbils & a giant snail!) and can promise you that we would look after your pets extremely well and with lots of love and attention. We're both keen gardeners too, and very happy to help out in the garden. We would care for your home as we care for ours - which is very, very much! We have a sweet one-bed flat with parking and a large balcony in Plymouth, Devon - by the sea - if anyone would like to house-swap. For your piece of mind I have a 'Basic Disclosure' document (as recommended by Trusted Housesitters) which I can email you a copy of. If you would like a chat to discuss a potential sitting, please do send me your number and I will call you.
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Dogs
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Cats
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Poultry
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House & pet sitting timeline
Tamsin and Simon have done 5 house sits since 2014
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WoodleyUnited KingdomJan 2017 -
MontcuqFranceDec 2016 - Jan 2017 -
MarstonUnited KingdomMay 2016 -
LondonUnited KingdomApr 2015 -
Paradise ValleyUnited StatesDec 2014
