Tamsin & Simon
Tamsin & Simon
Animal/garden/life-loving couple, very responsible.
About Tamsin & Simon
We're a friendly, easy-going couple in our 50s, based in London and Cornwall, and travel to Europe fairly regularly. We have been together for 22 years 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 gar...
We're a friendly, easy-going couple in our 50s, based in London and Cornwall, and travel to Europe fairly regularly. We have been together for 22 years 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 us well-trained to bring them mountains of food. We love being by the sea, and being outdoors. Other things we enjoy: books (we used to have a small publishing company), cooking/bbqs, skiing, sailing (Simon recently completed his Day Skipper course) 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. Work & family commitments prevent 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. 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 very 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 (7)
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Rachel - Bristol, United Kingdom
27 July - 29 July 2018
Tamsin was brilliant! The cat and hens were very well looked after and she even gave me a lift to the train station when my original train was cancelled! A lovely lady who looked after the house beautifully.
You are welcome back anytime!Tamsin was brilliant! The cat and hens were very well looked after and she even gave me a lift to the train station when my original train was cancelled! A lovely lady who looked after the house beautifully.
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Response from Tamsin & Simon
Rachel is just the nicest person you could meet. She lives in a really sweet, cosy, quiet cottage with a lovely garden, bakes delicious cakes and has an adorable cat and dog, along with 12 happy chickens who start chatting away when they hear you walking down the path towards them. They are very easy to look after: head-count, conversations, food, water, collect delicious eggs! Margeaux is a beautiful, smart and purry cat, clever at getting attention & treats, and I loved that she slept on the bed with me each night. There is a brilliant Heritage Trail along the river close by, with lots of fascinating history.
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Gill N Char - Frodsham, United Kingdom
18 May - 21 May 2018
Tamsin and Simon were the perfect Housesitters! They are real animal lovers and took great care of Pixie my cat. I had total confidence in them and received lovely messages and photos of how Pixie was getting on. The house was beautifully clean and tidy on my return and would have no hesitation i...
Tamsin and Simon were the perfect Housesitters! They are real animal lovers and took great care of Pixie my cat. I had total confidence in them and received lovely messages and photos of how Pixie was getting on. The house was beautifully clean and tidy on my return and would have no hesitation in recommending Tamsin and Simon.
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Response from Tamsin & Simon
Pixie is such a beautiful cat and we were both so pleased to spend a lovely weekend with her. She is playful and friendly and also manages to sleep a lot! Gill's house is amazingly comfortable and tucked away in a quiet part of Cheshire with easy access to some fine river walks and nearby market towns. It was a pleasure to meet Gill - she was very welcoming and generous. Thank you!
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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!
About Tamsin & Simon
We're a friendly, easy-going couple in our 50s, based in London and Cornwall, and travel to Europe fairly regularly. We have been together for 22 years 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 us well-trained to bring them mountains of food. We love being by the sea, and being outdoors. Other things we enjoy: books (we used to have a small publishing company), cooking/bbqs, skiing, sailing (Simon recently completed his Day Skipper course) 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're a friendly, easy-going couple in our 50s, based in London and Cornwall, and travel to Europe fairly regularly. We have been together for 22 years 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 us well-trained to bring them mountains of food. We love being by the sea, and being outdoors. Other things we enjoy: books (we used to have a small publishing company), cooking/bbqs, skiing, sailing (Simon recently completed his Day Skipper course) 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. Work & family commitments prevent 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. 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 very 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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House & pet sitting timeline
Tamsin and Simon have done 7 house sits since 2014
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BristolUnited KingdomJul 2018 -
FrodshamUnited KingdomMay 2018 -
WoodleyUnited KingdomJan 2017 -
MontcuqFranceDec 2016 - Jan 2017 -
MarstonUnited KingdomMay 2016 -
LondonUnited KingdomApr 2015 -
Paradise ValleyUnited StatesDec 2014
