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Lovely country home with two easy dogs and a few chickens to look

Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
  • 2dog
  • poultry

Dates

Andy
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

02
Oct2025
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06
Oct2025

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Introduction

Andy and Fiona acquired our smallholding in Wycliffe, near Barnard Castle in 2020. It was in need of some love and since then, it has been subject to a full renovation. We are both still working, but are getting to a point in life where we

Home & location

Orchard Cottage is a three bed, two bathroom property with an open plan kitchen/diner and lounge with a log burner. It has a walled garden, stone outbuildings/stable block and a three acre field opposite. It is situated in the small hamlet

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

Queen

Clothes storage

Drawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDeskWorktop

Kitchen

Stove

Induction

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

Pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, oil, salt & pepper

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming services

Stereo

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

Dogs walked daily, every morning and then fed. Short walk in the afternoon and always let out last thing at night. Chickens fed, watered and eggs collected daily. In the Summer months pot plants watered daily. House plants watered once a

Meet the pets

  • Bisley

    11 years

  • Bonnie

    Jack Russell Terrier

    11 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (17)

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Susan

Andy and Fiona were very friendly, welcoming and gave us clear instructions whilst showing us around. Fiona had also left us a delicious home-made cake which

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 01 Apr - 06 Apr 2025
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David

Andy and Fiona's home is extremely comfortable. Spacious and beautifully decorated, the kitchen diner is the place we spent most of our time. The two dogs

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 11 Jan - 17 Jan 2025
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Kirsty

My friends and I had an absolutely amazing stay at Andy & Fiona’s lovely home with their gorgeous pets. We were warmly welcomed and shown around their home

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 07 Nov - 10 Nov 2024
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Caryn

Andy and Fiona have a lovely home where all that surrounds a handful of a few converted barns are farm fields. The closest morning walk with Biz and Bonnie

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2024
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Pauline

Andy & Fiona thank you for such a warm welcome & the delicious home cooked cake. ( I would love the recipe Fiona if you would share it with me please ) It

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 05 Sep - 09 Sep 2024

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