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Essex countryside stay

Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • 2dog
  • 1cat

Dates

Claire
Pet parent
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Introduction

Hi I am a Mental Health First Aid instructor and live with my husband Nick and our cat Skye and 2 dogs, Teddy and Mungo. We live in a village called Hatfield Peverel which is about 5 miles from both Chelmsford and Maldon. We have a long

Home & location

We live in a 4 bedroom 16 th Century cottage. You will have access to a lounge, dining room, kitchen, utility room, snug and downstairs toilet. Upstairs you will have access to the guest bedroom and large bathroom with both a bath and a

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

Double

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDesk

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

Central

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesStandard TV

Safety & Security

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingGardenPatioDedicated workspace (Office)

Responsibilities

Our two dogs will need two walks a day. First thing in the morning and then in the afternoon. They need feeding twice a day and fussing ! They like company and cannot be left for more than about 2-3 hours as Teddy needs to go into the

Meet the pets

  • Teddy

    15 years

  • Mungo

    4 years

  • Skye

    Scottish Fold

    9 years

Sitter reviews (7)

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Lance

Was great to be asked back again to Shepherds cottage to look after the furballs, fish and house.

  • 2dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 03 Apr - 07 Apr 2025
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Nursel

We really enjoyed our stay at Claire and Nick's home. Skye is a dream of a cat and we already miss her and our evenings being cuddled up on the sofa in the

  • 2dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 13 Nov - 27 Dec 2024
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Lance

Always lovely to see the boys…and the fish

  • 2dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 15 Sep - 17 Sep 2023
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Jane

Teddy and Mungo were a joy to spend time with, sweet, affectionate and adorable companions. They were so easy and well behaved on walks on or off leash

  • 2dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 17 Aug - 23 Aug 2023
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Lance

Happy to return back to Shepherds Cottage and look after Ted and Mungo. Great communication with Claire and Em throughout as always. Highly recommend

  • 2dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 28 May - 06 Jun 2023

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