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Beautiful thatched cottage and much loved pets

Collingbourne Ducis, United Kingdom
  • 2dog
  • 1cat
  • fish

Dates

Nikki
Pet parent
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Introduction

My husband is retired and I am still working as a Radiographer in the NHS. We have lived in this house for 23 years and have loved the experience of living in a beautiful listed building. We love our garden and in my spare time I make

Home & location

Our cottage is a 16th century thatched grade 2 listed building in a conservation area. Our garden has a lovely summerhouse set in the “,Fairy garden” then steps up lead to an orchard with apple and pear trees, and beyond that the wild

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

DoubleSingle

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

Log burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Terrace

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free on-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Entertainment

TV

Cable / Satellite

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free on-street parkingGardenPatioTerrace

Responsibilities

The dogs main walk is in the morning followed by breakfast of natural yogurt. Tea of kibble is at 5.00 pm. They are only allowed in the water garden unless they are being supervised. Fortnum comes and goes through his upstairs cat flap and

Meet the pets

  • Cilla

    Labrador Retriever

    7 years

  • Dusty

    Rescue Dog

    7 years

  • Fortnum

    Mix-Breed

    11 years

  • fish

Sitter reviews (3)

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Nicola

Before the sit was agreed, Nikki and I had a lovely chat and I found out it was just Fortnum and the Fish that needed looking after, not the two dogs. Nikki

  • 2dog
  • 1cat
  • fish
Stayed · 06 Apr - 11 Apr 2025
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Arthur

Nikki is a generous pet parent. She picked up us from Swindon by her car and gave us an extra night. Her house is cozy and fancy, in front there is a little

  • 2dog
  • 1cat
  • fish
Stayed · 12 Jan - 29 Jan 2025
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Adam

Nikki was such a lovely host, treating us to a bbq on arrival with all her sons and her hubby! Their house is a wonderful historic home, full of interesting

  • 2dog
  • 1cat
  • fish
Stayed · 09 Sep - 08 Oct 2024

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