Idyllic Devon cottage with a large garden near the seaside.
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Introduction
Hi! We are Kate and John, a middle aged working couple, surveyor and management consultant, our children have flown the nest to start work and university. We have a gorgeous friendly Labrador Toby and three chickens.
Home & location
We live in a 17th century thatched cottage with a large garden and orchard. The house has recently been refurbished and is warm and cosy with all mod cons! We have 2 spare bedrooms for you to choose from, both with comfortable double beds…
Amenities
Responsibilities
To feed and walk Toby, he has breakfast and supper and likes to walk by the river just 2 minutes from our door - I think he thinks it’s his garden!! The chickens need feeding once a day, and I usually give them some treats in the…
Meet the pets
Toby
Labrador Retriever
5 years
poultry
Sitter reviews (7)

Lovely location, with an exuberant hound!
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Wow, I feel so lucky that I got to experience Colyton, hang out with Toby and meet Kate and John! Kate was so fun to hang out with, so hospitable and…
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The delightful Kate and John had shown me around the previous week, and left good instructions and delicious choc pudding in the fridge. Thank you. It was a…
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Toby was such a joy to look after, was so good both on and off the leash. We had some lovely walks in the nearby countryside. Kate and Johns house was…
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My wee Pom Bella, and I, had a very enjoyable time house, Toby and chicken sitting for Kate and John! The three feathered ladies were no trouble at all, and…
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