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Warm welcome in lovely rural Dorset with adorable pets

Dorchester, United Kingdom
  • 3dog
  • 1cat

Dates

Alison
Pet parent
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Introduction

Hello! We are a retired couple who like to travel and often visit our other house in southern France.. For this sit there will be 4 pets: Lily the cat, Daizy the elderly Jack Russell and 2 rehomed miniature dachshunds which joined the

Home & location

We live in a comfortable Georgian farmhouse in West Dorset, which is a very beautiful rural and coastal region. Our house is 1/2 mile from the large, thriving village of Maiden Newton where there several shops: The Corner Stores which has

houseHousebeachBeachcountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

Queen

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDeskWorktop

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Terrace

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

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

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

Responsibilities

To look after the pets and our house, keep an eye on the garden and outbuildings, water the pot plants, say hello to the gardeners or other work people. Lily, age 6, is a pretty calico cat who arrived from a rescue centre in Cyprus in 2019

Meet the pets

  • Daizy

    Jack Russell Terrier

    15 years

  • Moth / Mothy

    Dachshund

    8 years

  • Daphne / Daffy

    Dachshund

    6 years

  • Lily

    8 years

Sitter reviews (26)

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Edward

We absolutely loved housesitting for Alison and James. They welcomed us warmly into their home which is a beautiful farm house close to Maiden Newton with

  • 3dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 14 Jan - 14 Feb 2025
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Jennifer

This was an unusual sit, as from my first morning there was a serious health issue with one of the dogs, which lasted throughout the sit. Alison was

  • 3dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 24 Nov - 03 Dec 2024
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Aleksandrina

The most wonderful, beautiful farm in a lovely location! Full of nice walks, nice little village nearby. The hosts were so kind and nice: couldn’t have

  • 3dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 15 Oct - 02 Nov 2024
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Kevin

This was the third wonderful house sit we've done for Alison and James. It was a pleasure looking after four pets this time. Daizy and Lily from previously

  • 3dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 11 Jul - 03 Aug 2024
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Emily

We had the most magical time at Alison’s place! A cosy little farm, snuggled in the English countryside. Their property is picturesque, quiet and quite close

  • 3dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 03 Jun - 15 Jun 2024

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