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House and dog sitting in lovely Dorset

Dorchester, United Kingdom
  • 1dog
  • fish

Dates

Andrew and Marilyn
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

10
Sep2025
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23
Sep2025

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Introduction

We moved to lovely Dorset ten years ago after retirement, and live in a small village only 3 miles from the Jurassic Coast. Magic, our dog, aged 9 is a black crossbred lab and staffie. He loves walks every day etc, but he can be left in the

Home & location

The house has 2 double (one with en-suite) and one twin bedroom that can be used, and a large secure garden, so is ideal for a small family or a couple. There is a choice of beaches along the Jurassic Coast from Swanage to Weymouth and

houseHousefamilyFamily friendlybeachBeachcountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingGardenPatioWasher

Responsibilities

Magic usually gets 1hr morning walk and sometimes half hour evening walk but does not have to stick to a rigid routine. We have some fish in a pond which are fed 2-3 times a day, and a garden that needs the occasional water if it’s very

Meet the pets

  • Magic

    Mix-Breed

    10 years

  • fish

Sitter reviews (8)

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Ruth

My children and I had a wonderful time house sitting for Marilyn and Glynn and looking after the beautiful Magic who we instantly fell in love with. Looking

  • 1dog
  • fish
Stayed · 30 Nov - 08 Dec 2024
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Gary

Andrew and Marilyn were great hosts. I enjoyed looking after       their dog, who was no problem.  The locals are very friendly. †here are some nice walks

  • 1dog
  • fish
Stayed · 13 Oct - 23 Oct 2023
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Sally

Another wonderful stay with Magic! Glynn and Marilyn are the loveliest people you could meet and their picture perfect village is full of friendly people and

  • 1dog
  • fish
Stayed · 23 Jul - 27 Jul 2023
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Sally

What a wonderful 2 weeks! Magic is just the best companion, always ready to play at home or just curl up on the sofa. We will all miss him very much

  • 1dog
  • fish
Stayed · 31 Jul - 12 Aug 2022
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June

Thank you Glynn and Marilyn - we have just enjoyed 16 days of Magic! He is a real character, a really cheeky good-natured monkey who loves to play with his

  • 1dog
  • fish
Stayed · 11 Jan - 26 Jan 2022

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