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Listed country cottage with two dogs and chickens to care for.

Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 2dog
  • poultry

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Introduction

We are Sally and Gary and we've lived either in or just outside Oxford for the past 28 years. We've been in our current home for 7 years. Merriemakers is a grade-two listed cottage set in just under half an acre garden. We have completely

Home & location

Horton-cum-Studley is approximately 10 miles from the centre of Oxford and is one of the seven Otmoor Villages. Our house is nearly 400 years old, and Grade II listed. It was the gamekeeper’s cottage for the Priory and the entrance to that

houseHousedisabledDisabled accessfamilyFamily friendlycountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

DoubleSofa bed

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

Office

Kitchen

Stove

Induction

Oven

Microwave

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

Central

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Hairdryer

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesDVD / Blu-ray player

Stereo

Safety & Security

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Burglar alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

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

Responsibilities

Please care for our pets Ruby & Wally and the chickens, affectionately known as the Girls. Ruby is a 3-year-old Boxer, she has been neutered and has had both legs operated on due to cruciate ligament issues. Wally is a 2-year-old cockerpoo

Meet the pets

  • Ruby

    Boxer

    4 years

  • Wally

    Cockapoo

    3 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (5)

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Barry

This was a last minute thing for Sally and Gary as it was for us too. The house is a lovely old listed building in the Oxfordshire countryside. The village

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 07 Oct - 13 Oct 2024
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Kate

Ruby and Wally are lovely dogs to look after. They have been very well trained. They are obedient, well mannered, kind dogs and they love their walks in

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 24 Sep - 30 Sep 2024
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Linda

Gary and Sally have a lovely home full of character The garden is an absolute delight to sit in or walk around looking at all the lovely plants and being

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 28 Aug - 04 Sep 2024
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Meredith

I nearly gave this sit a two, primarily for the following reason: I accepted this with a 3 week summer sit, which THS informed me had to be removed as a

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 14 Feb - 21 Feb 2024
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Peter

We really hope that the next sitters will get the chance to stay in Gary and Sally's beautiful home. Their cottage is absolutely stunning and we loved being

  • 2dog
  • poultry
Stayed · 22 Oct - 09 Nov 2023

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