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Rural Northumberland cottage with garden & 1 small terrier

Sharperton, United Kingdom
  • 1dog

Dates

Julia
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Sitter needed:

19 - 23 Jun 25
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Introduction

We are Julia and George a semi-retired couple who live in rural Northumberland in the Coquet Valley on the border of Northumberland National Park. We have a 6 year old female mixed terrier called Laika.

Home & location

About the area We live in a rural setting in the small village of Sharperton in Upper Coquetdale on the boundary of Northumberland National Park - there are plenty of walks along the Coquet river and in the nearby forests and hills

houseHousefamilyFamily friendlybeachBeachcountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Dedicated workspace

Office

Kitchen

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralFireplace

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your car

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming services

Stereo

Safety & Security

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

First aid kit

Wifi (Basic)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

Main responsibility is to look after Laika - feed morning and evening - top up water fountain regularly - walk for at least 1 hour per day - one or two walks - she may need antihistimate tablets in the spring/summer if she has grass

Meet the pets

  • Laika

    Jack Russell Terrier

    6 years

Sitter reviews (7)

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Dave

Yet another delightful sit with the lovely Laika in Sharperton. A warm welcome, as always from George and Julia, over a tasty BBQ in the early evening

  • 1dog
Stayed · 11 May - 19 May 2025
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Dave

Another fantastic sit at the Bastle House with the delightful Laika. As always Julia and George were the perfect hosts in their lovely house in Sharperton

  • 1dog
Stayed · 31 Mar - 05 Apr 2025
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Dave

What a wonderful House Sit this was with the lovely Laika and what a fabulous house and location. George and Julia have the most wonderful house set in the

  • 1dog
Stayed · 04 Nov - 17 Nov 2024
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Robbie

I don't even know where to start, had the most wonderful experience during this sit! The house and location is truly breathtaking with it being in a very

  • 1dog
Stayed · 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2023
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Jules

Sitting for Julia and George, and looking after gorgeous Laika has been a dream : ) My 8 year old daughter and Laika were inseparable from day one, the house

  • 1dog
Stayed · 11 Jun - 18 Jun 2023

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