Great views and walking in S. Shropshire
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Introduction
I am a retired biology 16-19 teacher and my husband, Richard, is a retired university lecturer in environmental science. We have kept rare breed sheep and poultry for 30 years first in Lancashire and now in Shropshire. I am a spinner and…
Home & location
Our 26 acre smallholding at 400m comprises wildflower meadows, pasture and heathland. Our land is adjacent to the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve. The house has 4 bedrooms, one with king size bed and ensuite bathroom with shower, a…
Amenities
Responsibilities
We would like a sitter to live in the house, to keep it and the barn secure, to feed, walk and be company for the dog, if left with sitters, to feed the chicken in the morning and to close her in her shed in the evening. In winter, the…
Meet the pets
Bree
Bearded Collie
10 years
poultry
farm animal
Sitter reviews (9)
Richard and Alyson are very gentle kind people.. They love nature and show you around , so you feel at home. After a delicious healthy meal we were settled…
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Alyson and Richard own an amazing small holding in the Shropshire hills and made us feel so welcome. The weekend passed in a wonderful melange of tending to…
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We received a warm welcome and lovely homemade lunch from Alyson and Richard at their lovely home, with magnificent views in a stunning location. We were…
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This really is a 5 star location, the views from the cottage are breathtaking and I did two lovely walks while staying. Alyson and Richard are a lovely…
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Alyson was very welcoming. She had made a delicious crumble and soup for me. I really enjoyed Bree's company, a beautiful and gentle dog. The setting of the…
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