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Small holding in Peak District

Whaley Bridge, United Kingdom
  • 3dog
  • poultry
  • farm

Dates

Clare
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

30
Jun2025
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07
Jul2025

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Introduction

We are clare and paul hoggins We live on a small holding in the park district which has a holiday let, 3 alpacas, 8 sheep (Swiss valais blacknose), 7 chickens and 4 ducks - plus our 2 cocker spaniels Paul has a bad habit of being a racing

Home & location

We have a four bedroom farm house with wonderful views over the Peak District. We are in a small hamlet with two towns close by We are at the top of a private lane - there is a bus route at the bottom from Manchester airport to Buxton

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

Basic

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDeskWorktop

Kitchen

Stove

Induction

Oven

Microwave

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Shower

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesCable / Satellite

Stereo

Safety & Security

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (Basic)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

The typical daily routine :- full instruction manual will be provided Wake up Dogs out for a wee Feed dogs Let chicken and ducks out Check sheep Check alpacas Walk dogs Feed alpacas if needed Let dogs out for wee in the day Walk

Meet the pets

  • Millie

    Cocker Spaniel

    5 years

  • Murphy

    Cocker Spaniel

    12 years

  • Mabel

    Cocker Spaniel

    2 years

  • poultry

  • farm animal

Sitter reviews (4)

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John

3 lovely dogs and easy farm-yard friends to care for in the stunning High Peaks district under the faultless guidelines of Clare and Paul. A warm comfortable

  • 3dog
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 19 Nov - 08 Dec 2024
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Lynne

This was a sit of a lifetime! To be given and trusted with Claire’s dogs, livestock and her beautiful home was a privilege. Set in idyllic surroundings the

  • 3dog
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 04 Oct - 06 Oct 2024
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Sarah

What a wholesome experience! From the moment we met Clare & Paul, they made us feel extremely welcome and were brilliant with our son Dexter. Clare is an

  • 3dog
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 01 Sep - 07 Sep 2024
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Lisa

After over 5 years of housesitting I can confidently say this was one of my favourite sits yet. I've always wanted to look after alpacas but on this sit we

  • 3dog
  • poultry
  • farm
Stayed · 11 Jan - 18 Jan 2024

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