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Unusual village eco-home, adorable small dog and large garden

York, United Kingdom
  • 1dog

Dates

Terry
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

23
Jul2025
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25
Jul2025
10
Sep2025
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02
Oct2025
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Introduction

I am a retired charity worker, active in my local community. I love the outdoors and have a large garden, growing many of my own fruit and vegetables. I have a small dog who needs love and attention when I am away. So I am looking for

Home & location

I live in an old cottage in a village about 10 miles outside York. I renovated the house ten or so years ago, adding a straw bale extension, filmed for the BBC programme It's Not Easy Being Green, which is now my living room and guest

houseHousedisabledDisabled accesscountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDesk

Kitchen

Stove

Induction

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Standard TV
Wifi (High-speed)Dedicated workspace (Office)Dedicated workspace (Desk)TV (Standard TV)Heating (Central)

Responsibilities

Jinks is friendly and fun, once he gets to know people, but he can be shy at first. He was a rescue dog, and has had at least six homes in his lifetime that I know of. This has left him a bit anxious, but he settles quickly with new

Meet the pets

  • Jinks

    Bichon Frise

    14 years

Sitter reviews (13)

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Sarah

Terry has a lovely home in a great little village. Easy access to York for train links and sightseeing. Her garden is a beautiful oasis too for relaxing and

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Stayed · 12 May - 22 May 2025
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Stayed · 03 Feb - 12 Feb 2025
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Bridget

I enjoyed meeting Terry the evening before she left and had a lovely stay looking after Jinx.

  • 1dog
Stayed · 27 Dec - 30 Dec 2024
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Lynda

We stayed at Terry's with Jinks and her garden for almost five weeks and loved each week we were there. Terry had been unwell before we arrived and we

  • 1dog
Stayed · 31 Aug - 02 Oct 2024
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Kay

Terry and Jinks made me very welcome. The house is splendid with the straw bale extension. Jinks was good company and really enjoyed his walks. He was

  • 1dog
Stayed · 14 Jun - 22 Jun 2024

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  5. York