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Cosy Cottage on the Beautiful Solway Coast

Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom
  • 3dog
  • 2cat
  • fish

Dates

Sarah
Pet parent
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Introduction

We are the McCarthy family, Sarah and Will with our young children Michael and Joseph and Bridgit. Will and I are both vets. We would like house sitters as we no longer tend to take dogs on holiday with us. We also have two cats who spend

Home & location

Our house is situated up a quiet lane in the small village of Borgue, near the artists town of Kirkcudbright on the Solway coast, Dumfries and Galloway. It's approximately one hour off the motorway from Gretna Green, heading West on the

houseHousedisabledDisabled accessfamilyFamily friendlybeachBeachmountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

DoubleSingleSofa bedChild’s bed

Clothes storage

Drawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

Office

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesCable / Satellite

Stereo

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

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

Responsibilities

We have two spaniels and border terrier who need walks daily. Peigi the spaniel is a trained gun dog and trained to whistle comands and Dougal is in training. They are all good off the lead and come back to the whistle. During the day

Meet the pets

  • Peigi

    English Springer Spaniel

    10 years

  • Hettie

    Border Terrier

    3 years

  • Dougal

    English Springer Spaniel

    2 years

  • Posie

    6 years

  • Pip

    6 years

  • fish

Sitter reviews (4)

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Jaretta

If we could sit for this family, again and again, we would! We loved this sit. Sarah and Will invited us the night before, in order to introduce us to their

  • 3dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
Stayed · 30 Jun - 07 Jul 2024
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Emma

We're just back from a brilliant 10 day stay at Sarah and Will's home in Borgue. We absolutely loved our time with their 3 dogs who were an absolute delight!

  • 3dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
Stayed · 13 Oct - 23 Oct 2023
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Emma

We had a fantastic two week stay in Borgue. The only problem was that it was too short! Hettie and Peggy are really lovely dogs and incredibly easy to look

  • 3dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
Stayed · 06 Jul - 16 Jul 2023
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Lionel

Sitting for Will and Sarah was a pleasure. The two dogs, Roscoe and Peggi, are both well trained working dogs and respond to whistle commands. They love a

  • 3dog
  • 2cat
  • fish
Stayed · 24 Nov - 29 Nov 2019

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