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A pretty cottage in an area of outstanding natural beauty with a

Mapledurham, United Kingdom
  • 1dog
  • 2horse
  • fish
  • poultry

Dates

Charlotte
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

11
Aug2025
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21
Aug2025

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Introduction

Our names are Charlotte and Nick, we have a beautiful rural thatched cottage in the woods, with a very friendly dog, a handful white ducks, some fish and two horses in the paddock. We love to travel and it would be great to know our home

Home & location

Our listed 18th Century thatched cottage is in a small quiet rural hamlet in the middle of the woods, at the end of a no through road. The cottage is set down a long drive, with two paddocks, gardens, orchard, duck pond and a summer house

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

King

Clothes storage

Drawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

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

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Hot tub

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesCable / Satellite

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingHot tubScenic viewsGarden

Responsibilities

In the morning we feed Baloo first thing (between 7-9am), feed the fish and let the ducks out and collect any eggs. Checking the horses, making sure rugs are ok and water is full (plus hay depending on time of year). Baloo needs letting

Meet the pets

  • Baloo

    Labrador Retriever

    4 years

  • Timmy

    Belgian Warmblood

    23 years

  • Patch

    Irish Sport Horse

    14 years

  • fish

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (6)

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Avery

It was a joy to housesit for Charlotte and Nick. Their lovely home in Mapledurham was picturesque and set in beautiful woods with great walking trails. The

  • 1dog
  • 2horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 27 Dec 2024 - 04 Jan 2025
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Katie

This truly was an amazing sit for us. Baloo the lab is super laid back and great company. He’s happy with his daily walk and his recall was good as long as

  • 1dog
  • 2horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 18 Oct - 25 Oct 2024
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Kathryn

Nick and Charlotte made us feel very welcome and we settled in quickly. We stayed in the main house, which is a beautiful thatched and comfortable home. The

  • 1dog
  • 2horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 03 Aug - 10 Aug 2024
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richard

Nick and Charlotte's farm in a clearing in the middle of woods in the Chiltern hills is an incredible place to spend some quiet time. The main house is a

  • 1dog
  • 2horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 13 Oct - 21 Oct 2023
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Sarah

Charlotte was very sweet and gave a thorough orientation of the house and looking after Baloo, Yogi, the ducks and horses. The house & summerhouse were clean

  • 1dog
  • 2horse
  • fish
  • poultry
Stayed · 12 Aug - 19 Aug 2023

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