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Dog and cat needing company in old cottage on South Suffolk coast

Shotley Gate, United Kingdom
  • 1dog
  • 1cat

Dates

Laura
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

30
Apr2025
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06
May2025
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Introduction

We are Chris and Laura and we are new to Trusted Housesitters! We live with our two beautiful pets, Poppy the dog and Boy the tabby cat in an old cottage in rural south Suffolk surrounded by vineyard and farmland.

Home & location

We live in an old cottage very close to the banks of the river Orwell and the estuary of the river Stour. We are nestled between vineyards and farmland, accessed by a bit of a rough track and there are 6 other cottages close by as well as

familyFamily friendlycountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

KingDoubleSingleCrib

Clothes storage

Wardrobe

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

OfficeDesk

Kitchen

Stove

Electric

Oven

Microwave

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Cooking basics

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

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burnerFireplace

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

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 servicesDVD / Blu-ray player

Stereo

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingScenic viewsGardenPatio

Responsibilities

Both pets are used to someone around most of the time so it’s company they will like. They both get fed together - once in the morning when we get up (between 7 and 8am) and once again in afternoon, usually 4pm, although this can be

Meet the pets

  • Poppy

  • Boy

Sitter reviews (1)

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Jon

We all had a really great time sitting for Laura and Chris in there beautiful home. They couldn’t have been more accommodating . Poppy is such a lovely dog

  • 1dog
  • 1cat
Stayed · 13 Feb - 10 Mar 2025

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