I live with 2 pets in the quiet Hertfordshire countryside with

Ware, United Kingdom
  • 1dog
  • 1cat
  • poultry

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Introduction

For the last year I have provided a home for a family of Ukrainian refugees but they have now successfully moved on, so I again need help. Widowed and now mostly retired I still travel for work several times a year. The dog and cat have

Home & location

We are in the countryside - badgers regularly dig up the lawn! It is a large converted barn with 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms and a huge living room. Full of beams - built 300 yrs ago and converted 30 yrs ago. All mod cons though water from

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

QueenDoubleSingle

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Dedicated workspace

Desk

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

Toaster

Kettle

Fridge

Freezer

Dishwasher

Blender

Heating & Cooling

Heating

CentralLog burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Garden

Patio

Terrace

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

Security camera

External camera monitoring the property

Fire extinguisher

Carbon monoxide alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Dryer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

Wifi (High-speed)Free off-street parkingGardenPatioTerrace

Responsibilities

Meg slightly demanding - esp if she is not walked every day! But copes with 8 hours home alone. When she thinks it is time to eat she will let you know and act as if starved for a week. I feed her twice a day (for historic reasons) and a

Meet the pets

  • Megan

    West Highland White Terrier

    13 years

  • Matilda

    British Shorthair

    10 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (10)

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Monique

My housesit at Toms was absolutely great! Amazing house, beautiful garden, great walks straight from the doorstep.. Meggie the dog is a joy, well behaved and

    Stayed · 20 Feb - 26 Feb 2024
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    Susan

    What a fabulous sit! We looked after Meg a fluffy little Westie, Tilly the cat and half a dozen well performing chickens. The home is a delight, a converted

      Stayed · 01 Feb - 17 Feb 2024
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      Deborah

      Absolutely heavenly was my reaction to Tom’s place. His stunning character home oozes old world charm and is nestled in a very quiet, peaceful, lush green

        Stayed · 06 Oct - 08 Oct 2023
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        Stephan

        Tom was very organised with providing information and resources to assist us with our stay. There was a bit of miscommunication with dates, as we were

          Stayed · 29 Jul - 09 Aug 2023
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          Kelly L

          We had an amazing time at Tom's home. He had all the details needed in a binder ready to go and was warm & hospitable. We loved the fresh eggs & delicious

            Stayed · 16 Jul - 19 Jul 2023

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