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A Spring Break in the beautiful Scottish Borders!

Selkirk, United Kingdom
  • 1dog
  • 2cat
  • 2horse

Dates

Patricia
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

29
Apr2025
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14
May2025

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Introduction

We are looking for kind, caring house sitters for our end of April/beginning of May dates. We are heading off to a house sit ourselves in France for two weeks. We are a couple in our sixties who live in a little village in the beautiful

Home & location

Registered small holding of 13 acres in small pretty village in the picturesque Scottish Borders. Fairly rural - no public transport so own car required. Four miles from the nearest town of Selkirk which has shops, restaurants etc. Also

houseHousecountrysideCountrysideNot accessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

Double

Clothes storage

Drawers

Bedding and pillows

Internet & Office

Wifi

High-speed

Kitchen

Stove

Gas

Oven

Microwave

Coffee maker

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

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Streaming servicesStandard TV

Safety & Security

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

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

Responsibilities

We would love kind and caring sitters who enjoy cat and dog company and would give them all cuddles! Feeding horses daily breakfast - just add some water to their bucket feed (which I will prepare in advance and leave in bags for the sitter

Meet the pets

  • Bella

    11 years

  • Cosmo

    British Shorthair

    4 years

  • Violet

    British Shorthair

    4 years

  • Lola

    28 years

  • Darcy

    17 years

Sitter reviews (8)

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Jacqueline

This was a fabulous house sit on every level. All the animals are a pleasure to care for and have such lovely natures. Patricia and Philip are such nice

  • 1dog
  • 2cat
  • 2horse
Stayed · 29 Dec 2023 - 06 Jan 2024
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Lesley

Craig and I had a truly fantastic time in Selkirk looking after Patricia and Philip's wonderful animals. From the initial contact communication with

  • 1dog
  • 2cat
  • 2horse
Stayed · 15 Sep - 30 Sep 2022
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vanessa

Wonderful stay at Patricia's, couldn't feel more welcome. Beautiful home and gardens. Really fun meeting all the animals, had some lovely walks with Bella

  • 1dog
  • 2cat
  • 2horse
Stayed · 11 Jul - 13 Jul 2022
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David

We really enjoyed looking after Patricia and Phil's home and pets. The minute we walked in the door we felt really comfortable and at home. Patricia cooked

  • 1dog
  • 2cat
  • 2horse
Stayed · 04 Sep - 20 Sep 2018
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Lyndel

Patricia's home and pets are delightful. The home is very quiet and boasts a tranquil garden with scenic fields to the rear of the property. I was made to

  • 1dog
  • 2cat
  • 2horse
Stayed · 13 May - 20 May 2018

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