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Welsh farmhouse in the mountains of Snowdonia , with 2 dogs, 2

Dolgellau, United Kingdom
  • 2dog
  • 2cat
  • poultry

Dates

Christine
Pet parent

Sitter needed:

18
Jul2025
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26
Jul2025

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Introduction

My husband Tony and I love travelling in our campervan and were taking our dogs with us to Europe each year upto the covid pandemic as well as exploring the U.K. and then we had a 4 year break and were full time carers for my mother who

Home & location

Our 250 year old Welsh stone farmhouse ( longhouse) has been extensively renovated to be cosy and warm in winter with a log fire and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. It has 3 bedrooms upstairs and is open plan mainly

houseHousefamilyFamily friendlymountainMountainscountrysideCountrysideAccessible by public transport

Amenities

Amenities

Bedroom

Beds

Double

Clothes storage

WardrobeDrawers

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 burner

Bathroom

Bath

Shower

Shampoo

Hairdryer

Bathroom essentials

Towels, toilet paper, soap

Outdoor Spaces & Leisure

Scenic views

Garden

Patio

Terrace

Outdoor dining area

Barbecue

Parking & Transport

Parking

Free off-street parking

Sitters can use your bike

Seating Areas

Sofa

Dining area

Entertainment

TV

Standard TV

Safety & Security

Fire alarm

First aid kit

Cleaning

Washer

Vacuum cleaner

Iron

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

Responsibilities

Feeding the dogs their dry foods with a spoon of wet tinned dog food mixed in - around 7.30 am and 6.30 pm . Taking them for walks once or twice a day . The longer the better although 20 minutes up the footpath would do in very heavy rain!

Meet the pets

  • Zola

    Border Terrier

    5 years

  • Jess

    Border Collie

    3 years

  • Ella

    19 years

  • Myszka

    5 years

  • poultry

Sitter reviews (16)

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Elizabeth

This was my 2nd long sit for Tony and Christine. Amazing area for hiking, cosy and comfortable cottage. Lovely community with super coffee shops and local

  • 2dog
  • 2cat
  • poultry
Stayed · 24 Dec 2024 - 20 Feb 2025
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Paul

A delight again to sit for Tony and Christine for a third time. I really enjoy walking Jess and Zola; the nearby hills and forests are amazing to explore

  • 2dog
  • 2cat
  • poultry
Stayed · 06 Dec - 08 Dec 2024
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Paul

What started as a one week house sit, was extended by a couple of days, and I totally valued my extra time here. Settling into a routine of feeding all the

  • 2dog
  • 2cat
  • poultry
Stayed · 29 Nov - 01 Dec 2024
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Paul

Tony and Christine are absolute gems, so welcoming and relaxed, and they both show real pride and enthusiasm for their beautiful corner of Wales. The pets

  • 2dog
  • 2cat
  • poultry
Stayed · 22 Nov - 29 Nov 2024
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Oren

Our sit was an absolute gem! Christine and Tony are the loveliest people - warm, generous, helpful and genuine, and we can say that we became friends. We

  • 2dog
  • 2cat
  • poultry
Stayed · 27 Jun - 29 Jul 2024

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