Looking for a house-sit in Italy, France, Etc. Anything late Jan. next year and onwards considered. Thank you!

About this sitter

Hello, my name is Steve. I am a retired Electronics Engineer, currently living on the south coast of England.

I'm looking for a house-sit in Italy, France, or elsewhere in Europe, any time from late January 2025 and onwards, ideally for two or three months, preferably longer.

I have travelled extensively in Europe and in the Alps by both car and campervan. I speak a little French and German and am now learning Italian.

I am English, a non-smoker (but have an Irish/EU passport) and full (manual) UK driving license, so travelling and staying in Europe long-term is no problem.

My daughter and I house and cat-sat together near Verona, Italy (6 weeks, Jul/Aug. 2023) which went very well. We drove from the UK to Turin, then Verona, travelling all over the local area, including many small mountain roads.

In 2016, I drove to Naples/Napoli and back by campervan. I also spent 6 months touring Europe in a campervan in 1991, skiing, snowboarding, and touring around, plus many other trips in Europe over the years, usually driving.

Why they want to house sit

I would like a countryside, mountainside, or small town/village property, but will consider anything, maybe with some lovely small-ish pets or small farm animals, so that I can enjoy feeling 'at home' while exploring and getting to know the local area - as a local. I look forward to making some new friends - human and furry alike!

In the past, I have house and pet-sat for friends in the UK, and stayed with families in Italy, and had their children stay with us in the UK.

Long-term would be ideal, but happy to consider anything.

Their experience

I have lived in many houses and flats, both my own and rented, keeping them clean and tidy and well maintained myself and have always received the best references. As an ex-Electronics (and mechanical) Engineer, I am very practical with all things electrical, electronic and mechanical: I can fix most things, from mobile phones and laptops, to cars and general home DIY and am generally very resourceful - there isn't much I can't fix or sort out.

I was brought up in the countryside and regularly helped out on relatives' small farms and market gardens when I was young and love the countryside. I have done a lot of skiing and snowboarding and love the mountains: I spent six months on my own in Europe (winter to summer) in a campervan many years ago. I have also over-wintered in Canada.

Until very recently, my daughter and I had two small dogs and a cat, but just have the one dog now (the others were very old) and have in the past also had rabbits, rats, gerbils and tropical fish. The dog is my daughter’s. I am looking for house-sits on my own and do not have any pets of my own now.

What can they bring to the assignment

I offer total care of your property and pets - as you would - especially with my long home ownership and self maintenance experience I’m looking forward to trying and getting to know other countries and yet more languages!

I will of course reply promptly to any messages and will be very happy to answer any questions you have. I’m happy to chat and get to know each other first by WhatsApp, or other video.

Thanks for reading, I hope to hear from some of you soon. I wish you all great holidays and travelling experience and good luck with your sitters, whoever you choose.