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Quiet Country Home with animals
France, Saint-Sernin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Pets
- Dog(s)
- Chicken(s)
- Fish
- Rabbit(s)
- Goat(s)
4 terriers - Mum and 3 x 4 year old pups; lots of bunnies, 2 very friendly goats, geese,s and hens.,.& fish lake
Duration
- Dates: variable
About this assignment
SPECIFIC DATES:
27th June to 3rd july
14 November to 1st December
We are looking for someone/or couple who would be able to housesit for long weekends, and a longer 2 week holiday in November 2024. If the right persons happen along that would like a long stay and be prepared to help with garden, light maintenance and animal care in between house sits, then we are open to discussion, as there is usually one or other of the gites available.
What responsibilities are required of the house sitter
When we are not here to look after our small friendly menagerie . We have 4 friendly terriers who require lots of cuddles and walks, they are great fun. We have 6 hens, a cockerel, several rabbits, 2 friendly geese, that get shut in night and let out mornings, and 2 easy going goats.
What are the good features of the property and location
We live in a quiet rural location in beautiful countryside, sourrounded by fields, woods and vines. The house is comfortable, central heating and wood burner in the winter plenty of our own logs, gazebo and garden swimming pool for the summer. We have 2 gites which are let out in the summer.
We are near the town of Duras with the chateaux worth a visit, as are a lot of the vineyards and tastings that are there for the sampling of their wonderful wines. St Foye La Grande and Bergerac also have lovely Saturday markets to explore and boast wonderful architecture, as does Issigac on a Sunday morning.
What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment
Be prepared to help out as per above, flexible and fun and be surrounded by our menagerie.
We work from home (we are not yet retired), so we do have an office in the house that keeps us busy most of the time.
Any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Can I bring my own pets?
Yes
Restrictions: If well trained, friendly and don't chase hens and rabbits.
Last updated:
14 May 2024
About this home owner
MindMyHouse member since February 2017
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Testimonials
Le Petit Porquet
May 2021 - We had a wonderful time staying in Tina and David's beautiful, fully appointed, gite situated just across the driveway from their home in Dordogne. We stayed for 6 weeks and enjoyed helping out with the vegetable garden, large yard, pool and their many pets. Their property is idyllic, with fields, a large pond, donkeys (which now have new homes), goats, geese, chickens, and most important of all, 5 amazing Jack Russell Terriers. The dogs are super sweet, energetic and cuddly. During our time at Le Petit Porquet, Saint Serin, we became friends over shared tasks and several delicious shared meals. While there, our primary purpose was to make it possible for Tina and David to travel a couple of long weekends. Other than that, when they were home, the amount of work we did to help out was entirely up to us. This arrangement worked out well as there is a lot to discover in the area!
Elizabeth, United States, 01 October, 2023
Dordogne, France with Bastide towns nearby
We loved staying in Tina and David's cozy stone gite while helping out on their rural property for 5 weeks. It was a joy getting to know their many sweet and rascally pets. There is a lot to keep busy with the cottage garden, extensive flower beds, pool and 5 dogs, 2 donkeys, 2 goats, chickens and geese, but we enjoyed working as a team to make sure everyone had a good work/play balance in the weeks we were around. Tina and David are great hosts and we were able to explore the nearby medieval towns, local markets and shared several delicious and beautiful meals together. We came to help give them a chance to take a few days respite from their work and left having two new friends. We will definitely be back for more fun in the future!
Elizabeth, United States, 20 June, 2021