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Bringing home owners and house sitters together
  • garden
  • house,and dog
  • main bedroom

Cambridge, house 12 miles from city centre, with a big vegetable garden

United Kingdom, Caxton, Cambridge, England
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Pets

  • Dog(s)

Lara needs to be walked on a lead at present, and can be reactive to other large dogs, she is great with people, but does bark at people and cars beyond the gates

Dates

  • 1 Mar 2025 to 31 Mar 2025 (No sitters have applied for these dates yet. Be the first!)
  • 1 Apr 2025 to 30 Apr 2025 (2 sitters have applied for these dates)
  • 1 May 2025 to 31 May 2025 (3 sitters have applied for these dates)
  • 1 Jun 2025 to 30 Jun 2025 (Only 1 sitter has applied for these dates)
  • 1 Jul 2025 to 31 Jul 2025 (3 sitters have applied for these dates)
  • 1 Aug 2025 to 31 Aug 2025 (3 sitters have applied for these dates)
  • 1 Sep 2025 to 30 Sep 2025 (Only 1 sitter has applied for these dates)
  • 1 Oct 2025 to 31 Oct 2025 (Only 1 sitter has applied for these dates)

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About this assignment

I need a dog and house-sitter for various times during the year.The house has plenty of room,off road parking and a nice garden,lots of walking lanes around the village,has 1 double bedroom for the house-sitter, bathroom with bath and separate shower,utility room,kitchen, lounge,dining room,

2 miles away there is a large village with supermarket,take-away food shops,a pub(with a good range of real ales),chemist,dry cleaner,doctor,dentist,vet,and police station.
This village has a Thai restaurant/pub 5 minutes walk away,and is 13 miles from Cambridge,with a part-time bus service.

Central heating is included.
There is parking for a car in the driveway,and a bicycle to use-

What responsibilities are required of the house sitter

Responsibilities include tending to my vegetables, which will need watering from time to time, and generally looking after the place, and keeping in touch with me.Most important is caring for my dog, so lots of walking and feeding properly.

What are the good features of the property and location

Cambridge centre is close by,with it's university,12 miles away,and local sights such as Ely cathedral,Grantchester meadows,Duxford air museum,London is 45 minutes by train,or 60 minutes by car,Stansted airport is 35 miles.
The house is situated in a quiet village,with little crime or disorder.

What does the house sitter need to consider before applying for this assignment

I am in a quiet village,so do not expect nightlife..other than bats,and foxes..The care of my dog is paramount. Also, my adult son lives here, in his own room, so the bathroom is shared. He goes to work with different shifts.

Can I bring my own pets?

No, sorry.

Last updated: 10 February 2025

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