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Dates
  • 30 Mar 2025 - 9 Apr 2025
  • 1 week 2 nights
What we need
  • Cats (1)
  • Minimal
Sit Features
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • No
  • No

We need a house sitter

South West - Devon

Garnet

Our house is on a private road in Okehampton, close to town, the train station and Dartmoor. A car isn’t necessary, but is recommended to get around and see the lovely sites nearby, and we live at the top of a big hill! There are great local walks from the house and a short drive away, and the beaches are around 40 minutes away. Our neighbours are helpful when we go away for short periods, but Yoshi the cat would appreciate some company when we're away for a whole week.

Yoshi will need feeding twice a day. I like to think he’s low maintenance :) he's affectionate and loves to sit on a lap. He has a cat flap and comes and goes as he pleases, and uses the toilet outside. In the spring/summer he’s outside a lot so you will probably see less of him during the day. His one flaw is he occasionally does like to hunt and bring a gift, so you would need to be okay with that (sorry!) We lock him downstairs at night so he doesn’t come and wake you up. His feeding times are flexible if you’re out for the day/evening and we have a cat food timer if you're going to be out late.

It would be great if you could water the indoor plants and a few outdoor plants.

We hope you‘ll have a great holiday here in Devon :) please do get in touch if you're interested in coming to stay. Your dates don't need to be exact if this stay is too long - I'm sure the neighbours would be happy to help out for a few days, I just wouldn't want Yoshi to be alone for longer than a week :)

House & Location
  • House
  • Wifi, Dishwasher, Street parking
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  • Country, River/Lake (Sport, Nature, Quiet, Family, Historical)
  • Trains/Trams, Buses, Supermarket, Golf, Gym/Yoga, Restaurants/Cafes, Pubs/Bars, Cinema, Parks, Beach
Reviews (2)
I really enjoyed my time looking after Toshi the cat and exploring the many local Dartmoor walks and historical attractions in Okehampton. Garnet and James gave clear instructions and were very welcoming. Toshi is a very affectionate cat and was no trouble to look after. The house is spacious and the garden relaxing to read and sunbathe. I would recommend this house sit.
 
PAUL (Jul 2024 - 1 week 3 nights)
Garnet and James made us very welcome. Communication was good and easy throughout the sit. Their house is large and light and very comfortable. Yoshi is a delightful cat who also made us very welcome! We would highly recommend this sit and we would be delighted to return another time. Just be aware that they do live up an extremely steep hill, but the bonus is access directly on to Dartmoor and some excellent hiking.
 
GAEL & DAVID (Jul 2024 - 1 week)
 
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