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Top Cultural Catsit in East Sussex
Pet lover and founder of Housesit Match Lamia Walker committed to a catsit in East Sussex without realising the cultural delights that were within a short drive of the pet owners home. Visits to Charleston, Monk’s House, popping into Lewes…

Hyde Park to Knightsbridge Housesitter’s Walking Tour 9 Top Tips
Discovering a city on foot is one of the best ways. In this article, Tiera St Claire our Knightsbridge housesitter for the week, shares her notes and walking guide to help you enjoy the best sites from Hyde Park to…

Petsitting Travel: The Secret to Affordable Travel
When housesitters first discover the joys of housesitting and the many advantages of petsitting travel it can be quite a revelation. In this article Ellen reveals how a short weekend with some West Highland Terriers near home lead to housesits…

My Pet Sitter Cancelled … What Can I Do? Top Tips
If ‘my pet sitter cancelled what can I do‘ is likely the first thing you type into Google — you’re not alone. It happens and for all kinds of reasons. A last‑minute pet sitter cancellation can be stressful, disruptive, and…

A Pet Sitter in Twickenham Discovers Hidden Gems
Being a pet sitter in Twickenham comes with one major side effect: an urgent desire to pack your bags and move to West London permanently. What started as a casual conversation over chilled wine on a Marlow sit quickly spiralled…

A House Sitter in Marlow Remembers the Scent of Lime Trees & River Mist
When I left my hometown years ago in search of new horizons, I never expected to return decades later as a house sitter in Marlow—revisiting old haunts and discovering a rich cultural history I had barely noticed as a child.…

A Digital Nomad’s Guide to Housesitting – How to Remote Work & Travel
Combining the freedom of remote work with the adventure of travel is the ultimate Housesitter’s goal. And in this digital nomad’s guide to housesitting we offer you a range of top tips for how to ensure your life as a…

Understanding Separation Anxiety in Your Dogs – Top Tips
When new petowners are preparing to leave for a holiday few spend time in understanding separation anxiety in their own pets. Taking time to watch your pet, and monitor their behaviour when you leave them just for short periods will…

Housesitting in Zafferana Etnea: A Wild Autumn Adventure
Housesitting in Zafferana Etnea is a dream come true for any adventurous Europhile — especially one who adores Italy in all its flavours, rhythms, and glorious contradictions. Our housesitter arrived on the slopes of Mount Etna with a love of…

