References and Reviews

Lucy Stimpson

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My dog and I visited prior to any arrangement and were made to feel very welcome. There seemed to be too long to wait to housesit for Anthea, Geoff and Dylan. I’m the meantime we kept in touch to discuss anything that felt relevant. When we arrived there was a full fridge of food, which I haven’t experienced before. And a warm welcome prior to departure Throughout our stay our accommodation was perfect for us. Quite and private walkies with the dogs. Warm and inviting rooms. Basic instruction for the Corgi whom I now miss as is a fun and kind character… both dogs lived very well for the duration of the stay and experience just made life feel good! My dog is from the streets of India so to experience such luxury was a real milestone for us and we hope to return Sincere gratitude and love for our time spent here. Memorable! And these words are not enough 🐕🐕🫶🏽

Bravo

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Wow this was a great sit. The home owners made me feel at home right away and I was greeted friendly with my now good friend the dog Dylan.all about this sit was great,lovely house great owners ,and a lovely dog. Dylan was so much fun to be with,at the beginning not so keen on walking with me but then no problem at all. He loved to play with his ball and would bring it inside and ask me to come out and play. He would also take my shoes and bring them outside. He would never chew on them tho. I really enjoyed my stay at the farm.

DebMS

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I had a wonderful house sit in Geoff and Anthea’s very comfortable family home and farm. As is my usual process, I had met them before the start date, and when I arrived for the actual sit I was welcomed with a lovely evening meal and good company. Dylan is a lovely Corgi with an affectionate and gentle character. He loves company so he was never very far away, whether I was working on my computer or enjoying the beautiful grounds. Such a lovely dog, I will miss him for sure. I was extremely luck with the weather for most of my sit, it was hot and sunny so I was able to spend a lot of time down by the wonderful pond, where I watched a mother duck with her baby ducklings. What a bonus, it really was idyllic. Plus right out of the door there are many fantastic walks so Dylan and I enjoyed daily walks in the fields and woods, and again Dylan was never very far away, staying close by on our walks. Geoff and Anthea have already asked me back, however, on this occasion I already have another booking but I do hope to return again soon. Thank you so much guys for making me feel so welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

anna

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I just completed three weeks at Lower Bassibones. It is a working farm which hits a very happy medium. The works (hay cutting and cattle grazing) are close but not invasive. The area spectacularly scenic as are the house grounds, lovingly tended, vistas of lawns and flowering shrubs. The house is remarkable and a repository of histories of the present and the previous owners. Each object seems to have a story to tell, no wonder in a house in parts going back centuries. And, as a bonus, windows everywhere so that no part of the striking landscape is lost. Incredibly (but for the modern comforts) the place and its surroundings have a feel of – imagined - XIXth century. And so close to London. Geoff and Anthea were thoughtful and gracious hosts, clearly concerned for my well-being and keen that I should enjoy (rather than endure] the stay. And I did, very much so. A pretty bedroom. A couple of meals together, to mark the initial welcome and the parting. Comprehensive instructions to cater for the complexity of the house. That apart, we kept in electronic touch, enough to ensure smooth running without becoming a chore. Highly recommended.