Hello, we're the McRoys, a semi-retired couple with a deep love for both travel and animals. Over the last three years, we've had the pleasure of house and pet sitting throughout the UK, Spain, and France, with many wonderful memories and glowing 5-star reviews on TrustedHousesitters and Housesitters UK. As animal lovers, we're experienced and comfortable caring for a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, fish, and rabbits. We understand that each pet has a unique personality and needs, and we're committed to providing the same love, care, and attention they get from you. While we're not professional gardeners, we're more than capable of handling general garden maintenance. We're happy to manage lawns, tend to vegetable and fruit patches, and take care of other basic tasks to keep your outdoor space looking great. We also have some experience with pool maintenance. We believe in treating your home and pets with the same respect and care we would our own. We're non-smokers and have our own transport, giving us the flexibility to travel wherever our next adventure takes us. We're currently seeking our next pet and house sitting opportunities in the UK and Europe. We look forward to the chance to care for your home and furry family members while you're away.
Job Title
- Were here to help - Long term Housesitters
Pet Care Experience
Small pets
-Experienced Petsitter
References and Reviews
Margaret & Alan
-Joann and Mark house sat for us for a month in August 2024 in the Almeria region, Spain while we went off in our motorhome. They tended to our many plants in our greenhouse and on the surrounding grounds, they also looked after our frequent visitor Tom, a feral cat. We had great communication with them before, during and still keep in contact via wattsapp. The house was spotlessly clean when we came home and they even left us a delicious homemade curry. Great couple and would use again for future sits
Anderley and Miles
-Anderley Joann and Mark were absolutely the best House Sitters we have had to date. They came about three days before we departed and we got to know them well. There was nothing too much for them to do and they always went the extra mile. Besides looking after our dogs and house, they also managed our holiday let supporting the guests and the changeovers. Sadly, they lost their precious little dog Alfie while with us and I think our dogs help them through a difficult first few days. I cannot recommend them more highly. REVIEW FROM TRUSTEDHOUSESITTERS (Check us on there The Mcroys)May 2025
Harleigh and Chris
-Joanne & Mark were even better than I had hoped for. Constant daily communication of videos & pictures of my fur babies, stuck to their routine & schedule, daily, multiple walks & showed them all the love i usually would. Upon return the house was spotless, such great care was taken of my babies as well as my home. This all allowed me to enjoy my first ever 2 week holiday away from my pups, feeling relaxed they were in such great care. Would have them back in a heart beat. Thanks so much REVIEW ON HOUSESITTERS UK The McRoys (may 2025)
Sara
-Joanne and Mark where excellent, I couldn’t asked for anything more the way they took care of Poppy my dog, they kept me updated with her progress and any issues. I would recommend them to anyone. REVIEW ON TRUSTEDHOUSESITTERS (JUNE 25)
James & Emma
-Joann and Mark have been nothing short of amazing. From the first time we spoke right to the end of the sit. Excellent communication and information about them made us feel very confident from the beginning that they would be good house sitters. We met them at the start of the sit and introduced them to Max who took an immediate liking to them. It was very obvious they were good with pets and took to Max very quickly. They kept us informed throughout the stay as to how things were going. At the end of the stay the house was left immaculate and Max was very relaxed and well looked after. We would not hesitate on having Joann and Mark sit for us again or in recommending them to others. REVIEW ON TRUSTEDHOUSESITTER (Aug 25)
June & Clive
-Joann and Mark were perfect house sitters. They left the cottage cleaner and tidier than it has ever been, watered the plants and greenhouses and used the produce as we’d asked. Joann kept in touch and sent photos. We were particularly pleased that they seemed to love the house and garden as much as we do and made good use of the facilities. Would definitely have them back! REVIEW ON HOUSESITTERSUK (May25)
References and Reviews
Details
- GenderFemale - She/her
- Age50-59
What kind of places do you like to visit when you housesit
- Beach
- City or Town
- Countryside
- Mountains
Need easy access to public transport
- Yes
- No
Desired Locations
- Anywhere in the world
- Africa
- Asia
- Australasia
- Europe
- N America
- S America
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Property maintanance experience
- DIY
- Light gardening
- Lawn care
- Vegetable patch
- Hedge management
- Experienced gardener
- Pool maintenance
- Small holding
- Farm
- Large estate
Video call to get to know the owners
- Yes
- No