Getting into the Festive Spirit in SitgesThe Catalan town of Sitges, just half an hour from Barcelona, never ceases to amaze its visitors by somehow managing to be both a quaint coastal town and still have the charisma and vibrance of a city twice its size. White-walled buildings line streets filled to the brim with restaurants, […]
Read moreWhere better than a house sit in Ireland for Christmas?We’ve been house sitting in Ireland for a few years now and have spent the past 3 Christmas seasons in Dublin, Donegal and Belfast. Celebrating Christmas in another country is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in another culture or atmosphere and get stuck into new […]
Read moreHouse sitting opportunities often lead my family to places we’d never dreamed of visiting. We remember them all fondly and are so glad a house sitting opportunity introduced us to the lovely cities and off the beaten track – little towns we’re now so glad we got to know. All of those destinations evoked a […]
Read moreOur guiding factors It’s important to know what you are looking for when applying for house sits. We have 5 factors that guide our selection: Unique locations or opportunities Expat families undergoing a sea change or overseas for business Strong unlimited WIFI Non touristic and non English speaking destinations Close access to nature With every […]
Read moreIf you are house sitting in south-east England, it’s likely that you’ll find yourself within close proximity to, or even living within, the beautiful South Downs National Park. Since the 1950’s, fifteen areas considered “important to the national heritage and worthy of special protection and attention”, have been designated “National Parks” in the UK. There are […]
Read moreFor many the Bordeaux region of France is well known as a bucket list destination, and rightly so! With beautiful rolling hills and vineyards as far as the eye can see, quaint little villages where you could easily be back in the 1800s, and fabulous lifestyle cuisine, it is easy to see why this region […]
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