Hi
My husband and I live on 25 acres (a lot of which is planted with australian natives) about 8 kms from Armidale. We are looking for a tidy, practical and reliable person or couple who loves animals (very comfortable with larger dogs) and gardening to look after our 4 bedroom place for 3-4 weeks from late Dec 09 through to mid to late Jan 10. Own car required. Prefer people experienced with country properties who can change or learn to change filters for rainwater tanks, use ride-on lawnmowers, water vegetable and berry gardens and are happy to get up early and walk our dogs, one of whom requires quite a bit of TLC and pills morning and night. If you love eating fresh vegetables from the garden and listening to the varied birdlife and don't mind lots of peace and quiet then this might suit you. Armidale has plenty of cultural activities to appreciate as well as local wineries, loads of bushwalking areas, a cinema and art gallery and plenty of cafes and pubs. It is our favourite time of year here as it doesn't get too hot. Unfortunately our internet connection is not great - we only have slow satellite broadband connection and wireless is not available in our area. Only non-smokers please but we don't mind if you enjoy a drink or 2 and we have a lovely outdoor BBQ area in the summer to enjoy. Separate guest room and ensuite for housesitters. References required. Please note we do get occasional snakes and other wildlife around the dams in summer so sitters need to be comfortable with avoiding these. We welcome enquiries.