We have to go away periodically for two weeks sometimes three at a time. We are looking for a house sitter who is knowledgeable about horses as we have two - one retired and the other a nine year old in work. We also have a rescued dog and a cat to take care of.
The house is an old renovated farmhouse full of charm and chic decor set on 3ha of land looking directly south to the pyrenees. Efficient wood burners provide heat and cooking stove in winter. Three bed three bathrooms, kitchen, pantry, salon. Internet access.
Ideally someone who could exercise/lunge in the arena and or hack out the nine year old. The riding from here is superb, all off road. The horses are on a grass track system so have constant access to hay but restricted grass as the reitred one had a bout of laminitus and therefore lives mostly on hay now.
The Dog is very soft, gentle and sensitive ( having been abused precviously) so he needs a loving carer but is so affectionate he will shower them with love in return. lHe would need a walk most days but is happy to sleep too. The Cat is independant but still prefers cuddles. He lives out in the barn at night time in the hay store.
The house is set in a rural farming area five minutes drive from the nearest town/village with all the facilities. Everyone who comes here says that the hosue has a very peaceful feeling about it. Tarbes/Lourdes airport is 40 mintues away and Toulouse and Pau 1hr and half.
We are sociable folk and love to meet new people. We live an organic vegetarian life style and so try to keep our house along those lines too. Please let us know if your interested spending some time here.