I am looking for a house sitter from 12 October 2024 until October dates flexible, for arrival/departure ) so I can go back to London to look after my grandson as my daughter is going away for a week. I have a beautiful male West Highland terrier and 3 cats. The dog is an ex Show Dog so very well behaved and well trained. The cats are all rescue cats and mainly prefer to be outside but are very welcome should they wish to come in.
Fitou is a lovely traditional, rural French village right on the edge of the garigue which is a bit like a National Park. Great area for wine lovers. Superb walking and for the more energetic, climbing.
The towns of Perpignan and Narbonne are 20 to 30 minutes drive away. The historic medieval city of Carcassonne around 1 hour. This is an area steeped in history and very picturesque. The sea is 10 mins drive.
The villa is all on one level, no stairs. Open plan living area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, terraces at rear ( covered) side and front. Sea views. Very well furnished as this is a permanent home. WiFi fast fibre, UK and French TV, fully fitted kitchen. Large book library.
Local attractions are many but to name a few, Sigean Wildlife Park, Canigou, the sacred mountain of the Catalan people, Abbey de Fontfroide plus many local markets. Spain is only 40 minutes drive away and the superb Dali museum is in Figueres.
I have many guide books covering the whole area and maps.
Generally the weather is still very good in October, plenty of sunshine. There is a swimming pool,communal and it is still open until 31 October.