lORRAINE B.

From the time we were picked up from Coimbra railway station in early December until our departure one month later, Lorraine and Martin were the perfect hosts. They made us feel welcome at their beautiful home and provided first-class accommodation in their annex flat during our stay. The tasks assigned during this home sit involved looking after their 5 dogs, 10+ cats and 6 chickens. Fortunately, we had several days together and we received ample instructions to prepare us for the daily routines. The rural cottage is in an idyllic location in the mountainous region of Central Portugal featuring beautiful scenery, endless walking trails through the forests and plenty of fresh air. The dogs with their individual characters were easy to care for and made our daily walks in the forest something to look forward to. The cats were no trouble at all and the chickens provided us with daily fresh eggs. All in all, our first home-sitting experience was delightful and very memorable. Thanks Lorraine and Martin for your invitation to stay at your place and for the trust you placed in us to look after your property and your animals. We would not hesitate to return if a future opportunity presented itself.