Cowes

We have a beautiful German Shepherd. Skye is 12.5. She has Arthritis but still loves to walk and chase sticks,. She is a super friendly, affectionate girl, who loves to be given lots of attention. She is a little deaf now and she has cateracts in her eyes, so her site is not great. Skye is quite an anxious dog and needs gentle handling and lots of love. She needs to be on a lead near cats, sheep and other dogs. She has great re call and she is very obedient. We hate to put her into kennels, especially as she is anxious out of her normal routine. We walk her once a day for an hour but she is happy to be out all day long and is absolutely fine in the car. As Skye is an old lady now she can have two shorter walks everyday or if you walk her down into Cowes she is very happy to have a rest while you enjoy coffee, a meal or a beer! She is well trained and used to being out and will just sit quietly under the table! She cannot be left alone for more than a couple of hours, during the evening if you wanted to go out without her she is happy to settle down and sleep, we tend to leave the TV on for company. Basically she needs some super sympathetic dog lovers to take care of her.

We are going to my daughter's wedding in Italy. But we also need house and dog sitters during the summer as we have a Yacht and go away sailing frequently. We will need people in August for 2 weeks but I don't know the dates yet. We fly on the 29th May but would like to get you settled in with the dogs before we leave.

Lovely old Victorian cosy terraced cottage, lots of character with wooden floors and an enclosed sunny garden. 8 minute walk to the centre of Cowes. Close to the beach and beautiful country walks. The Island is full of wonderful sites to visit with lots of Bars and Restaurants. Cowes is the international home of Yachting and it has a wonderful buzzy atmosphere with lots of shops and coffee shops plus pubs etc. The natives are super friendly and dogs are welcome everwhere (not supermarkets)

We have lots of books and CD's to listen to. We have 2 Bikes available to borrow. There are lots of interesting cycle routes to explore. The kitchen is a real sunspot with a sun room attached which leads out to a little patio .. ideal place to having morning coffee in the sunshine and listen to the seagulls. There is decking at the top of the garden which is in the sunshine until about 7pm, a great place to catch the last of the rays. There is a shed with electricity and we have tumble dryer or there is a washing line in the garden.

The Isle of Wight is a holiday Island so there is a wealth of activities on our doorstep. There are places of historical interest nearby (Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle) Many beautiful walks on beaches, in woodland, on the downs or just walking through Cowes. The beaches are minutes away but so are all the shops. We are a short distance from the Co Op, Marks&Spencers, Aldi and a Sainsbury's super store, Dunehelm, The Range and many more. Newport is 10 minutes away and is a bustling little town with a Cinema. Our medical centre is 5 minutes away and St Mary's Hospital is 15 mins away. It is lovely to wander down to Cowes and browse around the shops, stop for a coffee or something stronger! and watch all the Yachts and boats in the Marina or stroll along the Esplanade and watch the hustle bustle of the Solent. There is also a beautiful park in Cowes. There are several superb Restaurants on the Island and in Cowes. Our home is very cosy and the sitting room is a perfect place to read, watch TV or listen to music. The garden is a sheltered sun trap and is totally private. We have a little B B Q area too.

The Isle of Wight has a huge amount to offer for tourists. Amazing beaches, Woodland walks, hidden harbours to explore. Historical places to visit, Osborne House, Queen Victoria's holiday palace. 800 year old Carisbrooke Castle where King Charles was imprisoned. The famous holiday towns of Ryde, Shanklin, Ventnor and Cowes the Yachting centre of the world! So many Restaurants and bars to visit. The Hut is highly recommended to eat and drink while watching amazing sunsets. The famous Garlic Farm, the Steam Railway and Birds of prey centre, The Needles, just to mention a few!. The Island is famous for its Red Squirrel population and is full of wildlife. Sporting adventures are a definite part of Island life, Horse riding, sailing, Kite Surfing. Paddle boarding, dingy sailing, if you are feeling energetic. We have a visitors welcome pack in the house which will point you in the right direction.