53. Croxton - House and Pet Sitting - Episode 8

Our third house sit in a row finishes with a beautiful place in Croxton, Cambridgeshire which was not far from our previous sit. We had dinner with the owners that evening as they had to leave at 3.30am the next morning.

 'Melody' is a 5-year-old rescue greyhound and is a timid specimen but we won her over fairly quickly.


She has a wonderful nature and has been described by her owner as a '45mph couch potato' which, I must say, is an accurate description.





The 5 bedroom converted barn is very comfortable and the entrance is quite impressive.  


With plenty of natural light and a grand piano in the corner, who could want for more?


The back of the house


The backyard is not too shabby either.


I'll be posting photos of the houses in the street we are on and the surrounding area in a separate post.


Comments

  1. Mary Lawrence June 28, 2023 at 12:24 AM

    Not too shabby at all!

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  2. Muz and ChazJune 28, 2023 at 3:14 AM

    Those Greyhounds are very special. This pet sitting looks fabulous. Keep the piccies and stories flowing in these journals. Good stuff ! Happy travels to you both from us on the the Sunny Coast.

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  3. Annie ClarkJune 28, 2023 at 5:11 AM

    awesome guys xx

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  4. NataliaJune 29, 2023 at 2:06 AM

    OMG I’m in love! ❤️❤️❤️

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