98. Churchill - Somerset UK - House and Pet Sitting - Episode 26

 T'was a long drive to this sit but the roads were great and the weather was fine. We're apprehensive about sits where the owners are not there as we're unsure how the dog will respond. We came up to the glass door and the 11-year-old American labrador was barking away, sounding as mean as she could. Once in, we were fine and within minutes all was well and 'Nelly' was at ease. 

Nelly on her walk


Sleeps time


The property is absolutely beautiful. 


The shed




The house is spacious, tastefully decorated and has an amazing kitchen. Oh. With Max in it. What a surprise!


The stove is an AGA. It's a common (and expensive) stove found in English kitchens. It's all-electric and is permanently 'on'. The stove top has two hotplates that operate at two different temperatures and, 4 ovens that work at different temperatures. Apparently, they are energy efficient being made from heavy-duty steel and heavily insulated. 


Morning toast


Nelly keeping the beat.


It's time to get out and about...

Comments

  1. MaggieApril 30, 2024 at 8:54 PM

    Looks absolutely gorgeous. And the house too.XX

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  2. GabiApril 30, 2024 at 9:41 PM

    Oh wow! What a lovely house, and that kitchen. Max would have created some magic in there! The Aga would have kept you toasty yes? Xxx

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  3. AnonymousApril 30, 2024 at 10:47 PM

    Love the stove! Great pics and a lovely pooch.
    Mary

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  4. AnonymousMay 1, 2024 at 7:12 AM

    Looks absolutely gorgeous and what a kitchen. Enjoy. Lots of love, Glen xx

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  5. AnonymousMay 1, 2024 at 8:22 AM

    Love the Aga! The heart of the house. U

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  6. Anne ClarkMay 2, 2024 at 3:49 AM

    I Love it, what a stylish place and the kitchen xxx woow

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    1. Max and Paul's Excellent AdventureMay 2, 2024 at 11:59 AM

      It's a lovely house and the area is beautiful too Annie! Reminds me of the hills of the Sunny Coast.

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    2. NataliaMay 8, 2024 at 9:26 PM

      Kitchen - amazing
      Stove - amazing
      Nellie - gorgeous
      Max in the kitchen…. Perfect
      I’m LOVING the shed! 😍😍😍
      Awesome photos Paul 💕xx

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