Dartmoor farm sit — horses, dog & chickens
About this sit
A truly special sit for an experienced animal lover. Rex the Border Collie is full of energy and joy. The two horses, Hazel and Fern, need daily care — hay, water, and turning out. The chickens need feeding and eggs collecting. In return: the most stunning sunsets you'll ever see.
Meet the pets
Rex · Dog, Border Collie · 3yr
High energy, very intelligent. Needs 2 long walks daily on the moor. Excellent recall. Loves agility games.
Hazel · Horse, Dartmoor Pony · 12yr
Hay twice daily, fresh water, and turnout in the paddock each morning.
Fern · Horse, Dartmoor Pony · 8yr
Same routine as Hazel. Bring in from paddock before sunset.
The Girls (x4) · Chicken, Mixed · 2yr
Feed morning and evening. Collect eggs daily. Lock coop at dusk.
Responsibilities
- Morning routine: feed horses, turn out to paddock, feed chickens, collect eggs
- 2 long walks with Rex on Dartmoor daily
- Evening routine: bring horses in, feed, chickens locked in coop
- Water kitchen garden daily
- General home maintenance
House rules
This is a working farm — respect the rhythms and routines. Experience with horses essential. No parties. No smoking.
Garden care
Water kitchen garden daily. Help yourself to any vegetables or herbs — they're for picking!
Additional notes
Full farm induction provided on arrival. Nearest vet 15 min away (number in welcome book). Wellies and waterproofs provided. Car with valid licence required to reach the farm.
Listed by
James & Emma Wilson
Bourton-on-the-Water, UK
We have a beautiful stone cottage in the Cotswolds with two golden retrievers, Biscuit and Maple. We travel frequently for work and love finding trusted sitters who genuinely care for animals and treat our home as their own.
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Tranquil Devon Farm Cottage
Dartmoor, UK
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