Pets and wildlife
One of the pleasures of staying here is being close to nature. The house sits in a quiet village, wrapped in mature trees that, in season, are full of birds. A household of dogs, cats and small pets shares the courtyard and garden.
The household
Part of life at the house
You will often meet our two big, gentle dogs, Frank and Elsa, in the courtyard. The cats keep their own hours. We also keep guinea pigs and rabbits. They are part of life at the house, and the animals and the garden are part of what makes a stay feel like a village vicarage, not a hotel.
The garden
Garden and wildlife
Mature trees wrap the grounds. In season you will hear robins, song thrush, chiffchaff, blue tits and great tits, and see red kites overhead. Squirrels and hedgehogs use the garden too.
Further walks start minutes from the door.
Questions
Common questions
Which animals live at the house?
Frank and Elsa, our rescue dogs (they often greet people in the courtyard); Sophie, Jennifer and Dennis, the cats; Peter the rabbit and 3 lady guinea pigs who are called Podge, Slim and Scruff. Tell us if you have allergies.
Will I see wildlife in the garden?
Guests often notice wild birds’ tweeting including the distinct sound of red kites. There are many varieties of birds in the garden. In season you may also see hedgehogs and its not uncommon to spot a deer (monk jacks). We cannot promise sightings. The paddock is being developed into a wildlife and nature garden, so watch this space for new developments in the garden.