Hawarden, RD 1

We are seeking a mature person or mature couple to housesit for us from 17 JUNE 2025 to 01 SEPTEMBER 2025 (dates are approximate).

We have two rescue cats - a 6yr old Snow Mink Bengal cat called Barney, a 5 year cat called Clyde, and 14 sheep.

Choose what you want to do here - a very quiet housesit - enjoy our cats, take regular walks around the property or relax and enjoy our calm and quiet location.

We are located off State Highway 7 in North Canterbury, and are approximately 5 mins from the Hawarden township (there is a 4 Square Supermarket), 10 minutes from Waikari township, 45 minutes from Hanmer Springs and about an hour from Christchurch.

Our area of North Canterbury is lovely, and we are close to all types of activities including well-known vineyards, walking trails, local pubs, cafes, cuisine, snow skiing, lakes, golf courses etc.

We have available a comprehensive and informative housesitting guide with everything a sitter needs to know about our rural property, as well as caring for Barney and Clyde.

Our ideal housesitter or housesitters possess common sense, be house proud (like us), are calm, reliable, trustworthy and honest, are non-smokers, and possess a love, patience and understanding of cats.

Unfortunately our property is NOT suitable for accompanying children and/or pets.

We have plenty of off-street secure parking and the property has remote controlled gates. Having experience in a rural property is an advantage, but not essential. Also, if you need time to settle in, we are flexible on the start date once our dates are eventually confirmed.

Thanks - and we look forward to your response.

Nick & Sue