London urban sits
Compact flat sits with cats in zones 2-4. Public transport gets you anywhere. Tube + walking access. Sits range from a long weekend to several weeks. Particularly active during school holidays and summer.
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United Kingdom
House sitting in the UK
London cat sits, Cotswolds farmhouses, Scottish Highland cottages, Welsh coastal homes — the UK has one of Europe's most active housesitting cultures. List your home or travel for free in exchange for pet care.
The UK is one of the largest housesitting markets in Europe. British pet owners travel frequently (particularly during school holidays), and the housesitting culture is well-established — homeowners trust the model, and sitters know how it works. The result is a healthy two-sided market that runs year-round.
Geographic variety helps: London for short urban sits, the English countryside for longer rural stays with multiple animals, Scotland for remote highland experiences, Wales for coastal calm. Year-round availability — winter sits are common (Brits escaping the dark) and summer sits are common (Brits going somewhere sunny).
Why members like us
Cotswolds & English countryside
Farmhouses, cottages, and country homes with multiple pets. Gardens, sometimes chickens or horses, often a dog plus cats. Longer commitments — 1-3 weeks typical.
Scotland & Highlands
Remote cottage sits in the Highlands, urban sits in Edinburgh and Glasgow, rural farms in the Borders. The remote ones suit experienced sitters comfortable with long drives, basic infrastructure, and serious weather.
Pet diversity
UK sits often involve dogs as the primary responsibility. Walks, garden access, sometimes training reinforcement. Read carefully: some homeowners want extensive walking, others have older dogs needing minimal exercise.
How housesitting works
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Sign up free
Email or Google. No subscription, no annual fee.
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Set the UK as a preferred destination
We send digest alerts when fresh UK listings match your dates and preferences.
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Browse the map
Privacy-first 1km circles. Filter by region, pets, dates, transport, language.
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Apply and match — free
Owner-initiated messaging keeps your inbox calm. Address reveals only after a homeowner accepts you.
Common questions
Do I need a UK driving licence?
Depends on the sit. London and most urban sits don't need a car. Rural England, Wales, and Scotland sits often do. EU and US driving licences are typically valid for short visits — check the UK government website for current rules. Many homeowners include a car for the sit.
What about post-Brexit visas?
EU citizens need to follow visitor rules — typically 6 months as a tourist. US, Canadian, Australian, and most other visa-free countries can stay up to 6 months. Housesitting itself isn't paid work, so no work visa needed. Confirm with current UK government guidance for your passport.
Year-round availability?
Yes — UK sits run year-round. Winter sits are common (Brits escape to Spain or Asia). Summer sits are common (school holidays). Spring and autumn are gentler shoulder seasons with steady inventory.
How are pets typically handled in the UK?
Dog walks 1-3 times daily are common. Cats often have outdoor access via cat flaps. Some homeowners use dog daycare during the day — read carefully so you understand expectations. UK sits skew slightly higher-effort than European Mediterranean sits because of weather + dog culture.
The UK runs year-round and has serious housesit density. List your home, or browse what's open in your dates.