Cat Sitting: The First House Sitting Assignment

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Considering cat sitting? Find out exactly what to expect from your first house sitting assignment.

Recently I revealed I’d started house sitting. I realised that it could really complement my life as a travel blogger. Along with looking after a cute pet, you also get to experience life in different places around the world.

After many months travelling, interspersed with short periods at my family home, I’ve started to REALLY miss my former London life. I used to go for walks along the river, discover cute local pubs and restaurants, and thrived on that all-encompassing London buzz.

Primrose Hill View
Missing London

Applying For A Cat Sitting Job In London 

While Trusted Housesitters has properties available all over the world, I decided for my first assignment I’d like to head back to London. I applied for four cat sitting jobs in the space of week. They were all looking for someone for a few days in January. Two had over 20 applicants and after playing the waiting game I received generic “thanks but no thanks” messages via my account.

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REVIEW: A Michelin Starred Dinner at Petrus, London

William pear dessert at Petrus Restaurant London

Time for a very special dinner at one of the best restaurants in London – Gordon Ramsay’s Petrus.

As I weaved through the beautiful streets of Belgravia, I felt like I’d taken a trip back to ye olden days. Curved roads of London town houses, streets with boutiques and brasseries, and a smartly dressed clientele discussing business deals outside a gastropub – it felt like the perfect district for a smart restaurant. And there was Petrus…

Petrus Restaurant, London
Petrus Restaurant, London

My visit to Petrus was part of a special menu offered by Bookatable as part of the London Restaurant Festival 2018. Over the course of the evening we’d be treated to a starter, main and dessert, plus some lovely extras (including a kitchen tour) and a glass of champagne. All of that for £50, which considering a three-course dinner usually comes in at £85, is a serious bargain.

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