House Sitting in Bristol
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1. Charlotte O.

“Charlotte really helped us out with a last-minute booking, she’s reliable, good with communication/photos and Ernie was really tired out and happy after she looked after him.”


2. Jay T.

“Fantastic experience with Jay. Bertie clearly adored him and everything went very smoothly from initial booking through to house sitting. It’s so good to be away and know that your dog is in safe hands. Thanks Jay and we will definitely be rebooking very soon.”


3. Kerry B.

“Kerry was very easy to work with. Good communication, punctual, flexible with a really early start time. George seemed calm throughout the day and when we got home. Thanks Kerry!”


4. Suriani A.

“Suriani is a genuine animal lover and was great with our rescue staffie Nessie. She kindly agreed to meet Nessie beforehand to learn about her specific needs and was very communicative all throughout. I would 100% recommend her!”


5. Isobel W.

“Isobel was great with Buddy, our Border Terrier. Isobel sent us regular photos and updates. Great communication, arrived on time and also took Buddy for a walk. We hope to see you again soon :)”


6. Marisa M.

“Marissa is lovely, we felt very comfortable leaving ‘the kids’ in her capable hands whir we were away. They both looked v happy and well and we enjoyed the photo updates we received. We would definitely book Marissa again 🤗”


7. Lucy C.

“We regularly book Lucy as she's great with our GSP puppy. She's also very reliable and great at communicating. Rodney is always pleased to see her and he enjoys the walks she takes him on. I'd happily recommend Lucy to all.”


8. Rowan S.


“Our dogs absolutely loved Rowan, he was really affectionate with our needy dogs and has a very calm energy which settled them straight away. He is also really polite and friendly and was always responsive to our requests and messages. He was on time and very professional, and was also kind enough to accommodate a change in schedule! Thanks Rowan for taking great care of Kappi & Luna! They'd love to have you back next time!”


9. Ella C.

“Ella was great with our dog and had a great caring attitude - we received photos and updates and Ella kept in contact throughout. She kept our house fantastically tidy and was a pleasure to deal with”


10. Amabel L.

“Amabel was great with Pickles! We organised a few walks before the dog sitting so that they could get familiar with eachother. Throughout the stay she sent amazing photo and video updates everyday, I was really reassured that pickles was being well cared for and having a great time. We would definitely use Amabel again! Thanks”


11. Catherine S.

“Catherine was brilliant. She made me feel at ease whilst I was out with regular updates and is just a genuinely lovely person. I would definitely book her again to look after Olive.”


12. Emily H.

“Emily was great with Gadget! Lots of updates and photos throughout the house/dog sitting which gave me peace of mind whilst I was away. Would be very happy for Emily to look after the pooch again.”


13. Chloe F.

“Chloe could not have been a better pet sitter! She is so good with cats and dogs and it was reassuring to know I was leaving my pets in capable and safe hands. We would definitely use Chloe again without a moments hesitation. She respected our home and was the perfect guest”


14. Abi C.


“Abi took great care of our dog, he loved showing her all his toys and how fast he can chase his tail! Abi asked all the right questions before taking care of him, which made us feel confident he was being well cared for. Pleased we’ve found Abi, already thinking about next dates and can finally consider going on holiday and leaving our dog behind with zero anxiety. Thanks Abi”


15. Sarah O.

“Sarah was able to sit Lilah at the last minute and really helped us out on short notice. Lilah was well looked after and Sarah kept our home neat and tidy as well. Thanks Sarah!”


16. Aaron G.

“Aaron looked after our very lively GSP for the evening and did an amazing job! When we arrived home, River was relaxing and very happy… Thank you Aaron for taking good care of River, and for being so understanding when we were late home. Look forward to seeing you again soon.”


17. Sophie T.

“We couldn't be happier with our choice of sitter! Sophie looked after our boys really well. She asked questions when she needed to, which gave us confidence that she had our boys best wellbeing at heart. She took them on long walks (which was noticed by a neighbour). We will definitely be asking Sophie took sit the boys again.”


18. Will M.

“Will did a long stay with Kemi for us, and we really appreciated all of his updates. We came home to a happy and healthy dog, and the house was clean too :). Would definitely book with Will again”


19. Lauren B.

“We had Lauren look after our cheeky Vizsla for an evening whilst we were out. It seems they got on famously! Lauren was great. We’ll likely book her again.”


20. Yandeh F.
“Yandeh is a great dog walker. Firstly she loves dogs and has grown u.p around them. She is strong, fit and loves walking. She is calm, reliable, responsible and professional.”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Bristol on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about £30 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customise your booking to suit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 1,074 house sitters in Bristol. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 83% of Bristol house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 2 repeat pet owners. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience and number of repeat pet owners when you compare house sitters in Bristol.
Going away? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Bristol house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet owners on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass an identity verification before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter via messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7 and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, you can rest assured that your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care.
