Countryside Cottage Surrey Hills AONB

# Double room in a Surrey Hills cottage – Peaslake – £700 pcm (7 days)

**Mon–Fri rate negotiable**

A lovely, recently decorated and fully furnished double room is available in my owner-occupied cottage in Peaslake, in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills.

It's a happy, relaxed, animal-filled home, shared with two Border Collies, two parrots, ducks and geese. If you love animals, fresh air and countryside living, you'll feel very much at home here.

There's a secluded garden with outdoor seating and a BBQ, with beautiful country walks, horse riding and mountain biking right on the doorstep.

I'm looking for someone cheerful, easy-going and considerate, with a positive, glass-half-full outlook on life. Someone with a good sense of humour who takes pride in themselves and their surroundings and enjoys living in a clean, tidy and homely environment.

## What's included

- All household bills
- Broadband and Sky TV
- Fully furnished double room, including bedding
- Daily housekeeping and ventilation
- Weekly thorough cleaning and fresh bed linen
- Free street parking on a quiet country lane

## The room

The room is offered as a serviced room, with daily housekeeping provided. This includes hoovering, dusting and ventilation, along with a thorough weekly clean and fresh bed linen.

All I ask is that personal belongings are kept tidy between cleans. As this is an older stone cottage, fresh air is important, so windows are opened daily throughout the year, including winter.

## Life in the cottage

We're early birds here, seven days a week. I'm usually up between 5–6am and head to bed around 9.30–10.30pm. You certainly don't need to keep the same hours, just be comfortable with a household that starts its day early, weekends included.

Daytimes can be fairly lively, with the animals, gardening, occasional power tools and background music. Jazz FM is a particular favourite — the parrots have been listening to it for years!

The room would therefore suit someone who works away from home and enjoys coming back to a comfortable, relaxed home at the end of the day. It wouldn't be suitable for regular home or hybrid working, night shifts or anyone needing to sleep during the day. Normal days off and occasional days at home are absolutely fine.

Evenings are generally peaceful, and this isn't a late-night or party household.

## A few practical things

**Non-smoking:** This is a strictly non-smoking home and would suit a non-smoker only, as I'm particularly sensitive to cigarette smoke.

**Bathroom:** There's one shared bathroom with a bath but no shower, which is kept spotlessly clean. The handheld attachment is for washing hair and rinsing the bath only. I simply ask that the bath, basin, taps and toilet are cleaned and dried after use, leaving everything fresh and spotless for the next person.

**Kitchen and food:** You'll have full use of the kitchen, with your own cupboard and fridge space for food storage. As this is an older, fairly open-plan cottage, cooking smells travel easily, so there's no frying or heavy, greasy cooking. All food must be stored in the kitchen, not in bedrooms, to avoid attracting rodents.

## Sharing my home

This is my home rather than an anonymous house share, and I'd love to find someone who feels at home here too.

There's no expectation that we live in each other's pockets. If you fancy a chat over a cup of tea or joining me on a dog walk, lovely. If you prefer your own company and mostly come home to relax, that's equally fine.

Above all, I'm hoping to find someone pleasant and good-humoured who appreciates a clean, comfortable home. A little mutual respect, independence and give and take go a long way towards making sharing a home enjoyable for everyone.

## Rent, deposit & notice

Rent is **£700 per month** for seven-day occupancy, payable monthly in advance. A deposit equivalent to one month's rent is required before moving in.

A full rental month's notice is required from either party, taking effect from the next monthly rent due date, giving us both time to make alternative arrangements.

If you love animals and countryside living, have a cheerful disposition and think you'd enjoy living here, please get in touch and tell me a little about yourself, your work and your usual routine.