A wonderful haven for you dog. If you worry about leaving your best friend when you're off on…read moreholiday, or just need a breather, then consider using the dog hotel. The owner is a trained dog carer and adores the animals that stay in her home. She'll do everything she can to keep you and your dog happy whilst apart; including email updates, texts or calls. Only 2/3 dogs are taken in at any one time. This service bares no similarity to a kennel - it's a true home from home. Prices are fantastic and the service exceptional. Just take your dog's bed, food and any special requests. There's outside space and the dogs are walked in the morning and evening too. Really, don't hesitate.

I would like to strongly refute the previous review. The Canine Country Retreat provides a loving…read moreand stimulating environment for dogs in day care or 'holiday' stays. Fiona herself is a delight - someone who is utterly committed to the welfare of the dogs in her care. My own rescue Jack Russell who is a rather nervous and fearful soul, cannot wait to get there and clearly has a great time in exploring the huge garden, going for walks and relaxing in the home comforts Fiona provides. I cannot speak too highly of this establishment and the owner.

From the owner: The Home Boarding alternative to Kennels…read more Providing a home from home environment for Small/Medium size Dogs. Situated in the heart of Constable Country, taking walk's along the Essex Way. Give your dog a holiday while you are away.

Sarah has been looking after our dogs for a number of years now and I have found her to be very…read morereliable, trustworthy and caring. Sarah's attention to our dogs is phenomenal, she cares as much for our animals when she is with them as we would. If there is a problem then she would contact us straight away. Our dogs have plenty of walks throughout the days, but not too much for our old dog as she can not walk too far, Sarah walks our dogs to their individual needs. Sarah even looks after our fish for us so we don't have to worry about them. We have never had to worry about leaving her in charge of our house as we have found her to be totally trustworthy and she would be the only one to have access to our house, everything is always left in the same place as we have left it. Basically I would always have Sarah to house and dog sit as she has become someone we believe in, my dogs always look well looked after and happy when we return from our holiday, and I think thats how you can tell when you have someone good.... the animals will let you know!

Have taken our labrador puppy, Charlie, (well, he's just over 1 now) to a couple of local places…read moreand Browngates is by far the one he most enjoys. The staff are very helpful and friendly - and you get the sense that they really like looking after the dogs (and cats). There are a few long-term boarders there and many returning dogs. Also, it can be very busy during holiday season so worth booking the time in advance. On an even more positive note - Charlie always comes back full of beans, tail wagging and smelling extremely clean, with gleaming fur. All you dog owners will appreciate how nice it is to have a good smelling pooch (at least for a little while).

Great friendly kennels in the countryside. You are able to take your dog down to the kennel. They…read moreencourage you to take it's favourite toy and bed etc. They are happy to provide the dog food or you can provide it. Dog always loved going here the staff are very friendly and the place is always busy. Part of the kennels is also a horse livery so there are always people around.