3 Best Boarding Kennels in Colchester, UK

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BRIGHTLINGSEA BOARDING KENNELS & CATTERY

Folkards Lane, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0SP, UK Directions

Since 1985

Speciality:

Medication Cattery Bed Food Vaccination Stainless Steel Bowls Special Diet and Walking

Brightlingsea Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a family-run kennel and cattery set in 8 acres of idyllic, tranquil, and quiet countryside down. With 40 years of experience looking after animals, you can trust them to provide the highest level of care and affection to ensure your pets have a safe and enjoyable time during their stay. Each kennel is cleaned and thoroughly disinfected prior to a new dog’s arrival. All dogs are exercised individually three times a day in their spacious field and large run. If you are supplying your dog's own specialist diet, please inform them. If your dog is on medication, they are happy to administer it according to your exact requirements, free of charge, including injections. All dogs are covered during their stay with 5 Star Pet Plan insurance.

2025 Update: Margaret and Tony Martin are the owners of the kennel. The kennel has a fully safe and secure field which is used for individual off the lead exercise for their canine guests, perfect for a game of fetch.

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Registration 23/00634/LIABE

Price:

Small Dog £18.50
Medium Dog £19.50
Large Dog £20.50
Extra Large £21.50
Cat £10.00

Contact:

01206 303220

Mon, Tue, Thu-Sat: 9am - 5pm
Wed: 9am - 12:30pm
Sun: Closed

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HILLTOP BOARDING KENNELS & CAT HOTEL

Tenpenny Hill, Thorrington, Colchester CO7 8JB, UK Directions

Speciality:

Exercise Garden Area Foods Heated Kennels and Medication

Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cat Hotel is a fully licensed, family-owned and operated boarding kennel and cattery. The company is conveniently situated in a quiet rural Essex location, 10 minutes from the thriving town of Colchester and within 10 minutes of the coast at Brightlingsea and Clacton. Their modern, purpose-built facilities are maintained to the highest standard, comprising spacious, heated accommodations on secure, private grounds of over 7 acres. Their spacious, individually heated kennels each have an attached private exercise run and are large enough to accommodate up to four dogs from the same family. Each dog will be able to enjoy one of their three purpose-built outdoor play areas, which provide various surfaces. Hilltop Boarding Kennels & Cat Hotel offer a quality daily menu with complete biscuits and tinned food. If your dog prefers a specific brand of food, they offer the most popular ranges. All required medications are accurately administered free of charge.

2025 Update: Simon & Sam are the owners of the kennel. The kennel offers boarding for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals, and has been in business for over 25 years. Discounts are available for pets sharing a run and for longer stays of over 14 days.

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Registration 24/00235/LIABE

Price:

Small Dogs £24.00
Medium Dogs £24.00
Large Dogs £25.00
First cat £12.00
2 cats sharing £22.00
3 cats sharing £29.00
4 cats sharing £38.00

Contact:

01206 250021

Mon-Sat: 9am - 1pm|2pm - 5pm
Sun: 9am - 12pm

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Friars Farm Kennels & Cattery
Friars Farm Kennels & Cattery
Friars Farm Kennels & Cattery
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FRIARS FARM KENNELS & CATTERY

Halstead Road, Fordham, Colchester CO6 3LW, UK Directions

Speciality:

Exercise Food Plastic Beds Bath and Special Diets

Friars Farm Kennels & Cattery provides pet care, they care about your pet just as they care about their own. They are proud to offer a very bright, clean, and healthy environment for your pet to enjoy while they are visiting them. All pets are different, so no matter what type of care and support your furry friend needs, rest assured, they can provide what they need and more with experience, passion, and fun. Whether they're coming for a day, a night, or an extended stay, they promise they'll provide the best care possible with lots of cuddles and tickles. For peace of mind, they encourage all new clients to view their premises prior to booking for the first time; no appointment is required.

2025 Update: Jan & Andy Greenwood are the owners of the kennel.

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Price:

Most Breeds Per Day £17.00
Large Breeds Per Day £21.00
2 Small/medium Breeds Sharing £29.00
1 Small/medium & 1 Large Sharing £30.00
2 Large Breeds Sharing Per Day £31.50
1 Cat £10.00
2 Cats sharing £18.00
3 Cats sharing £24.00

Contact:

01206 240204

Mon-Fri: 8am - 12pm|3pm - 6pm
Sat & Sun: 8am 12pm

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