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Recommended Small Animal Boarding Facilities

Following is a list of recommended small animal boarding facilities in the UK. This list has been compiled by asking ratty lovers nationwide as to whom they use and recommend

We hope this list proves useful to you.

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ENGLAND

Bristol

Bristol	Congresbury Small Animal Kennels
	49 Venus Street Congresbury BRISTOL BS49 5HA
Telephone	01934 876856 or 07966 741812
Comments
We are a small animal boarding 'house' in Somerset. We are 5 years old and are basically animal lovers doing what we enjoy. Our website is www.csak.co.uk and our e-mail info@csak.co.uk.

Bristol	Bramble Bunnies
	The Brambles Bath Road Bristol BS30 9DB
Telephone	0117 330 8995
Comments
Contact Rachel rachel@bramblebunnies.co.uk or visit www.bramblebunnies.co.uk. A 5 star hotel for Rabbits and Guinea pigs, In a safe secure fun packed environment. All weather fitness facilities. Indoor and outdoor pets welcome. We cater for all breeds, shapes and sizes, Rooms for one to luxury heated cottages. Daily exercise and selection of fruit & Vegetables. Fully insured & police checked. Located in Longwell Green, Between Bristol & Bath

Bristol	Bunnies Barn
	43 Woodyleaze Drive Hanham Bristol BS15 3BX
Telephone	0117 373 2261/ 07969 396476
Comments
Based in Bristol, bunnies barn is a boarding service for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, ferrets, rats and all other small pets. Do you enjoy short breaks and relaxing holidays but worry about finding someone to care for your small pets whilst you are away, then bunnies barn is the place for your pets. We will provide our guests with appropriate, clean and comfortable living accommodation, daily exercise with plenty of toys to keep them amused, fresh fruit and vegetables daily and a home from home atmosphere. * a home from home service - lots of love and attention * fresh fruit/vegetables given on a daily basis * exercised every day * special needs catered for * grooming, teeth and claw clipping if required * fully insured and police checked * reasonable tariffs, giving discounts for multiple occupancy * inspections welcome * peace of mind whilst you are away Please contact sharon for further information and prices - all enquiries welcome. Alternatively please check the website, www.bunniesbarn.co.uk

Bristol	The Rabbit Ranch
	22 Rock Avenue Nailsea Bristol BS48 2AJ
Telephone	01275 810751 / 07866 724747
Comments
We would like to recommend a boarding facility called The Rabbit Ranch who looked after our two guinea pigs and our rabbit when we went on holiday. We got their name from our local vets, Watkins and Tasker in Nailsea who had been and checked their facilities. They were fantastic. The facilities were second to none and our pets were very happy with them. Visit Website : www.rabbitranch.co.uk

Bristol	Happy Hutches
	Happy Hutches Hurn Road Clevedon Nr Bristol BS21 5AF
Telephone	01275 881100
Comments
Happy Hutches are fully insured and have a wealth of experience in taking care of your Guinea Pigs and Rabbits, whilst you are away. We only look after a managable number of animals, which means we can cater for all your pets needs. Our premises are in Clevedon, Nr Bristol, only 2 minutes from Junction 20 on the M5 Motorway. We offer a home away from home for your pets. Any inspection welcome. Visit our website www.happyhutches.co.uk or e-mail us at admin@happyhutches.co.uk.

Weston Super Mare	The Bunny Camp
	34 Shaftesbury Road Weston-super-Mare BS23 2YA
Telephone	01934 647650 or 07708 441822
Comments
We are an independant fully insured small pet boarding accommodation. Open all year with no extra charges for bank hols or Christmas. Many year experience of own rabbits and guinea pigs plus several as a foster carer for the RSPCA. The Bunny Camp has been open for 2 years and we have grown to where we have now had built a bunny barn to accommodate all rabbits and guinea pigs in. We are also able to accommodate house rabbits in our home. Please go to website and and see all the lovely pets that have stayed with us. www.thebunnycamp.co.uk

Cornwall

Indian Queens	Pet Boarding
	Kim Hohlweg "Oaklands" St Francis Road Indian Queens Cornwall TR9 6QE
Telephone	01726 860 990
Comments
Experienced, personal care for your pet. Clean, comfortable accommodation for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets while you're away

Helston	Hutch Holidays
	Chy-An-Lowarth Mawgan Helston TR12 6AX
Telephone	01326 221989
Comments
Hutch Holidays is located near Helston in beautiful Cornwall. We are animal lovers who know how difficult it is to have your much loved small pet looked after whilst you are away. Leave your pets in our safe and caring environment at reasonable rates.

Derby

Derby	Derby Bunny Haven
	75 Copes Way Chaddesden Derby DE21 4NU
Telephone	01332 661258 / 07974 121654
Comments
Contact Debs info@derbybunnyhaven.co.uk or visit www.derbybunnyhaven.co.uk

Dorset

Bournemouth	Small Pet Boarding
	17 Carlyle Road Southbourne Bournemouth Dorset BH6 5QL
Telephone	01202 480 366 / 07900 396 232
Comments
Is a friendly family run business, who looks after a wide range of small animals. Going on holiday? Or just away for the weekend, bring your pets to us knowing there in safe and caring hands 24 hours a day. We are open 365 days a year! Fully vet checked and approved For enquires & bookings call 01202 480366 or email smallpetboarding@aol.com or visit us at www.smallpetboarding.com

New Forest	The Small Furry Hotel

Telephone	01425 673660
Comments
Bransgore - Dorset Hampshire Boarder. We board Guinea Pigs. Rabbits hamsters Chinchilla's etc. http://www.smallfurryhotel.com Fully Insured - Purpose built boarding facility

Essex

Maldon	Sunny Days Boarding
	44 Maldon Road Great Totham Maldon Essex
Telephone
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Sunny Days Boarding is located near maldon, in Essex. We board Rabbits and Guinea Pigs all year round, with prices starting from just Ј3.00. We care about your pets, and thats why we give them a great Sunny Days Holiday! www.freewebs.com/sunnydaysboarding

East Sussex

Portslade-By Sea	LUMPY LODGE Rabbit & Guinea Pig Boarding
	Trafalgar Road (Garden Entrance Beaconsfield Road) Portslade-By Sea East Sussex
Telephone	07925 102 482
Comments
Contact Elle at: email@lumpylodge.co.uk or visit our website at www.lumpylodge.co.uk to view our 5 star hotel for Rabbits and Guinea pigs. A happy little holiday home where your loved ones will be safe & secure to enjoy a fun packed holiday whilst you are enjoying yours!!

Gloucestershire

Hucclecote
	Hucclecote Gloucester
Telephone	07813 874898
Comments
Contact Suzi or email glosbunnyboarding@yahoo.co.uk Going away on holiday? Have no-one to care for your rabbit or guinea pigs? LOOK NO FURTHER! Run by a student veterinary nurse Glos bunny boarders aims to offer a hygienic, safe and caring environment for all rabbit and guinea pig boarders. All boarding includes: • Hay and bedding • 4ft large hutch • Vegetables and treats of choice • Daily exercise • Grooming • FREE claw clipping if requested by owner • Daily cuddles • Morning and evening flystrike checks

Hampshire

Southampton	The Wheek and Squeak Rescue and Boarding for Guinea Pigs
	Bishops Waltham Southampton Hampshire
Telephone	01489 894996
Comments
Contact Anna Blake annablake@izrmail.com or visit www.freewebs.com/cavylover1

Gosport	Hutch Hotel
	Gregson Avenue Gosport Hants PO13 0HP
Telephone	01329 284524
Comments
Contact Kelly Batterbury kelly@hodgson6896.freeserve.co.uk. Rabbit Boarding in Hampshire.

Kent

East Peckham	Holiday Hutches
	East Peckham nr Tonbridge Kent
Telephone	0794 1177150
Comments
Contact Sandra Durling or check out their website at www.holidayhutches.co.uk or email sandra@holidayhutches.co.uk

Maidstone	The Guinea Pig Hotel
	5 Bell Meadow Sutton Road Maidstone Kent ME15 9NB
Telephone	01622 205616
Comments
Contact Emma Baker

Orpington	Small Pets Holiday Home
	Orpington Kent
Telephone	01689 854157
Comments
Contact Penny Coulson via email pennyc@ssss.co.uk

Tonbridge	Wealden Pet Hotel
	31 Lime Trees Staplehurst TONBRIDGE Kent TN12 0SS
Telephone	01580 895109 or 07944 170239
Comments
Wealden Pet Hotel offers your rabbit, guinea pig or any other small animal a happy, safe, comfortable stay in our spacious, hygienic hutches. Lots of love and attention guaranteed. Warm in the winter, cool in the summer - the best pet hotel all year round! Contact Emily Webster on the above numbers or go to http://www.wealdenpethotel.com for full details.

Medway	Burrows Pet Hotel
	270 Lonsdale Drive Rainham Kent ME8 9JT
Telephone	01634 310605
Comments
Most of the hutches are 2' x 2' x 5', with 4' x 2' x 2' and just 1 or 2 for guinea pigs which are 2' x 2' x 18". Obviously having just opened everything is very new. We have had a purpose built shed erected to house the animals. We also have a website which is still under construction at the moment, but almost finished, www.burrowpethotel.co.uk.

Lancashire

Bacup	Rodent Retreat
	7 Kateholm Bacup Lancashire OL13 8RJ
Telephone	07798 787769
Comments
We offer a "home from home" boarding service for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets. Based near Bacup, within easy reach of Burnley, Rochdale, Todmorden, Rawtenstall and surrounding areas. Pet taxi available. Please contact Claire on 07798 787769 for further information and prices - all enquiries welcome or visit our website www.rodentretreat.co.uk

Lytham	Peters Rabbit Holidays
	Parkview Road Lytham Lancashire FY8 4JF
Telephone	01253 737180
Comments
We offer safe and secure, "Home from Home", rabbit, guinea pig and small rodent accommodation in the Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire area. Your pet will be cared for like one of our own giving you peace of mind whilst you are away. You will no longer have to ask reluctant friends or relatives to help you out by caring for your Rabbit or Rodent whilst you are on holiday? Just visit... www.petersrabbitholidays.co.uk

Manchester

Heywood	Whittle Valley Pet Hotel
	Whittle Lane Birch Heywood Greater Manchester Lancashire OL10 2RD
Telephone	0161 688 7897
Comments
Contact : Martin Timperley & Kirsty Wardle We're a high quality, inexpensive boarding establishment for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and other small animals, and are animal lovers who will look after your pet as if they were our own. Your pets will live in large hutches, be kept clean on a daily basis, have a constant supply of fresh fruit and veg, receive helath checks, and will have all the exercise they need either outside in runs or in our large indoor playpens. For further information please visit our website at http://www.whittlevalleypethotel.co.uk

Midlands

Stourbridge	Mr C Cox and Miss S Hickman
	15 Ridge Street Wollaston Stourbridge DY8 4QF
Telephone	01384 370447 or 07745 354395
Comments
Newly opened small boarders for any small animal however outrageous or simple we can cater. We offer a first class service in a friendly, hygienic, responsable and knowledged environment. We have a well established relationship with local vetinary practice which offer around the clock service should the need arise Boarding fee starting from £2.50!!!!!!!! Call today and book in for your holiday

Solihull	Bunny Haven
	15 Ridge Street Wollaston Stourbridge DY8 4QF
Telephone	07966 554749
Comments
We are the original Bunny Haven Hotel based in Solihull, West Midlands. We have been running for four years and pride ourselves in caring for your pet whilst you relax and enjoy your holiday. We offer luxury, secure accommodation which is heated in the winter and kept cool in the summer. Our rates are very reasonable and we pride ourselves in having an excellent reputation. So what are you waiting for, youve booked your holiday now book your pets!! Contact Louise or visit http://www.bunnyhaven.co.uk

Reading

Mortimer	Pet Rodent Holiday Home
	2 Mortimer Hill The Street Mortimer RG7 3PW
Telephone	0118 933 1893
Comments
Contact: Zoe Charlesworth. We are based in Mortimer near Reading, Berkshire. We have had many years of looking after rodents - please visit our website http://www.petrodentholidayhome.webeden.co.uk

Shropshire

Telford	Hayley's Haven for Small Animals
	Sunnymead Kennels & Cattery Walcot Telford Shropshire TF6 5EQ
Telephone	01952 740242
Comments
Hayley's Haven is a new facility created for boarding small animals. We offer rabbits and guinea pigs a choice of outside hutch and run accommodation or spacious indoor "suites". Fresh hay, fruit and vegetables are provided daily. All facilities are thoroughly disinfected between occupants. Hamsters, gerbils, degu, rats, mice, etc are housed in snug indoor accommodation. We are members of The Pet Care Trust and all our boarders are insured during their stay with us.

Telford
	12 Oxlip Close Muxton Telford Shropshire TF2 8RT
Telephone	07812632102
Comments
Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Rats and Mice etc any small animal in a cage l will look after at my home for onwers when they go away. They must bring pet or l can pick up at cost per mile, and bring their pet's food. They will have 5 star housing, fresh veg, toys and outdoor/ indoor exercise daly in safe enclosed pens and will be watched throughout the day. Please bring vets details plus innoculation cards (where applicable). Please ring above number for viewing or any questions

Somerset

Bristol	Congresbury Small Animal Kennels
	49 Venus Street Congresbury BRISTOL BS49 5HA
Telephone	01934 876856 or 07966 741812
Comments
We are a small animal boarding 'house' in Somerset. We are 5 years old and are basically animal lovers doing what we enjoy. Our website is www.csak.co.uk and our e-mail info@csak.co.uk.

Clevedon	Happy Hutches - Guinea Pig and Rabbit Holiday Boarding
	Hurn Road Clevedon North Somerset BS21 5AF
Telephone	01275 881100 or 07976 463950
Comments
We only look after a managable number of animals, which means we can cater for all your pets needs. Our premises are in Clevedon, North Somerset and are only 2 minutes from Junction 20 on the M5 Motorway. We offer a home away from home for your pets. Our website is www.happyhutches.co.uk

Southampton

Southampton	Deep Dene Small Animal Nursery
	1 Woodland Court 49a Cobden Avenue Bitterne Park Southampton SO18 1FP
Telephone	02380 555 698 Mobile 07808 116 708
Comments
Deep Dene Small Animal Nursery is a boarding establishment for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs. I am a Rabbit Welfare Outreach Officer and I am registered with the National Association Of Registered Petsitters.

Suffolk

Ipswich	Lazy Days
	189 Ranelagh Road Ipswich Suffolk IP2 0AH
Telephone
Comments
Contact Keira via http://www.lazydaysboarding.piczo.com Our Guinea Pig and Rabbit Boarders is called Lazy Days

Surrey

Camberley	Portesbery Pets
	Portesbery Road Camberley Surrey GU15 3TA
Telephone
Comments
Hi my name is Jo and I am a qualified animal career, with many years of experience. Please visit my website for more information about my boarding. I also walk and look after dogs, but make sure that the dogs are never anywhere near the boarders. Hope you like the site! Visit www.portesberydogservices.moonfruit.com

West Midlands

Dudley	Pet Comforts
	46 Darby End Road Netherton Dudley West Midlands DY2 9JR
Telephone	01384 349690 or 07870458384
Comments
Contact Samantha Howard. We offer a home from home Boarding service for all your small pets. We are a family run business and have years of experience in caring for all types of animals. We have new, clean, environmentally friendly and safe facilities. We have the backing of the local Council, Environmental Health, Animal Welfare and our local Vet. We are also members of the National Cavy Club. We offer professional prices for the one-to-one service your lovable pet deserves. Please contact us now or check out my web-site on www.petcomforts.piczo.com

Wiltshire

Swindon	Paradise Pets
	Manor Garden Centre, Cheney Manor Ind Est Swindon Wilts
Telephone	01793 512400
Comments
Contact Neil and Sarah Eatwell. We offer first class accommodation for rabbits & guineas. Bookings must be made well in advance,as we get very busy. Used by veterinary profession and "very impressive " said local council. Visit www.paradisepetsswindon.co.uk

Swindon	Becky's Small Animal Care
	42 Manor Crescent Moredon Swindon SN2 2LF
Telephone	01793 642403 / 07957 633224
Comments
Contact Becky Lay. I have recently set up my own pet sitting business from home, where I look after small caged animals whilst their owners are away. Having been brought up on a farm in Oxfordshire I have always had close contact with animals of all shapes and sizes, either on the farm or as pets, I guess you could say ‘It’s in my blood’. I originally thought of the idea when I was planning to go on holiday myself and had no one to take care of my giant house rabbit, problem eventually solved after much searching!. We will provide our guests with fresh fruit/veg daily and regular exercise in runs in the garden if needed. If possible you will need to bring your own cage and food for the duration of there stay and we will provide all the love and care they need until you return.

Yorkshire

South Milford	Wheeks Away Small Animal Boarding
	South Milford North/West Yorkshire - just off the A1 Jt 42 and M62, A64.
Telephone	01977 681035
Comments
Contact Angela Lama. Website: www.wheeksaway.co.uk Email: wheeksaway@aol.com

Howden	Howden's Rabbit & Guinea Pig Lodge
	14 St John Street Howden nr Goole E ast Yorkshire DN14 7DA
Telephone	01430 431671
Comments
Contact Jessica Bruce. We accommodate for large breeds and indoor pets!

SCOTLAND

Dundee and Edinburgh

Dundee and Edinburgh	Babyboos Hamstery
	Dundee and Edinburgh Scotland UK
Telephone	07949105027
Comments
Contact Morag MacLachlan. Long or short term stays welcome. We have been caring for hamsters for over 25 years. Drop off available at Dundee, Perth, Stirling, East Kilbride, Aberdeen, Edinburgh or Lanark. Website: www.babyboos.com

Perthshire	Hutches
	Pitnacree House Johnshill Road Alyth Perthshire Scotland PH11 8DX
Telephone	01828 633060
Comments
Contact Joanne or Kenneth Lockley at kenneth.lockley@tesco.net I set HUTCHES up in September 2006. I have the 13 hutches of good quality and size I have outside runs for the animals and they are always fully supervised. I look after most small animals, rabbits guinea pigs hamsters gerbils and chinchillas etc.

WALES

Cardiff

Tiny Paws	Babyboos Hamstery
	PontyPridd
Telephone	01443 204752
Comments
Contact Susan Hunt. email tiny_paws@btinternet.com. Tiny Paws caters for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals. I do not cater for birds or reptiles. It is a small family run business. I am based in Pontypridd, minutes from the A470 and M4. I am central to Cardiff and the Rhondda Cynon Taff area. My hutches have been professionally made to a very high standard and are all in doors in a specialially adapted out building. There is ample opportunity for exercise.Daily fresh fruit and vegetables with the best quality dry food is provided. I have my own rabbits and guinea pigs( separate from boarders) that are all rescued. I also work closely with a small animal rescue and house the elderly animals that nobody wants. I have a diploma in kennal management that has greatly helped in the setting up of this small project.