5 Star Boarding Kennels & Cattery

12/01/2025

We need the Bees, what would we do with out our Honey.. I have signed, but I have little hope anything will change, unless lots of people sign up too.

One teaspoon of the neonicotinoids pesticide could kill 1.25 billion bees. And yet the Government could be about to let it back on English fields. Sign the petition: tell Ministers to keep this ban on bee-killing pesticides in place.

21/12/2024

Dear Customers, if you have an inquiry regarding a holiday booking or bookings for a Cat (s) or Dog (s) , Rabbit (s), Guinea Pig (s), Small animals, or Birds, please call us first, and check that we have the availability to help you, and that we can except your booking dates. If you would be kind enough, to check with us, before filling out a booking form, and should you need a quote, we can give this to you over the phone. Please help us, help you, by filling in the online form, only after calling, and for that conformation we have the space for your animals. You are then entering a contract with us, once the form is filled in. We ask customers to call, and pay a deposit as soon as possible, but we may call you back, when we are free, or able to do so, this maybe more than 2 days. Our booking form now asks, for the debit card deposit, within two days of making a booking if possible.

We have started to receive online booking forms, with out customers calling to check we have spaces, and the animals have the correct vaccines, or just want a quote. We hope this information helps you, to help us, with your next vacation booking.

18/12/2024

If anyone has been calling us this morning, (Wed 18th Dec 2024) we have had a three hour power cut, but the power has just come back on, 12.10pm and the phones are working again. If you have made a booking, and not yet paid your debit card deposit, please call during opening hours if possible. Many Thanks Kevin

18/11/2024

We need to start using land that has been used before, (brownfield) knock down the old buildings and replace with better homes. Wildlife will disappear, its bad enough with the wild Deer unable to run free, with so much land taken up for new homes, how many dead Deer and other animals, will we see on the roads.. They don`t have a Voice to say NO, but WE DO ........

Sitting on the southern edge of Colchester, the Middlewick Ranges is a former Ministry of Defence firing range that has become a much-loved wildlife space in an increasingly congested city. Locally known as ‘the Wick’, this 76ha mosaic of flowery acid grassland, sandy slopes, scrub, woodland and...

16/11/2024

Please remember we are closed for a break, until we open on the morning of 02/12/24 at 10am as normal. We have had 54 calls in the last two days. We have a waiting list for Christmas, but a few spaces from the 27th Dec into the New Year, please send a form on first come base, check again with us when we reopen. We have spaces from Jan 02nd 2025. Our website will be down soon for the pricing updates to be made. Thank you .

11/11/2024

It's finally time for our relaxing break 🙂
So just a reminder the we are closed from Tuesday the 12th November. We reopen as normal from Monday 2nd December.

Thank you to all our fabulous customers over the past year, and your understanding that we need a break too. 😎

14/10/2024

More road works, 4 days worth, and upto three day`s to put it all back....

14/10/2024

If your having a holiday remember to book your pets in first, Cats, Dogs, and Small Animals, don`t leave it until the last minute. Please make sure your pets have up to date vaccines. No vaccine`s in date, means no boarding.

28/08/2024

Well, this should help stop the dog thefts. As of 24/08/2024

We’re pleased to welcome the new Pet Abduction Act, coming into force from today, 24 August, which introduces tougher penalties for stealing dogs- up to five years in prison, a fine, or both.

This law is a crucial step in recognising the emotional value of dogs and the devastation caused to victims of pet theft.

Find out more and get tips on keeping your dog safe: www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dogtheft

24/07/2024

This is a reminder for our customers we are CLOSED
ALL BANK HOLIDAYS.
Bookings are now coming in for 2025, book early to avoid disappointment.
From 1st December 2024 there will be another increase in our boarding fees, due to the rising costs. Our website will be updated mid November 2024 with the new rates.

The next bank holiday in England and Wales is 26 August Summer bank holiday

Upcoming bank holidays in England and Wales 2024

Date Day of the week Bank holiday
26 August Monday Summer bank holiday
25 December Wednesday Christmas Day
26 December Thursday Boxing Day

Upcoming bank holidays in England and Wales 2025

Date Day of the week Bank holiday
1 January Wednesday New Year’s Day
18 April Friday Good Friday
21 April Monday Easter Monday
5 May Monday Early May bank holiday
26 May Monday Spring bank holiday
25 August Monday Summer bank holiday
25 December Thursday Christmas Day
26 December Friday Boxing Day

Upcoming bank holidays in England and Wales 2026

Date Day of the week Bank holiday
1 January Thursday New Year’s Day
3 April Friday Good Friday
6 April Monday Easter Monday
4 May Monday Early May bank holiday
25 May Monday Spring bank holiday
31 August Monday Summer bank holiday
25 December Friday Christmas Day
28 December Monday Boxing Day (substitute day)
If a bank holiday is on a weekend, a ‘substitute’ weekday becomes a bank holiday, normally the following Monday.

20/07/2024

HAD A PROBLEM WITH YOUR HOLIDAY FLIGHT FROM OR TO YOUR HOLIDAY. WHICH HAVE THIS WEBSITE CHECK IT OUT. https://www.which.co.uk/tool/flight-delay-cancellation-compensation?

If your flight is delayed you could be entitled to compensation or a refund