A receptionist greeting a guest and a dachshund in the lobby

Your dog

Before you arrive we'll ask about your dog: what they eat and when, how they are with other dogs, and what worries them. By the time you check in, their bed is made up, their food is in the kitchen and the Day Club team knows their name.

Dogs playing in the walled garden

8am – 7pm daily

The Day Club

A walled garden and two heated rooms behind the house, run by qualified handlers with one handler for every four dogs. Groups are kept small and matched by size and temperament. There are rest rooms for dogs who would rather sleep.

We send a photograph and a short note at noon and at four. One session per night is included in your rate. Additional days are £35.

A poodle being groomed in the Parlour

By appointment

The Parlour

Our groomer, Ellie, trained in London and spent six years at a Cheshire kennels before joining us. She works with one dog at a time, in a quiet room with its own entrance from the garden.

Bath and dry from £45. Full groom from £70. Hand-stripping by quotation.

A border collie in the boot room dog shower
A greyhound walking by the river in the early morning

7am, 1pm & 9pm

Walks

Our walkers leave from the front door three times a day. The morning walk follows the Irwell for forty minutes; the afternoon goes to the park. You are welcome to come along, or to stay in bed.

Good to know

Is there a size or breed limit?

No. We have had chihuahuas and an Irish wolfhound in the same week. If your dog is very large, mention it when booking and we'll give you a room with more floor space.

Can I leave my dog alone in the room?

For short periods, yes, if they're settled and you leave a mobile number at reception. For anything longer than an hour, we'd rather they came to Day Club.

What vaccinations do you need to see?

We ask for up-to-date vaccinations including kennel cough. You can upload a photo of the vaccination card when you book.

My dog is nervous. Is the hotel suitable?

Ask for a room on the third floor, which we keep quieter and which has its own stairs to the garden. The Day Club team can arrange one-to-one care instead of a group.

What if my dog is unwell during the stay?

Our partner practice is four minutes away and open around the clock. We will call you before anything is done, and we can take your dog there ourselves if you're out.

Can I stay without a dog?

Of course, though you should expect to meet quite a few.

Letters from the house

Seasonal menus, new rooms and the occasional dog of the month. Four times a year.