Dog Home Boarding and Daycare
At Barkside Cottage Dog Boarding and Daycare, the comfort and welfare of your canine companion is of paramount importance to us. We understand that leaving your dog in someone else's care can be a stressful experience for both pets and their owners. That’s why we provide a nurturing environment filled with care, attention, and plenty of playtime. We dedicate our time to ensure that every canine guest feels safe and relaxed, offering personalised care tailored to your pet's individual needs. Whether it's a cosy space to rest or engaging activities to keep them happy, we prioritise your dog's well-being at every moment.
Experience Exceptional Care for Your Canine Companions: Where Every Dog Feels Like Family!
We are a small, family run home boarding and daycare centre for dogs. We are happy to answer any questions regarding your dog's welfare and wellbeing whilst in our care. We'd also be delighted to welcome you on a visit to our home from home facility before booking.
We aim to provide each dog with their own individual physical, emotional and enrichment needs.
We are fully licensed by the Local Council Authority, Veterinary approved, insured and first aid trained in canine emergency care. Canine guests will live in our home, set within a large property with extensive garden grounds, providing plenty of sniffs, adventure and exploration! We are also surrounded by and have access to beautiful forest walks and beaches.
A member of the family team has been a certified and accredited behaviourist and trainer for many years and is involved in creating the enrichment and activity needs for our canine guests during their stay with us.
Space to play and explore...
A warm welcome awaits our canine guests, with lots of canine fun activities, fuss and attention throughout their stay with us.
So let the zoomies begin!
We also encourage owners to bring along their dogs comforting belongings. Dogs often feel more comfortable if they have their favourite meaningful items with them throughout their stay such as beds and toys.
With lots of places to explore safely, your best friend will have a ball snuffling around their very own private grounds.
Dedicated Facilities for indoor and outdoor fun
As well as the extensive grounds to explore, we also have a dedicated indoor area (the cottage) where our guests are free to play, explore and relax either when the weather is not so great or if they've just had enough fresh air for the time being!
We are also able to provide separated areas both inside and outside should one of our guests need some time alone
Join Our Barkside Family
As well as the great facilities at Barkside Cottage, we also regularly take our guests on 'field trips' on some fantastic local walks and to the seaside for a splash about (if the feeling takes them!)
Experience the care and attention that your furry friend will receive at Barkside Cottage. We invite you to come and meet us, tour our facilities, and see firsthand why we are the right choice for your dog's day care and boarding needs.
Services and Prices
We offer both day and overnight home boarding, typically charged on a daily or nightly basis. However, we can also accomodate other requirements such as morning/afternoon only or a few hours for an urgent appointment.
Shiftworker? Need your best friend looked after whilst your on a late shift? We can help.
Going on holiday? We can accomodate anything from a single night through a weekend to a fortnights holiday or longer.
Get in touch to discuss your specific requirements, to arrange a visit and get a detailed quote.
Day Boarding
9am to 5pm Weekdays - £25
Weekends and custom requirements - call for details
Home Boarding
Overnight Rate £35
Longer stay discounts - call for details
Contact us
We are located in the historic village of Mauchline in East Ayrshire, directly on the A76 heading south from Kilmarnock. Ideally located for commuters and only around half an hour drive from Glasgow.
Telephone: 07955 279492
E-mail: info@barksidecottage.com
Address: 21 Cumnock Road, Mauchline, East Ayrshire, KA5 5AP