Hunters Lodge Country Boarding Kennels & Cattery

Dog and cat boarding in the Buckinghamshire countryside

Hunters Lodge Country Boarding Kennels & Cattery is a family-run business located between Milton Keynes and Northampton, in a rural setting of over 20 acres. The company presents itself as accommodation for dogs and cats serving Milton Keynes, Northampton, Buckinghamshire and nearby areas, with access from junctions 14 and 15 of the M1 motorway. Its managers are Richard, Jane and Hayley Lousada.

The business combines dog and cat boarding with a day care centre, grooming service and VIP rooms. The company states it is licensed by South Northants Council (LN/200100002) and claims to have been breeding Labradors for over 40 years.

Dog kennels

The boarding facility has kennels of different styles with individual heating, suitable for small dogs and even for groups of six dogs from the same family, depending on the size of the animals. Each kennel has its own outdoor run overlooking the private grounds. In addition, there are 20 luxury kennels with underfloor heating designed for older or short-haired dogs, and three adjoining exercise paddocks for individual or group off-lead play.

Day care

The day care centre, presented as a new facility, occupies 9.5 acres of secure paddocks with fencing almost two metres high and uses Scandinavian-style wooden cabins for rest and interaction with staff. The company announces the upcoming addition of an indoor play barn for bad weather days. It also offers collection and delivery.

Cattery

The cattery consists of spacious chalet-style accommodations with thermostatically heated beds, private gardens and secure indoor and outdoor areas. Each cat receives individual attention, playtime and personalised care, with special dietary menus. The facility is presented as suitable for both short and long stays.

VIP rooms and grooming

The company has added VIP rooms for dogs, whose availability it indicates is limited. It also provides a grooming service, as reflected in the experience of a customer who mentions it along with boarding and day care.

Facilities and surroundings

The complex is located in a quiet rural setting, with woodland walks and exercise areas. The company highlights the safety, hygiene and comfort of the boarded animals, and stresses that dogs and cats are important members of families. Its reputation, according to its own presentation, attracts customers from London and other distant areas.

Customer reviews

The testimonials published on the website highlight the team's care and the owners' trust. One customer mentions that one of her dogs needs daily medication and that she has no doubts that the team administers it correctly. Another values that the staff understand the individual needs of her dogs and ensure their care and fun during their stay. A third testimonial indicates that her dog has used the boarding, day care and grooming service, and that he goes enthusiastically.

Location and contact

Eakley Lanes, Stoke Goldington, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 8LR · Email: enquiries@hunterslodge.org.uk