🏡 1. A Clean, Safe, and Comfortable Environment
A good first impression says a lot! When visiting a kennel, look for:
* Clean sleeping and play areas with no strong odours.
* Secure fencing and well-maintained gates.
* Separate areas for large and small dogs.
* Fresh water and plenty of ventilation.
A tidy, organised space shows the staff truly care about the dogs’ health and happiness.
👩⚕️ 2. Experienced and Caring Staff
Your dog deserves to be cared for by people who love animals as much as you do.
Ask about the team’s:
* Training in dog behaviour and first aid.
* Experience with different breeds and temperaments.
* Staff-to-dog ratio — more attention means better care!
Friendly, knowledgeable staff will ensure your dog feels safe and comfortable during their stay.
🎾 3. Plenty of Playtime and Exercise
Every dog needs physical activity and mental stimulation. Look for kennels that provide:
* Supervised outdoor play sessions.
* Individual or group play depending on your dog’s personality.
* Toys, games, and enrichment activities to keep them engaged.
Regular playtime helps your dog stay happy, relaxed, and healthy.
🛏️ 4. Cozy Sleeping Areas
After a fun day of play, dogs need a cozy space to rest. The ideal kennel should have:
* Clean, comfortable beds and climate-controlled rooms.
* Quiet areas for rest and relaxation.
* The option to bring your dog’s own blanket or toy for familiarity.
A calm sleeping space helps dogs feel secure and at ease.
🍽️ 5. Feeding and Medication Options
Consistency is key for your dog’s well-being. Choose a kennel that:
* Follows your feeding instructions carefully.
* Allows you to bring your dog’s usual food.
* Administers medications exactly as prescribed.
A good kennel will treat your dog’s health and diet just like you do at home.
💉6. Health and Vaccination Policies
Professional kennels will always ask for proof of:
* Up-to-date vaccinations (especially kennel cough).
* Flea and worm prevention.
These rules protect all the dogs in our care — and show the kennels commitment to safety and hygiene.
🌟 7. Reviews and Recommendations
Ask for referrals from:
Other doggy parents who have used the kennel.
Online reviews can also give insight into the quality of care and customer satisfaction.
❤️ 9. Trust Your Instincts
Ultimately, your gut feeling matters. If the staff are welcoming, the dogs look happy, and your pet seems at ease — you’ve found a winner.
5 Star Rated By Chesterfield Borough Council
We are a beautiful Hotel and Country Club for V.I.P ‘four legged friends’. We are a small establishment, We have a 5 Star Rating by Chesterfield Borough Council licencing team, the highest rating possible. Your Dog’s comfort, safety and happiness is our prime aim. A little bit of ‘bribery and corruption’ is a feature of a holiday at Broomhill Farm, so we like to know your pets favourite titbit.
“We Care For Dogs As If They Are Our Own”
All our spacious, individual rooms are heated and kept spotlessly clean with quarry tiled floors and comfy beds. We take pride in our menus-all tastes and diets are catered for – from freshly cooked meat, chicken or fish, to exciting new natural diets such as Autarky and Nature Diet. You can also provide your own food if you wish. Goats milk & mineral water are also available.
All our guests join us for a walk several times a day through our own pastureland. Each dog is walked individually unless from the same home. Happy exercise is essential and a beneficial and bonding part of the stay. We tailor the walk to suit your dog – the senior citizens take us for a gentle saunter up the fields and we have access to longer footpaths for our younger energetic friends.
They are a very generous size and can house families of dogs – or just some very luxury pooches! These are completely private to the other dogs – great for the nervous or reactive ones! They all have a spacious outdoor run for fresh air and sunshine The rooms are heated in the bed area, as well as a log burning fire heating the entire block. We now have 10 rooms in our luxury suites so please get in touch if you think it’s the perfect fit for your much loved pet(s)!
Large generous size, can house families of dogs or just some very luxury pooches!
They all have a spacious outdoor run for fresh air and sunshine
These are completely private to the other dogs – great for the nervous or reactive ones
Woodland Walks, Cuddles in the paddock, Making Friends Just Some of Our Daily Enrichment Activities
Dogs love our 6 acre woodland walk, lots to see and do
Cuddles in the free run paddock
Making new friends
Bobby
Our dog literally loves coming, he’s impatient to go through the gates when he arrives and doesn’t look back when he goes through!! He always looks well, well fed and happy when we pick him up.
The staff are lovely and always know his needs and have a chat. We feel relaxed and reassured about leaving him and know we have no worries.
Woody
Everytime I take woody to BroomHill, I feel at ease as I know he thoroughly enjoys himself. I know this because when we come to pick him up, he doesnt want to come with us
It’s so lovely to see his smiley face in pictures and how loving all the girls are towards him and the other dogs around! They clearly all work super hard and spend a lot of time with the dogs to make sure they’re happy and healthy!
Cassie
We have been coming to you for a few years now and honestly would not allow Cassie to stay anywhere else!
The way you love the dogs as if they were your own means so much to us. You accept all of her quirks and needs without complaining.
Her tail wags the minute we are at the bottom of the driveway and she never looks back. She is truly excited to stay with her second family.
Thank you so much 
Your dog is family, that’s why when they stay with us, they become part of ours
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